Children’s / Teenage general interest: Inventors, inventions and experiments
What on Earth Publishing Ltd Engineers Making a Difference: Inventors,
Book SynopsisEngineers are the superheroes of the real world. They use their problem-solving skills to face down the biggest challenges we have, from creating clean energy to designing prosthetic limbs, from eliminating food shortages to programming AI to exploring the surface of Mars. In this book you’ll meet 46 engineers, from apprentices and lab technicians to university professors and start-up CEOs and hear what problems they are solving and why they love their jobs. Engineers are changing the world. Will you be one of them?Trade Review"This book is accessible, inspiring and inclusive, with both men and women engineers featured." * BookTrust *"It can be handed to a young person to show the variety of engineering careers out there in an engaging way, to teachers and careers advisers guiding students, or to anyone who is involved in engineering outreach activities." -- Yasmin Ali * The Chemical Engineer *Shortlisted for the British Book Design Production Awards in the Educational Books categoryLonglisted for the UKLA Book Awards in the Information 3-14+ category
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Chicken House Ltd The Loop 3: The Arc
Book Synopsis The third and final book in the acclaimed THE LOOP trilogy – perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner ... 'A terrifying and sinister look into the future that will leave your jaw on the floor.' KASS MORGAN, New York Times bestselling author of THE 100 on book 1 'Your next YA obsession.' ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY on book 1 'Fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner should look no further ... Thrilling and terrifying in equal measure.' OBSERVER on book 1 Luka Kane was executed in front of a jeering crowd, but before he died, he opened one pair of eyes to the truth: lab assistant Chester ‘Chilly’ Beckett’s. Chilly is now determined to find out what’s happening in the mysterious locked laboratory on the 65th floor. When he finally does, he finds three paralysed subjects ... and one of the subjects, impossibly, is Luka Kane. A bold escape sets in motion a race against time as Happy’s world-ending plans draw to a climax ... The final, nail-biting instalment in The Loop trilogy: a must-read YA series for teens and adults alike Prison Break meets 1984 in this cutting-edge sci-fi thriller – perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner
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Rockridge Press Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids: 50+
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Rockridge Press The Toddler's Science Activity Book: 100+ Fun
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Vorderman C How to Be an Engineer
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Primary Teacher Update Award 2018Learn as you do in this hands-on engineering book for kids with Carol Vorderman.Being an engineer isn''t just about wearing a hard hat and looking important while holding a clipboard! It''s about looking at the world and trying to figure out how it works. As well as simple engineering projects for kids to try, DK''s How to be an Engineer will teach them how to think like an engineer, including materials, building, machines, getting around, and energy. You can find out how engineers use STEAM subjects and their imaginations to fix problems, and take inspiration from engineering heroes such as Leonardo da Vinci, Mae Jemison, and Elon Musk.This book encourages you to investigate, with amazing projects using things from around your home: find out about materials by crushing loo rolls, learn about jet propulsion with balloons, and build a robot arm from rulers. Fun questions, engineering experiments, and Trade ReviewI've been massively impressed with this book. Most of the DK books are great for delivering facts and information. How to be an Engineer delivers that, but also, fittingly for a book on such a practical subject, it adds a great hands-on experience too. All in all, if you have a wannabe engineer in your house, you should definitely check this one out. * GeekDad *A superb book, packed with information * Parents in Touch *What a cracker of a book this is!... Practical stuff mixed with history - enough to get any budding engineer excited! -- Parent with child age 7 * Toppsta *This book is absolutely amazing for any budding engineer or scientist -- Parent with child age 6 * Toppsta *A totally cracking book for the budding engineer! Highly recommended -- Parent with child age 7 * Toppsta *A fantastic book for parents of younger children to read and do together, but it would also be ideal for older children to read and try independently. I think this book will provide months of educational fun -- Parent with child age 5 * Toppsta *The illustrations and photography are bright, colourful and appealing. We are planning on working our way through all the activities -- Parent with child age 6 * Toppsta *A brilliant book for budding engineers who want to understand how everything works... with easy to follow text in bite sized pieces great for kids to pick up and read themselves... Would highly recommend -- Parent with child age 6 * Toppsta *We are planning to do lots of experiments during the summer holidays which I can't wait for, no being bored for me now with this book -- Child age 10 * Toppsta *This book is even better than I already imagined it would be: fantastic for kids that love constructing things! -- Parent with child age 4 * Toppsta *It has been an inspiration to my daughter who would like to be an engineer one day, especially being written by a female in what is a very male-dominated profession. We recommend! -- Parent with child age 7 * Toppsta *Table of Contents 1: Amazing Materials 1: What are materials? 2: Making mud bricks 3: Building walls 4: Snap or bend? 5: Tubes of strength 6: Rusty nails 7: Mae Jemison 8: Make your own plastic 9: Stephanie Kwolek 10: Egg drop 2: Strong Structures 1: Build a gum drop tower 2: Bridges 3: Cardboard arch 4: Skyscraper structures 5: Fazlur Rahman Khan 6: Tunnel building 7: Making roads 8: Isambard Kingdom Brunel 9: Suspension bridge 3: Mighty Machines 1: Simple machines 2: Ping pong catapult 3: Leonardo Da Vinci 4: Lifting weights 5: Cardboard cogs 6: Turning wheels 7: Engines 8: Robots 9: Robot arm 10: Cup phones 11: Computers 12: Grace Hopper 13: Ping pong roller coaster 4: Getting Around 1: Transport 2: Staying afloat 3: Paddle boat 4: Robert Stephenson 5: Steam power 6: Wings for flying 7: The Wright brothers 8: Balloon hovercraft 9: Heavy planes 10: Jet balloon 11: Sailing boats 5: Incredible Energy 1: What is energy? 2: Wind energy 3: Nikola Tesla 4: Electricity 5: Sun power 6: How solar panels work 7: Build a dam 8: Carton turbine 6: Did you know? 7: Glossary 8: Index 9: Acknowledgements
