Children’s / Teenage general interest: Science and technology
Mayo Clinic Press Vaccine Breakthroughs
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Carpe Noctem Publishing, LLC Mira Does Her Part: How One Girl Vanquished a
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Trope Publishing Co. Science People: A Celebration of Our Diverse
Book SynopsisScience is for everyone! Science People celebrates the diversity of the scientific community around the world. Meet more than 50 trailblazers in botany, biology, physics, engineering, mathematics, and a host of other STEM fields. Bold, whimsical illustrations by David Lee Csicsko (The Skin You Live In) along with concise, engaging bios celebrate a diverse group of scientists, from around the world and all eras of history. Classic figures like Galileo and Marie Curie are included alongside scientists and activists working in the field right now – like geneticists (and Nobel Prize winners) Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier, or Phillip Alviola, a bat virologist from the Philippines on the cutting edge of coronavirus research. From astronomers to zoologists, Science People highlights explorers in a wide range of fields – representing a multicultural mix of genders, races, and nationalities, in walks of life – showing that science is for everyone. It will inspire readers young and old to ask their own questions about the world around them.Trade Review“Packed with [Csicsko’s] lively portraits of both famous and overlooked figures, [LGBTQ+ Icons and Science People] celebrate diversity, smarts, and creativity.” – Chicago MagazineTable of ContentsPortraits include: Isabella Aiona Abbott (USA) Phillip Alviola (Philippines) Janaki Ammal (India) Mary Anning (UK) Avicenna (Uzbekistan) Clara Barker (UK) Joan Beauchamp Procter (UK) Helia Bravo Hollis (Mexico) Joyce Bell Burnell (UK) George Washington Carver (USA) Emmanuelle Charpentier (France) & Jennifer Doudna (USA) Eugenie Clark (USA) Nicolaus Copernicus (Poland) Jacques-Yves Cousteau (France) Marie Curie (Poland/France) Leonardo da Vinci (Italy) Charles Darwin (UK) René Descartes (France) Thomas Edison (USA) Albert Einstein (Germany/USA) Ozak Esu (Nigeria) Enrico Fermi (Italy/USA) Alexander Fleming (UK) Rosalind Franklin (UK) Ted "Dr. Tornado" Fujita (Japan/USA) Galileo Galilei (Italy) Jane Goodall (UK) Stephen Hawking (UK) Sue Hendrickson (USA) Isobel Wylie Hutchison (UK) Hypatia (Egypt) Mae Jemison (USA) Katia & Maurice Krafft (France) Leon Lederman (USA) Ada Lovelace (UK) Wangari Muta Maathai (Kenya) Monkgomotsi Maseng (Botswana) Maria Sibylla Merian (Germany) Isaac Newton (UK) Bill Nye (USA) Louis Pasteur (France) Carl Sagan (USA) Nikola Tesla (Croatia/USA) Marie Tharp (USA) Greta Thunburg (Sweden) Michio Tsujimura (Japan) Neil DeGrasse Tyson (USA) Star Mapping Vatican Nuns (Italy) Alexander von Humboldt (Germany) Tu Youyou (China)
£17.09
Hearst Home Books Good Housekeeping 1,001 Amazing Science Facts
Book SynopsisDo bees sleep? Can rocks bend? Discover the amazing answers to questions like these in this science fact-packed treasure trove for kids age 8 to 12!Join the experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute and get stoked about science! Discover incredible info about awesome animals, our exceptional planet Earth, exciting chemical reactions, extraordinary engineering, and more in this fun-filled, fact-packed book for budding scientists. Packed with hundreds of dynamite color photos and illustrations, hands-on STEAM activities, quizzes, and tons of cheeky jokes, this boredom-busting gift book provides young readers with a close-up look at the science all around us.Chapters cover super topics that kids love from animals to nature and Earth science to engineering and technology.Inside you’ll find: Dig deep to explore Earth from the inside out, from what’s going on deep below our feet, to why geysers erupt, and if we drink the same water as the dinosaurs did. Go inside the human body to learn how your eyes see, what happens to food after you eat it, and about the organ which is like a balloon. Investigate our natural world and find out if there are more trees or stars, how a coral reef grows from a tiny animal, and how freezing ice and fiery volcanoes are related. Travel back in time and check out why scientists study dinosaur poop. Then blast off into space to see how stars are born and innovations that will help people travel to Mars. Look at the animal kingdom, from your fellow primates like chimpanzees to insects with killer instincts (and you’ll even get to find out which ones have the grossest gassy habits…ewww.) With the expert (and sometimes wacky!) science information kids crave, this ultimate book of answers is the perfect classroom resource or gift for the casual browser and the fact-obsessed budding young scientist.Trade Review“The best part of 1,001 Amazing Science Facts are the sections about the animals. The snake facts were my favorite.” –Amber, age 8“So cool!”–Ellia, age 8“There are so many things to learn in here. The space section is my favorite, but there are lots of cool bug and animal pictures too.”–Ethan, age 6“I need more.”–Jacob, age 6"I think that everything in the book was super interesting like the different facts about animals, nature, the human body, science and matter, energy, earth, space, and engineering and technology."–Jacob, age 11"I learned lots of new things and took a lot away from this book." –Maya, age 11“Fun and fascinating.”–Yanna, age 8“We love the science facts! My 4.5yo and 2.5yo fight over who gets to read it.” –Eva, a happy parent“I personally loved the variety of topics in the Science book. The whole family has learned a lot since receiving this book.” –Lyvyane, a happy parent
