The Awesome Physics in Your City
Discover this engaging STEM book that explores the exciting world of physics in everyday urban settings, uncovering its principles through relatable examples and fun experiments.As a sequel to The Awesome Physics in Your Home and part of the Science All Around Us series, this book reveals how scientific principles influence our everyday urban environments. From bustling construction sites to exhilarating amusement parks, young readers are taken on an exciting journey through familiar settings, showcasing how physics is at work all around them. Through relatable examples--like the forces behind a roller coaster or the energy at a concert--kids will discover the hidden science behind every day phenomena. With plenty of safe experiments to try at home or on their urban adventures, this book transforms learning into an interactive experience.Designed for curious young minds, this engaging book makes complex scientific concepts accessible and fun. It encourages exploration and hands-on learning, bridging the gap between theory and real-world applications. With vivid illustrations and easy-to-understand explanations, this book inspires a love for science and discovery. Whether you're a young science enthusiast or a parent seeking to spark curiosity, it's the perfect tool to ignite a passion for STEM and the wonders of physics in the world around us.
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Planet Earth
Explore and understand the natural and human wonders of our planet. Now, in its third edition, this landmark encyclopedia celebrates our planet and explains the science underpinning the forces and processes that have made and shaped it. Artworks, photographs, terrain models, and maps are combined to capture the power of landscapes and natural events and show their hidden sides, explaining, for example, how an earthquake is triggered and how burning fossil fuels is driving a climate emergency. In this earth book, you will find: -More than 3,000 photographs, artworks, and maps -A 40-page timeline of Earth's history includes human evolution and the story of human colonization of the planet -Sections that explore human impact features - on subjects from deforestation to population growth -An atlas section includes original maps centered on Earth's seven major tectonic plates Parts of the book lay out systematic and in-depth reference guides to core scientific information, such as more than 100 types of rocks and minerals. Similar sections contain visual profiles of some of the wonders of the natural world, from the Andes and Himalayas to the Grand Canyon, Sahara Desert, and Amazon Rainforest. Revised and updated to include the latest developments in fast-changing geology and Earth science areas - including Earth history, climate change, and urban geography - this is a classic reference book for anyone who wants to understand how our planet works.
Mammoth Science Workbook
David Macaulay's troupe of ever-inquisitive mammoths help you develop core science skills in this highly original workbook. Do you struggle to engage with science at school? Would you like to build your confidence in science both at home and in the classroom? Or are you a science whiz who wants to learn more? This Mammoth Science Workbook will help you master the basics, including states of matter, materials, elements, chemical reactions, cells, body systems, energy, forces, climate, our solar system, the rock cycle, and more. Throughout the workbook, the mammoths act as your guide as they first explain a science concept and then reinforce it with practice questions and fun activities. Developed in conjunction with a science teacher, the Mammoth Science Workbook covers all the key areas of the curriculum for children ages 8-11 across biology, chemistry, physics, and astronomy, and cements your learning with easy-to-follow instructions and clear examples. Ideal for budding scientists and reluctant learners alike, the Mammoth Science Workbook offers a fun and light-hearted approach to improving your science knowledge.
I'm Trying to Love Farts
Children's Choice Award winner Bethany Barton tackles the digestive system and all the farts that come along with it! As long as there have been people, there have been farts. And as long as there have been farts, they've been hilarious! Join Bethany Barton, creator of the award-winning I'm trying to Love . . . series, as she explores the digestive system, how food becomes energy, and what our bodies do with what is left over. Equal parts funny and informative, I'm Trying to Love Farts will leave you with a whole new appreciation for our bodily gases.
What If... Every Volcano Erupted at Once?
Find out the answers to 33 crazy and laugh-out-loud questions about the Earth with science author Emma Young. Prepare to learn all about the Earth from rocks to rivers and countries to climate in this engaging question-and-answer book. What If... Every Volcano Erupted at Once? is not your average science book. Kids aged 7-9 will be drawn into each topic with one of 33 fun questions that are guaranteed to make kids think about our planet in a whole new way. Author Emma Young explains the answers with humor and plenty of science facts that kids will be racing to share with friends and family. This Earth book for kids offers: Fun and engaging content by science author Emma Young.33 laugh-out-loud what-if questions with key science facts woven into the answers.A mix of photography and cartoon-style illustrations that bring the questions to life.Curriculum-aligned STEM topics for primary age children, including geology, Earth science, ecology, and more.Children can dip in and out of bite-sized information on each page, filled with attention-grabbing photography and quirky illustrations. Even reluctant readers will find this Earth book entertaining, as they find out the answers to the wacky, bizarre, and surprising questions, making this the perfect science gift for any child.
