Book Series · 4 Books

First Science Storybooks Books

In order from The Squirrels' Busy Year to Bird Builds a Nest.

The First Science Storybooks series is a set of 4 picture books by Martin Jenkins, published between 2018 and 2021. Written for ages 2–6, most books run about 30 pages.

The Squirrels' Busy Year
Fox Explores the Night
Caterpillar and Bean
Bird Builds a Nest
The Squirrels' Busy Year
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Squirrels' Busy Year
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$1697
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2018

The Squirrels' Busy Year

By Martin Jenkins, Richard Jones (Illustrator)

Squirrels navigate seasons, facing nature's challenges. What will they eat when acorns are gone?

32 pages
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Summary: Join curious squirrels as they journey through winter's chill, spring's renewal, summer's heat, and fall's bounty. As they dig for acorns in the snow, a pressing question arises: what will sustain them when spring arrives and the acorns are gone? This enchanting tale invites young readers to explore the wonders of changing seasons and weather, sparking curiosity and learning. With each turn of the page, discover how these bushy-tailed adventurers adapt to nature's ever-changing landscape, leaving you to ponder the mysteries of their survival.
The complete set

First Science Storybooks Series

4 books · Published 2018–2021

Series
Sale price
$1697

The Squirrels' Busy Year

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2018

Squirrels navigate seasons, facing nature's challenges. What will they eat when acorns are gone?

Fox Explores the Night

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2018

A fox hunts in the city, exploring light and dark.

Caterpillar and Bean

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2019

Discover the intertwined life cycles of a bean plant and a caterpillar.

Sale price
$1697

Bird Builds a Nest

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2021

Bird builds a nest using push and pull. What's it waiting for?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the First Science Storybooks series?

There are 4 books in the First Science Storybooks series. It began with The Squirrels' Busy Year in 2018, and the newest book, Bird Builds a Nest, was published in 2021.

What ages are the First Science Storybooks books best for?

The series is best for ages 2–6, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring First Science Storybooks to life.

01

Martin Jenkins

Author
02

Richard Jones

Illustrator
03

Richard Smythe

Illustrator
04

Hannah Tolson

Illustrator

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