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.
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.
Why Are Dogs
Ever wonder why Bulldogs have such wrinkly faces, or why Dachshunds are so long? Discover the history of 55 different dog breeds in this doggone good nonfiction book for kids, complete with comic panels and illustrations! Why do Corgis have such stubby legs? Why do Huskies have such thick fur? Why do Pomeranians have such loud barks for their tiny size? For hundreds of years, humans have been breeding dogs and tailoring them to fit our specifications for everything, from hunting to keeping our laps warm. In this illustrated nonfiction book that combines comic panels, illustrations, diagrams, and text, readers will learn about the stories behind 55 of the most popular dog breeds around the world and why they look and act the way they do. Some of the breeds and their histories covered in this book include: Golden Retriever Labrador Standard Poodle German Shepherd Dachshund Beagle French Bulldog And more! With author Brittany Long Olsen's gorgeous and paws-itively adorable art, this guidebook has all the greatest facts and stories behind your favorite furry friends!
Wow in the World: Dinosaurs Are Wow!
Join #1 New York Times bestselling authors and award-winning podcast creators Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the hit podcast Wow in the World, as they give readers a prehistoric primer on history's most bonkerballs beasts!Take a trip back in time with Mindy and Guy in this highly illustrated and hilarious tour of prehistoric Earth.Visit a world filled with colossal creatures, dense jungles, and explosive volcanos. Uncover the ancient secrets of the past by piecing together fossilized clues. Pack your bags for a tour of Paleozoic Park: a bonkerballs (and scientifically accurate) theme park based on one of the most explosive times in our planet's history. And get ready to rumble with smackdowns involving some of the greatest dino matchups of all time!Packed with eye-popping illustrations, quizzes, jokes, facts, and more, this book is your ticket to a roaring adventure through time!
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.
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.
Lonely Planet Kids the Bugs Book
Explore the incredible world of bugs in this latest addition to Lonely Planet Kids' The Fact Book series. From giant millipedes to deadly spiders; jewel-like beetles to jungle leaf-insects; come and take a mini safari across the continents to uncover the incredible array of insects, arachnids and myriapods that roam our planet. If it crawls, scuttles, flutters or stings, you'll find it in The Bugs Book.Inside The Bugs Book: Travel across six bug-tastic continents - North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania - and learn about the few bugs found in Antarctica!Discover fact-packed bug profiles with fascinating size, habitat and diet stats to wow your friendsFeatures stunning macro photography so you can see each of the insects up closeDetailed illustrations by Daniel Limon bring these amazing minibeasts to life - Daniel has created artwork for numerous nature and animal books including Lonely Planet Kids' The Ocean Book and Ocean Animal AtlasWritten by Nancy Dickmann, author of Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Night Sky Atlas, Amazing Ancient History Atlas, and The Rocks BookContents include: North America - Hickory Horned Devil; Black Widow; Monarch Butterfly. South America - Goliath Birdeater Tarantula; Fire Ant; Giant Water Bug. Europe - Hummingbird Hawkmoth; Cuckoo Wasp; Western Honeybee. Africa - Deathstalker Scorpion; Rainbow Shield Bug; Desert Locust. Asia - Giant Stick Insect; Orchid Mantis; Atlas Moth. Oceania - Smurf Bug; Termite; Gumleaf Skelotonizer; and more Learn all about the minibeasts we share our planet with in this awesome study of creepy-crawlies. This is the perfect gift for curious kids who are fascinated by all things bugs!
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.