Phenomenal Moments: Revealing the Hidden Science Around Us
Visual learners rejoice! A world-renowned photographer imagines the intersection of art, science, and the ordinary-extraordinary world around us in a stunning work of interactive nonfiction. Enlisting readers to "be the scientist" through vivid fine-art photographs, internationally acclaimed science photographer Felice Frankel zooms in and out on beautiful and brilliant moments all around us to reveal the chemical, natural, or physical processes--from viscosity and venation to chlorophyll and capillary action--behind scientific phenomena. Organized into five thematic sections that explore light and shadow, form, surfaces, traces left behind, and transformation, this ingenious book is both a visual feast to savor in its own right and a guessing game that trains readers to look in a more layered, curious, and questioning way. Close-up spreads offer abstract clues to phenomena revealed at the page turn. Full-color images of similar scientific "moments" broaden context. Sophisticated and inspiring, this invitation to engage with and understand our surroundings--the worlds we can see and the worlds we can't--is a ticket to everyday wonder.
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For All the Curious Girls
For young women who are intrigued by the world around them and the science that explains it, a collection of stories by women scientists that shares what it's like to pursue a passion for science--even when that path isn't always straightforward. Have you ever wondered how an insect flies or why a curveball curves? What about why waves make bubbles when they break on the beach or how blood flows through your veins? If these wonders spark your curiosity, For All the Curious Girls is your invitation to explore the fascinating world of fluid dynamics. The girls in these stories are just like you--curious and eager to understand the science of the world around them. In these pages, women scientists bring to life the journeys of girls from different cultures and backgrounds as they uncover the secrets of fluid dynamics--and demonstrate how your own questions and passions have the potential to lead to a rewarding career. From the graceful swirl of smoke rising above a power plant to the way wind shapes the leaves on trees, fluid dynamics is everywhere, waiting to be noticed, explored, and understood. No matter what you dream of becoming, let these tales inspire you to follow your curiosity--it just might take you farther than you ever imagined.
From Bam! to Burp!
Follow a carbon atom on its incredible adventure over billions of years. It's been part of many things--from early volcanic gases, to plants that dinosaurs devoured, to your breakfast burp! By award-winning children's author Melissa Stewart, this epic nonfiction picture book for 5-8-year-olds is a perfect blend of science and history that STEM-seekers will eat up! Long ago, the young Earth crashed into a smaller body called Theia. Matter blasted through space, and the carbon atom was trapped deep inside Earth until a volcano erupted, thrusting tons of ash and gases--including the carbon atom--high into the sky. Over millions of years, the carbon atom has been part of all kinds of things, including plants and dinosaurs, eggshells and seashells, a lump of coal, and even a sheet of toilet paper! Not long ago, it became part of a towering maple tree and then a drop of maple syrup. Just imagine that the syrup ended up on YOUR pancakes and then inside your body. And when you let out a deep breath, the carbon left your lungs, met up with a blast of gas from your stomach, and . . . BURP! You never know where a carbon atom will go next. . . . Get ready to take off on a wild ride, From BAM! to BURP!
Explore: Science
This book of maps, packed with diagrams and information, helps you navigate science and experience an exciting new way to discover the subject. Maps can help you find your way around more than just places, and knowledge can be shared using more than just words. Using maps, children aged 7-9 will be introduced to all things science in an inviting and visual way. The second in a brand new series, Explore: Science uses maps to introduce need-to-know topics in an accessible and exciting way. Inside, you'll find a whole collection of maps to explore topics like animal adaptations, the human body, rainbows, and magnetism. This all-encompassing maps book for children offers: An all-new visual approach to learning core subjects, as part of a brand-new exciting reference series.A combination of maps and other diagrams that break down important topics, combined with stats, facts, figures, and explanations.Bright and stand-out illustrations from the award-winning Studio Muti that explore each topic.This unique book features an encyclopedic range of subjects for children who want to find out everything there is to know about science. Follow the route of sound as it enters the ear and of a raindrop as it moves through the water cycle. Discover maps to guide you around hidden areas, such as the inside of an anthill and places as remote as the Galapagos. Explore the murky mangrove ecosystem, the vertebrate family tree, the human microbiome, gravity across the Solar System, and much more.
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3 2 1 to the Moon!
Embark on a cosmic countdown adventure with Moon, Earth's nearest neighbor and best friend, as you count down from 10 to 1. This unique experience brings counting to life with bright and bold illustrations and interactive components perfect for little fingers to explore and enjoy.With 3, 2, 1 to the MOON!, children will: - Learn to count from 10 to 1 with the Moon leading the way- Discover the Moon's phases and orbit through an innovative spinning wheel cover- Enhance hand-eye coordination by playing with the interactive features and flipping pages- Stay entertained during road trips and airplane rides with Moon by their side! With funny characters, stand-out illustrations, and an innovative cover, this board book is an out-of-this-world learning experience!
