Fire Escape
A timely middle grade nonfiction overview of the incredible ways animals detect, respond, and adapt to wildfires, as well as how climate change is affecting the frequency and severity of these devastating events in nature. Goats and beavers. Drones and parachutes. Pinecones and beetles. What do they have in common? Believe it or not, they are all crucial tools in fighting, preventing, and adapting to wildfires! These vicious fires are spreading faster and burning hotter than at any other time in history. Ongoing droughts, warming weather, and a history of poor forest management have extended the traditional wildfire season beyond the summer months. It is a matter of life and death for wildlife worldwide. This breathtaking nonfiction book focuses on unique angles to a hot topic, including injury rehabilitation efforts, species that use wildfires to their advantage, how to help area repopulation, and the animals that help to prevent/fight wildfires. A riveting, kid friendly text is accompanied by stunning woodcut illustrations and full-color photographs, as well as extensive back matter with glossary, sources, and index. Books for a Better Earth are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
The Human Body
How many skin cells do we lose every minute? What do the trillions of bacteria that live in our bodies do? How does our brain control every action we take? And how does DNA make us who we are? This fact-packed look at the human body is an entertaining nonfiction read that's filled with superb photos and 3D illustrations. The muscle and skeletal system, the digestive system, the nervous system, and circulatory system are all comprehensively explained. The book includes sections on the mouth and caring for our teeth, eating a healthy diet, exercising, and the importance of sleep for our bodies. The effects and dangers of smoking, drinking alcohol, and taking illegal drugs are sensitively handled in an appropriate way for the target audience. And there is a fascinating section that explores the different stages of the human life cycle. This book will quickly become an essential resource for students and their teachers when studying the human body.
Sound
Without sound there would be no chatting, laughing, bird song, or listening to music. But what exactly is sound and how do our ears and brain ensure that we get to enjoy it? In this fascinating title, the subject of sound is carefully explained in an accessible way with lots of diagrams and activities that help readers understand the science behind this topic. What are sound waves? What makes sounds louder and quieter? What are decibels? Why are some sounds high pitched and others low pitched? And how do sounds travel differently through the air, through water, and through solids? Discover how the different external and internal parts of our ears capture sound waves and working in partnership with our brains turn them into sounds. Learn how animals such as cats, bats, and dolphins use sounds that humans cannot hear to hunt. Understand how some people have hearing loss and how equipment can be used to help them hear. And meet two incredible professional musicians who make music even though they are both profoundly deaf.
Plants
Can plant roots move to find water? How do plants make their own food and the oxygen we need to breathe? Why have some plants become carnivorous bug catchers? And how do animals help disperse seeds? This information-packed look at the world of plants is perfect for curriculum work and for discovering the fascinating secret world of plants. Visit the Svalbard Global Seed Vault on an island in the Arctic Ocean where seeds from around the world are kept in a high-security building under an ice-covered mountain to protect them from disease and future climate change. Explore plant reproduction, including how flowering and cone-bearing plants produce seeds, how mosses and ferns create new plants using spores, and how some plants reproduce asexually. Learn how to classify plants and find out about conservationists who are working to protect wild plants. Meet plants such as a tree with a rainbow-colored trunk, the biggest plants on Earth, and cacti. The book includes experiments and activities and is supported by downloadable worksheets and other resources.
Not Just Dirt!
Dirt is essential to life on Earth. Farmers grow food crops, such as wheat, barley and corn, in soil. We mine the soil for resources that we use in manufacturing and for fuel. Soil is used in the construction of roads and buildings, and it provides food and habitat for animals that live both underground and above ground. But soil can be easily destroyed by human activity and natural disasters. Pollution, deforestation and the effects of the climate crisis are damaging soil at an alarming rate. Explore the biological and economic importance of soil to living organisms, the threats it faces and why we must preserve and conserve soil for the future. Let's dig in and get the dirt on soil. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible. Praise for Sheryl Normandeau: "Exploring seeds more broadly than most children's books on the topic, this volume encourages readers to collect, plant, and share seeds--a small, yet powerful resource."--Booklist review for Save Our Seeds "Normandeau conversationally provides readers with amazing facts and ways to utilize what they learned, including steps everyone can take to save seeds. Readers will be left empowered to help protect seeds."--Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD) review for Save Our Seeds
Where Is Baby’s Belly Button?
