The Amazing Kid’s Book of Astrology & Constellations!
Are you ready to impress your friends & family with amazing knowledge of Astrology & the constellations?! If so, keep reading...2 Titles included: Astrology for KidsConstellations for Kids When you were born, there was a sign of the zodiac that ruled the night sky.Astrologers believe that the particular sign appearing the moment you were born would influence your personality throughout your life.In this fun & exciting guide, you'll find out all about the signs of the zodiac & how they might make you brave, caring, fun, creative, & more!Are you ready to discover amazing astrological knowledge that will impress your friends?In Astrology for Kids, you'll discover: What could be an awesome career for you when you grow up, based on your sign!Why you might be more likely to become a billionaire!Why Kings & Queens liked to have astrologers on their Royal court!Why having this frosty ice giant as your ruling planet means you have an amazing imagination!The numbers you should look out for to see if you are in for some good luck!& so much more!Have you ever looked up at the night sky & imagined what might be out there? You're not alone! People have been wondering that for thousands of years.Technology like telescopes & space shuttles are quite new, so before we could really investigate space, people would make up stories about what they thought was up there. Some people saw heroes & monsters made out of stars & would tell stories about them.In Constellations for Kids, you'll discover: Why the ancient Romans are responsible for our galaxy being named after a chocolate bar!Why your parents might be receiving messages from space when traveling!Why sticking a pencil through an orange can help you visualize how the earth spinsThe planet that's not home to aliens-but robots!Why the moon's gravity could be a surfer's best friend!Which fruit to shine a flashlight on to help you visualize moon phases& much more!From the giant Virgo to the much smaller Corona Borealis, you will discover all the tips & tricks to finding the constellations, as well as some amazing facts that will make you sound like a professional astronomer.So, if you want to master the night skies, understand the magic of astrology, & discover amazing knowledge & tales that will leave your friends scratching their heads, then turn the first page!
Usborne Stargazing Book
Children can discover a variety of night-sky sights with this friendly, illustrated introduction to astronomy, from planets to constellations and star clusters. Find out all about the stars, what to look for and when, how to "star hop", how telescopes work, and much more. There are also star charts for the different seasons in both hemispheres.
Fantastic Flora: The World's Biggest, Baddest, and Smelliest Plants
From deadly nightshade to the flying duck orchid, discover how some of the biggest, baddest, smelliest, and strangest plants around the globe earn their reputation as masters of survival. Ready to meet some far-out flora? Leaf through this book and you'll unearth some of the amazing adaptations that help plants thrive: Seeds that explode. Leaves that look like stones. Berries so deadly that swallowing just a few will stop your heart. A plant that eats meat, and another that pretends to be meat--rotten meat, with a smell so rank you'll want to plug your nose. Dig in to the science of plant survival in a botanical book blooming with lush illustrations and filled with engagingly narrated, fascinating facts about how plants flourish, even in the most extreme environments on earth. A glossary, source notes, index, and select bibliography round out the back matter for readers eager to know more.
12 Things to Know about Invasive Species
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. Invasive species are one of today's biggest headlines. From aggressive killer bees attacking other bees to zebra mussels creating harmful algae blooms, invasive species can ruin ecosystems and destroy other native plants and animals. 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 where the species originate, how they traveled to other habitats, the harm they have caused, and what actions are being taken to stop their expansion and reverse the damage. Loaded with stat boxes, sidebars, and "Think About It" features, this nonfiction book supports critical thinking skills and encourages awareness of global issues.
Mud to the Rescue!
Drip! Drop! Splatter! Splash! Rain falls and soil turns into slippy, sloppy, sludgy mud. Around the world, animals of all sizes seek mud to help them survive and thrive in every season and every stage of life. From blocking the sun's harsh rays and painful parasites, to building homes, soothing upset stomachs, and even having fun, it's Mud...to the Rescue! Join elephants, alligators, beavers, birds, pigs, and many more creatures as they find helpful--and sometimes unusual--uses for nature's squishy, squelchy soil...MUD!
12 Things to Know about Climate Change
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. Climate change is one of today's biggest headlines. From rising temperatures to fossil fuel, and from deforestation to extreme weather, there are a lot of facts to keep straight. Help middle-grade students get the essential information about this complex 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 the science of greenhouse gases, the effects of climate change on farming, and how countries are adapting and creating climate solutions for the future. Loaded with stat boxes, sidebars, and "Think About It" features, this nonfiction book supports critical thinking skills and encourages awareness of global issues.