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Albatros nakladatelstvi as Humans and Animals: What We Have in Common
Book SynopsisEnter a world where we shine a light on the similarities between ourselves and other living beings. Like us, many animals learn and can use tools. They experience emotions, have friends and show their love for one another. They can construct majestic buildings that provide shelter for many families. They can also communicate with their companions and do all kinds of different jobs. Do you know who we’re talking about? If you guessed humans, you are mistaken. No, in this case we’re talking about termites! Humans have much more in common with them and other creatures than it might seem at first glance. And that’s exactly what this book is about. Enter a world where we shine a light on the similarities between ourselves and other living beings. Like us, many animals learn and can use tools. They experience emotions, have friends, and show their love for one another. Open your mind and your heart, and learn to treat the living creatures around you with the respect and reverence they deserve. They have much to teach us!Trade ReviewSelected by the Reading Rockets for their Summer Reading List 2022 Ages 6-9."HUMANS AND ANIMALS: WHAT WE HAVE IN COMMON is an intriguing collection of information about the way that animals and people are similar." ―YA Books Central"This is a book of comparisons between humans and animals with a heavy hint for humans to remember that we are not as special as we think we are. The book is divided into 15 sections that highlight our similarities: We Farm, We Have Families, We Play, We Communicate, etc. Within each section, the left page looks at humans and their endeavors within the subject and the right page looks at various animals and how their actions play out. For example, We Communicate discusses, on the left page, how humans use oral language, facial expression and written language to communicate. On the right side of the book, we learn about birds using various songs to woo their spouse or horses who use facial expressions to let others know what they’re feeling, while koalas use a highly developed sense of smell to send and receive messages. The illustrations are bright, colorful, and boxy. Callout boxes line up examples from the text and add to the theories. Any child who loves reading about animals will appreciate this book, especially those who enjoy reading about or studying animal behavior. School libraries should buy this book to have on hand for behavioral studies. Public libraries should purchase for kids who love to browse nonfiction." ―Youth Services Book Review"As members of the animal kingdom, humans have quite a lot in common with all creatures great and small. This illustrated nonfiction book demonstrates many parallels between humans and animals in a way that’s highly entertaining and engaging. As the author explains in the book's introduction, scientists have made advances in observing and documenting the similarities between different species. The sections that follow show several examples on each double-page spread, organized by themes that include play, work, communication, and more. Each section explains human behaviors, followed by how different animals engage in the same behavior. For instance, humans are playful, and so are kittens, chimpanzees, and dolphins. The use of small text blocks within each section ensures that they are packed with a lot of content, and gives the opportunity to provide a diverse variety of examples. All classes of animals are represented, including mammals, birds, fish, and others. The boldly colored illustrations are cartoonish and even humorous at times, serving as an exciting backdrop to the book’s information. Seeing so many similarities will help children to develop respect and empathy for all kinds of living critters." ―Children's LiteratureTable of ContentsIntroductionWe farmWe playWe use toolsWe workWe have familiesWe communicateWe show offWe learnWe have talentsWe collaborateWe take care of ourselvesWe have homesWe have friendsWe have emotionsWe move around
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Albatros nakladatelstvi as The Hand Book: A Complete Guide
Book SynopsisHandy hands. What a unique tool! Explore the hand from a range of expected and unexpected aspects. Did you know that sign language varies from country to country? Have you ever wondered why some of us are left-handed while others are right-handed? Can you imagine how the hand of a sculptor differs from that of a pianist or a bricklayer? Sure you can't applaud with one hand, but there are still many things you can manage with just one hand. Find out in this book with original design and tactile cover.Trade ReviewSelected for the CBC’s 2022 November Hot Off The Press Reading List (https://www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lists/november-2022/). "I wear a hand around my neck on a necklace. It's called a hamsa and the hand has always been a significant symbol to me that seems to symbolically speak to my soul and the essence of who I am. I am completely besotted with this book and it is exponentially expanding my love of the hand." —Librarian, Neill Public LibraryTable of ContentsGlossaryHands . . .Are uniqueLeave fingerprintsHave anatomiesCan do many thingsHoldGive & cooperateRestTouchFeel & recognizeShow your ageCommunicateCommunicate verbally & nonverballySpeakMake gesturesSay how we feelMake signalsGreetCan replace eyesCan replace ears & mouthCreateDestroyCan by famousBelong to animals tooEvolvedWork with the brainAre either left or rightCan get into troubleHave different professionsAre used to measureAre symbolsGet depictedCan be decoratedCan have rings & accessoriesCan use sticksCan get injuredCan be replacedNeed good hygieneShouldn’t do certain things