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Rockridge Press Real Chemistry Experiments: 40 Exciting Steam
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Pan Macmillan Basher Science Mini Artificial Intelligence
Book SynopsisThe perfect introduction to AI for kids, Basher Science Mini: Artificial Intelligence explains what AI is and how computers are aiding humans in everyday tasks.Come and meet the smartest artificial intelligences of the past, present and future. This cutting-edge book introduces pioneering AI machines such as Watson and Sophia, and lifts the lid on how they work. Meet machines that look like humans, pit your wits against AlphaGo and Deep Blue, and seek advice from Recommendation Engine. With The Code Room, there is even a chance to imagine what it is like to be an AI yourself. There’s nothing smarter than that!Artificial intelligence is already shaping the world and computers will be taking on more and more human-type tasks in the future. But there’s no need to be afraid of AI. It is here to help, not takeover, despite what you might see in sci-fi films.Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books make difficult conc
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Science Lab
Book SynopsisRobert Winston is a renowned doctor, scientist, television presenter, and writer, Professor Robert Winston has contributed to numerous DK books, including Home Lab (2016), which won the RNS Young People's Book Prize, and the award-winning DK book Utterly Amazing Human Body (2015). Jack Challoner has written more than 30 books on science and technology, and also acts as a science consultant on books, magazines, and television, including the BBC. He is author of DK's Home Lab (2016).Trade ReviewA great way to show how to have fun -- Child age 9 * Toppsta *I loved the photos and all the step by step instructions... if I had been younger I would have loved this book especially in the long school holidays -- Parent with children age 11 (Year 6) and Year 8 * Toppsta *The experiments make you want to start straight away... with photographic step-by-step instructions and an explanation of the science behind them. They all inspire further learning too. A thoroughly great, quality book. Would recommend! -- Parent with child age 7 * Toppsta *This book is bright, beautiful and colourful and has everything that the young and aspirational scientist might need to explore the world around them -- Parent with child age 5 * Toppsta *The illustrations are very good and I would recommend it for any fans of science -- Child age 8 * Toppsta *I think this book is excellent... I can't wait to take it in to show my friends at school -- Child age 10 * Toppsta *It is really good if you like science and experiments... I recommend the book for Year Two and Key Stage Two children -- Parent with child age 6 * Toppsta *Looking through they are certainly all exciting and challenging activities to inspire and possibly stretch the young STEM enthusiast -- Parent with child age 5 * Toppsta *
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Pan Macmillan Inventors: Discover Amazing People
Book SynopsisDiscover the inventors who changed our world in My First Heroes: Inventors! Push, pull and slide the scenes to find out about Archimedes, Patricia Bath, George Stephenson and Hedy Lamarr, and be inspired by their incredible work.With scenes to explore, fun facts to learn and bright, bold illustration by Nila Aye, this is the perfect introduction for inquisitive preschoolers to these amazing inventors.The My First Heroes books have been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer’s Good Play Guide.Find out more in this remarkable autobiographical series with Explorers, Scientists and Space.Trade ReviewThe ‘My First Heroes’ books are a great way to engage little ones in reading, by making learning about inspirational people interactive and fun. The slides to push and wheels to turn provided lots of interest and our testers liked that the stories highlighted diverse and interesting lives. The stories and facts encouraged lots of discussion and questions, which is a great way for children to build their knowledge and communication skills. The interactive features also really helped children to feel like they were participating in the story, which is great for developing empathy and learning about identity. -- Dr Amanda Gummer * Dr Gummer's Good Play Guide *
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Lerner Publishing Group 30-Minute Robotics Projects
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Abdo Publishing Company Penicillin
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Quarto Publishing PLC Welcome to the Mysteryverse
Book SynopsisWelcome to the Mysteryverse! From the big riddles – How did life begin? How will the universe end? Is anybody out there? – to the everyday niggles – Why do cats sit in circles? Why do we yawn? Why is ice slippery? – there is so much that we still don’t understand. Trade Review“A visual compendium of holes in our knowledge, such as: why do we dream? How is it that more people are right than left-handed? And what’s inside a black hole?” * The Bookseller *"A mine of information for curious minds." * The Sunday Express *
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Hachette Children's Group The History of the Computer
Book SynopsisExplore the fascinating history of the computer, and the people who made them, in this beautifully illustrated guide for children by bestselling author and illustrator Rachel Ignotofsky.Computers make our lives easier in so many ways - they help us do our work, get directions, check the weather, exercise, shop and understand what's happening around the world. But who created them, and why? How have they transformed the way we interact with our surroundings and each other?Packed with accessible information, fun facts and discussion starters, this charmingly illustrated book takes you from the ancient world to the modern day, focusing on important inventions from the earliest known counting systems (such as the Incan quipu) to the sophisticated algorithms behind AI, space travel and wearable tech. The History of the Computer also profiles a global and diverse range of key players and creators - from An Wang and Margaret Hamilton to Steve Jobs and Tim Berners-Lee - and illuminates their goals, their intentions and the impact of their inventions on our everyday lives.This entertaining and educational journey from the bestselling author of Women in Science will help you understand our most important machines and how we can use them to enhance the way we live. You'll never look at your phone the same way again!