Inertia
In the Inertia leveled reader, fundamental scientific concepts in physics are explained through easily understood text and colorful illustrations and photographs. Young readers learn that physics explains that force is any action that changes the location of an object, the shape of an object, or how fast or how slowly an object is moving. The Greek philosopher Aristotle thought force is what makes things move. However, the Italian scientist Galileo found that Aristotle was wrong and it is actually inertia that keep things moving, while forces make things stop or change direction. When an object resists a change in motion, it has inertia. Inertia keeps objects that are in motion moving and objects that are not moving at rest.A pronunciation guide of scientific terms is included. 24 pages. Reading Level 1-3, Interest Level 2-5. Lexile measure 490L. Word count 221.
Fossils
Fossils give us a look into the past. This title introduces readers to what fossils are, types of fossils, where they can be found, and how they form. Complete with up-close images, glossary, and index. This title is written at a Level 3 and is specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
A Look at Rotational Motion
In A Look at Rotational Motion, fundamental scientific concepts in physics are explained through easily understood text and colorful illustrations and photographs. Young readers learn that any object that is moving in a straight line has linear motion. A bicycle moving in a straight line has linear motion, but because bicycle wheels are round and move in a circle, the wheels also use nonlinear, or rotational, motion. The word rotate means to turn around a center point. Rotational motion is a type of movement where an object turns around a center point. Rotational motion can be demonstrated by placing a dot on the side of a bike wheel, turning the wheel, and watching how the dot moves. Other examples of objects using rotational motion are illustrated: a spinning top, a rolling ball, windmill blades, and airplane propellers.A pronunciation guide of scientific terms is included. 24 pages. Reading Level 1-3, Interest Level 2-5. Lexile measure 480L. Word count 188.
Making Titanic the Movie
The 1997 film Titanic was praised for its visual effects, cinematography, story, and emotional depth portrayed by the actors. In this title, readers will learn about how the movie was made using scale models and computer-generated imagery, the actors, actresses, and director, and the film's legacy. Complete with historic photographs, glossary, and index. This title is written at a Level 2 and is specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
The Moon
This title introduces the second brightest space object in Earth's sky. Readers will get to know how the moon was formed, what it is made of, and why it has phases. Filled with bright, colorful images, simple text, and QR codes loaded with extra materials, young space explorers will love this Space Objects book. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.
Minerals
Minerals are elements found on Earth and in food. This title introduces readers to what minerals are, how they form, why the human body needs them (such as copper, iron, and boron), and how they are used. Complete with up-close images, glossary, and index. This title is written at a Level 3 and is specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
People on the Titanic
Those who walked onto the RMS Titanic believed they were on an unsinkable ship. In this title, readers will learn about the first-, second-, and third-class passengers, the captain, and the crew who boarded the ship. They will also learn about what the amenities were like for each passenger group. Complete with historic photographs, glossary, and index. This title is written at a Level 2 and is specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
Stars
This title introduces the complex life of the stars that fill our sky. Readers will learn about how stars form and die out and the different kinds of stars. Filled with bright, colorful images, simple text, and QR codes loaded with extra materials, young space explorers will love this Space Objects book. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.
The Sun
This title introduces readers to the brightest object in our sky. Readers will learn how the Sun formed, what it is made of, and how important it is to life of Earth. Filled with bright, colorful images, simple text, and QR codes loaded with extra materials, young space explorers will love this Space Objects book. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.
Gems
Gems are beautiful rocks that are created by the Earth. This title introduces readers to what gems are, where and how they grow, and how they are used. Complete with up-close images, glossary, and index. This title is written at a Level 3 and is specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
Planets
This title introduces the eight planets in our solar system. Readers will learn how the planets formed and the difference between them. Filled with bright, colorful images, simple text, and QR codes loaded with extra materials, young space explorers will love this Space Objects book. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.