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Albatros nakladatelstvi as Shapes, Shapes Everywhere
Book SynopsisAn original concept where geometry is explained on real life situations showing the practical usage of shapes in our everyday lives.Geometry is usually considered a demanding, boring or even a scary subject. But shapes are all around us and we use them constantly without even realizing it. Various usage of shapes in different environments is presented in 17 chapters and the book ends with a double-spread where kids can try out their newly gained knowledge.The aim of this book is to show geometry as a fun and useful subject that can be comprehensible and that helps us in many ways on a daily basis.Trade ReviewSelected for the CBC’s 2023 August Hot Off The Press Reading List (https://www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lists/august-2023/) "This is such a fun series! Very bright with eye-catching illustrations. The text is accessible and engaging." —Michelle Dunbar, Librarian"Shapes are everywhere, from the home, to being part of hobbies, such as music, sports, art, and even the playground. Shapes help us see the world in new, unique, engaging ways. People just have to be present and engaged in seeing how shapes actually shape the world we live in and how we view it. Readers should take a few moments after reading this book and check out how many shapes there are in the room in which they’re sitting. How many rectangles, how many squares, how many triangles, cubes, etc.? There is so much to be seen if we only take the time to do so! Shapes, Shapes Everywhere opens up so many avenues to seeing how shapes help us relate to the world around us. It is a book for kids and adults alike!" —Beth Rodgers, YA Books Central"This was a great introductory into basic geometry and how it plays an essential role in our lives. The content is perfect for second graders to read independently, and for as young as pre-k for a teacher/parent led lesson. The illustrations are fun and show case the shapes, and how we utilize them, well." —Cherokee Crum, YA Books Central"Shapes, Shapes Everywhere will definitely be finding a home in my classroom library! The illustrations are beautiful and the idea that shapes both simple and complex are all around us is so important for our youngest students to understand. The vocabulary in this book is very advanced so this would be best as a read aloud or as a non-fiction take-home text." —NetGalley-Educator"Anytime I come across books by Albatros I know I’m going to be learning new things. Their books are so informative (in a fun way). Nura and I are always finding out new and fun facts. This book is about shapes and how they are all around us. Literally everywhere. Nura loved the page with musical instruments." —Nura's Little Library, IG
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Albatros nakladatelstvi as The Awesome Physics in Your Home
Book SynopsisThis fully illustrated children''s book reveals the hidden physics in our everyday lives and our homes, from the kitchen to the bathroom.Step into the extraordinary world of everyday physics with The Awesome Physics in Your Home, a fully illustrated non-fiction children''s book that reveals the physics that surrounds us within the comfort of our homes, thereby transforming the mundane into the extraordinary. By exploring real-life situations in the kitchen, living room, garage, bathroom, and garden, this book demystifies complex scientific concepts through relatable scenarios and provides safe, hands-on experiments for curious young minds.Geared towards budding young scientists and inquisitive minds ages 9-12, The Awesome Physics in Your Home serves as a gateway to understanding the wonders of physics in everyday life. It presents science as an exhilarating activity, bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and real-worl
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Albatros nakladatelstvi as Do Fish Go Fishing
Book SynopsisExplore the fascinating world of animal eating habits and other fun facts in this illustrated non-fiction book, featuring diverse creatures and whimsical illustrations.Embark on an enchanting journey into the diverse world of animal eating habits with Do Fish Go Fishing? How Animals Eat, the inaugural title in the My First Books of Nature series. Geared toward young readers aged 3-6, this non-fiction gem introduces eleven fascinating animals, from the peculiar platypus to the voracious elephant. Award-winning illustrator Katarina Macurova brings whimsical illustrations to life, portraying the peculiarities of each creature''s eating style. Readers will discover the unique habitats of these animals and explore the whimsical ways they consume their meals. Dive into the underwater realm of the platypus, witness the colossal appetite of the elephant, and marvel at the varied dining techniques of creatures like fleas, chimpanzees, and hummingbirds. Through vib
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HarperCollins India Robotics and Other Super Cool Technology
Book SynopsisThis second book in the Young Techie Series is designed to keep the reader inquisitive and engaged while introducing them to technology that is omnipresent in today's automated world.