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Workman Publishing The Nature Connection: An Outdoor Workbook for
Book SynopsisClare Walker Leslie shows kids how to experience nature with all five senses, whether they live in the countryside, a major city, or somewhere in between. Guiding children through inspiring activities like sketching wildlife, observing constellations, collecting leaves, keeping a weather journal, and watching bird migrations, The Nature Connection encourages kids to engage with the world outside and promotes a lifelong love of nature.
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Gecko Press Impossible Inventions
Book SynopsisA funky and fascinating collection of inventions that never caught on, from the authors of the international bestseller MAPS. When Leonardo da Vinci invented the tank, car, helicopter, glider, parachute, submarine, lift and telescope, over 500 years ago, he was considered a dreamer. Or even crazy. Today he is understood to be a genius, ahead of his time. This book collects ancient and modern inventions. Some are revolutionary, others comical, others were simply impossible. But each of them testifies to the extraordinary imaginations of their inventors. You will find here a flying bicycle, bubble telegraph, passenger clouds and passenger birds, mechanical chess players, a water clock, a concentration hood and many more incredible ideas.Trade ReviewThis quirky but oddly compelling compendium of contraptions will make a lovely leisure-reading addition to STEM collections. Though not intended for research--no notes, no sources--it's still informative and very entertaining. Twenty-eight ingenious projects that actually worked, even if only in theory, or even if only once (including a couple that imploded upon debut), are presented in four-page spreads. Brief, breezy narratives cover basic background information, historical context, and public reaction. The most fascinating features, however, are the detailed, captioned drawings with cutaways and arrows that show the step-by-step mechanics behind several creations. Add cheeky cartoon spreads of each gizmo's imagined first public appearance, in appropriate time and place, including onlookers' sometimes amazed but usually unimpressed and rather irreverent commentary, and middle-grade readers should be hooked. The audience won't be limited to tech nerds. There's plenty in here to attract browsers, whether to soak up some historical trivia, be inspired by resourceful visionaries, or pore over the pictures.--Booklist -- "Journal" (1/30/2018 12:00:00 AM) Descriptions of over three dozen historical inventions--a few of which, at least, have turned out to be not as harebrained as they may seem at first glance. Pride of place goes, of course, to Leonardo da Vinci, though other eccentric visionaries such as Heron of Alexandria (a mysteriously self-opening door) and Nikola Tesla (planetwide wireless electric power) earn nods. Along with a squadron of vehicles that would (supposedly) fly or float into the air, the authors present a variety of ancient timepieces, including one that used scents, oddball vehicles driven by steam, a device that sorts small candies by color, the once-renowned chess-playing (fake) automaton known as the 'Mechanical Turk, ' an LP record made of ice, a flatulence deodorizer, and like oddities. Nearly all of these saw at least experimental models--though, in the case of Leonardo's ornithopter, not until 2010. The entries are arranged in no particular order. Most come with labeled schematic illustrations of the invention and, on the following pages, a broader cityscape or other scene featuring witnesses offering humorous comments or critical observations ('We forgot to add brakes!'). Human figures are all caricatures, European of features except for one group of Chinese. An amiable ramble past some of the quirkier highlights in the history of invention.--Kirkus Reviews -- "Journal" (11/22/2017 12:00:00 AM)
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc What Makes a Magnet
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Skyhorse Publishing Unofficial STEM Quest for Minecrafters: Grades
Book SynopsisSkyhorse has sold 4.5 million books for Minecrafters since 2015! Perfect for back-to-school, summer bridge, and after school activity Simple explanations of the sciences with fun activities to help engage young learners in each subject Not gender specific -- will appeal to both boys and girls ages 6 to 10
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Adventures With Great Minds
Book SynopsisAdventures with Great Minds is an immersive encounter with 20 of history's most influential people. How did George Stephenson's invention bring progress? Whose imagination gave us the Chinese classic, Journey to the West? What legacy did Clara Barton leave? Learn how Halley's Comet was discovered. Observe living things through the eyes of Charles Darwin. And be inspired by Helen Keller's determination. From early ocean navigators to the first man to walk on the moon, experience the genius and grit of the world's great minds as never before!The World of Science comics series engages, educates and entertains children, imparting scientific facts, while nurturing the love of Science through dynamic, full-colour comics. All topics covered are in line with the Singapore primary Science syllabus and the Cambridge primary Science curriculum, and also offer beyond-the-syllabus insights designed to stretch inquiring young minds.This book aligns with the following syllabi:
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Quarto Publishing PLC Nikola Tesla
Book SynopsisFrom the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Nikola Tesla, the scientist and inventor whose groundbreaking inventions we continue to use today. Since he was a young boy growing up in the Austrian Empire, Nikola was fascinated by science and numbers. His teachers knew he had a brilliant mind, but Nikola's irregular routines and fondness for playing cards meant that he was kicked out of school before he could finish his exams. However, after working for a spell at the Budapest Telephone Exchange, where he made several clever innovations to their electrical systems, he managed to get a job with Edison Machine Works in New York, U.S.A. In the United States, Tesla's inquisitive nature and ingenious mind spurred him on to keep exploring electricity, and he came up with several groundbreaking inventions during this time, including breakthroughs in
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Pan Macmillan Everyday STEM Engineering Civil Engineering
Book SynopsisJenny Jacoby writes and edits books and magazines for children. From writing science activity books to inspiring profiles, puzzles and quizzes, she is passionate about making information fun. She lives in London.Luna Valentine is a Polish children's book illustrator, living in the UK. She works digitally, finding inspiration in folk tales, video games, cute Japanese food, under her bed and other places nobody thinks to look. At Nottingham Trent University she studied Graphic Design and gone on to do her Masters in Illustration. She has gone onto work with a variety of clients.
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North Star Editions How It Works: Gasoline Engines
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the science that makes gasoline engines possible. Accessible text, helpful diagrams, and a “How Does It Work?” feature make this book an exciting introduction to understanding technology.
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Abrams Iggy Pecks Big Project Book for Amazing
Book SynopsisAn empowering, hands-on STEM project book featuring beloved character Iggy Peck, Architect!Trade Review" From drafting to doodling, building and blueprints. over 40 STEM and design projects in a quirky spin-off to the brilliant Iggy Peck, Architect picture book." * The Bookseller *
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Inventor Lab
Book SynopsisDr Lucy Rogers - Foreword and consultantLucy Rogers is an engineer, fellow of the IMechE, problem-solver, and maker. She is adept at bringing ideas to life, from robot dinosaurs at a theme park to mini-mannequins for a dressmaker. She is one of the leading supporters for the maker industry and is maker-in-chief of the Guild of Makers.Trade ReviewThis has all the production values you've come to expect from DK [...] If you're yet to discover their delights, start by getting this one for your budding young inventor. You won't regret it. * How It Works *
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National Geographic Kids Explorer Academy Future Tech
Book SynopsisDiscover more about the incredible near-future technology featured in the Explorer Academy series and the real-life inspiration behind the science.You''ve gone on adventures with Cruz Coronado and his fellow recruits as they communicated with whales using the Universal Cetacean Communicator, camouflaged themselves using the Lumagine shadow badge, and deployed octopods to make speedy escapes. Now dive further into the near-future world of Explorer Academy by learning about the real-life scientific discoveries that inspired the gadgets. This cool book profiles real-life National Geographic explorers who devised innovations like RoboBees (Mell); it features cutting-edge tech that''s actually being developed, and provides empowering stories of how tech is enabling conservation successes. Fields of study cover wearable technology, submersibles, robotics, medicine, space farming, everyday technology, and the world of the future. Every good explorer craves information,
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Simon & Schuster The Ada Lace Complete Adventures (Boxed Set): Ada
Book SynopsisAll six books in the fun illustrated Ada Lace chapter book series from Emily Calandrelli, host of the Emmy Award–winning Xploration Outer Space and executive producer and host of Netflix’s Emily’s Wonder Lab, are now together in one paperback boxed set!Ada Lace loves science, math, and technology. And when she moves into a new neighborhood, she uses her smarts and gadgets to fix problems and stop crime. Best of all, Ada’s very first investigation leads her to a new friend! With help from her best friend, Nina, Ada finds a missing dog, learns to appreciate art, cracks an extraterrestrial code, and more! This collection includes: Ada Lace, on the Case Ada Lace Sees Red Ada Lace, Take Me to Your Leader Ada Lace and the Impossible Mission Ada Lace and the Suspicious Artist Ada Lace Gets Famous
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Bonnier Books Ltd Lift The Flaps: Space
Book SynopsisDiscover Space. Look inside the International Space Station, learn what makes rockets fly and more, by lifting the flaps in this fascinating book
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Our Innovators
