Science & Nature - Kids

Glaucus Or The Wonders Of The Shore is a book written by Charles Kingsley that explores the beauty and mystery of the seashore. It is a collection of essays that describe the different creatures and natural wonders that can be found on the beach...

What is an invasive species? What sort of problems can they cause? Once invaded, is it ever possible to get rid of the invader? How do these plants and animals "invade" an area?Author: Eve Hartman,Wendy MeshbesherISBN-10: 1410944654ISBN-13: 9781410944658Publisher: RaintreeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2012Pages: 48Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.70lbsSize:...

From the tiny organisms thriving all around us to the invisible energy waves sending signals to our gadgets, the world is brimming with activity that we can't see.Some things can only be seen with the most powerful microscopes, while other things are just plain...

Have you ever wondered what really happens when you close your eyes at night? This fascinating book takes curious kids on a journey into the world of sleep and dreams - a world full of mystery, science, and imagination. Packed with surprising facts and...

A crunchy carrot. The wings of a butterfly. A round, bouncy basketball. With vibrant, eye-catching photos and fun facts about all things orange, young readers explore the many familiar ways this warm, cheerful color shows up in their world.Author: April R. HughISBN-13: 9798875271632Publisher: Pebble...

A bowl of green beans. Mint chocolate chip ice cream. Soft grass under our feet. With vibrant, eye-catching photos and fun facts about all things green, young readers explore the many familiar ways this soothing, earthy color shows up in their world.Author: April R....

A cool pair of sunglasses. A favorite tire swing. A shiny beetle. With vibrant, eye-catching photos and fun facts about all things black, young readers explore the many familiar ways this bold, dark color shows up in their world.Author: April R. HughISBN-13: 9798875271311Publisher: Pebble...

A singing bluebird. A first-place ribbon. A comfy pair of jeans. With vibrant, eye-catching photos and fun facts about all things blue, young readers explore the many familiar ways this cool, calming color shows up in their world.Author: April R. HughISBN-13: 9798875271397Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage:...

The GREATways to Teach and LearnTM series are books intended to supplement curriculum and textbooks. The information and activities presented in Texas History Grades 5-8 engage the learner in active practice of basic skills required in this content area. Activities are designed with various...

Learning how to climb on ice is an important skill for mountain rescuers to master. Find out more in Mountain Rescues, part of the Rescue Operations series.Author: Mark L. LewisISBN-10: 1791125425ISBN-13: 9781791125424Publisher: Av2Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 10.20h x 7.80w x 0.30dAccelerated...

DESIGN AND BUILD IT HIGHER: This nonfiction engineering and design book for beginning readers explains the methods engineers use to prevent tall structures from failing. Readers will be captivated as they learn the engineering behind these tall structures. ENGINEERING READERS FOR CHILDREN: Look up!...

"In graphic novel format, follows Max Axiom as he uses the engineering process to design and build a skateboard"--Author: Tammy EnzISBN-10: 162065704XISBN-13: 9781620657041Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2013Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.35lbsSize: 11.20h x 9.10w x 0.70dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.3Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name:...

By demonstrating that the natural world follows natural laws, Isaac Newtons Laws of Motion transformed not only the science of physics but also the way humanity views, manipulates, and understands the world and the universe. The Importance of the Laws of Motion examines the...

When a crime occurs, investigators are on the case. Using a careful scientific process, they study the clues, including fingerprint, ballistics, digital, and blood evidence. Follow along and see how these highly trained crime scene and forensics investigators analyze what's left behind to move...

Corde lisse! High wires! Fire breathing! Juggling and more! Each book in Circus Science describes various circus acts and what makes them possible from physical science to anatomy. Also included are simple activities that demonstrate the science to the reader.Author: Alicia Z. Klepeis,Marcia Amidon...

Readers are invited on a private tour inside the Smithsonian with Smithsonian Field Trips. They will explore the halls of different museums and discover treasured artifacts, such as Alexander Graham Bell's telephone, giant squids, and meteorites from Mars. Readers learn the history behind these...

Did you know that engineers use models to communicate their ideas to others? A model is a representation of a real object. Learn more in How Engineers Build Models, a title in the What Engineers Do series.Author: Reagan MillerISBN-10: 1510554173ISBN-13: 9781510554177Publisher: LightboxLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages:...

Did you know that many things in our world were designed using engineering? Engineers design things such as cars, alarm clocks, and pencils to make our lives safer and easier. Learn more in How Engineering Affects Our Everyday Lives, a title in the What...

Mary Leakey's work on archaeological digs in the 1930s led her to her husband, Louis, as well as a great interest in prehistoric man. Together, the two found fossils that proved apes and humans had common ancestors. Louis Leakey hired young Jane Goodall in...

A series of workbooks offering integrated content and language support for specific subjects. Breakthrough to CLIL for Physics, Age 14+ helps ESL/EAL students get the most out of their studies when learning subjects through the medium of English. The workbook contains exercises set within...

Ignite your child's imagination with Alligator Alex's Whirling Alphabet Journey, the captivating children's book that will transport them on an unforgettable adventure through the alphabet!Join Alex the Alligator, our fearless protagonist, as he embarks on a thrilling expedition filled with excitement and discovery. From...

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What should you do if you encounter a bear on a nature walk? How can you tell the difference between cow parsley and its poisonous lookalike? And what's the best way to escape quicksand? There's much to learn about the great outdoors--including its dangers....

A spectacularly gigantic fact book from the creative team behind the bestselling FACTopia! series. You are hereby invited to the Palace of Facts, where 400 astonishing facts are on display... Search the treasure room to find out facts about crystals; explore the fossil hall...