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The Amazing Chemistry in Your Home
Unlock the Secrets of Your Home: A Fun Chemistry Adventure for Curious Kids! Put on your goggles and roll up your sleeves - it's time to dive into the surprisingly cool science happening all around you! The Amazing Chemistry in Your Home transforms everyday household items into mind-blowing experiments, revealing the fascinating chemical reactions and elements that make your world tick. Forget boring textbooks! Journey through each room of your house including your kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, garage, dining room, and laundry room and discover why geckos are picky about their frying pans, what creates those stinky kitchen smells, and even the explosive secrets hiding in your batteries. Get ready to conduct safe, easy experiments that will turn your home into a captivating chemistry lab! This fun and exciting STEM book is the perfect way to spark a young scientist's curiosity about the amazing world of elements and chemical reactions that are hiding all around them.Makes Science Lessons Super Fun and Accessible: Say goodbye to boring lectures! This book uses relatable household items and exciting questions to make chemistry engaging and easy to understand for young readers. Turns Your Home into a Science Lab: Discover the chemistry behind everyday occurrences and conduct safe, hands-on experiments right in your own kitchen and living room! Uncovers the Cool Chemistry You Never Knew Existed: From the stink of rotten eggs to how to make glass, explore surprising and fascinating scientific principles hidden in plain sight. Perfect Introduction to STEM Concepts: Lay a strong foundation in science, technology, engineering, and math through real-world examples of elements and chemical reactions. Sparks Curiosity and Critical Thinking: Encourage young scientists to ask "why?" and develop their problem-solving skills through observation and experimentation. Safe and Easy Experiments: Clear instructions ensure that young scientists can conduct the at-home experiments safely with readily available materials. For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children's books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tale books.
How Do Hurricanes Have an Eye?
Have you ever wondered how earthquakes shake the ground or what makes a blizzard different than a snowstorm? Come along on a science adventure to learn all about natural weather events, how and where they form, the science behind them, safety tips and alerts to know if they do, and so much more through diagrams, illustrations, and informative and engaging text. Each of the six questions examined in the book are given a silly answer before the true answer is revealed making this an approachable way to learn nonfiction. Back matter includes a glossary and activities to further learning.Questions answered in the book: - How do hurricanes have an eye? Unlike the eyes we have, this one is calm and in the center of a massive storm! - How do tornados get so strong? High wind speeds up the strength of a tornado. - How do you know how much water is too much water? Too much water means there could be flooding, and not enough water means there could be a drought. - How do earthquakes shake the ground? Tectonic plates bumping against each other can cause the ground to shake. - How do tsunamis form? Underwater earthquakes can create massive waves. - How do blizzards out-snow and out-freeze regular snowstorms? Blizzards require more wind, last longer, and lead to less visibility. About the How Do series: These fully illustrated nonfiction picture books are a great introduction to various STEM topics. Each title includes facts and figures, simple diagrams and hilarious illustrations and is written in a question-and-answer format to encourage readers to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science behind the correct answers.
Our Air
A lively, enlightening look at the role the air plays in our lives and our world It's easy to take the air for granted. Although it's always around us, we don't often give it much thought. We can't see, smell, or hear it, but we can certainly feel it move--and that breeze you feel on a windy day is part of a larger air current circling our planet and bringing us all kinds of weather. Our air gives us life, and it makes up the atmosphere that protects us. And because everyone here on Earth shares it, it's important to take care of our air. With striking art and an expressive text, G. Brian Karas brings our air into focus and will give readers a new appreciation for this precious substance.
Eyewonder Stars and Planets
Spark the love of learning with this picture-packed guide to space for children. DK's best-selling Eyewonder series is back and has been refreshed for the next generation of young readers aged 5-7. This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of what goes on in outer space. Stay-at-home explorers will feel inspired by the dramatic photographs, up-to-date information, fact-packed pages, and a brand-new "eyewonder" feature where knowledge meets real-world application. Throughout the pages of this newly revised book on space, you can find: Fully updated and revised content for children starting to develop a passion for science.Eye-catching photographs that grab the attention of young readers and keep them coming back for more.Engaging facts, simple explanations, and fun activities throughout the book.Find out about the vast universe and beyond with Eyewonder Stars & Planets, from blue giants to black holes. Learn about how we fit into our galaxy and how big the Universe really is. Plus, with fun and interactive activities to reinforce learning, your child will be entertained time and time again. Explore the series! The Eyewonder series is back and better than ever, with a fresh new look and the latest information. If you liked Eyewonder Stars and Planets, why not dig into Eyewonder Rocks and Minerals, investigate with Human Body, or explore Eyewonder Oceans?