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Viction Workshop Ltd Little-known Facts: The Human Body
Book SynopsisFrom the mysteries and wonders of the natural world to man-made marvels in science, technology, and innovation, planet Earth is full of fun and fascinating things to discover at any age. Although most knowledge can be obtained online today, there is nothing quite like the charm of learning from a book packed with witty writing and illustrations like Diarmuid Ó Catháin’s compelling series on Little-known Facts. Brimming with character, The Human Body edition presents readers with the unique opportunity to explore the extraordinary and unexpected traits and biology of people in an easy-to-remember and visually delightful way.
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Penguin Young Readers Group TIME for Kids 300 Fantastic Facts Dinosaurs
Book SynopsisLearn 300 fun facts about carnivores, herbivores, omnivores, fossils, paleontology, and more in this epic book about dinosaurs for young readers!This book is packed with exciting information about dinosaurs! Learn 300 fascinating facts about these extinct wonders in this awesome book for dino lovers and armchair paleontologists of all ages. Author Stephen Krensky teaches kids about dinosaurs from the Paleozoic, Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods and even includes information on modern museums that children can visit to see the fossils of these marvelous creatures.
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Teacher Created Materials, Inc HighSpeed Cars
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Permuted Press Research to Empower
Book SynopsisResearch to Empower is a vibrant, fun, and practical guide written for students who want to win the “game” of research by a student who’s figured it out.With prevalent misinformation, the rise of social media, and artificial intelligence writing for us, we live in an era where learning research techniques and processes is needed more than ever to differentiate between true and false statements. Research also leads to new knowledge, creativity, and innovation. Most importantly, it empowers young people to pursue their interests, solve crucial problems, and master a set of essential, irreplaceable skills like critical reasoning, in-depth thinking, and communication. Unsurprisingly, there is a huge demand for students to learn how to research. However, there is a lack of guidebooks with engaging and illuminating content that appropriately introduces research to young students. How can we help those with the potential to come up with amazing,
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Tadpole Books Snakes
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North Star Editions Momentous Materials: Cotton
Book SynopsisThis book offers readers a fascinating look at cotton, with an overview of how the material was first produced, how it is produced today, and the many ways that people use it. The book also includes an "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
£10.44
North Star Editions Momentous Materials: Silicon
Book SynopsisThis book offers readers a fascinating look at silicon, with an overview of how the material was first developed, how it is produced today, and the many ways that people use it. The book also includes an "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
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North Star Editions Phishing
Book SynopsisThis informative book provides an accessible overview of phishing, describing how and why this cyber threat happens and how people fight it. The book also includes a special feature focused on cyber safety, several informative sidebars, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.
