Storey – Books – For Kids age 8+ | Hachette Book Group

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For Kids 8+

Storey books foster curiosity, creativity, and independence with books that teach timeless, hands-on skills to the next generation.

Zombie Spiders and Asteroid Blasters

By Maynard Okereke

Have you ever heard of a spider being turned into a useful robot? Or a real-life planetary defense team protecting the Earth from asteroids? Sounds like science fiction … but it’s not!

Take a wild ride with Maynard Okereke, the Hip Hop MD, into some of the most fascinating and strange corners of scientific research. Interviews with real scientists highlight representation for diverse children and how scientists from a wide range of backgrounds are working to build a better future for our planet.

Food & Cooking for Kids Ages 8+

Cupcake Class

Cupcake Class

by Joy Howard, by Deanna F. Cook

Cooking Class Global Feast!

Cooking Class Global Feast!

by Deanna F. Cook

Baking Class

Baking Class

by Deanna F. Cook

Food Anatomy

Food Anatomy

by Julia Rothman, With Rachel Wharton

Kids Cook Dinner

Kids Cook Dinner

by Deanna F. Cook

Fantastic Fish Tacos from Kids Cook Dinner

Make taco night fun for the whole family with this easy, kid-friendly recipe by Deanna F. Cook. This Tex-Mex favorite starts with a rub—a simple spice mix that you spread on the fish before you cook it. You can also spread the rub on steak or chicken. Once the fish is cooked, wrap it up…

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Craft Books for Kids Ages 8+

Nature’s Art Box

Nature’s Art Box

by Laura C. Martin, Illustrated by David Cain

Sewing School ® Fashion Design

Sewing School ® Fashion Design

by Amie Petronis Plumley, by Andria Lisle

Wood Shop

Wood Shop

by Margaret Larson

Girls’ Home Spa Lab

Girls’ Home Spa Lab

Stitch Camp

Stitch Camp

by Nicole Blum, by Catherine Newman

DIY Beanbag Toss Game

Sew your own simple beanbags for a super fun game you can set up and play anytime, anywhere! DIY Beanbag Toss Game Photo © Margaret Lampert This fun DIY project comes together quickly and makes for hours of summer fun. Make your beanbags as big or small as you like—or even vary the sizes for…

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Life Skills & Lessons Books for Kids ages 8+

What Can I Say?

What Can I Say?

by Catherine Newman

How to Be a Person

How to Be a Person

by Catherine Newman

A Kid’s Guide to Cats

A Kid’s Guide to Cats

A Kid’s Guide to Dogs

A Kid’s Guide to Dogs

Make Your Own Money

Make Your Own Money

by Ty Allan Jackson, Illustrated by Nicole Miles

Five Ways for Kids to Lend a Hand at Home

When parents have a lot on their plate, kids can help! Here are five simple ways to lighten someone else’s load and feel good about being your best self. Illustration © Debbie Fong, excerpted from How to Be a Person Are your parents kind of . . . freaking out? We thought so. You can help!…

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Math & Science Books for Kids ages 8+

Bug Power

Bug Power

by Stephanie A. Dole, PhD

Zombie Spiders and Asteroid Blasters

Zombie Spiders and Asteroid Blasters

by Maynard Okereke

Human Body Learning Lab

Human Body Learning Lab

by Betty Choi, MD

Mason Jar Science

Mason Jar Science

by Jonathan Adolph

Cardboard Box Engineering

Cardboard Box Engineering

by Jonathan Adolph

Sky Gazing

Sky Gazing

Tube-to-Tummy Experiment: What Happens in Your Stomach?

Build and observe a model of your stomach in action with this fun activity from Human Body Learning Lab. After food is squeezed down the esophagus, the first destination is the stomach. As stomach muscles churn, food mixes with a pool of strong acid and enzymes. Stomach acid is about as acidic as lemon juice. In…

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Nature Books for Kids ages 8+

What Goes on inside a Beaver Pond?

What Goes on inside a Beaver Pond?

by Becky Cushing Gop, Illustrated by Carrie Shryock

Owling

Owling

Put On Your Owl Eyes

Put On Your Owl Eyes

by Devin Franklin

Wilderness Adventure Camp

Wilderness Adventure Camp

by Frank Grindrod

Nature Smarts Workbook, Ages 10-12

Nature Smarts Workbook, Ages 10-12

by The Environmental Educators of Mass Audubon

Julia Rothman's Don’t Leaf It Behind activity sheet

Learn about leaves and trees—and how to draw just like Julia with this “Don’t Leaf It Behind” download and print activity sheet.

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