Can These Tiny Robots Change Our World?
It's a big question--are these tiny machines changing our world? Nanotechnology is an exciting field, where nanotechnologists are working on incredible tiny projects that could have gigantic impacts on our future. Discover . . . How nanobots are lending doctors a tiny helping hand in fighting disease The amazing ways that nanotechnology benefits us every day How these small machines are standing up to climate change . . . and so much moreBeautifully 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!
Could We Survive Without Seaweed?
It's a big question--could we survive without seaweed? This incredible underwater plant is truly the superhero of the ocean! Discover why phycologists study seaweed, from its vital role in providing food and habitat for marine life to its impact on ocean health. Seaweed is essential for our planet's well-being, and this captivating book invites young readers to explore its wonders and significance in the world around us. Discover . . . The magical kelp forests that provide homes for lots of ocean creatures How seaweed helps clean our waters and support marine life Why it's so important that we protect this underwater wonder . . . and so much moreBeautifully 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!
The Element in the Room
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS 2019 - BEST BOOK WITH FACTS SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY YOUNG PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE 2019. LONGLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARDS 2020 Did you know that without the 'lead' in your pencil, there would be no life on Earth? Just about everything in the universe is made from only 92 elements - and from aluminium to zinc, many of them are hiding in your very own home! Packed with Lauren Humphrey's quirky illustrations and written by the multi-talented Mike Barfield, this unique introduction to the elements in the periodic table will excite all young readers as they help Sherlock Ohms solve the mystery of how absolutely everything came to exist!
Exploring the Universe
Science meets design in this graphically stunning tour of our universe from the team behind the global bestseller Exploring the ElementsThis artful and accessible guide to space allows young readers ages eight and up to understand everything in the universe, from Earth to our solar system to the Milky Way and beyond. Ordered into six sections starting with Earth and moving outwards, the book presents fascinating facts and the stories behind some of the most extraordinary features of our universe, from supergiant stars to black holes, and the technology we use to understand it, from space telescopes to robotic space rovers.Beautifully designed, with gorgeous screen-print-inspired illustrations in bold Pantone colors, stunning page layouts, and a removable jacket featuring holographic foil, Exploring the Universe is an immersive journey through the cosmos, revealing not just what we know, but how we know it.
Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest for Kids
For the next generation of wildflower hunters, this fun and fact-filled guide helps children learn about and love the region's most common blooms. Featuring over 50 wildflower species commonly spotted in the Pacific Northwest, this dynamic and engaging guide is targeted toward readers between 8-12 years old. Brimming with accessible science and keys to identifying each flower, it also highlights the interesting, unusual, and entertaining facts about wildflowers and their pollinators that kids love. Written and designed by teachers for kids, this is the perfect tool for the classroom and the perfect companion on the trail. Likely a young reader's first field guide, Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest for Kids will spark a young person's interest in wildflowers and the wider world around them.
Weird But True! Know-It-All: Weather & Natural Disasters
From towering twisters and bone-chilling blizzards to pillowy white clouds and warm gentle breezes, this book plunges into Earth's wild and wondrous weather--and includes loads of weird but true facts! What's the difference between a hurricane, cyclone, and typhoon? What really makes all those magnificent colors of the rainbow? How can one side of a mountain be bone dry and the other lush with life? This latest installment in the hit Weird But True! Know-It-All series uncovers the mysteries of our planet's weather and how it impacts our daily life, from simple things like what to wear to how to avoid deadly disasters. Ride along with intrepid storm chasers, see why lightning forms over volcanoes, pick up brr-illiant facts about Earth's coldest places, and marvel over incredible survival stories, including one about a man who was carried more than 1,300 feet through the air by a terrifying tornado--and lived to tell the tale. Plus, find out what high-tech gadgets and cutting-edge techniques scientists are using today to help predict the weather better in the future--and potentially save lives. Jam-packed with photos, illustrations, and loads of surprising facts and stats, the Weird But True! Know-It-All series is the anything-but-boring way to boost your brain! Complete your collection with: Weird But True! Know-It-All Ancient Egypt Weird But True! Know-It-All Greek Mythology Weird But True! Know-It-All Middle Ages Weird But True! Know-It-All Rocks and Minerals Weird But True! Know-It-All U.S. Government Weird But True! Know-It-All U.S. Presidents
The Spectacular Science of Planet Earth
The Spectacular Science of Planet Earth is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about earthquakes and volcanoes, weather and geology - and that parents often struggle to answer. Did you know what causes an Ice Age? Or how a diamond forms? And where can you stand in a dinosaur footprint? Answers to all of these questions and many, many more are explained in Spectular Science of Planet Earth.The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. The fascinating text by Rob Colson is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favorite subjects.
