Science & Nature - Kids

Pulleys are simple machines that have many uses, from lifting an injured boater into a rescue helicopter to drawing a bucket of water from a well! This book explains the science behind this helpful machine. Experiments, presented step-by-step and with photos, encourage students to...

Discover incredible facts about high-interest topics in science! Mind-Blowing Science Facts explores the fascinating topics of space, dinosaurs, the human body, and more. Young readers will be excited to learn these amazing facts about their world.Author: Melissa Abramovitz,Kaitlyn Duling,Kimberly Marie HutmacherISBN-10: 1543558291ISBN-13: 9781543558296Publisher: Capstone...

Science has helped us make sense of some of the freakiest things about life on Earth, and more amazing discoveries are made every day. This book takes readers on a jaw-dropping journey through some of history's wildest scientific revelations, such as the existence of...

The complex concepts of electrical energy are explained to readers, who will learn about basic science concepts such as static electricity, magnets, currents, circuits, and conductivity. Readers will learn about how electrical energy is measured and what fuels the electricity that flows into their...

The Learn-at-Home: Summer STEM Bundle Grade 3 offers educational readers and activity sheets. The bundle comes with daily practice sheets that cover science, technology, engineering, and math topics, with diverse activities aligned to national and state standards. The individual readers enclosed discuss concepts in...

This attention-grabbing investigation of reptiles will spark imaginations and a desire to learn more.Author: Paul HarrisonISBN-10: 1404237631ISBN-13: 9781404237636Publisher: PowerKids PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/30/2006Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 11.15h x 8.66w x 0.40dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 6.2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 113409 / Reptiles

Suitable for children of ages 6 to 10 years, this title explains the concepts of change, such as metamorphosis to young children. It includes: Animal Life Cycles; Camouflage; Changing Seasons; Changing Weather - Storms; Metamorphosis; Photosynthesis; Plants in Different Habitats; and, Water Cycle.Author: Crabtree...

Don't get left in the dark! Learn about new, old, and alternative forms of energy for running vehicles, creating heat, and bringing power to homes and industries. This timely new series addresses the coming change in energy sources and their impact on industries and...

Discover fascinating facts and figures about the speediest things in the world! From the super-fast Bugatti Veyron car to the fastest land animal, the cheetah, find out what the fastest things on the planet are.Author: Ruth OwenISBN-10: 0778775097ISBN-13: 9780778775096Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/15/2010Pages: 32Format:...

Animals are classified in different ways. These concepts can be difficult for young students to understand. Most books simply define these terms, but this new series illustrates clearly what they mean. As a former teacher, Bobbie Kalman explains these concepts thoroughly and logically in...

Suitable for children of ages 6 to 10 years, this title explains the concepts of change, such as metamorphosis to young children. It includes: Animal Life Cycles; Camouflage; Changing Seasons; Changing Weather - Storms; Metamorphosis; Photosynthesis; Plants in Different Habitats; and, Water Cycle.Author: Crabtree...

How can modern forensic tools help solve the mystery of ancient Aztec skull masks? What can we learn about Aztec life from the forensic analysis of their art? Can chemical analysis teach us about how Aztecs treated disease - and why millions were killed...

Book DescriptionWhy is the sky dark at night? Why do we dream? Why do volcanoes erupt? Why do bees make honey? Why do cities exist, and how does the human body actually work?100,000+ Whys for Curious Kids is a rich, engaging encyclopedia designed to...

Six New Yorkers are sick with a mysterious virus that attacks the brain.Experts suspect a tiny culprit: mosquitoes! Then birds start dropping dead. Scientists think that the outbreaks are related. But how?High-interest topics, real stories, engaging design, and astonishing photos are the building blocks...

Ever wondered how colorful bursts of light turn the night sky into a dazzling show? This exciting book takes readers behind the scenes of one of the world's favorite celebrations, uncovering the secrets of how fireworks are made, launched, and timed to perfection. From...

