Animal Sidekicks: Amazing Stories of Symbiosis in Animals and Plants
An NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students A New York State Charlotte Award Nominee "Excellently illustrated and providing a treasure trove of interesting information about symbiotic relationships." --BooklistHeard about the fish that clean shark teeth? Or the frog that lives with a tarantula? Welcome to the weird world of symbiosis--where animals form incredible relationships. Macken Murphy, host of the popular animal podcast Species, introduces his favourite symbiotic relationships in his first kids' nonfiction book, Animal Sidekicks. Along the way he explains the cool science behind the baffling behaviour of some animals--from friendly alliances to pesky parasites. Alongside him, illustrator Dragan Kordic skillfully brings to life head-scratching relationships in nature, including: - The crab that wears a sea urchin as a hat- The bat that goes to bed inside a plant- The warthog that likes a mongoose massage You'll even find out about symbiotic relationships including YOU! (Hint--is your head ever itchy?) By the end of the book you won't look at nature in the same way again!
Eyewitness Dog
Become an eyewitness to the extraordinary world of dogs - our intelligent, curious, and playful best friends with a fascinating history. The iconic eyewitness is back in a new and improved format to be passed down through the generations. This picture-led dog book for kids ages 9-12 will take you on a visual tour of everything from identifying breeds to taking care of your canine friend. Eyewitness Dog explains everything your child needs to know about dogs, whether there's a new addition to the family or they simply love animals. Throughout the pages of this newly revised dog encyclopedia, you can expect to find: A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.A visual tour through the topic combined with bite-sized text.A collectable poster revealing facts and photographs from the book.Eyewitness Dog introduces children to the evolutionary history of our furry friends - from their domestication, anatomy, and behavior, for both domestic and wild breeds, including wolves, jackals, and foxes. Learn why dogs and wolves hunt in packs, how dogs "talk" with their ears and tails, the basics of looking after a pet dog, and how dogs were specially taught to help humans. So, what's new? Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field. Explore the series! Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Journey down the River Amazon and explore the rainforest with Eyewitness Amazon, learn how to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change, or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.
How It Works: The Universe
Blast off to investigate the mysteries of the Universe: from blazing stars to the unreachable depths of space. Discover where the Universe came from, how it works (clue: it has a lot to do with gravity) and what else might be out there...
Krieger's Crew
Some dogs love to relax at home. Others like to run around on a farm or work in a fire station. In Krieger's Crew, you'll meet Krieger, the dog who loves to go to school! Learn about how Krieger, an elementary school facility dog, helps the students and teachers at his school every day. Facility dogs, a special type of trained therapy dog, can fill a unique role and have a huge positive impact on their school communities.Whether you're someone who just loves dogs, or you're interested in getting a facility dog in your school community, this book highlights the power of our canine companions.
Digging for Dinosaurs: Beneath the Street
Let's go digging for a dinosaur in the city. What will we find?In this uniquely interactive board book, toddlers go "digging" for dinosaurs by lifting flaps of various sizes. They'll discover many interesting objects, both natural and man-made, along the way!A delightful introduction to paleontology, young children will enjoy this treasure-hunt approach, and their excitement will grow as they get closer to finding the greatest treasure of all: a dinosaur!
Bright New World
"A stand-out title... infused with a sense of hope and excitement... soaring illustrations" -The New Scientist"In Cindy Forde's environmentalist manifesto Bright New World, Earth's perilous situation fades in comparison to vibrant, sustainable possibilities."-ForeWord ReviewsBright New World is a lavishly illustrated glimpse into a future not too far from our own time - a world in which today's children have grown up and tackled the world's most pressing social and environmental problems.In a series of lush, detailed scenes, readers will enter a world of solar-powered vehicles, regenerated rainforests, skyscraper farms, insect-based snacks, recovering coral reefs, wave-powered electricity, and much more. Bright New World's vision may be bold and optimistic, but everything in the book is based on genuine science, including many projects which are currently being developed. Once readers have seen the possible bright future, they will also learn all about the perils facing the Earth, as well as the solutions to each problem, with practical steps that they can take to help save the planet and make the dream a reality. As well as profiling the biggest names in eco-innovation today, readers will learn about today's young inventors, entrepreneurs and activists who are making the world better, one step at a time. Bright New World is the blueprint for how to fix the future - and it shows how all the solutions are within our grasp, if we really want them.