This 25th anniversary novelty edition of the multi-million-copy bestselling board book features a freshly redesigned cover and die-cut flaps! Where are baby's hands? Under the bubbles! Where are baby's eyes? Under her hat! Little ones play peekaboo with a cast of adorable babies while learning the names for body parts in this delightful interactive book. This chunky board book with easy-to-lift board flaps that lay flush to the page are perfect for parents and children to share.
What Is Artificial Intelligence?
Explores artificial intelligence in general. This book explains how artificial intelligence works and discusses the different types of artificial intelligence. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life
Explores how artificial intelligence is affecting everyday life. This book gives concrete examples of how people might interact with artificial intelligence in their day-to-day lives. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Eclipses
Showcases the majesty of eclipses. This book introduces the reader to solar and lunar eclipses, explains how and why they happen, and gives tips on where and when to view them safely. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Meteor Showers
Showcases the beauty of meteor showers, a phenomenon recorded throughout history. This book introduces the reader to meteor showers, explains how and why they happen, and gives tips on where and when to view them. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Waterspouts
Showcases the awe-inspiring and sometimes dangerous phenomenon of waterspouts. This book introduces the reader to different types of waterspouts, explains how and why they form, and details where and when they are most likely to occur. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Auroras
Showcases the colorful light shows known as auroras. This book introduces the reader to aurora borealis and aurora australis, explains how and why they happen, and gives tips on where and when to view them. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Jobs and Artificial Intelligence
Explores how artificial intelligence is affecting how people work. This book describes the new jobs that artificial intelligence is creating and how artificial intelligence is affecting familiar jobs. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Thunderstorms
Showcases the powerful and sometimes dangerous phenomenon of thunderstorms. This book introduces the reader to thunderstorms, explains how and why they happen, and details where and when they are most likely to occur. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Forest
Take children on a grand tour of a grand tour of the lushest places on Earth in this striking book all about forests. From the mighty Amazon rainforest to the quiet, snow-covered boreal forests of Alaska, discover 10 of the world's most spectacular forests and the animals and plants that live in them in this beautiful gift book for children aged 7-9. This fascinating book on forests offers: The fourth in a series of 4 books that takes children on a grand tour around the different habitats of the world.Everything you could want to know about habitats; the animals and plants that live there, the geography of the area, and plenty of incredible facts A giftable book with foil on the cover and edges, plus beautiful illustrations and photographs on every page.Young nature enthusiasts can learn all about the impressive forests of the world, with intriguing information about their geography, and flora and fauna alongside detailed photography and beautiful illustrations. Explore how forests support an incredible variety of life, from the smallest insects to the largest mammals, and how they produce the oxygen we breathe. Learn about the fascinating symbiosis between plants and animals and how these forests change throughout the year. As well as the wonders of these remote areas, the threats facing mountains and their species are also investigated in this geography book for children.
