100 Science Fiction Books for Seventh Graders.
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Short Circuits
by: Gallo, Donald R.Prepare to be jolted . . . electrified . . . zapped. Here are thirteen hair-raising …
Pages: 224
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One Day in the Tropical …
by: George, Jean CraigheadToday is doomsday for a young Venezuelan Indian boy’s beloved rain forest and its animal life-unless …
Pages: 80
Build a Room Alarm and …
by: Markle, SandraPages: 64
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Rock Factory, The
by: Bailey, JacquiDescribes how stones form inside the earth, work their way to the surface, and eventually are …
Pages: 32
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Mining
by: Love, Ann; Drake, JaneThis book from the America at Work series introduces young children to the people, machines and …
Pages: 32
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High Wizardry
by: Duane, DianeWhen her younger sister uses the family computer with its special wizard software to travel to …
Pages: 352
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Party Time, All the Time!
by: Gonzalez, SueClub Penguin throws at least one themed virtual bash each month, and kids can log on …
Pages: 64 | Ages: 8 to 11
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Big Rock, The
by: Hiscock, BruceThis is the story of a very old rock. The “‘big rock” is a granite boulder …
Pages: 32
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Gates of the Wind, The
by: Lasky, KathrynGamma Lee leaves her peaceful village to journey to the mountains and the place called the …
Pages: 32
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Monster Bones
by: Bailey, JacquiDescribes how the bones of a dinosaur became fossilized, were discovered by a paleontologist, and were …
Pages: 32
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Cheaper by the Dozen
by: Gilbreth, Frank B., Jr.; Carey, Ernestine GilbrethNo growing pains have ever been more hilarious than those suffered loudly by the riotous Gilbreth …
Pages: 224
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Secret of the Sirens
by: Golding, Julia”Originally published in the UK by Oxford University Press, 2006.”
Pages: 357
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Arctic Lights, Arctic Nights
by: Miller, Debbie S.Imagine a land where the sun rises at 1:58 a.m. in the summer and shines for …
Pages: 32
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Critical Judgment
by: Palmer, MichaelIn the tiny town of Patience, California, newcomer Dr. Abby Dolan has noticed a frightening syndrome …
Pages: 480
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Extreme Measures
by: Palmer, MichaelDr. Eric Najarian. He’s young, talented, and ambitious. He has all the qualities they’re looking for …
Pages: 448
Evolution
by: Hosler, JayAn accessible graphic introduction to evolution for the most science-phobic reader Illustrated by the brilliant duo …
Pages: 160 | Ages: 11 to 14
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Fatal
by: Palmer, MichaelFromThe Sisterhood, Michael Palmer’s firstNew York Timesbestseller, toThe Patient, his ninth, reviewers have proclaimed him a …
Pages: 400
Baby Owl’s Rescue
by: Curtis, Jennifer KeatsWhat if you found a baby owl in your backyard? Would you know what to do? …
Pages: 32 | Ages: 4 to 9
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HIV Positive
by: Wolf, BernardTells about AIDS through the story of a twenty-nine-year-old mother of two who has the disease.