Do you know that science is important to our daily lives - from factories and flying to digital devices? Have you everwondered how your home computers work? Also, how do they link through networks to others worldwide?In this exciting and easy-to-understand book, you'll find...

A unique book encouraging children's science education with short stories. The scientific history of our universe. Of life. Of how we got here. It's the greatest story never told in one sitting. Until now. From Nothing Until Now is a middle-grade storybook intended to...

Our world has a lot of different places. Some places are hot and some are cold. There are some beautiful places and some good places to have fun.Author: Pam HoldenISBN-10: 1776541189ISBN-13: 9781776541188Publisher: Red Rocket (Tm) ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/07/2015Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 7.70h x 5.70w...

In Porcupines, meet a strange-looking creature with a special way of staying safe. This amazing animal is perfectly suited to survive the dangers of the forest. Quills are the porcupines secret weapon. It uses these sharp, spiny hairs to protect itself from enemies.Author: JoAnn...

Standing on its hind legs, a grizzly bear can be over eight feet tall. Its sharp teeth and claws can grab a salmon out of the water or rip apart a moose. But did you know these powerful predators mostly munch on berries, nuts,...

The sound of snapping branches breaks the silence as a moose walks among the trees. This creature is the largest member of the deer family. In Moose, learn how huge antlers and sharp senses help this mighty animal in its forest home.Author: JoAnn Early...

A must have natural science activity book for young New Zealanders and their families. From experiments and observation to conservation and mindfulness, this appealing, activity-packed book stimulates curious minds and encourages children to relate to the natural world around them. Written by an expert...

How can modern DNA analysis of ancient tombs help us learn more about life in ancient Greece? Can ground-penetrating radar reveal hidden city structures? What can we learn from 3D recreations of ancient Greek structures, artifacts, and art? This fascinating title will satisfy curious...

Immerse yourself in the fascinating stories of ten real-life mythical creatures, exploring the legends that surround them, their discoveries, and seeing how they survive today. From blood-sucking vampires and fiery phoenixes, to howling werewolves and shaggy-haired yetis, mysterious and often mischievous creatures appear in...

With its sharp teeth and long claws, Allosaurus was scary! This big meat-eating dinosaur died out long ago. In Allosaurus/Alosaurio, learn how scientists piece together facts about this creature and its world.Author: Joanne MatternISBN-10: 0836894227ISBN-13: 9780836894226Publisher: Gareth Stevens PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/16/2009Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight:...

What do I see?There's a moose on the loose!Crashing through forests ofaspen and spruce.Look over there!A huge moose on the loose!Each living thing in our world has an extraordinary purpose and design. These NatureVerse poems were created with realism, rhythm and rhyme to celebrate...

The soft glow of a candle, the blink of a firefly, a burst of fireworks--light is everywhere in our world! Follow a diverse group of kids as they live, learn, celebrate, and encounter light all around them. Poetic, rhyming text from Sue Fliess and...

Ultimate Weird But True 2 proves once again that truth really is stranger than fiction--with even more outrageous photos and fun-tastic facts! Did you know that an elephant can weigh as much as 14 lions, that Albania has 27 words for "mustache," or that...

Did you know that there are plants that can survive fire? Plants with seed pods that explode, shooting seeds far and wide? Plants that can help clean up pollution? Or that Australia is home to the most 'venomous' plant in the world? Plantabulous! More...

Let your imagination run wild with The Week Junior Big Book of Knowledge! Packed to the brim with brain-expanding facts and mind-blowing information, this book from multi-award-winning children's magazine The Week Junior is the perfect gift for curious children. Whether you want to know...

Technology is the practical use of scientific knowledge. Technologists are scientific inventors who look at how scientific principles and processes can be used to make useful tools and machines. Learn more in Technology, one of the titles in the STEM! series.Author: Tempoli MarziaISBN-10: 1510544135ISBN-13:...