Book SynopsisThis book brings together the stories of 12 people whose ingenuity and remarkable ideas revolutionised our world. Who was called the Sun Queen? How did we first learn to talk to computers? Take a ride in George Carver's mobile classroom. Go behind the scenes with Ralph Baer, the Father of Video Games. Enter the molecular world with Ei-ichi Negishi. Let Our Innovators inspire you to stay open-minded and creative!Come explore the world of heroes in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. These inspiring figures from all over the globe used their skill or intellect to solve problems, rising above adverse circumstances to leave a lasting impact through their ground-breaking discoveries or inventions. Our heroes will inspire young readers to greater heights with their thirst for knowledge and sense of determination!The World of Science Heroes comic series features individuals from a variety of fields — Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Medicine, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Architecture, Engineering, Conservation and the Environment, Biomedical Research, Virology and Immunology, Communications, Technopreneurship, Business, Mathematics, Programming, and so on.Each book will highlight a dominant heroic aspect. The 9 aspects are:
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Our Guardians
Book SynopsisThis book brings together the stories of 12 people whose perseverance and determination led to contributions that improved the lives of the people around them. Did you know that Penicillin was discovered by accident and the invention of the stethoscope was inspired by a children's game? Step into George Hale's observatory. Read about how Katherine Johnson stood out despite racial discrimination. Walk alongside Tu Youyou in her persistent search for a malaria cure. Let Our Guardians inspire you to never give up!Come explore the world of heroes in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. These inspiring figures from all over the globe used their skill or intellect to solve problems, rising above adverse circumstances to leave a lasting impact through their ground-breaking discoveries or inventions. Our heroes will inspire young readers to greater heights with their thirst for knowledge and sense of determination!The World of Science Heroes comic series features individuals from a variety of fields — Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Medicine, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Architecture, Engineering, Conservation and the Environment, Biomedical Research, Virology and Immunology, Communications, Technopreneurship, Business, Mathematics, Programming, and so on.Each book will highlight a dominant heroic aspect. The 9 aspects are:
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Bonnier Books Ltd Epic Engineering At Home!
Book SynopsisWith instructions for 10 engineering projects inside, plus bonus activities, Epic Engineering at Home is packed with value
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Yeehoo Press My Dog is NOT a Scientist
Book SynopsisA humorous, endearing story about a passionate, young scientist who is determined to achieve her goal--no matter what! Yara is out to prove that she's the greatest scientist in town! Her annoying neighbor Eddie always wins the Science Fair, but this year is going to be HER year. Like every good scientist, Yara starts with a question, makes observations, and comes up with a hypothesis . . . but each time she starts an experiment, her dog, Renzo, ruins it! Could Renzo be up to something more than making trouble? From Betsy Ellor and Luisa Vera comes a humorous, endearing story about a passionate, young scientist who is determined to achieve her goal--no matter what!Trade ReviewClear evidence that the scientific method works as well for dogs as for people...A funny hypothesis properly tested and confirmed...Science in action! ...Ellor closes with a simplified restatement of the scientific method and a bulleted list of enticing project ideas (dog related and otherwise) to explore. —Kirkus Reviews
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Quirk Books Nick and Tesla and the High Voltage Danger Lab: A
Book SynopsisSummer break is about to get weird. After their parents disappear, twins Nick and Tesla are sent to live with their Uncle Newt, an eccentric inventor with his very own science lab. Soon, the young sleuths find themselves investigating a mysterious family right in their own neighbourhood. As they race to uncover the truth, Nick and Tesla must build a bottle rocket launcher, a 9-volt battery burglar alarm, and an electromagnet picker-upper to save the day. Now in paperback, the first book in the popular Nick and Tesla series features laugh-out-loud jokes, fun illustrations, and five DIY science projects with step-by-step instructions for readers to try at home.Trade Review“Nick and Tesla’s High-Voltage Danger Lab has the perfect formula: Mega-watts of funny writing plus giga-hertz of hands-on science equals fun to the billionth power!”—Chris Grabenstein, New York Times best selling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library “Real project blueprints are included along with this tale of 11-year-old siblings who create outrageous contraptions and top-secret gadgets.”—Los Angeles Times “...the combination of exciting elements and innovative DIY projects in action yields a guaranteed pager turner.”—ScienceBuddies.org “[Nick and Tesla's High-Voltage Danger Lab is] a great way to show kids that problems can often be solved by applying a bit of creative energy with some tech know-how. And Nick and Tesla (and Uncle Newt) are the perfect companions for your young reader looking for some (safe) adventures.”