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How Is It Made? (Pogo Books)

What do maple syrup, paper, chocolate have in common? They all come from trees! Learn about the amazing processes that turn simple raw ingredients into some of our most familiar and beloved products. The narrative nonfiction format engages readers in the story while bright, clear photographs and labelled diagrams illustrate the various stages of production.

How It Works

How It Works takes readers behind the scenes of common inventions to explore the science and technology that makes them possible. Each book explores an invention's history, current technologies, and potential for the future. This series will spark readers' interest in the real-world applications of science and technology.

How It Works (Blastoff! Readers: Level 3)

Submarines dive, rockets soar to space, and computers process information. But how do these things work? In this title, readers will explore the science behind common machines and vehicles through levelled text and engaging photographs. Special features show the machine’s parts, break down how they work, and explain what people do to control the machine. Each book closes by discussing what future machines will look like and asking readers to join in.

How It's Done (Beacon)

Every day, billions of people use computers, read books, drive over bridges, and live in houses. These technologies shape human life. In this engaging series, take a look behind the scenes and discover how key technologies are made or built.

How Nature Works

How the Heck Does That Work?! (45th Parallel Press)

Science can be weird. What's the purpose of snot? How do we taste flavours? Why do polar bears look white if their skin is black? In How the Heck Does That Work?! series, readers will explore the science behind how things work from plants to space to the human body. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers.

How to be a Virus Warrior

Danny Dino is not feeling well. What can he do to protect himself and others from getting sick? Dr. Pterosaur tells Danny Dino and his friends how to prevent the spread of germs and viruses.

How to Build an Insect

See what the buzz is about in this fresh, fun look at insect anatomy. Let's build an insect! In the pages of this book, you?ll find a workshop filled with everything you need, including a head, a thorax, an abdomen, and much more. Written by entomologist Roberta Gibson and accompanied by delightfully detailed illustrations by Anne Lambelet, this wonderfully original take on insect anatomy will spark curiosity and engage even those who didn't think they liked creepy, crawly things!

How to Dragon

Douglas doesn't fit in with other dragons. Instead of battling knights and frightening princesses, he likes to spend his time picking flowers and baking treats. To get him to become more fearsome, Douglas' doctor prescribes some dragon exercises. With help from a clever knight, Douglas works to become the scariest creature in the land. But he soon learns that mean and frightening are not the only things a dragon can be.

How to Grow

We all enjoy delicious treats, but how do we get from a tiny seed to a jar, bottle, bag, or plate of these favourite foods? Each book in this series is full of bright step-by-step photos and easy-to-follow instructions that show young children how to grow a plant (with lots of science along the way). At the end of each book, readers will find a recipe to turn their produce into a meal. Today, many children lack knowledge about how foods are grown. These truly hands-on books fill that gap and wil