Pages: 48 | Ages: 5 to 11
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5,000-Year-Old Puzzle, The
by: Logan, ClaudiaSearch for the secrets of a hidden tomb It is 1924, two years after the discovery …
Pages: 48
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Shadow of the Mountains
by: Morris, Lynn; Morris, GilbertPopular response to the first book–The Stars for a Light–promises success for a new historical fiction …
Pages: 336
Exploring Freshwater Habitats
by: Snowball, DianeAfrica! Russia! Everglades! and more!Visit a variety of freshwater habitats around the world from the Nile …
Pages: 24 | Ages: 8 to 9
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Reaching Out
by: Jiménez, FranciscoFrom the perspective of the young adult he was then, Francisco Jimenez describes the challenges he …
Pages: 208 | Ages: 14 to 18
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Animals in Disguise
by: Duprez, MartinePages: 48
Great Serum Race, The
by: Miller, Debbie S.Ride shotgun with the heroic mushers whose bravery inspired the Iditarod. In the winter of 1925, …
Pages: 32
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Hero Schliemann, The
by: Schlitz, Laura AmyArchaeologist? Mythmaker? Crook? This engaging, illustrated biography of Heinrich Schliemann a nineteenth-century romantic who most believe …
Pages: 80
Adventures of the Elements
by: Three Rivers Council, BSA, IncorporatedPages: 140
Man Who Named the Clouds, …
by: Hannah, Julie; Holub, JoanIn 1782, when Luke Howard was ten, he began keeping a weather journal to describe what …
Pages: 40
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Looking for Miza
by: Hatkoff, Craig; Hatkoff, Isabella; et. al.Miza is a baby gorilla. This is her story. In a magical place called the Congo, …
Pages: 40 | Ages: 8 to 11
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Ghost Girl
by: Hayden, Torey L.Jadie never spoke. She never laughed, or cried, or uttered any sound. Despite efforts to reach …
Pages: 320
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Cave Detectives
by: Harrison, David L.In David Harrison’s third book about caves, fossil evidence found in a Missouri cave describes how …
Pages: 48
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Burton and Stanley
by: O’Rourke, FrankAfter discovering a pair of lost West African storks who can communicate in Morse code, Mr. …
Pages: 64
Coral Reefs
by: Gibbons, GailMarine biologists believe coral reefs existed 400 million years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Today …
Pages: 32
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Archaeology Smart Junior, The
by: Laubenstein, Karen; Roy, RonaldIf you have ever day-dreamed about discovering a lost city that no one ever knew existed, …
Pages: 208
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Eggs
by: Singer, MarilynJust in time for Easter and springtime, here is a gorgeously illustrated picture book filled with …
Pages: 32
Catching the Wind
by: Stanley, Diane; Vennema, Peter; et. al.Pages: 48
If You Find a Rock
by: Christian, PeggyThink of all the rocks there are: the skipping rocks, the splashing rocks, and the chalk …
Pages: 32
Wings
by: Collard, Sneed B., IIISneed B. Collard III explores the diversity of wings, the mechanics of flight, and the fascinating …
Pages: 31 | Ages: 5 to 8
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Geography Smart Junior
by: Queen, J. Allen; Princeton Review Publishing StaffEccentric billionaire Bartholomew Van Morrow has hidden a huge treasure, and it’s up to you and …
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Astronomy
by: Princeton Review Publishing Staff; Bentley, MichaelGet ready to take the field trip of the century-the twenty-first century, that is! Bridget, Babette, …
Pages: 188
Our World of Mysteries
by: Lord, SuzannePages: 96
Hidden Heritage
by: ETA/CuisenaireThese engaging books focus on key concepts within the context of different countries. Supportive visuals and …
Pages: 28
Place for Fish, A
by: Stewart, MelissaIntroduces young readers to ways human action or inaction can affect fish populations.