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Pogo Books Skateboarding
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North Star Editions Antarctic Scientists
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North Star Editions Cave Researchers
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North Star Editions Volcanologists
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North Star Editions Cave Researchers
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Thames & Hudson Ltd The Brainiacs Book of the Climate and Weather
Book SynopsisQuirky stories, interactive activities and off-the-wall infographics serve to answer young brainiacs' urgent questions about the climate and weather. Whatâs the difference between the climate and weather? How do we know global warming is real? The answers to these and many more pressing questions are explored in this book through memorable stories, infographic data dumps, and by engineering a solar oven from a pizza box, among other hands-on activities. Aimed at young brainiacs who want to know how many cow farts make up the Earthâs atmosphere, and how to whip up a homemade storm.Trade Review'Such a clever way to convey information in an informal and fun way' - @thekidsbookstagrammer'Fun and interesting with bright engaging cartoon-style illustrations, diagrams and photographs … Perfect for inquisitive 8 – 12 year olds' - Armadillo'What this book achieves is getting across all the information with each element described in fun, memorable ways' - @kidsbookstolife
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Hachette Children's Group Stupendous and Tremendous Science: Powerful and
Book SynopsisSay goodbye to boring biology with this fast-fact-packed tour of the world of plants. It's the perfect way for children aged 9 plus to brush up on their S.T.E.M. stats and cement what they have learned in class with this fun book.Plants explores the oddest, weirdest and most interesting facts about and features of plants in bite-sized chunks of text, so readers won't be overwhelmed with information. Funny illustrations and photos are designed to hold their interest, and help them engage with S.T.E.M. topics.Plants takes a look at plant parts - such as leaves and flowers - and their functions. It looks at the ingenious ways plants pollinate, grow and defend themselves, and how some even eat animals to survive. There is also a fun activity all about revealing the colours of leaves for budding STEMsters to try out, too.The Stupendous and Tremendous Science series is ideal for all children aged 9+ who are studying S.T.E.M. topics at school or who simply have a fascination with science. It covers all the core topics in a fun and accessible way.Title in the series:Ecstatic and Excellent EnergyHappy and Healthy Human BodyPowerful and Pongy PlantsSoaring and Spectacular SpaceTable of Contents 1: Precious plants 1: Daring to be different 1: Get to the root of it 1: Leave it! 1: Fierce flowers 1: Powerful pollination 1: Weird Fruit 1: Strange seeds 1: Killer plants 1: Don't eat me! 1: Funky feeders 1: Oddly useful 1: Astonishing activity: Colourful leaves 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index
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Hachette Children's Group Wonders of the Moon
Book SynopsisThe must-have read for the next generation of Moon-landers, from international-award-winning author Professor Raman Prinja, Jan Bielecki and Royal Observatory Greenwich - explore the science of our cosmic companion and the wonder of how we get there.For the first time in over 50 years, humans are setting foot on the Moon again. Wonders of the Moon is the perfect companion for this historic moment, filled with key science learning as well as up-close details of the Moon and the amazing tech that carries us there. From the Artemis missions, to the enormous potential of the vast swaths of water ice on the Moon, readers age 9+ will learn so much about the brightest light in their night sky. The book is part of a visually stunning series that takes an authoritative look at fascinating topics, including:Wonders of the Night SkyThe Future of the UniverseThe Wonders of TimeWonders of the MindWonders of the Moon
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Workman Publishing The Magical Science of Feelings
Book SynopsisClinical social worker Jen Daily helps kids understand the science behind feelings, taking them on a lively tour of the brain to see where anger, anxiety, sadness, and joy start, and offering activities for calming emotions. Where do feelings come from? Are they magic? No, they're science! There is a reason our tummies feel funny when we are worried, and why we want to stomp and clench our fists when we feel mad. With endearing illustrations, the parts of the brain come alive as friendly characters who explain how emotions like happy, sad, mad, worried, and overwhelmed are created in the body. Along with clear explanations about the origins of feelings, author and clinical social worker Jen Daily provides creative coping skills and activities (playfully called emotion potions) that help build a child's ability to reflect, cope, calm anxious thoughts, and welcome greater joy. From dancing to storytelling and meditation, the coping skills are accessi
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Kumon Publishing North America Kumon Algorithms
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Kumon Publishing North America, Inc Kumon Ace Fourth Grade
Book SynopsisSkills for success in the classroom and beyond!??This series is designed to offer your child a workbook with a wide range of subjects and topics they will learn at each grade level. Full of curriculum-based activities to help your child practice and improve their skills in the main four subject areas: math, ELA, science, and social studies. Additional activities give your child practice with essential skills that are not always taught in the classroom such as coding, personal finance, mindfulness, and other life skills. Together the exercises in this book will help your child prepare for success in the classroom and beyond!??Each workbook is divided into Units that include the six main subjects your child learns in school: language arts, writing, math, science, social studies, and a section of extra subjects like Personal Finance or Technology. By completing each Unit, your child will understand a little more about each subject and approach learning new topics in a format that is similar to how they learn during the school year. ??This approach offers your child more varied practice and learning. Instead of being faced with a seemingly endless amount of math or verbal activities, your child can work through short more manageable sections that cover a larger variety of topics. This ensures that your child is not bored or frustrated by a subject they might find challenging and encourages them to work through the entire book without feeling overwhelmed. Our workbook is designed with the Kumon Method in mind and helps to create a learning experience for your child that is less frustrating and more enjoyable than other workbooks.