Generative Artificial Intelligence
Explores generative artificial intelligence. This book describes what generative artificial intelligence is and how it is used. The book also discusses the benefits and drawbacks of generative artificial intelligence. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Machine Learning
Explores the subfield of artificial intelligence known as machine learning. This book describes how machine learning works, how it is changing the world today, and how it might change the world in the future. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Glowing Animals
Showcases the weird and wacky world of bioluminescent animals. This book introduces the reader to many different glowing animals, explains what causes them to glow, and gives examples of where such animals can be seen. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Natural Wonders
Showcases a variety of natural phenomena to give readers a taste of what nature has to offer. This book introduces the reader to four phenomena: frozen ice bubbles, colorful lakes, sailing stones, and lenticular clouds. The book explains what each phenomenon is, how and why it forms, and where and when viewers can see it. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Mission to Mars
Congratulations! You have been selected to be one of the crew for the first ever human missions to Mars. If your mission is triumphant, you will be the first Earthling to set foot on Mars. But the journey will not be without decisions, danger and distress! It will be up to you to get your crew to Mars safely. Along the way you'll have to navigate the frontiers of space, carry out a challenging landing, decide how you'll explore the red planet, all as you race to uncover whether life on Mars might be possible. Each decision you make will lead you in a different direction, will you complete the mission and prove that Mars could support life? Get ready to blast off on an interactive voyage to Mars.
Feet
Walking, running, skipping, and jumping: there's a lot for feet to do every day! Our feet might seem simple, but they do a lot of work to keep us balanced and upright. With around a quarter of the number of bones in the human body found in the feet, readers have a lot to learn about when it comes to their feet. Through this book's approachable text, which pairs closely with full-color photographs, readers learn the basics of how their feet work.
Head
The human head is made of a lot of different parts, each with an important job to do! The skull protects the brain and gives the head shape. The eyes and ears help us see and learn about the world around us. Through this book's up-close look at the human head, readers begin to understand everything found on--and in--their own heads. With photographs that pair closely with approachable text, this book is a great addition to lessons about basic anatomy.
Hands
Our hands help us interact with the world. For babies, hands are used to understand new parts of the world they have never seen before. The older we get, the more we use our hands. Hands are used to communicate, interpret, and understand the world around us. Through this book's age-appropriate language and content, readers discover the different parts of their hands and how they work together to do everything they like to do, such as hold a pencil, give a high five, and fingerpaint!
Skeleton
There are 206 bones found in the human body, all with an important job to do. Bones give our bodies support, they protect our internal organs, and they even help us move around. Understanding the role of our bones and all the different kinds of bones in our bodies can be tough for some young scientists to understand. In this book, readers travel around this important system through full-color photographs and diagrams, learning about what keeps them standing, sitting, and playing upright!
Happy (and Healthy) Human Body
How do nails grow and which organ is the largest in the body? How much blood does the heart pump and what is that blood made of? With so many systems working together to keep us alive, readers may have a lot of questions about how their body works! In this book, readers discover not only the answers to some of their toughest questions, but answers to things they may not have thought to ask before. Diagrams and full-color illustrations reinforce the main content.
Super-Camouflaged Animals
Speedy cheetahs. Huge whales. Venomous jellyfish. The world is full of incredible creatures! Which ones are the fastest, strongest, smartest, and most amazing? Elementary readers find out which animals and dinosaurs rank at the top and what makes them the greatest in their category. Including facts about habitats and traits, this series is perfect for fans of Guinness World Records and animal extremes. Chameleons change colors. Leafy sea dragons blend in with seaweed. Walking sticks look like tree bark. The world is full of animals who can hide and disguise themselves in their surroundings. Captivate elementary minds with intriguing facts and wonderous photos of six super-camouflaged creatures found around the world. Easy-to-read text and appealing page design share details about the featured animals' habitats, traits, and how they use their adaptations to survive. Weird and wonderful facts make this nonfiction book perfect for fans of Guinness World Records and animal extremes. Includes a range map, "Think About It" sidebars, and extra resources for science reports.
12 Things to Know about Wild Weather
Help make complex current events approachable with a timely series for middle grade students. Students get the facts on relevant topics that come straight from news headlines. Each book breaks the topic into 12 short chapters that provide a balanced understanding accessible to grades 4 and up. Loaded with stat boxes, sidebars, and "Think About It" features, these nonfiction books support critical thinking skills and will encourage awareness of world issues. Severe weather is one of today's biggest headlines. From ice storms to hurricanes, and from heat waves to wildfires, there are a lot of facts to keep straight. Help middle-grade students get the essential information about this broad current events issue with 12 short chapters that provide a balanced understanding accessible to grades 4 and up. Easy-to-read, approachable text offers insights into unpredictable weather, how it changes the planet, and how climate change causes these events to be more frequent and extreme. Loaded with stat boxes, sidebars, and "Think About It" features, this nonfiction book supports critical thinking skills and encourages awareness of global issues.