Pages: 32 | Ages: 5 to 8
All Things Wise and Wonderful
by: Herriot, JamesJames Herriot is probably the most beloved living writer. When All Things Bright and Beautiful was …
Pages: 448
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My Teacher is A Dinosaur
by: Leedy, LoreenPages: 48 | Ages: 8 to 10
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Wireless Technology
by: Firestone, MaryAn overview of the most recent cutting-edge wireless technology examining how people use this science to …
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Water, Water Everywhere
by: Rauzon, Mark J.; Bix, Cynthia Overbeck; et. al.From Horn Book review: “Water’s vital role in the life of our planet is vividly portrayed …
Pages: 32
Up, up, and Away
by: Wadsworth, GingerGinger Wadsworth and Patricia J. Wynne chronicle the real-life drama of one spider as she eats, …
Pages: 32 | Ages: 5 to 8
You Wouldn’t Want to Be …
by: Malam, John- High interest topic for children of all ages. – Draws in even the most reluctant …
Pages: 32
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Temperate Forest, The
by: Johansson, PhilipSomewhere in the temperate forest, a rabbit munches on some grass. An oak tree extends its …
Pages: 48
Great Migrations
by: Carney, ElizabethExamines several animals and their great migrations, ranging in size from the army ant to the …
Pages: 45 | Ages: 8 to 11
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Exchange Student, The
by: Gilmore, KateWhat a time for an exchange student to arrive, Daria thought, especially one from another planet! …
Pages: 224
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Devil in the Details
by: Traig, JenniferDEVIL IN THE DETAILS announces Jennifer Traig as one of the most hilarious writers to emerge …
Pages: 272
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Voices of the River
by: Cheripko, JanThe history, beauty, mystery, and magic of one of America’s greatest rivers is revealed in this …
Pages: 48
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Stars for a Light, The
by: Morris, Lynn; Morris, GilbertJust after the Civil War, Cheney Duvall graduates from the first American college to allow women …
Pages: 320
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Eleventh Plague, The
by: Marr, John S.; Baldwin, JohnTwo children die of a disease thought to be nonexistence in the United States. Within hours, …
Pages: 528
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Night Creatures
by: Whayne, Susanne SantoroFive nocturnal animals are introduced & described.
Pages: 48
Destination
by: Simon, SeymourImagine a place where the atmospheric pressure is so great, a spaceship landing there would be …
Pages: 32
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George Washington Carver
by: Wilson, CamillaThe newest addition to the ever-popular Scholastic series, this informative historical work gives readers a well-rounded …
Pages: 112
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Hogsty Reef
by: Dowd, JohnJim, Julia, and Marcel get in over their heads when Jim and Marcel’s boat washes ashore …
Pages: 192
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Adventures of the Elements
by: James, Richard E.Pages: 92
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Puzzle of the Platypus, The
by: Myers, JackScientists travel the world to solve eleven of nature’s most intriguing puzzles. The stories are true …
Pages: 64
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Forty Signs of Rain
by: Robinson, Kim StanleyThe bestselling author of the classic Mars trilogy andThe Years of Rice and Saltreturns with a …
Pages: 368
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Dark Water Rising
by: Hale, MarianI looked and saw water rushing in from Galveston Bay on one side and from the …
Pages: 256
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Silent Spillbills, The
by: Seidler, TorLife for a young girl whose name is synonymous with the most successful industry in her …
Pages: 224
Pond Seasons
by: Alderson, Sue Ann; Alderson, Sue A.Ducks, butterflies, fish and dragonflies–their life cycles all revolve around the poem that is at the …
Pages: 32
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Knots in My Yo-Yo String
by: Spinelli, Jerry”A master of those embarrassing, gloppy, painful, and suddenly wonderful things that happen on the razor’s …
Pages: 160
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Lord God Made Them All, …
by: Herriot, JamesThe fourth volume of James Herriot’s bestselling series of animal stories now available in unabridged CD …
Pages: 384
Moonshot
by: Floca, BrianSimply told, grandly shown, here is the flight of Apollo 11. Here for a new generation …
Pages: 48 | Ages: 7 to 9
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Teens Can Make It Happen
by: Graham, StedmanThe teenage years are filled with growth, promise, trials, and tribulations. During this time, one may …
Pages: 256