The Titanic Sinking & Rescue
The sinking of the Titanic created one of the greatest disasters in history at sea. Though 2,240 passengers and crew boarded the ship on April 10, just about 705 people were rescued. In this title, readers will learn about how the ship sank, how the survivors faired, and the ship that came to rescue those on lifeboats in the middle of the ocean. Complete with historic photographs, glossary, and index. This title is written at a Level 2 and is specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
Soils
Soil is a combination of organic matter, minerals, and other substances. This title introduces readers to what soil is, the different types of soil, such as clay and loam, and why healthy soil is important to the Earth. Complete with up-close images, glossary, and index. This title is written at a Level 3 and is specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
Axolotls
This title introduces readers to the odd but adorable axolotl. Learn about this animal's habitat, diet, and special features. From its ability to regrow limbs to its significance in Mexican culture, this creature will captivate the imagination of every young animal lover. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Raccoon Dogs
This title introduces readers to the odd but adorable raccoon dog. Learn about this animal's habitat, diet, and special features. From its super fluffy coat, tree-climbing ability, and significance in Japanese culture, this creature will captivate the imagination of every young animal lover. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Rocks
Rocks are solid collections of minerals, or broken pieces of crystals or other rocks that have formed together. This title will introduce readers to the three main types of rocks (metamorphic, sedimentary, and igneous) and explain how they form and what they are used for. Complete with up-close images, glossary, and index. This title is written at a Level 3 and is specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
Ores
Ores are deposits in Earth's crust of one or more valuable minerals, including copper, iron, and gold. This title introduces readers to what ores are, how they form, how they are mined, and what they are used for. Complete with up-close images, glossary, and index. This title is written at a Level 3 and is specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
Platypuses
This title introduces readers to the odd but adorable platypus. Learn about this animal's habitat, diet, and special features. From its strange mix of body parts, electrical signals, and significance to Australian culture, this creature will captivate the imagination of every young animal lover. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
How Loud Can You Burp?
A fun, fact-filled book by the author of the bestselling Why is Snot Green?, Glenn Murphy.
Dead Ends!
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Chicago Public Library Best Kids' Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearFrom New York Times bestselling author Lindsey Fitzharris, a riveting middle grade nonfiction book about medicine's most fascinating failures and dead ends. Beheadings! Bloodletting! Bodysnatching! Journey down a snaking road bristling with medicine's most astonishing "dead ends." Marvel at the diagnoses, experiments, and treatments that were frequently useless, and often harmful, but that sometimes led doctors to discoveries that changed the world for the better. Enjoy a whirlwind tour of the human body-from brain, to heart, to limbs-during which New York Times bestselling author Lindsey Fitzharris and caricaturist Adrian Teal will guide you through centuries of medical mistakes, festooned with riveting facts, pitch-perfect humor, and vivid illustrations. Celebrate the flukes, flops, and failures that have given science a better understanding of our bodies and ways to treat them. This fascinating book of foul-ups is sure to delight young readers, and inspire them to embrace their failures, too!
How Things Work
Great for classroom and home use!Are you ready to take the ultimate quiz on how things work?Have you ever wanted to know ...Join Quiz Champs host Gary Gear as you find answers to intriguing questions such as these. Test your mastery of the topic, learn fun facts and crack up at silly jokes along the way!The Quiz Champs series has been specially crafted to be a fun and educational learning experience for young learners. Answers and additional information have been provided to aid in learning.Series distinctives:
Ways of Wood Folk
Ways of Wood Folk by William J. Long is a captivating journey into the heart of the natural world. In this timeless work, Long shares his deep insights into the lives of the forest's inhabitants, revealing the wonders of the wild in a way that both educates and inspires. With poetic prose and keen observations, Long introduces readers to the enchanting stories of the creatures that call the woods their home.From the cunning fox to the graceful deer, each chapter offers a glimpse into the secret lives of these woodland inhabitants. This classic book is a treasure trove of naturalist knowledge, making it a valuable resource for parents eager to instill a love for nature in their children. Likewise, those seeking a deeper connection with the land will find this work an invaluable guide. There are lessons of life, survival, and harmony waiting to be discovered.
Discoveries and Inventions
Great for classroom and home use!Are you ready to take the ultimate quiz on discoveries and inventions?Have you ever wanted to know ...Join Quiz Champs host Bruce Beaker as you find answers to intriguing questions such as these. Test your mastery of the topic, learn fun facts and crack up at silly jokes along the way!The Quiz Champs series has been specially crafted to be a fun and educational learning experience for young learners. Answers and additional information have been provided to aid in learning.Series distinctives:
Natural Wonders
Great for classroom and home use!Are you ready to take the ultimate quiz on natural wonders?Have you ever wanted to know ...