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Kumon Publishing North America, Inc STEM Missions: Life Science
Book SynopsisKumon STEM Missions Workbooks offer students a fun way to practice interdisciplinary topics by combining science, technology, engineering, and math questions in order to strengthen problem-solving skills. In this workbook, your child will complete several STEM "missions" designed to increase his or her critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Each mission asks your child to read science passages, answer questions about the passages, solve math problems, and use the knowledge gained to create or design a solution (engineering) to a real word problem. Featuring Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science topics, these workbooks are sure to get your child interested in the connection between what he or she learns and how it can be applied to the real world.
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Left Hand Book House Tennis Baby
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Wide Eyed Editions Up Close and Incredible Dinosaurs
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Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Kitchen Pantry Scientist Physics for Kids
Book SynopsisAspiring young physicists will discover an amazing group of inspiring scientists and memorable experiments in Physics for Kids, the third book of The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series. Make a water rocket and engineer the perfect paper airplane. Play with mirror images. Use atmospheric pressure to push an egg into a bottle. Crush a mint to create a flash of light. This engaging guide offers a series of snapshots of 25 scientists famous for their work with physics, from ancient history through today. Each lab tells the illustrated story of a scientist along with some background about the importance of their work, and a description of where it is still being used or reflected in today’s world. A step-by-step experiment paired with each story offers kids a hands-on opportunity for exploring concepts the scientists pursued, or are working on today. Experiments range from very simple projects using materials you pTrade Review"Recommended for classroom or at-home exploration." -- Angela Leeper * Booklist *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION LAB 1 William Gilbert b. 1544 ELECTRICITY LAB 2 Galileo Galilei b. 1564 PENDULUMS LAB 3 Sir Isaac Newton b. 1643 GRAVITY AND PRISMS LAB 4 Laura Bassi b. 1711 AIR AND ELECTRICITY LAB 5 Benjamin Thompson (Count Rumford) b. 1753 THERMODYNAMICS LAB 6 Thomas Young b. 1773 WAVE THEORY LAB 7 Augustin-Jean Fresnel b. 1788 LIGHT AND COLOR LAB 8 Michael Faraday b. 1791 ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION LAB 9 Pierre Curie b. 1859 PIEZOELECTRICITY LAB 10 Lise Meitner b. 1878 NUCLEAR FISSION LAB 11 Albert Einstein b. 1879 RELATIVITY LAB 12 Katharine Burr Blodgett b. 1898 FILMS LAB 13 Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin b. 1900 STAR MATERIAL LAB 14 Mary Golda Ross b. 1908 AEROSPACE ENGINEERING LAB 15 Luis Walter Alvarez b. 1911 BUBBLE CHAMBER LAB 16 Ruby Payne-Scott b. 1912 SUNSPOTS LAB 17 Chien-Shiung Wu b. 1912 SYMMETRY LAB 18 Warren M. Washington b. 1936 ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE LAB 19 Stephen Hawking b. 1942 BLACK HOLES LAB 20 Christine Darden b. 1942 AIRCRAFT WING DESIGN LAB 21 Jocelyn Bell Burnell b. 1943 PULSARS LAB 22 Valerie L. Thomas b. 1943 ILLUSION TRANSMITTER LAB 23 Nadya Mason b. 1972 CONDUCTIVITY/CARBON LAB 24 Chanda Prescod-Weinstein b. 1982 COSMOLOGY LAB 25 Burcin Mutlu-Pakdil b. 1986 GALAXIES GLOSSARY REFERENCES AND RESOURCES ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR INDEX
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Hachette Children's Group Wild Weather