Things Scientists Don't Know Yet
Explore science's biggest unsolved mysteries, from unanswered questions about the animal kingdom and the human body to the unknowns of space and time. Have you ever wondered how the universe will end or why we dream? From the possibility of life on other planets to understanding how scientists are bringing mammoths back to life, this science book for kids age 7-9 sheds light on fascinating questions that are still unanswered. With stunning facts and fun science, Things Science Doesn't Know Yet is packed with the latest scientific developments and captivating topics like the multiverse and time travel. Young readers will not only marvel at what science is yet to solve, but also learn how the scientific process works - step by step - through experiments, collaboration, and persistence. In this unsolved mysteries book for kids, you'll discover: Fun, fact-packed explorations of questions like 'why do we dream?' and 'could we live on other planets?'.Inspiring insights that encourage children to think like scientists.Expertise from leading science educators at the UK's Royal Institution. Perfect for budding scientists or those curious about the world, it's the ultimate guide to the mysteries that keep scientists awake at night!
Knowledge Encyclopedia Dinosaur!
DK's best-selling illustrated encyclopedia series takes you back to the Mesozoic Era, when fearsome dinosaurs roamed the land, sea, and skies. Discover dinosaurs as you've never seen them before through jaw-dropping 3D illustrations in this dinosaur encyclopedia for kids ages 9+. Did you know that Velociraptor had three large "killer claws" on each foot to hunt down prey? Or that the long-necked Diplodocus was as long as three school buses? Can you imagine what a strange life it would be for Saltasaurus with no toes on its front feet? Would you believe that Carcharocles megalodon was an ocean monster with a fearsome bite at least six times stronger than today's great white shark? Knowledge Encyclopedia's clear explanations, illustrations, photographs, and 3D images will engage children in complex subjects. Find yourself transported to the age of dinosaurs and then the Ice Age with this perfect gift for anyone who loves dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. This all-encompassing dinosaur encyclopedia for kids offers: An impressive collection of facts, charts, timelines, and illustrations exploring the prehistoric world.A visual approach using illustrations, photographs, and extremely detailed 3D CGI images, including the Tyrannosaurus and Pterodactylus.Updates to include the latest dinosaur discoveries and research, including feathered dinosaurs and theories about dinosaur behavior.Kids can see and read about every type of prehistoric animal in unprecedented detail and with stunning realism. Find out how these fascinating creatures lived, why they died out, and what their fossil traces tell us. This new book in the Knowledge Encyclopedia series is loaded with more than 60 prehistoric creatures, split by era. More in the series Knowledge Encyclopedia Dinosaur! is part of DK's visual and hugely successful Knowledge Encyclopedia series. Complete the collection and dive into the deep with Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean!, take a trip to the solar system with Knowledge Encyclopedia Space!, and discover mythical stories with Knowledge Encyclopedia Myths and Legends!.
Galaxy Mapper: The Luminous Discoveries of Astrophysicist H矇l癡ne Courtois
Introducing our luminous address in the universe--and the determined woman scientist who mapped it with her team. Growing up in a small French village, H矇l癡ne Courtois had big questions about the world around her. Avidly, she observed the trails, roads, and water pathways traversing planet Earth; but her mind always wandered higher, toward the night sky. What would a map of "out there," beyond the moon, look like? The question traveled with her to university, where curious H矇l癡ne--often the only woman in her science classes--learned to map the compositions of galaxies. Numbers swam with the stars in her brain, and after years of wonder and experimentation, H矇l癡ne and her team make a dazzling discovery--a supercluster of galaxies they name Laniakea, home to our very own Milky Way. With fascinating back matter, illustrations that shine on the page, and a lyrical text written in consultation with astrophysicist H矇l癡ne Courtois--who continues to illuminate our view of the cosmic landscape--this portrait of a contemporary female scientist will light up young minds and inspire future sky gazers and galaxy mappers to look up and dream large.
Anglerfish: The Seadevil of the Deep
"A fun and creepy fish tale brimming with scientific appeal." --Kirkus Reviews Dive thirteen thousand feet below the ocean's surface, where no ray of sunlight can penetrate. Resources are scarce, and fellow inhabitants scarcer. This is life in the midnight zone--life for the anglerfish, known as the Seadevil of the Deep. Still largely a mystery to scientists, the deep-sea anglerfish is a true source of fascination and awe. To some, the fish resembles a prehistoric creature forgotten by time; to others, she is the embodiment of power, grace, and grit, using her remarkable physical attributes and a talent for deception to survive one of the harshest environments on the planet. In Anglerfish, author Elaine M. Alexander and illustrator Fiona Fogg shine a small light on this mesmerizing, unforgettable creature. A captivating text paired with stunning artwork complement not only STEM but also language arts and history curricula. More facts about the anglerfish--from how it hunts to the surprising way a female mates with far tinier males--await curious readers in the back matter.