Explore the desert-designed for every learner.In this rhythmic, visually accessible picture book, young readers meet the fascinating animals of the desert-one at a time. From the long-eared fennec fox to the quick-footed roadrunner, each page pairs simple, rhyming text with clear, high-contrast photographs to...

Adventures with How Things Workis an immersive exploration of more than 15 scientific concepts and applications that make a difference to our lives. How do we see the world in so many colours? How does the polygraph show that you are telling a lie?...

Adventures with Great Minds is an immersive encounter with 20 of history's most influential people. How did George Stephenson's invention bring progress? Whose imagination gave us the Chinese classic, Journey to the West? What legacy did Clara Barton leave? Learn how Halley's Comet was...

A World of Wonder is an interactive book designed to help children develop a wonder for, and an appreciation of, the world in which we all live.The book combines spectacular images with a variety of verse...from time-honored and classic to new and sometimes humorous.Using...

What if you found a moment every day to learn something new? Wouldn't that be brilliant?Of course, it would! And at the same time, we could forget about being bored and put our brains to good use!"One Interesting Fact a Day" puts children at...

DESIGN AND BUILD IT TO GO: This nonfiction engineering and design book for beginning readers describes how engineers design vehicles to move on land and in the air. Readers will be captivated as they learn the engineering behind these vehicles that go. ENGINEERING READERS...

Shares awesome, disgusting, and unusual facts about school through conversational text and creative images. It's time to take fun fact and trivia books to a whole new level with awesome, disgusting, and unusual facts that kids will rush to share with their friends. Through...

It may be a parent's dream, but imagine life without the Internet or World Wide Web. Would airlines be able to fly? Would our nation's security be at risk? What can be done to safeguard the Internet?Author: Joann Early MackenISBN-10: 1634400534ISBN-13: 9781634400534Publisher: Red Chair...

This book presents the beauty of Colorado in all its glory while examining how features like the majestic Rocky Mountains and powerful Colorado River have shaped the Centennial State. It explores how the regions of Colorado have defined the state and impacted where its...

Animal species have adapted some amazing characteristic, and behaviors, in order to ensure their survival. Readers will be fascinating by some of these adaptations and learn how they occur. Books of the Real Life Readers Program use real life scenario narratives to help readers...

What isn't top secret in the military? Readers will be intrigued by the scientific ingenuity (past and present) brought about by wartime need, from field medicine innovations to weapons. A concluding chapter features "tomorrow's secrets," or what military research is likely to yield in...

Scientists have solved problems as varied as the germ theory of disease and the start of our universe. This amazing book outlines the great discoveries made and the principles followed by scientists who explore our world. Readers will enjoy reading the stories behind each...

A beautiful sunflower. A cold glass of lemonade. A freshly sharpened pencil. With vibrant, eye-catching photos and fun facts about all things yellow, young readers explore the many familiar ways this bright, cheery color shows up in their world.Author: April R. HughISBN-13: 9798875271953Publisher: Pebble...

A ripe strawberry. A comforting bowl of tomato soup. A toy fire truck. With vibrant, eye-catching photos and fun facts about all things red, young readers explore the many familiar ways this attention-grabbing color shows up in their world.Author: April R. HughISBN-13: 9798875271878Publisher: Pebble...

Follow along as Brittany Bubble Gum goes from the trash can to the garbage truck to the landfill. Engaging and packed with facts, this book takes readers on a step-by-step illustrated adventure to uncover the icky, sticky journey of garbage.Author: Jamee-Marie EdwardsISBN-13: 9798875238048Publisher: Picture...

Grape jelly spread across a slice of bread. A bouquet of beautiful irises. A sweet, juicy plum. With vibrant, eye-catching photos and fun facts about all things purple, young readers explore the many familiar ways this rich, powerful color shows up in their world.Author:...

A strawberry milkshake. A precious piggy bank. A frilly tutu. With vibrant, eye-catching photos and fun facts about all things pink, young readers explore the many familiar ways this soft, cheerful color shows up in their world.Author: April R. HughISBN-13: 9798875271717Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

A favorite teddy bear. A steaming cup of hot chocolate. The rough bark of a tree. With vibrant, eye-catching photos and fun facts about all things brown, young readers explore the many familiar ways this earthy, comforting color shows up in their world.Author: April...

Have you heard of houses built to look like flying saucers? And did you know the first skyscraper ever built was in Chicago? But that certainly wasn't the first big building--it came after the monumental pyramids of ancient Egypt, the huge castles of medieval...

Did you know that the wheel was invented more than 5,000 years ago? Vehicles have come a long way since then. The fastest train today can go more than 280 mph (450 kph). And there's a jet that can fly faster than 2,100 mph...

GRADES 3-6: Elementary-aged readers will explore amazing facts about the invention of robotics in this 32-page nonfiction science book, which shows a before-and-after comparison of how robots have had a tremendous impact on our world. INVENTION BOOK FOR KIDS: The introduction of robotics in...

Find Your Future in Mathematics introduces 8 high-interest mathematical careers via reader-friendly profiles and sidebar features that inspire extended learning, online research, and critical thinking skills. Back matter includes additional learning activities.Author: Kelly GunzehauserISBN-10: 1634719484ISBN-13: 9781634719483Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize:...

Introduce students to some of the most well-known physical scientists throughout history and today! Children in grades 3-4 will learn what these individuals accomplished while expanding their knowledge of various physical science topics. Books in this collection feature easy-to-read text, an accessible glossary, helpful...

Robots such as the Da Vinci surgical robotic system are increasingly used in medicine to carry out delicate and technical surgery. This book introduces readers to cutting-edge medical technology and how it helps surgeons, doctors, pharmacists and other medical professionals. With colour photographs and...

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