The Astrochimps
"Vividly portrayed, meticulously researched picture" -- Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION AWARD CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST OF THE BEST BOOKS SELECTION, 2024 Meet Ham, Minnie, Enos, Roscoe, Tiger, and Rocky. When the United States was scrambling to catch up to the Soviets after their successful launch of Sputnik, they didn't turn to Mercury Seven astronauts Alan Shepard and John Glenn. Rather, they began bringing chimpanzees to Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico for a top-secret program. The goal? To do everything America needed to make space travel safe for humans and beat the Soviets. Based on extensive research and interviews with living members of the team of veterinarians, handlers, and psychologists who worked with the animals, The Astrochimps offers a fresh perspective on animal intelligence and the rise of the space age. Detailed back matter provides resources, space mission stats, and calls to action for young readers to honor the astrochimps' legacy and advocate for the humane treatment of chimpanzees today. At work, at play, in and out of spacecrafts, these chimps played an under-appreciated part in helping the United States win the Space Race.
In the Desert
What is hiding in the sand? It's the same color and laying flat as it can--can you spot it? Readers are engaged from the first page of this colorful book with a question of hide-and-seek! The basics of camouflage--like the cleverly hidden six-eyed spider in the sand--are covered as readers travel around the desert habitat. They learn how animals adapt to their surroundings as well as the defining characteristics of a desert! Accessible language makes this book perfect for young readers. The main content complements elementary science curricula in a unique, fun way.
Super-Dangerous Animals
Speedy cheetahs. Huge whales. Venomous jellyfish. The world is full of incredible creatures! Which ones are the fastest, strongest, smartest, and most amazing? Elementary readers find out which animals and dinosaurs rank at the top and what makes them the greatest in their category. Including facts about habitats and traits, this series is perfect for fans of Guinness World Records and animal extremes. Charging hippos. Ambushing lions. Relentless wolverines. The world is full of dangerous--and incredible--animals! Captivate elementary minds with intriguing facts and wonderous photos of six powerful and fast creatures found around the world. Easy-to-read text and appealing page design share details about the featured animals' habitats, traits, and how they use their size and speed to capture prey and scare off predators. Weird and wonderful facts make this nonfiction book perfect for fans of Guinness World Records and animal extremes. Includes a range map, "Think About It" sidebars, and extra resources for science reports.
The Danger Files: Real-Life Disasters
From the Titanic to the Boston molasses flood, investigate five famous historical disasters just like a real reporter--through facts, eyewitnesses, and clues--with Emmy-winning journalist Anna Crowley Redding. Delve deeper into some of the most dramatic disasters in history! Using case files full of firsthand accounts, critical facts, do-at-home experiments, and clues, readers can become disaster detectives and determine for themselves what happened and why. Take on the sinking of the Titanic, the crash of the Hindenburg, the Great Influenza epidemic of 1918, the Boston molasses flood, and the fire that decimated the city of Chicago. A "Your Mission!" introduction gets readers actively involved, and an inviting layout that evokes the feel of a working case file, complete with paperclipped notes and important pictures, keeps them eager for the next clue. Author Anna Crowley Redding brings her extensive journalism background to this engrossing dive into history, and Robbie Cathro's active illustrations bring the scenes--and the real people involved--to life. Back matter includes extensive source notes and a bibliography for young journalists who want to get an even bigger scoop.