Watches are small objects with enormous stories.They have journeyed to the moon, climbed mountains, and explored the deepest parts of the sea. Built as tools for navigation, endurance and survival, watches have helped people push beyond the limits of what once seemed possible.From Chris...

Watches are small objects with enormous stories.They have journeyed to the moon, climbed mountains, and explored the deepest parts of the sea. Built as tools for navigation, endurance and survival, watches have helped people push beyond the limits of what once seemed possible.From Chris...

This is a story about trees and fungi connected through a 'wood wide web' - told by one tiny fungal spore. A little fungus meets a baby cacao tree and they learn to feed each other. They cooperate with a forest of plants and...

Author: Meg GreveISBN-13: 9798892608473Publisher: EZ ReaderLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2026Pages: 24Format: Hardcover

Author: Meg GreveISBN-13: 9798892608466Publisher: EZ ReaderLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2026Pages: 24Format: Hardcover

Now available in an updated new edition, with even more incredible facts! From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac, a full-color, full-of-fun, oversize book packed with thousands of awesome facts about science, nature, and people--everything on planet Earth and beyond. Kids want...

This fun and educational book invites readers aged 8 and up on an exciting, imagination-fueled journey through the science and innovation of tomorrow.Packed with discoveries and breakthroughs from all over the globe, it reveals how technology is reshaping the way we live, learn, and...

A pattern is a repeated design that is found everywhere in our world and even in outer space. Fractals are never-ending patterns also found everywhere.Author: Rich LinvilleISBN-13: 9798727555507Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/24/2021Pages: 30Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.08d

DESIGN AND BUILD IT TO PLAY: This nonfiction engineering and design book for beginning readers describes how engineers use science to increase safety and fun for roller coasters, zip lines, helmets, and more. ENGINEERING READERS FOR CHILDREN: People love to play! From zooming down...

The beautiful and complex natural world becomes understandable and accessible in this series for emergent readers. A search-and-find feature guides early readers as they learn new vocabulary pertaining to different parts of nature, including plants, biomes, weather, and more. Carefully chosen photos and words...

The beautiful and complex natural world becomes understandable and accessible in this series for emergent readers. A search-and-find feature guides early readers as they learn new vocabulary pertaining to different parts of nature, including plants, biomes, weather, and more. Carefully chosen photos and words...

The sound of snapping branches breaks the silence as a moose walks among the trees. This creature is the largest member of the deer family. In Moose, learn how huge antlers and sharp senses help this mighty animal in its forest home.Author: JoAnn Early...

Whales are the world's largest animals. They roam the ocean in search of food, calling to each other with song. Humans nearly hunted whales to extinction. Now we learn from them, making better wind turbines and water filters. Whales may also help with medicine...

Sharks are perfect predators. These toothy fish have super senses for finding prey. We fear sharks but we also learn from them. The study of shark skin has led to many new inventions. Some species can even glow in the dark. New undersea drones...

Few species are as smart and playful as dolphins. These speedsters of the sea live in social groups. They have taught us many useful lessons about life in the ocean. With natural sonar, they can swim and hunt while blindfolded. Scientists study dolphins to...

Birds fly with speed and grace. They build intricate nests. Birds are survivors. They live on every continent of the world. Humans learned to fly by copying birds. Today, many new discoveries come from the study of birds. Scientists, architects, doctors, and engineers learn...

The Tennessee Walking Horse breed was first created for plantation and farm work. But its unique style of walking--called the running gait--also makes the Tennessee Walker a good horse to ride for pleasure outings. This gentle horse also performs in horse shows. There's a...

Culture and science come together in this amazing and fascinating volume that connects taxonomy with myth andimagination. Draco volans. Hedera helix. Tenebrio molitor. These Latin terms sound like spells, but behind each lies a story--sometimes poetic, sometimes absurd, always memorable. Perfect for age 10...

What do doctors, scientists, artists, engineers, and programmers have in common? They are all STEAM powered. This means that the work they do uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math. Learn all about the amazing careers that are powered by STEAM.Author: Alex HallISBN-13:...