The Spectacular Science of the Human Body
The Spectacular Science of the Human Body is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about their bodies - and that parents often struggle to answer - such as: What are the different parts of our brain, and what do they do? How do vaccines work? What is DNA, and how do we inherit it? And many, many more! The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favorite subjects.
Just in Case
Psst . . . Guess what? 800 miles from the North Pole, buried deep in a mountain, the Svalbard Seed Vault holds priceless treasure. Seeds! Perfect for 5-8-year-old future conservationalists, this is a fascinating glimpse into a unique conservation collection, highlighting the importance of natural resources and protecting planet Earth. On the Arctic island of Spitsbergen in Norway, polar bears roam and there are no gardens, forests, or fields. But buried deep underground, the Svalbard Seed Bank protects more than 580 million seeds with plenty of room for more. How and why was the vault built? What's it like inside? How does the vault protect the seeds? Learn about the rescue of the greatest treasure on earth--seeds for our food. An inside look into the storage and history of one of our most important natural resources and how this collection can save our future.
Up in the Blue Sky
Discover a world that can't be touched. Beginning on Earth's surface, start your ascent into the blue and fly alongside butterflies, birds, drones, aircraft and more. Watch as the scale maps the altitude as you are transported higher and higher into the sky, soaring among meteorites, the aurora borealis and the Apollo space mission. With its unique vertical format, Up in the Blue Sky is an immersive experience that explores the different layers of the atmosphere. Touch the clouds, travel through rainbows and uncover the mysteries of the world above us. Are you ready? All you need to do is spread your wings and begin this incredible journey.
Could Genes Allow Us to Live Forever?
It's a big question--how do genes make us who we are? Genes are fascinating, as are geneticists who study them! They may be tiny, but the things genes can tell us about our identities are remarkable! Check out . . . The surprising amount of DNA we share with other species (did you know we share 90% of our DNA with mice?) How DNA is passed down through generations, making us a jigsaw of the people that came before us The exciting role genetic research plays in finding life-saving cures . . . and so much moreBeautifully 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!
Our Islands
From bestselling author Yuval Zommer, this book takes young readers on a journey to some of the world's most unique islands to discover how they formed, why they're special, and to meet the remarkable animals and plants that make these places their home. Featuring Zommer's beloved illustrations, this first book in the Our Wonders series nurtures the next generation of naturalists by immersing them in the most fascinating examples of islands around the world.On this ocean-hopping adventure, readers will come face-to-face with incredible creatures, from the giant tortoises of the Gal獺pagos Islands to the leaping lemurs of Madagascar. They'll visit wonders of the world, both natural and man-made including the towering Moai statues of Easter Island, and ice caves on Mount Erebus. From the bubbling volcanoes of Hawaii to the frozen seas of the Antarctic, Our Islands reveals how life can survive in even the most extreme conditions, and why these isolated lands are often home to animals and plants found nowhere else on Earth.Combined with visits to old pirate hideouts, colorful carnivals, windswept cliffs, and untouched rainforests, this breathtaking tour of our planet's most remarkable islands is the perfect read for young explorers and budding naturalists alike.
5-Minute Space Stories
Ten read-aloud, 5-minute stories invite young readers to embark on a journey into space in this out-of-this-world addition to the bestselling 5-Minute Discovery Stories This collection of 10 read-aloud stories is a celebration of our solar system--from the mighty sun to planets, comets, and asteroids--and perfect for bedtime or any time kids want to reach for the stars! At the end of each story, kids are invited to explore an informative "All About" page to discover additional facts on the topic. They'll find out how the moon glows, why Earth has seasons, what's inside a comet, and more. The 5-minute read-aloud stories include: "Earth's Silver Satellite" "Our Living, Breathing Rainbow Planet" "In the Swirl of the Solar System" "The Four Rocky Worlds" "The Four Giants of Gas and Ice" "The Remnants' Roundabout Journey" "The Starry Carousel of the Milky Way" "Our Amazing, Blazing Super Star" "The Five Dwarf Planets" "A Star-Spangled Nursery"
How Do Spacecraft Get to Outer Space?