Germs and Your Health
Great for classroom and home use!Are you ready to take the ultimate quiz on germs and your health?Have you ever wanted to know ...
Endangered Animals
Great for classroom and home use!Are you ready to take the ultimate quiz on endangered animals?Have you ever wanted to know ...
How Things Work
Great for classroom and home use!Are you ready to take the ultimate quiz on how things work?Have you ever wanted to know ...
Ways of Wood Folk
Ways of Wood Folk by William J. Long is a captivating journey into the heart of the natural world. In this timeless work, Long shares his deep insights into the lives of the forest's inhabitants, revealing the wonders of the wild in a way that both educates and inspires. With poetic prose and keen observations, Long introduces readers to the enchanting stories of the creatures that call the woods their home.From the cunning fox to the graceful deer, each chapter offers a glimpse into the secret lives of these woodland inhabitants. This classic book is a treasure trove of naturalist knowledge, making it a valuable resource for parents eager to instill a love for nature in their children. Likewise, those seeking a deeper connection with the land will find this work an invaluable guide. There are lessons of life, survival, and harmony waiting to be discovered.
Invasion of the Snaggmits
Life in Pocket wood and Kildarock forest is idyllic. Pholopdipolop and nockbroom continues to keep the fairies and leprechauns healthy and they manage their environment and eco systems perfectly. However, an invading tribe of snaggmits, led by Bead and Bangle, will threaten their future, putting the livelihood of the fairies and leprechauns at risk.An adventure greater than ever before beckons. Can they defeat the invaders and protect their natural environment? The fairies and leprechauns will need every ounce of creativity and resourcefulness to put their ingenious plan together. As the adventure unfolds they uncover legends and secrets, learn the importance of the newly grown frample trees and establish the provenance of Noah's golden whistle; they even meet Snifflingmoonson, the legendary keeper of maps.Finding strength in one another they expertly take on their complex challenge. Hold on tight! This is going to be a roller coaster ride...
Quiz Champs (Set 3)
Great for classroom and home use!The Quiz Champs series has been specially crafted to be a fun and educational learning experience for young learners. Answers and additional information have been provided to aid in learning.This set includes topics on:
Quiz Champs (Set 3)
Great for classroom and home use!The Quiz Champs series has been specially crafted to be a fun and educational learning experience for young learners. Answers and additional information have been provided to aid in learning.This set includes topics on:
Everyday Inventions
More than any other era in human history, the 21st century has been marked by rapid technological innovation. Learn about the inventions that have transformed our daily lives, from virtual reality to self-balancing scooters.
Inventions for Business, Industry, and the Environment
More than any other era in human history, the 21st century has been marked by rapid technological innovation. Learn about the inventions that have transformed the way we do business and the world we live in, from carbon capture technology to levitating magnetic trains.
Be a Water Scientist
Plants, animals, humans--all living things need water to survive. But what is this essential substance made of and why is it able to change from a liquid to a solid to a gas and back again? In this book, young students will carry out a series of fun and innovative experiments to learn all about water. What are water molecules and how do they behave? Why does water seem to disappear when it is warmed by sunshine? Why does water suddenly appear from nowhere on the sides of a cold soda can? How do rain and snow get up into the sky? And how does water travel through the parts of a plant and even through the cells in your body? Budding young scientists will love messing with water as they learn all about liquids, solids, and gases, evaporation and condensation, and the water cycle. They will ask questions, make observations, gather evidence, test theories, and record their conclusions. Students will also use scientific equipment and build and practice their science vocabulary.
Be a Plant Scientist
We might not notice them every day, but all around us plants are growing, cooking up their own food, fighting for territory, repelling hungry animals, and reproducing. But how do we know this? Science! In this book, students will get hands-on to investigate if all the things we know about plants are true. What happens if a plant can't access sunshine? Do the roots of plants actively "search" for water? Can a plant grow if the soil around it contains no nutrients? What happens to seedlings if they are forced into a battle for survival against others of their kind? As they carry out their investigations, students will get the chance to grow and observe their own plants. From photosynthesis to transpiration and from pollination to seed dispersal, each innovative and engaging experiment will get young students asking questions, making observations, gathering evidence, testing theories, and making and recording their conclusions. They will also get the chance to use scientific equipment and build and practice their science vocabulary.