Planet Earth
This ultimate guide to Earth takes 7 to 9 year olds on an exploration of our planet through stunning illustrations, photographs, and fascinating information. This spectacular reference book for kids aged 7-9 explores our home planet, Earth, and how it fits into our solar system. Be launched on a mission around our blue planet, starting with how Earth is seen from space and landing in a chapter all about the Earth's atmosphere. This wonderful Earth book for kids offers: In-depth information, backed up by space and satellite photography and fun illustrations.Easy-to-digest sections about Earth, each filled with incredible facts and visuals.A unique perspective, comparing Earth to other planets and looking at it from space and satellites.Did you know that Earth's gravity is completely different than other planets in the solar system? Or that Jupiter experiences solar eclipses just like us? Discover Earth and space in incredible detail in this STEM-friendly space encyclopedia for kids. Packed with beautiful illustrations by artist Dawn Cooper, combined with up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA, information panels, and diagrams, young space enthusiasts will adore this essential guide to Earth. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here? If you like Planet Earth, then why not complete the collection? Take a trip into space and discover the mysteries of Earth's closest neighbor with The Moon, or explore Earth's surrounding neighbors with The Solar System.
Small Mighty Dung Beetle (Start Small, Think Big #6)
Meet a mighty green beetle as it rolls a ball of dung many times its size. Discover the part it plays in the African savannah, an ecosystem where a small beetles and enormous elephants live side by side Start Small, Think Big is a series that sets readers on a journey of discovery, beginning from the small and familiar to new areas of knowledge where you really have to think big! Small Mighty Beetle starts with a small green beetle feeding on a fresh pile of elephant dung. She is a "roller," a type of dung beetle with super strength and senses. She cleans up after the large animals of the African savannah, eating their waste and using it to feed and protect her babies. This story ends with a foldout map and an I Spy game to take children back into the book to further deepen the learning experience. The Start Small, Thing Big series includes books on all major natural environments and ecosystems including the Arctic, the rainforests, coral reefs, river deltas, and meadows. Small Mighty Beetle rounds out the six titles with a focus on savannah lands.
Mammoth Science Workbook
Follow an ever-inquisitive troupe of mammoths as they develop core science skills in this workbook by award-winning author and illustrator David Macaulay. With mammoths acting as your guides, this interactive science workbook is a fun and light-hearted way for kids ages 7-11 to practice science skills. It's the perfect hands-on companion to Mammoth Science, the unconventional guide to the science world. Throughout the workbook, the mammoths will first explain a science concept and then reinforce it with practice questions and fun activities. 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. This practical science workbook includes: Experiments, activities, quizzes, and more - all designed to reinforce concepts and ideas.Practical lessons on six key areas of science: matter, life, energy, forces, earth, and space.An action-packed alternative to dry, unappealing science textbooks.Curious and funny mammoths that'll engage and entertain budding scientists and reluctant learners alike.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? Developed in conjunction with a science teacher, the Mammoth Science Workbook covers all the key areas of the curriculum for kids ages 7-11 across biology, chemistry, physics, and astronomy, and cements your learning with easy-to-follow instructions and clear examples. More in the seriesWant a more theoretical understanding of scientific concepts with even more mammoth fun? Try Mammoth Science. Or if you're looking to build your core math skills, try Mammoth Math and Mammoth Math Workbook.
Keep on Moving
From humpback whales that travel thousands of kilometers from Antarctica to Costa Rica every year to dragonflies crossing the Indian Ocean without rest, Keep on Moving explores the marvels of animal migration. Blending the latest scientific discoveries with conservation insights, fascinating facts, and real-life observations, this book introduces readers to key science topics like food chains, habitats, and life cycles while showcasing some of the most extraordinary migrating species on the planet.
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.
Up and Down
Go star-spotting, find out about cave-dwelling creatures, and discover a whole world of fascinating information about our planet in this gorgeously illustrated two-in-one book about the world. Read one way, Up and Down focuses on what's up above us - clouds, stars, the Sun and Moon and things that fly. Then flip the book and read it the other way to find out what's down beneath our feet - burrowing animals, the underground transport system, fossils, caves and the Earth's core. Colorful illustrations by Dawn Cooper bring a multitude of vivid scenes to life, from the inside of a volcano to birds flying in bright blue skies, while expert text from Jane Burnard and Tracey Turner engages the reader in learning all about the natural world.
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!