It's a big question―how do spacecraft get to outer space? Spacecraft are incredible, as are the astrodynamics engineers who make space travel possible! The inspirational story behind this exciting field of science will captivate inquisitive young minds. Discover . . . The science behind a spacecraft's journey from start to finish How satellites navigate their way around incoming asteroids What space travel can teach us about the mysteries and possibilities of outer space. . . and so much more! Beautifully bound with stunning illustrations, The Big Questions Answered is more than just a series of books―it's a complete resource for kids, teachers, and parents to collect, with QR codes to download free teachers & parent resources and kids packs. Start a lifelong interest in science―it can change the world!
Did Life Come from the Sun?
It's a big question--did life come from the sun? The sun is not just a brilliant star; it holds secrets about the start of life on earth and beyond! Discover how heliophysicists study the sun and learn . . . How the sun shapes ecosystems and supports life on earth What will happen when the sun eventually runs out of fuel How the sun may be key to finding alien life in outer space . . . and so much moreBeautifully 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!
Feeling Your Feelings
A one-of-a-kind tour through the body that looks at how, why and where humans experience emotions, from award-winning science writer Tanya Lloyd Kyi.Why does nervousness make us feel like we have butterflies in our belly and embarrassment cause a deep blush to spread across our face? While we know our brains are directly connected to our emotions, scientists are now discovering more about how other parts of our bodies are involved in feeling our feelings. How does all the information flow back and forth through our bodies? And how does it turn into the things we call emotions? Here's a fascinating, toe-to-head tour through the human body that answers these questions and more.Award-winning author Tanya Lloyd Kyi offers a unique mix of science, history and cultural studies to empower readers by helping them understand their emotions and how to practice self-regulation. Kyi's signature funny, frank tone paired with amusing cartoon illustrations by Phil Nicholls make this an approachable book for adolescents who are becoming more aware of their bodies and their suddenly out-of-control feelings. Readers will learn the latest scientific theories about where our emotions "happen," how our brains guide us as we experience and process these emotions and even some traditional cultural beliefs about soothing those big feelings. An excellent resource for life science lessons on the human body and human organ systems, the book includes a glossary, index, sources and resources.
Bee Incredible
Bee Incredible: The Dao of the Bee is a mythic epic, a celestial odyssey, and a timeless tale of duty, redemption, and the golden essence of life itself.At the heart of this resplendent fable is Song Li-Queen of the honeybees, apian sovereign of the celestial realm, radiant as the sun, flawed as all who walk (or fly) the path of transformation. When her divine dereliction separates her from her sacred swarm, she is east from the empyrean heights into the stone-bound silence of exile.But even in despair, a true Queen listens to the rhythm of the hive, and awakens to her destiny: From the heavenly orchards to the jungle-carved cliffs of Son Tra, from fire-hearted wasp wars to drone races of courtship and cosmic consequence, this tale hums with ancient wisdom and a deep reverence for nature's order. Told in rich, lyrical prose, Bee Incredible weaves Daoist philosophy, Asian myth, and biological wonder into a shimmering tapestry of metamorphosis and meaning.Follow Cinderbee, the reluctant worker turned heroine. Watch as Song Li is reborn through battle and humility. Witness the scintillating defence of the hive's last stand against Vespa chaos. Here, bees don't just buzz, they wage war, sing songs and shimmer with sacred purpose.This is a sacred text of the swarm, a golden-threaded dance of life, loss, and the return to harmony. For lovers of folktales, eco-mythology, and allegory, Bee Incredible is a treasure from the nectar-rich edge of imagination.Enter the hive. Learn the Dao. Bee Incredible.
Are Glaciers the Key to Climate Change?
It's a big question--are glaciers the key to climate change? Glaciers are incredible, as are the glaciologists who study them! As these giant ice sheets melt rapidly, their study could be vital to understanding our changing planet. Discover . . . How ice preserves ancient plants and animals How glaciers change the shape of the Earth The surprising ways these chunks of ice teach us about our planet's past, present, and future climate . . . and so much moreBeautifully 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!
My First 100 Plantitas & Florecitas Words in English & Spanish
Discover the beauty of Mother Earth with your first 100 words in English & Spanish -- a bilingual journey through flowers and plants!Discover the beauty of nature together! Introduce your little ones to their first 100 plantitas & florecitas in both English and Spanish. Wander through a colorful garden of vibrant cempas繳chil, blooming tulipanes, and towering pink bougainvillea! With a delightful mix of creeping vines, cheerful flowers, succulents, and mighty trees, this bilingual book is perfect for sparking curiosity in every budding green thumb.Parents will love this bilingual English-Spanish glossary board book as it highlights the common plants & flowers that surround us and are part of our cultural ecosystem. It also encourages little ones to correlate plants & flowers found in the book to those they may see during their nature walks, their zoo visits, or even in their household.