Down, down, down in the …
by: Markle, SandraFrom the surface to the floor, the ocean is bursting with life both microscopic and giant. …
Pages: 32
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Cheetah Math
by: Nagda, Ann WhiteheadCheetahs are very fast–and very shy. When two young cubs come to the nursery at the …
Pages: 32
Oil Rigs
by: Ardley, NeilDescribes the construction and operation of an oil rig and the search for and discovery of …
Pages: 48
If You Hopped Like a …
by: Schwartz, David M.; Schwartz, DavidDid you know that a frog can jump 29 times its body length? Or that an …
Pages: 32
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Water Wonders of the World
by: Myers, Janet NuzumPages: 96 | Ages: 10 to 11
Over Here It’s Different
by: Dawson, Mildred L.; Ancona, GeorgePages: 48
America’s Mountains
by: Staub, FrankNothing is more awe-inspiring than a majestic mountain crowned with snow. From Alaska’s towering Mt. McKinley …
Pages: 48 | Ages: 10 to 11
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Stowaway to the Mushroom Planet
by: Cameron, EleanorIn print since the 1950s, the Mushroom Planet series is back with a new design by …
Pages: 224
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Robots
by: Yes Magazine EditorsThe word “robot” may remind us of science fiction, but robots today are a science fact. …
Pages: 48 | Ages: 8 to 12
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Meeting Trees
by: Sanders, Scott RussellEloquent read-aloud prose reflects the quiet of a country afternoon as a young boy meanders through …
Pages: 32
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Every Living Thing
by: Herriot, JamesCelebrate the return of the most beloved storyteller of our time! The waiting is finally over. …
Pages: 342
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Straight from the Bear’s Mouth
by: Ross, BillDr. Mildew, an eccentric science teacher, helps Dina and Jake set up a science project on …
Pages: 32
Legend Begins, The
by: Carmody, IsobelleWho is Little Fur? Why, she’s a half elf, half troll, as tall as a three-year-old …
Pages: 224
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Robots
by: Yes Magazine EditorsThe word “robot” may remind us of science fiction, but robots today are a science fact. …
Pages: 48 | Ages: 8 to 12
Forest Fires
by: Nobisso, JosephineTo burn or not to burn? That’s the burning question.The Hinckley, Matheson, and Yellowstone fires chronicled …
Pages: 42 | Ages: 8 to 9
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Gift that Heals, The
by: Green, RegPages: 200 | Ages: 14 to 18
Riverkeeper
by: Ancona, GeorgeDescribes, in text and photographs, the duties and day-to-day activities of John Cronin who works as …
Pages: 48
Sports Science
by: Levine, Shar; Johnstone, LeslieKids will swing, run, and jump for joy when smart science combines with super sports. These …
Pages: 80 | Ages: 7 to 12
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Next Stop Neptune
by: Jenkins, AlvinDid you know that on the asteroid Ceres you could jump six miles high? That on …
Pages: 40
Astronauts
by: Burch, JonathanBurch covers the difficult training that astronauts must go through & the dangers of their job. …
Pages: 32
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Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff …
by: Carlson, RichardNow the #1 bestselling author of the Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Series, Richard Carlson, Ph.D., …
Pages: 256
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Life in the Wild, A
by: Turner, Pamela S.For more than fifty years, explorer-naturalist George Schaller has been on a mission: to save the …
Pages: 112 | Ages: 11 to 14
Meadowlands
by: Yezerski, Thomas F.A New York TimesNotable Children’s Book for 2011 One of Horn Book’s Best Nonfiction Books of …
Pages: 40 | Ages: 5 to 8
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Charles and Emma
by: Heiligman, DeborahCharles Darwin published The Origin of Species, his revolutionary tract on evolution and the fundamental ideas …
Pages: 272 | Ages: 11 to 14
Aha!
by: Romanek, TrudeeIn the sixth Mysterious You title, Aha!, kids delve into the secrets of smarts and discover …
Pages: 40 | Ages: 9 to 14
Flush!
by: Coombs, KarenSupports the national curriculum standards Production, Distribution, and Consumption; Science Technology and Society; and Civic Ideals …
Pages: 56
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Young Charles Darwin and the …
by: Ashby, RuthIn this fascinating new book, award-winning author Ruth Ashby shares the story of Darwin#146;s famous journey …
Pages: 128 | Ages: 8 to 11
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Sun-day, Moon-day
by: Gilchrist, CherryMost of us take the days of the week for granted, but each has a unique …
Pages: 80
Weather
by: Simon, SeymourFeel the warmth of a summer day; look at falling snow; listen to distant thunder. Weather …
Pages: 40