Super Smalls Super Book of Gems
This deluxe "kids' coffee table book" presents an illustrated and photographic tour through the world of birthstones. In this fact-filled, spellbinding journey of a book, the team from Super Smalls explores the dazzling world of gems and birthstones. Travel from page to page uncovering scientific discoveries, historic tales, and mystical lore--plus amazing photographs of exquisite jewelry and giant gems! Explore a full year of birthstones month by month, and discover the facts, legends, and artistry of nature's most beautiful creations.
A Day in the Life of Your Body
Take a behind-the-scenes look at everything the human body is up to throughout the day in this science book for kids. Ever wondered what happens inside your body from the moment you wake up until you fall asleep? Follow children from around the world through their daily lives, uncovering the amazing secrets of the human body along the way. A Day in the Life of Your Body dives into the fascinating world of all the organs and systems that keep us going, from the adrenaline rush of a morning run to the brainpower behind solving math problems. Children aged 9-12 will be amazed by the extraordinary things your body does every single day! This human body book for curious children offers: Explanations of core human body content through the daily activities of children from around the world-from getting ready for school to falling asleep at night.Psychology content that explains common emotions kids might feel during the day, such as fear and anxiety.Bright and eye-catching visuals that helps explain complex concepts to children in an easy-to-understand way.Why do we get goosebumps? What causes us to fart? Discover the answers to these questions and more with fun facts, colorful illustrations, and engaging explanations. Perfect for budding scientists, this book transforms everyday activities into a thrilling scientific adventure.
Your Amazing Brain and How It Works
A Helpful Scientific Guide for Kids to Help Them Learn and Talk about Their Brains. Includes Important Information on: AnatomyInclusivityNeurodiversityMental HealthAnd Other Important Topics Everyone's brain is wired differently. But all brains are wonderful! This comprehensive book is the perfect resource for children--and the adults in their life--as they learn to deal with the diverse ways our brains work. While kids about the science of their brain's development and its role in our anatomy, young readers will also learn about neurodiversity, discrimination, and the importance of mental health to help foster a more inclusive future for everyone. Including expert advice from Dr. Rachel S.H. Williams, Your Amazing Brain and How It Works! shows kids that their brain is what makes them unique and special, and will help them prepare for all the new people they will meet and encourage other children to understand their brains, too.
The Mighty Mechanics' Book of Amazing Farm Machines
Get ready for a thrilling exploration of farm machines! This engaging book invites young readers to explore the fascinating world of farming through the incredible machines that make it all possible. Join our friendly mechanics as they uncover the secrets behind powerful tractors, impressive harvesters, and essential plows! Discover . . . The different types of farming equipment and how each one helps on the farm How tractors plow fields to prepare them for planting seeds The clever technology that helps harvest crops quickly and easily The important role of machines in growing the food we eat every day Complete with striking photographs, vibrant graphics, and fun facts, this book sparks curiosity and fosters a love for science and engineering in young minds. Perfect for aspiring mechanics and little farmers alike, this book is an entertaining way to learn about the tools that power agriculture. Gear up for an adventure in farming like no other!
The Mighty Mechanics' Book of Space
Get ready for an exciting new journey into space! This book takes young readers on an adventure beyond Earth to discover the incredible machines that make space travel possible. Join our friendly mechanics as they explore the fascinating world of rockets, spacecraft, and satellites! Learn how these amazing machines blast off into the sky, the technology behind the fastest spacecraft ever built, and what makes them work. Get ready to uncover . . . How rockets lift off and defy gravity The science behind building a spacecraft What astronauts experience in space The incredible satellites orbiting our planet Packed with striking photographs, colorful graphics, and cutting-edge, fun facts, this book sparks curiosity about the machinery that helps us explore the universe. Perfect for young explorers, it encourages a love of science and engineering. Buckle up for a fantastic ride!
Are Meteors the Fastest Things in Outer Space?
It's a big question--are meteors the fastest thing in outer space? Meteors are incredible space travelers, and meteoriticists are uncovering their mysteries to understand our universe. Discover . . . How meteors race through space at mind-blowing speeds The surprising things these fiery rocks can reveal about our solar system The ways meteors have shaped life on earth . . . and so much more Beautifully bound with stunning illustrations, The Big Questions Answered is a narrative nonfiction series and complete young science resource in one, with QR codes to download free teacher and parent resources and kids' packs. Start a lifelong interest in science--it can change the world!