Big Ideas from Science
From the team that created Big Ideas For Curious Minds, an introduction to the history of science and its impact on the world todayScience is all around us, helping to explain the ideas that matter in our life. By asking questions about how things work, we can gain a deeper understanding of the world and our place in it. Big Ideas from Science introduces children to some of the most influential scientists throughout history, and the amazing scientific breakthroughs that have changed the way we live - from the discovery of bronze to the invention of the microscope. With engaging facts and playful illustrations, children are encouraged to follow their innate curiosity, to look at the world in different ways and to try and make sense of it. The book shows us how science not only helps us invent incredible new technology, understand the structure of atoms or reach the moon, but can also help us with some of the most important questions in our lives: how can I become a wiser person, a better friend and a kinder, more compassionate human?
Maptastic!
Curiosity meets cartography in this amazing book of maps. Perfect for trivia lovers and map geeks of all ages, Maptastic! is an extraordinary collection of the most unusual, beautiful, and thought-provoking maps you've ever seen. Discover how real-life treasure maps led explorers to their doom in search of fabled cities of gold. Explore ingenious infographic maps that turn data into captivating visual stories. Delve into the wonders of science with maps on geology, climate, astronomy, and nature, and find out how the world's worst maps led to some of the greatest discoveries in history.
My First Space Discoveries
Blast Off to Space! Young Readers First Awesome Adventure Through Our Solar System! Little explorers, get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure! This fun and exciting board book is your ticket to discovering the amazing wonders of outer space. From our Sun to the very edges of the Solar System, you'll take a fun-filled tour and learn fascinating facts along the way. Young readers will learn unique details about each planet and even get a sneak peek at the technology that helps us explore the cosmos. Did you know you can even spot some of these amazing cosmic bodies with just your eyes or a telescope? Get ready to gaze at millions of twinkling stars and faraway galaxies in this first journey into the vastness of space! Get ready for liftoff!Your First Space Adventure Starts Here: A gentle and engaging introduction to the planets of our Solar System, perfectly sized and sturdy for little hands. Makes Learning About Space Super Fun: Simple, easy-to-understand descriptions and bright illustrations bring the planets and space tech to life for young minds. Spark Curiosity About the Cosmos: Ignite a lifelong love of space, the stars, planets, and galaxies beyond our world. Introduces STEM Concepts Early: Lay the foundation for science, technology, engineering, and math with accessible information about planets and space technology.Perfect for Little Hands and Curious Minds: The durable board book format is ideal for repeated exploration, and the captivating content will keep young readers engaged. A Great Start to a Lifelong Love of Space: This book is the perfect launching pad for future learning about astronomy and space exploration. 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.
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Hello Space
Hello Space is a clever and visually imaginative picture book which takes a whistle-stop tour of the solar system in search of life in outer space. Waterhouse, the Natural History Museum's resident mouse, surveys the surface of the Moon and Mars and inspects passing asteroids and meteorites, looking for clues to the origins of life. Waterhouse peers through powerful new telescopes which illustrate the astonishing scale of the universe, and inspects the robotic rovers and probes designed to uncover the deep, dark depths of space. David Mackintosh's distinctive illustrations make this the perfect book for all children who are curious about space, the solar system, aliens, and what makes life on Earth possible.
Lonely Planet Kids Good Night, Earth
Heartwarming children's stories await in this beautiful fully-illustrated book packed with magical writing about nighttime; from shooting stars to moonbows and animals going to sleep.Settle down for the evening with this cosy read for curious minds. Discover uplifting non-fiction stories about our amazing world at night with 5-minute real tales about the setting sun, nocturnal creatures, constellations, flowers that bloom under the moon and more. This is the perfect book for reading aloud with little ones or for older children to read on their own.Inside Good Night, Earth: 5 Minute Stories About Nature After Dark25 warm and delightful short stories for children that invite them to discover our natural world during nighttimeIncludes a world map that shows the locations of the stories in the bookFully-illustrated throughout and beautifully presented as a hardcover making it the perfect giftChapters categorise the stories into key themes: The Sun Sets; Getting Cosy; Wide Awake; Light's On!; Time to Grow; A Midnight SkyFeatured nighttime tales: The Wandering Hippo; Dance of the Starlings; The Orangutan's New Nest; Home at Last; Life in the Shadows; Firefly Flashes, The Bay That Glows; The Rimu Tree's Rare Berries; A Sparkling Surprise; Into the Sea; A Magical Mist; and many moreWritten by Rose Davidson, a contributing editor for National Geographic Kids magazine and the author of multiple children's booksIllustrated by Ester Gouw, a children's storytelling artist with a passion for illustrating folk tales, books about morals and legends, and stories that educate readers about culture and diversity Get to know our amazing world by night with these gorgeous stories for children that both educate and entertain. This is a must-have book for the little reader in your life.