The Danger Files: Real-Life Disasters
From the Titanic to the Boston molasses flood, investigate five famous historical disasters just like a real reporter--through facts, eyewitnesses, and clues--with Emmy-winning journalist Anna Crowley Redding. Delve deeper into some of the most dramatic disasters in history! Using case files full of firsthand accounts, critical facts, do-at-home experiments, and clues, readers can become disaster detectives and determine for themselves what happened and why. Take on the sinking of the Titanic, the crash of the Hindenburg, the Great Influenza epidemic of 1918, the Boston molasses flood, and the fire that decimated the city of Chicago. A "Your Mission!" introduction gets readers actively involved, and an inviting layout that evokes the feel of a working case file, complete with paperclipped notes and important pictures, keeps them eager for the next clue. Author Anna Crowley Redding brings her extensive journalism background to this engrossing dive into history, and Robbie Cathro's active illustrations bring the scenes--and the real people involved--to life. Back matter includes extensive source notes and a bibliography for young journalists who want to get an even bigger scoop.
If You Go Walking
If you go walking, / You might collect berries, / Or pebbles, / Or wildflowers. / I collect questions. Time spent in the outdoors during Fall and Winter stirs a child's curiosity. In If You Go Walking, a thoughtful thread of questions (How do seeds know not to grow until spring?) invites young readers to explore the world around them with wonder. In nature, questions are everywhere, and answers can be too, if you know the right places to look. Author Erin Alladin invites young readers to think deeply in this lyrical nonfiction text, celebrating children's curiosity about the world around them. Illustrator Miki Sato's textural collage art recreates the wonder of the outdoors in paper, felt, and embroidery silk, creating masterpieces that invite readers to look again and again.
The Cedar Mother
Step outside to explore the hidden mysteries of the cedar tree life cycle in this beautifully illustrated, engaging non-fiction book for young scientists ages 9 to 12. Meet Nox Sim Gan, the cedar mother, whose life cycle spans centuries and whose roots anchor the landscape. The cedar mother plays a vital role in the ecosystem: offering shelter for birds in her strong limbs, providing refuge for small creatures beneath her bark, and healing the Gitxsan with a medicinal tea made from her soft, green leaves. She also creates the very oxygen that all land-dwelling creatures need to breathe. Delve into the remarkable story of the western red cedar as you learn how she nourishes herself through an unexpected connection to salmon, the secret web of life that thrives beneath the ground, and how, at the end of her life, she leaves a final gift for the Gitxsan. This book invites young readers to discover the life of a tree that is much more than meets the eye, offering lessons in interconnectedness, and in wisdom passed down through generations.
Oh Say Can You Seed? All about Flowering Plants
Laugh and learn with fun facts about flowers, plants, fruit, and more--all told in Dr. Seuss's beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! "I'm the Cat in the Hat, and I think that you need to come take a look at this thing called a seed." The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Grow your brain with fun facts about flowering plants and learn: how they all start out as a seedhow they make their own food inside their leaveshow bees help spread the pollen flowers need to produce fruitand much more!Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Oh Say Can You Seed? All About Flowering Plants also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series!High? Low? Where Did It Go? All About Animal CamouflageIs a Camel a Mammal? All About MammalsThe 100 Hats of the Cat in the Hat: A Celebration of the 100th Day of SchoolA Great Day for Pup: All About Wild BabiesWould You Rather Be a Pollywog? All About Pond LifeHappy Pi Day to You! All About Measuring CirclesI Can Name 50 Trees Today! All About TreesFine Feathered Friends: All About BirdsMy, Oh My--A Butterfly! All About ButterfliesInside Your Outside! All About the Human BodyIce is Nice! All About the North and South Poles
I Can Name 50 Trees Today! All about Trees