Be a Water Scientist
Plants, animals, humans--all living things need water to survive. But what is this essential substance made of and why is it able to change from a liquid to a solid to a gas and back again? In this book, young students will carry out a series of fun and innovative experiments to learn all about water. What are water molecules and how do they behave? Why does water seem to disappear when it is warmed by sunshine? Why does water suddenly appear from nowhere on the sides of a cold soda can? How do rain and snow get up into the sky? And how does water travel through the parts of a plant and even through the cells in your body? Budding young scientists will love messing with water as they learn all about liquids, solids, and gases, evaporation and condensation, and the water cycle. They will ask questions, make observations, gather evidence, test theories, and record their conclusions. Students will also use scientific equipment and build and practice their science vocabulary.
Be a Rock Scientist
Earth is a very rocky place, and in this book, kids will get the opportunity to get up close to different types of rocks and investigate them just like real-life geologists. As they work step-by-step through the fun and innovative activities and experiments they will discover... how rocks form and why they all look different how to tell rocks apart--just like a geologist how to make their own sand and soil from rocks how to create and then excavate a fossil from rock and much more! The experiments have been created to use rocks from a backyard, park, or beach and everyday equipment and materials that will be accessible to all readers. They will ask questions, make observations, gather evidence, test theories, and record their conclusions.Instead of just reading about this fascinating topic, readers will work like scientists to discover for themselves all about sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks, how fossils formed, and how Earth's rocks are forever changing and recycling as part of the rock cycle.
Space Around Us
This book talks all about the planets in our solar system, this book features a Fact Box, which gives you quick information and comparisons to planets. This book also includes fun facts. The book also briefly talks about the sun. This book has information up-to-date as of 2024.
The First Book of Trees
America is a land of trees. They grow almost everywhere in our country. Most of us see them so often that we sometimes forget how important they are. Thousands and thousands of things come from trees. Right this minute you may be sitting in a chair made partly of wood from a tree. You may live in a wooden house. Perhaps you are wearing a rayon blouse. That was made from wood treated in a special way. The paper in this book was made from wood pulp, which comes from trees. You may have a camera and like to take pictures. The film you use was made from wood. Perhaps you had an orange for breakfast this morning. That came from a tree. Apples, nuts, maple sugar, hickory baseball bats... you can think of many things that we wouldn't have if there were no trees.The First Book of Trees is an engaging and educational introduction to the fascinating world of trees, perfect for young readers interested in nature and science. Author M.B. Cormack uses clear and concise language to explain the different types of trees and their unique characteristics, from the towering redwoods of California to the spindly birches of the Northern forests. The book includes beautiful illustrations helping to bring the diverse range of trees to life.Look for other books in this series from Living Book Press.
Luna Lucy and the Stars
When Lucy and her dog Neptune, rocket into space, They discover constellations are an interesting place.All the different shapes that twinkle way up high, Forming bright patterns across the sky.Luna Lucy and the Stars is a fun, educational tale about the stars and constellations. This beautifully illustrated book captures a child's imagination and curiosity about astronomy in a charming bedtime story. This unique book belongs in both the Junior Fiction and Junior Non-Fiction section of the library, as it makes a wonderful teaching and learning resource about Stars. Luna Lucy is book one of the Luna Lucy series, a story about how the shape of the moon changes each day, teaching the phases of the moon in both the northern and southern hemisphere.Luna Lucy and the Planets is book two of the series, teaching the planets of the solar system.Luna Lucy and the Stars is book three of the series, teaching the stars and constellations.
Tools / Instrumentos
Bilingual Discover Series Books for Babies & Toddlers: Tools Does your toddler steal your screwdrivers? These photographs of tools with simple descriptions pop from each page of this children's book. Designed with young children in mind, this book is a perfect way to introduce your toddler or preschooler to a wide range of tools. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and concepts to kids. In this Xist Kids English Spanish Bilingual Edition, the original English text is paired with the Spanish translation on each page.