Pool Party!
Discover the tiny, fascinating world that exists among the leaves of a rainforest plant in this new book in an illuminating nonfiction picture book series that explores how even the smallest habitats play big roles in nature. Welcome to a rainforest celebration! Hear rain showers tickle the treetops! See rainbows color the canopy! Watch raindrops dance down into the forest...and form freshwater pools among the leaves of a bromeliad plant. Did you know that a tiny habitat can form in a small pool of water among the leaves of a plant? In the rainforest, bromeliad plants live in the trees and have wide leaves that catch rainwater. These rainwater pools become vibrant homes for small critters like tree frogs and insects and food sources for big critters like monkeys and parrots! With snappy, funny text and lush illustrations, this book invites curious readers to explore a tiny habitat that's a sky-high pool party in full swing.
Measuring Up: How Oliver Smoot Became a Standard Unit of Measurement
Could you be the next smoot? One MIT student's diminutive height becomes his mathematical superpower--and claim to fame--in a true story that's entertaining and inspiring in equal measure. When the five-foot-seven-inch Oliver Smoot and his friends at MIT decided to play a practical joke, he drew the short straw--and was selected to be the measurement device to carry it out. The task? Measuring the length of a bridge, one lying-down Oliver Smoot at a time. Author Jenny Lacika playfully introduces the idea of nonstandard measurement in this story about the creation of a new unit: the smoot. Anna Bron captures the hijinks of college kids having some fun, getting into trouble, and in the end, making math history. Measuring Up invites readers over to the sillier side of mathematics and encourages them to play with measurement in their own lives. As for the smoot? This unorthodox unit of measure is now cemented into history, in sidewalk markings on a certain Cambridge-to-Boston bridge. Find out more about smoots, MIT pranks, unusual measurements, and further reading in the back matter.
The Sun
How big is the sun? Why is it important to the planets, and to sustaining life on Earth? This book answers these questions and more through incredible facts about the sun's size, makeup, and distance to different space bodies. Amazing images of the sun will excite young readers as they explore fascinating facts in an accessible way. This book about the sun provides a deep dive into this life-giving star.
Earth
Earth is the only planet that we know of to support life! In fact, millions of living things called this planet home, including us. This book introduces readers to all aspects of planet Earth, giving them insight into the features that make our home planet so unique. Stunning images of Earth will excite young readers as they explore fascinating facts in an accessible way. This book about Earth provides a deep dive into our beautiful blue planet.
The Dwarf Planets
Our solar system has only eight planets; however, there are at least five smaller dwarf planets that have their own special features! This book introduces readers to each amazing dwarf planet, giving them insight into the features that make each one so unique. Awe-inspiring images of dwarf planets will excite young readers as they explore fascinating facts in an accessible way. This book about dwarf planets provides a deep dive into these lesser-known planets in a fun way.
Tractors on the Job
Tractors are some of the most familiar machines used on farms. These machines are used for plowing fields, planting crops, and pulling other machines. This book is an age-appropriate deep dive into the different parts and uses of tractors. Awesome images bring readers along for the ride as they learn about tractors at work. High-interest facts about tractors will excite readers and convey the importance of these big machines.
Excavators on the Job
Excavators have some important jobs on a construction site! These big machines dig into the earth to make room for a new build. This book is an age-appropriate deep dive into the different parts and uses of excavators. Awesome images bring readers along for the ride as they learn about excavators at work. High-interest facts about excavators will excite readers and convey the importance of these big machines.
Harvesters on the Job
Harvesters are great farm tools that can collect and separate crops as they move through fields. This book is an age-appropriate deep dive into the different parts and uses of harvesters. Awesome images bring readers along for the ride as they learn about harvesters at work. High-interest facts about harvesters will excite readers and convey the importance of these big machines.