Laugh and learn with fun facts about trees like the redwood, white oak, royal palm, and more--all told in Dr. Seuss's beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! "Knowing trees' names, my dear miss and dear mister, is like knowing the name of your brother or sister." The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Branch out and learn about: the different parts of a treehow to identify different specieswhy a tree has barkand much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, I Can Name 50 Trees Today! All About Trees also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series!High? Low? Where Did It Go? All About Animal CamouflageIs a Camel a Mammal? All About MammalsThe 100 Hats of the Cat in the Hat: A Celebration of the 100th Day of SchoolA Great Day for Pup: All About Wild BabiesWould You Rather Be a Pollywog? All About Pond LifeHappy Pi Day to You! All About Measuring CirclesFine Feathered Friends: All About BirdsMy, Oh My--A Butterfly! All About ButterfliesOh Say Can You Seed? All About Flowering PlantsInside Your Outside! All About the Human BodyIce is Nice! All About the North and South Poles
My First Sea Turtle Book
Dive into the Amazing World of Sea Turtles!Explore the wonders of the ocean with Shelly, the friendly sea turtle! Perfect for children aged 3-5, this delightful sea turtle picture book is filled with fascinating facts, vibrant illustrations, and engaging activities that will enchant young readers.What's Inside?- Engaging Fun Facts: Discover all about sea turtles, from their unique flippers to their favorite foods.- Interactive Adventures: Join Shelly on exciting activities like counting eggs, identifying animals, and making ocean sounds.- Beautiful Illustrations: Stunning, high-quality images and illustrations bring the underwater world to life, making learning both fun and visual.- Sea Turtle Life Cycle: Learn about the different stages of a sea turtle's life, from egg to adult, and understand their journey.- Interactive Games: Enjoy interactive games like matching animals with their hatchlings and finding items that can hurt sea turtles.Parents will love how this book combines education and entertainment, fostering a love for reading and nature in their little ones. Perfect for bedtime stories, classroom reading, or a fun afternoon activity.Make learning a splash with My First Sea Turtle Book. Get your copy today, and let the underwater adventure begin!
Grasslands
Busy Nature is a new, exciting addition to the Busy... Sounds Books series, with four new titles! With shapes like an animal's bottom or a typical nature scene and a button for children to press for laugh-outloud animals sounds or special seasonal sounds, each page in Busy Animals & Nature will entertain young readers. As children have fun guessing the different shapes and sounds, they also increase their knowledge about the world with new discoveries.
Forest
Busy Nature is a new, exciting addition to the Busy... Sounds Books series, with four new titles! With shapes like an animal's bottom or a typical nature scene and a button for children to press for laugh-outloud animals sounds or special seasonal sounds, each page in Busy Animals & Nature will entertain young readers. As children have fun guessing the different shapes and sounds, they also increase their knowledge about the world with new discoveries.
The Science of How Things Work
Have you ever wondered what makes airplanes fly or why the sky is blue? How about the mysterious glow of fireflies or the incredible forces that shape mountains and create tornadoes? The Science of How Things Work is your guide to uncovering the amazing science behind the everyday and the extraordinary. From the depths of Earth's oceans to the farthest reaches of space, this book dives into fascinating topics like black holes, earthquakes, and the Moon's quiet influence on our planet. Discover how seasons change, why rainbows dazzle the sky, and how photosynthesis powers life. Journey through the secrets of hibernation, the formation of clouds, and the forces behind thunder and lightning. Each chapter unravels the science of natural wonders and phenomena in an engaging and easy-to-understand way. Whether you are curious about the mechanics of flight, the life cycle of stars, or the mysteries of magnets, this book connects the dots between science and the world around us. Perfect for readers of all ages, The Science of How Things Work invites you to explore the incredible forces, processes, and discoveries that make our universe a place of endless fascination. Prepare to be amazed by the world's wonders-both great and small!