—Geek Dad “A mystery, adventure, and activity book all rolled into one entertaining story....Plenty of excitement, with science.”—Common Sense Media “Part mystery, part mad science...the story will leave readers wondering what mayhem will be forthcoming.”—School Library Journal “...a strong start...”—Publishers Weekly “How do you connect students interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) with fiction reading? Look for science adventures. Get started with the NICK AND TESLA series. Each book contains an engaging adventure revolving around a “build-it-yourself” science project.”—Teacher Librarian “Engaging characters and brisk plotting make this a fun and educational read.”—Jennifer Ouellette, author of The Calculus Diaries and The Physics of the Buffyverse “A promising first offer in a series that offers plenty of appeal for middle-grade and middle school readers.”—Kirkus “Suspenseful, funny, and loaded with do-it-yourself robots, rockets, and burglar alarms. Nick and Tesla are an unforgettable new detective team, sure to inspire an entirely new generation of scientists and readers. Can’t wait for the next book!”—Amy Herrick, author of The Time Fetch “A book with action, adventure, mystery, humor -- and instructions on how to build rockets and robots. What more could young readers possibly want? 'Nick & Tesla' is a great book that will keep your kids enthralled with its intriguing story -- and inspire them with its clever science experiments. I can't wait for the further adventures of these fascinating characters.”—Stuart Gibbs, Edgar-nominated author of Spy School and Belly Up “I love the book! It combines science, intrigue and great fiction together in a wild ride for the reader. Nothing tickles me more than seeing a story really charged up with science. And the projects are so much fun! More please!”—Lynn Brunelle, four-time Emmy Award–winning writer for “Bill Nye the Science Guy” and the author of Pop Bottle Science “What kid wouldn't want to join Nick and Tesla and their wacky family? This is a great way for budding scientists to have fun while exploring the intricacies of physics, chemistry, and more--up close, personal, and hands-on!”—Jane Hammerslough, author of Owl Puke: The Book and Dino Poop: And Other Remarkable Remains of the Past “Pflugfelder and Hockensmith debut a captivating series about crime-solving kid inventors in the spirit of Tom Swift and Alvin Fernald. But Nick and Tesla give us what their literary predecessors always omitted: blueprints for whiz-bang inventions that kids can actually build themselves (with some adult assistance). Electromagnets, tracking devices, rockets and the like. Hands-on science has never been so cool.”—Joseph D'Agnese, author of Blockhead: The Life of Fibonacci
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Rockridge Press Awesome Architecture Activities for Kids: 25
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Albatros nakladatelstvi as Means of Transport That Almost Changed the World
Book SynopsisRealistic illustrations accompany the stories behind various more or less peculiar vehicles that were invented but in the end, they did not make the cut.We all travel sometimes—by car, by public transport, or by plane. But there are some means of transport that we will never be able to use. Let’s open this book and learn how come we don’t travel in flying cars, why trains don’t ride on a single rail, or why there are no life-size remote control cars.You’re about to be flooded with infamous ideas, prototypes, and crazy attempts at coming up with something new over the course of the last century. The means of transport presented in this book may have not led to a technological revolution but did help us progress. After all, people learn from their mistakes.Trade ReviewSelected for the CBC’s 2023 July Hot Off The Press Reading List (https://www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lists/july-2023/)."Grades 5-8 This upbeat, obviously well-researched work takes an unusual stance: what's interesting in transportation is what didn't make it--the "average, forgotten, useless, expensive, or insignificant." Vehicles are profiled in depth, including details of what inspired their creation, the history of their design, and why they failed. Well-written, engaging narratives are complemented by detailed drawings that show even small details--no surprise, as illustrator Sodomka is a former design engineer. Examples of the fascinating vehicles include the 1924 Junkers J100, a huge plane that could carry passengers in style for up to 10 hours, but didn't inspire traveler interest; the Hafner Rotabuggy, a flying jeep made for the British Air Force in WWII that took too long to work; and the Conair XFY Pogo, a Cold War plane that could take off and land vertically, but that was too uncomfortable. On show here, besides fascinating, scary, complex machines, is the ingenuity of inventors, the ways social conditions--especially conflict--set invention trends, and how failure can precede success. Though it lacks source notes, this marvelous book is ideal for browsing." —Booklist"Captivating illustrations really bring these inventions to life, often making readers wish the real versions could be glimpsed working in the real world. For example, a moving walkway, part of the Paris Exposition in the World’s Fair, would have allowed visitors to