Lonely Planet Kids the World from Above
Take a bird's-eye tour of our amazing planet in this wow-factor photographic book with altitude - and attitude!Hold the world in your hands and discover epic new perspectives of renowned cities, monuments and natural landscapes across the globe. Travel continent-by-continent and soar above the Great Pyramid, the Statue of Liberty, Mount Everest and more using the awesome aerial photography throughout this fascinating guide. Inside The World from Above: Get a whole new-look at planet Earth from up above and explore bucket-list landmarks, attractions and destinations from a different angleIncredible aerial photography, satellite images and maps Divided into seven continent chapters: North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania and AntarcticaFeatures 'Guides from Above' to major world cities including: New York, Mexico City, London, Paris, Cape Town, Shanghai and Sydney, and picks out their greatest featuresPacked with geographical information and fun facts that both inspire and educate readersWritten by Ben Hubbard, author of more than 130 books including the following for Lonely Planet Kids: The Complete Guide to Space Exploration; Kids Survival Guide; Ocean Animal Atlas; and Lost at Sea! ShipwrecksContents include: North America - Niagara Falls (Canada/USA), Panama Canal (Panama). South America - Machu Picchu (Peru), Atacama Desert (Chile). Europe - Grand Canal (Venice, Italy), The Acropolis (Athens, Greece). Africa - Sahara Desert (Morocco), Table Mountain (South Africa). Asia - Taj Mahal (India), Angkor Wat (Cambodia). Oceania - Great Barrier Reef (Australia), Mount Taranaki (New Zealand). Antarctica - Mount Erebus, McMurdo Dry Valleys. And more! This is the perfect book for curious kids and families who want to learn more about our world - and see it all too - from a unique point of view.
The Secret Lives of Stones
Unearth the secret lives of stones in this dazzling cabinet of curiosities exploring the fascinating stories of 25 spectacular rocks and gems. Delve into a world of gemstones, rocks, and minerals to discover the golden amber that once dripped as liquid resin in prehistoric forests, capturing ancient creatures for eternity. Find out how deep-blue lapis lazuli has been prized for thousands of years and used to make a rare paint pigment by artists during the Renaissance and discover the amazing magnetic properties of lodestone, and how this helped Chinese sailors navigate the oceans over 2,000 years ago. Covering geology, history, myth, and folklore, renowned art-critic Hettie Judah brings the stories of stones to life, with beautiful illustrations by award-winning artist Jennifer N R Smith. All stones have a story to tell--stories that teach us about the history of the planet and our human past. Readers will also get to: - Explore Greek cities with gleaming-white temples made from marble. -Travel to Earth's satellite and uncover the secrets of moon rock. - Unearth the mystery of how a Greek monster created coral. -Meet the civilization that prized green jade over gold.
The Forest Revealed
Discover the amazing, fun diversity of life in the northern forest through 12 vivid paintings, each with a numbered key to search for and identify the animals, plants, insects and fungi pictured. Each of artist Jada Fitch's twelve stunning paintings represents the forest during one month of the year, featuring an array of animals, plants, insects, fungi, and other creatures common during those weeks. Opposite each painting is a list of all the species depicted, with corresponding numbers in the art, creating a search-and-find experience that will keep readers of all ages discovering more every time they look. Then turn the page to zoom in and see these creatures in even more gorgeous detail. This wondrous array of wildlife is brought further to life by writer and naturalist Kateri Kosek, who uncovers the many hidden stories and fun facts about the flora and fauna that make up the forest ecosystem, inviting the reader to look more closely at nature all around them.
Listen, Whispers the Baobab
Listen, Whispers the BaobabTales from the Tree of Life In the heart of Tarangire National Park, an ancient Baobab tree stands tall, a silent witness to the vibrant tapestry of life surrounding it. Through its eyes, we journey into the enchanting world of the African savannah, where the tree shares its unique perspective on the myriad of creatures that call the park home-from majestic elephants and graceful giraffes to elusive leopards and playful monkeys. As the Baobab reflects on its long life, it recounts the stories of those who visit, offering insights into the delicate balance of nature and the deep connections between humans and wildlife. Through the whispers of the wind and the rustling of leaves, it shares tales of the Maasai warriors, the joy of new life among fledglings, and the heart-wrenching consequences of poaching. Interwoven with cultural legends and local traditions, the Baobab serves as a guardian of wisdom, imparting lessons of resilience, community, and the importance of conservation. As the tree stands steadfast against the elements, it inspires readers to appreciate the beauty of the natural world and to take action in protecting it for future generations.Listen, whispers the Baobab, Tales from the Tree of Life is not just a story about a tree; it's a heartfelt celebration of life, a call to cherish the earth, and a reminder that every creature, no matter how small, plays a vital role in the grand tapestry of existence. In Listen, Whispers the Baobab, Tales from the Tree of Life, an ancient baobab tree in Tarangire National Park narrates the vibrant life of the African savannah. From elephants to Maasai warriors, it reflects on the interconnectedness of nature, the balance between humans and wildlife, and the impact of poaching. Through stories of resilience, new life, and cultural traditions, the tree imparts wisdom on the importance of conservation. It serves as a guardian, inspiring readers to appreciate the beauty of the natural world and take action to protect it for future generations.
Electrons
Spark scientific curiosity in kids of all ages! Learn about some of the most fundamental concepts in science BEFORE the social pressure and intimidation of formal schooling sets in.Ellie the Electron's story is the stuff of Chemistry legend, full of mystery and excitement. Learn the basics of chemistry through simple rhyming sentences, vibrantly colorful science pictures, and engaging, energetic characters. You'll learn about the structure of an atom, electrons, charge and mass properties, molecules and compounds, covalent and ionic bonds, the periodic table, and so much more.The creator of the "My First Science Textbook" series is a long-time chemistry teacher. He noticed that, no matter the age of his students, they all faced similar difficulties - mainly, the perception of science and chemistry as intimidating. This inspired him to find a fun and memorable way to introduce young people to some of the most fundamental concepts in science.This is the story of subatomic particles as never told before. Join this sparkly little particle on her adventures in the subatomic world. Let your imagination roam while you and your kiddo ponder what's it like to live inside an atom! Lexile Measure: AD790L
Atoms
Spark scientific curiosity in kids of all ages! Learn about some of the most fundamental concepts in science BEFORE the social pressure and intimidation of formal schooling sets in.This light-hearted, scientifically accurate book turns Chemistry 101 into a delightful tale of universal friendship! Learn the basics of chemistry using simple rhyming sentences, vibrantly colorful science pictures, and engaging, energetic characters. You'll learn about the structure of an atom; protons, neutrons, and electrons; charge and mass properties; molecules and compounds; covalent and ionic bonds; the periodic table; and so much more.The creator of the "My First Science Textbook" series is a long-time chemistry teacher. He noticed that, no matter the age of his students, they all faced similar difficulties - mainly, the perception of science and chemistry as intimidating. This inspired him to find a fun and memorable way to introduce young people to some of the most fundamental concepts in science.Follow Pete the Proton, Ned the Neutron, and Ellie the Electron, who get together to build everything in the universe. Let your imagination roam while you and your kiddo ponder what's it like to live inside an atom! Lexile Measure: AD790L
Protons and Neutrons
Spark scientific curiosity in kids of all ages! Learn about some of the most fundamental concepts in science BEFORE the social pressure and intimidation of formal schooling sets in. This light-hearted, scientifically accurate book turns Chemistry 101 into a delightful tale of universal friendship! Learn the basics of chemistry through simple rhyming sentences, vibrantly colorful science pictures, and engaging, energetic characters. You'll learn about the structure of an atom; protons, neutrons, and electrons; charge and mass properties; molecules and compounds; covalent and ionic bonds; the periodic table; and so much more. The creator of the "My First Science Textbook" series is a long-time chemistry teacher. He noticed that, no matter the age of his students, they all faced similar difficulties - mainly, the perception of science and chemistry as intimidating. This inspired him to find a fun and memorable way to introduce young people to some of the most fundamental concepts in science. This is the story of subatomic particles as never told before. Join Pete the Proton and Ned the Neutron as they get together to build everything in the universe. Let your imagination roam while you and your kiddo ponder what's it like to live inside an atom! Lexile Measure: AD790L