tour the city while standing still. But it didn’t come without detractors, people were afraid of the moving belt so it didn’t last. But as we know, these days they can be found in department stores and airports in smaller versions." —Vicky Tandy, Athol Public Library"This was an interesting book filled with the history of transportation. There are examples of experimental transporters from 1900 on. The examples cover cars, planes, and boats. The information covers some of the development and why the transport failed to create an impact. The authors also explain, when relevant, the historical context. There are illustrations of the transport and cross sections when needed. This is a good book for anyone who is interested in history or the various forms of transport. I enjoyed the book for the history that was included." —Morgan Frazier, Librarian"It seems like there is nothing new under the sun, especially if you have just had an Invention Convention project assigned to you, but this book shows definitely that there is no end to the number of weird and wonderful ways people have thought to improve the way that humans travel from place to place! Everything from an early Parisian moving walkway in 1900 (which we do see remnants of today!) to the 2005 Peugeot Moovie on the cover is examined and illustrated with lovely illustrations with a bit of a vintage vibe. There's just enough information about each vehicle's plusses and minuses that readers will be motivated to find out more about their favorites and maybe even design some vehicles of their own!" —Karen Yingling, YA Books CentralTable of ContentsIntroductionMoving WalkwayBrennan's MonorailRMS OlympicJunkers J1000Dornier Do XDynasphereSocovel 1942 Electric MotorcycleHafner RotabuggyModel 118 ConvaircarMoto MajorBristol BrabazonGM FirebirdConvair XFY PogoFlying Platform and The Rocket BeltFairey RotodyneAvro Canada VZ-9 AV AvrocarNS SavannahDodge DeoraM-497 Turbojet TrainEma 1Boeing vs ConcordeMercedes-Benz ESF 05The Dale CarCitroën KarinFolding ScooterLun-Class EkranoplanKineo 27NASA X-38Peugeot Moovie
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HarperCollins Publishers Minecraft Epic Inventions
Book SynopsisTwelve mind-blowing Minecraft builds to spark your imagination.Are you a keen inventor?Looking for inspiration for your next epic build? Then look no further!Epic Inventions contains twelve incredible builds to inspire you to construct the most inventive builds in Minecraft. There''s an intergalactic space station, an ancient temple, a kawaii waterways course, a giant meeple bedroom, an animal sanctuary, plus many more.Each build is presented to you by its builder a construction expert eager to share their tips with you. As well as learning how to choose blocks and construct amazing builds, you''ll also learn some excellent pro builder tips like how to build a creeper farm.Try our indispensable handbooks for your Minecraft journey:Minecraft Redstone Handbook 978 0008495992Minecraft Survival Handbook 978 0755503452Minecraft Creative Handbook 978 0755500413Minecraft Combat Handbook 978 0755500420Minecraft Explorers Handbook 9780008608507Minecraft Legends Handbook 978 0008595012Brilliant
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b small publishing limited What's Science?: The Who, Where, Why and How!
Book SynopsisFact-filled non-fiction that uncovers the who, where, why and how of historical scientific discoveries. From the explosion at the start of the universe to atomic energy and the impact of immunisation, discover the people and places behind 13 major science breakthroughs that changed the world. You’ll read about what motivated them, why they did what they did, when they did it … and with whom! There is a glossary at the back of the book plus a ‘take it further’ activity on each page. Discover the human side of STEM!
£8.54
Scholastic US Over and Out
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Alan Gratz and Jennifer A. Nielsen, a gripping and accessible story of a young girl from Cold War East Berlin who is forced to spy for the secret police... but is determined to escape to freedom.Sophie has spent her entire life behind the Berlin Wall, guarded by land mines, towers, and attack dogs. A science lover, Sophie dreams of becoming an inventor... but that''s unlikely in East Berlin, where the Stasi, the secret police, are always watching.Though she tries to avoid their notice, when her beloved neighbor is arrested, Sophie is called to her principal''s office. There, a young Stasi officer asks Sophie if she''ll spy on her neighbor after she is released. Sophie doesn''t want to agree, but in reality has no choice: The Stasi threaten to bring her mother, who has a disability from post-polio syndrome, to an institution if Sophie does not comply.Sophie is backed into a corner, until she finds out, for the first time,
£17.09
UCLan Publishing Meet Matilda Rocket Builder
Book SynopsisGoing to the Moon is SO last century, so how difficult can it be—even for a ten-year-old—to follow in the footsteps of Neil Armstrong and the Apollo astronauts? Meet Matilda, the girl who’ll give it her best shot to learn everything she needs to learn in order to get there herself. From how to pee in zero-g to why pizzas won’t take you up and up away, this is science for the curious! Told as a journey of discovery, it's full of easy-to-understand facts about air pressure, escape velocities, coding, and falling around the Earth, in a way which will inspire the next generation of moon walkers.
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HarperCollins Wow in the World Two Whats and a Wow Think
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Lerner Publishing Group The Future of Cities
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Andersen Press Ltd I, Ada: Ada Lovelace: Rebel. Genius. Visionary
Book SynopsisNominated for the Carnegie Medal Highly Commended, Young Quills Historical Fiction Award Ada Byron is rich and clever, but she longs to be free. Free to explore all the amazing ideas that come to her imagination, like flying mechanical horses and stories inspired by her travels. Free to find love and passion beyond the watchful gaze of her mother and governesses. And free to learn the full truth about her father, the notorious Lord Byron. Then Ada meets a man whose invention might just change the world – and he needs her visionary brilliance to bring it to life . . . A wonderfully witty and poignant portrayal of the young life of Ada Lovelace, the 19th-century mathematician who is hailed as the world’s first computer programmer.Trade Review"Gray beautifully tells the part-fictionalised life of Ada ... vividly pictures Ada’s gilded, isolated childhood" -- Children's Book of the Week * The Times *"A witty, poignant portrayal of the young life of the 19th century mathematician" * The Bookseller *"Marries meticulous research with absorbing readability, wit and lightness of touch" * Guardian *"So atmospheric, totally absorbing, I LOVED it. Just like I loved Ada. You will too" -- Maggie Harcourt"An enjoyable read for its own sake this book would also be valuable in the classroom with its obvious curriculum links to STEAM subjects and to Ada Lovelace Day marked in October" * Just Imagine *
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HarperCollins Publishers Punkd and Skunked Book 11 Rotten School
Book SynopsisHilarious series of wacky stories from a US boarding school where naughty pranks and mischief rate much more highly than education. From bestselling US author, R.L. Stine.
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HarperCollins Publishers Emily Pliers and Newton Amazing Inventions Band
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.Emily Pliers loves to create amazing inventions almost as much as she loves her faithful, scruffy dog, Newton. One day, when Newton interrupts Emily one too many times, Emily decides to make a special invention to look after him so she can get on with her work. The invention works perfectly, so why do Emily and Newton still feel unhappy? Join the pair as they work out what makes them happiest in this sweet story by Helen Dineen.White Plus/Band 10+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina.Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, suppor
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HarperCollins Publishers Would You Rather Explorers
Book SynopsisWould you rather ride a hot-air balloon to the North Pole or cycle to the South Pole? Go to the toilet inside your spacecraft, or outside it? Only you can decide!Adventure into the fascinating world of explorers with this new Would You Rather book!Packed with fun situations, this book is the perfect way to learn about explorers and exploration. Prepare to decide what you would prefer to eat if you were on a great expedition, if you would rather explore the highest or lowest point on Earth, and what your packing essentials would be.Each situation is filled with fascinating and hilarious details about explorers who have ventured around our planet and beyond discover some of the unsung heroes of science and discovery, and learn more about some of the expeditions that shaped our understanding of the world!Also available:Would You Rather? VikingsWould You Rather? Ancient EgyptWould You Rather? Ancient Romans
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HarperCollins Publishers Goldilocks Guide to Grumpy Bears
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.Whatever you think you know about bears forget it. This guide contains the truth about what wild bears are really like Zoologist-in-training Jessy Locks is on an adventure to observe endangered bears in their natural habitat, deep in the heart of the Enchanted Forest. She records everything she finds out in her science log, from the bears'' diet, to their furniture preferences and their sleep patterns, to create The Ultimate Guide to (Bad-tempered) Bears.White Plus/Band 10+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina.Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the
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HarperCollins Publishers Nature and Design
Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills.
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HarperCollins Publishers How to Build a Home
Book SynopsisIdeal for readers of 6+ with an interest in design and construction [] From treehouses to skyscrapers, timber to future tech, Clarke's well-judged text is heightened by Sae-Heng's bright, flat images. The GuardianGet designing and building with architect and TV presenter GEORGE CLARKE. From marvellous materials to future tech discover the stories behind our homes.Packed with fun, facts and challenges perfect for readers aged 6 to 9.Welcome to LITTLE EXPERTS inspiring the next generation of experts! Written by expert authors, famous for their passion and expertise Must-read introductions to key non-fiction topics with vibrant, colour illustrations throughout Created to empower and inspire!Also available in the series:Marvellous Vehicles by JAMES MAY, a writer and broadcaster who is best known for co-presenting Top Gear and The Grand Tour.Superhero Animals by CHRIS PACKHAM CBE, one of the UK's leading naturalists and an award-winning conservationist, who began his TV career presentinTrade Review'Perfect for a budding property mogul.’ – The Scotsman 'Each [Little Experts book] is beautifully illustrated and aimed at children aged six to nine, but equally educational for any adults reading along too.' – The Big Issue
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HarperCollins Lets Investigate with Nate 1 The Water Cycle
Book SynopsisBill Nye the Science Guy meets The Magic School Bus!This is the first book in a new STEM-based picture book series from the Emmy Award-winning host of PBS’s Design Squad and Design Squad Nation, Nate Ball.Trade Review"Ms. Frizzle may be a long-standing staple, but this book makes for a good companion title to freshen up collections." -- School Library Journal "Ms. Frizzle and her magical bus have some competition ... A solid start to a new science series." -- Kirkus Reviews
£8.70
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Lets Investigate With Nate 1
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