Book SynopsisWeather is awesome and exciting - it''s part of our everyday lives but what is it? This fun and brightly coloured book explores all types of weather with four children Anjali, Lulu, Mason and Noah. They experience all types of weather, such as rain, snow, sleet and hail and see some fantastic rainbows too. They learn about extreme weather, such as floods, hurricanes and typhoons and find out how to identify different types of clouds and lightning. They discover the different climate zones, learn about jet streams and get serious about climate change and global warming.Includes fun step-by-step activities for how to make a cloud burst or a tornado in a jar.Perfect for children aged 7+ teaching science topics such as climate, environments, weather types, cloud formation and water cycles.Look out for the other titles in this series: Go Green!, NatuTable of Contents 1: Happy campers in the sun; 2: It's raining, it's pouring; 3: Weather or not?; 4: Kicking up a storm; 5: The Magical Fire Rainbow; 6: Blown away by weather; 7: Understanding the water cycle; 8: Rain, snow, sleet or hail?; 9: Head in the clouds; 10: Meet the experts; 11: The four seasons; 12: Changeable weather; 13: Hurricanes happen; 14: I hear thunder; 15: Weather vs Climate; 16: Welcome to the climate zones; 17: Weather watch; 18: Global warming and freezing winters; 19: Climate change and floods; 20: Surviving snow, storms and heat; 21: Summer at last!;
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Hachette Children's Group Step Into Science Electricity
Book SynopsisWith Step Into Science, take a tour through the science of electricity
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Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Kitchen Science Lab for Kids: 52 Family Friendly
Book SynopsisInspire a lifelong passion for science with these physics, chemistry, and biology experiments for kids—all using common household tools and ingredients! In Kitchen Science Lab for Kids, mom and scientist Liz Lee Heinecke presents 52 family-friendly labs that introduce fundamental scientific principles in a fun and accessible format. Following clear, photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions, have fun exploring: Microbiology by growing your own microbe zoo on a homemade petri plate. Rocket science by making and launching bottle rockets, using water and a bike pump. Physics—marshmallow slingshots serve as a lesson on the transformation of energy and an egg-throwing experiment demonstrates the law of motion. And so much more! Other great projects explore the exciting science of crystals, static electricity, acidification, and solar energy. Along with the experiments, you’ll find: Tips for keeping a science journal. Suggestions for taking your experimentation to the next level with “Creative Enrichment.” Accessible explanations of “The Science Behind the Fun.” Safety tips and hints. The experiments can be used as part of a homeschool curriculum, for family fun, at parties, or as educational activities for groups. Many of the experiments are safe enough for children as young as toddlers and exciting enough for older kids, so families can discover the joy of science together. The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids. Trade Review“Known to most as The Kitchen Pantry Scientist, LizHeinecke is an avid blogger, NASA Earth Ambassador, Bacteriologist and former medical researcher. But to her three children, she’s just known as “mom,” an enthusiastic and curious parent who loves to have as much fun with science as they do.” — A Bullseye View, the blog for Target“While technically not a cookbook (although it does have edible electromagnetic waves), this book celebrates the kitchen and food as a source of science magic... If you have kids, or just are a kid, this book is a must-have.” — Minneapolis City Pages“Heinecke takes kids—and their parents—through the step-by-step process of scientific method, with easy-to-follow instructions and photos.” — Omaha World-HeraldTable of ContentsIntroduction Unit 1 Carbonated Chemical Reactions Lab 1: Color-Changing Magic Potion Lab 2: Paper Bag Volcano Lab 3: Fizzy Balloons Lab 4: Frankenworms Lab 5: Soda Geyser Unit 2 Crystal Creations Lab 6: Alum Crystal Geodes Lab 7: Rock Candy Lab 8: Climbing Salt Crystals Unit 3 Physics in Motion Lab 9: Marshmallow Slingshots Lab 10: Tablecloth Trick Lab 11: Egg-Throwing Experiment Lab 12: Egg in a Bottle Unit 4 Life Science Lab 13: Alien Monster Eggs Lab 14: Standing on Eggs Lab 15: DNA Extraction Lab 16: Forensic Fingerprints Unit 5 Astonishing Liquids Lab 17: Tie-Dye Milk Lab18: Zooming Fish Lab 19: Marker Chromatography Lab 20: Rainbow in a Cup Lab 21: Fireproof Balloon Lab 22: Ice Cube on a String Unit 6 Polymers, Colloids, and Misbehaving Materials Lab 23: Magic Bag Lab 24: Mad Scientist’s Green Slime Lab 25: Milk Plastic and Milk Glue Lab 26: Gelatinous Diffusion Lab 27: Cornstarch Goo Lab 28: The Kaye Effect Unit 7 Acids, Bases, and Pigments Lab 29: Red Cabbage Litmus Paper Lab 30: Ocean Acidification Experiment Lab 31: Spy Juice Unit 8 Marvelous Microbiology Lab 32: Homemade Petri Plates and Microbe Zoo Lab 33: Yeast Garden Lab 34: Hand-Washing Experiment Unit 9 Shocking Science Lab 35: Dancing Foil Electroscope Lab 36: Build an Electrophorus and Leyden Jar Lab 37: Water Bender Unit 10 Bodacious Botany Lab 38: Window Sprouts Lab 39: Collecting Water from Trees Lab 40: Leaf and Veggie Chromatography Lab 41: Nature Walk Bracelets Lab 42: Vegetable Vampires Unit 11 Sunny Science Lab 43: Sunset Experiment Lab 44: Solar Still Survival Science Lab 45: Pizza Box Solar Oven Lab 46: Greenhouse Effect Lab Lab 47: Dew Point Experiment Lab 48: Shoebox Solar Viewer Unit 12 Rocket Science Lab 49: Film Canister Rockets Lab 50: Easy Straw Rockets Lab 51: Sky-High Bottle Rockets Lab 52: Edible Electromagnetic Wave Experiment
£14.39
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Outdoor Science Lab for Kids: 52 Family-Friendly
Book SynopsisInspire a lifelong passion for science and nature with these outdoor physics, chemistry, and biology experiments for kids! In Outdoor Science Lab for Kids, scientist and mom Liz Heinecke presents 52 family-friendly labs designed to get kids outside in every season. From playground physics to backyard bugs, this book makes it fun and easy to dig into the natural sciences and learn more about the world around you. Following clear, photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions, have fun learning about: The laws of physics by constructing and using a marshmallow catapult. Centripetal forces by swinging a sock filled with gelatin snack and marbles. Earthworms by using ground mustard seed dissolved in water to make them wriggle to the surface. Germination by sprouting a sapling from a pine cone or tree seed. Surface tension and capillary action by growing baking soda stalagmites and stalactites. And so much more! Along with the experiments, you’ll find: Tips for keeping a science journal. Suggestions for taking your experimentation to the next level with “Creative Enrichment.” Accessible explanations of “The Science Behind the Fun.” Safety tips and hints. The experiments can be used as part of a homeschool curriculum, for family fun, at parties, or as educational activities for groups. Many of the simple and inexpensive experiments are safe enough for toddlers, yet exciting enough for older kids, so families can discover the joy of science and STEM education together. *Outdoor Science Lab for Kids was a 2017 Finalist for the AAAS/Subaru Prize for excellence in science books.* The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids. Table of ContentsIntroduction Unit 1. Captivating Creatures Lab 1. Macroinvertebrate Marvels Lab 2. Water Bear (Tardigrade) Hunt Lab 3. Tadpole Transformation Lab 4. Butterfly Garden Unit 2. Driveway Physics Lab 5. Produce-Bag Parachutes Lab 6. Crazy Catapult Lab 7. Cardboard-Box Projector Lab 8. Sock Centrifuge Lab 9. The Bernoulli Effect Unit 3. Invertebrate Inspection Lab 10. Bug House Lab 11. Sweep Net Insect Inspection Lab 12. Fishing for Flatworms Lab 13. Earthworm Eruption Unit 4. Picnic Table Chemistry Lab 14. Foaming Slime Lab 15. Giant Bubbles Lab 16. Sidewalk Frescos Lab 17. Lemonade Stand Lip Balm Lab 18. Super Spheres Unit 5. Bountiful Botany Lab 19. Flowerbox Phototropism Lab 20. Marvelous Moss Lab 21. Petal Bomb Lab 22. Aquatic Oxygen Lab 23. Tiny Trees Unit 6. Atmospheric and Solar Science Lab 24. Solar Heat Beam Lab 25. Sun Prints Lab 26. Bike-Pump Cloud Lab 27. Flipped Water Glass Lab 28. Ultraviolet Wave Detector Unit 7. Garden Hose Science Lab 29. Siphon Roller Coaster Lab 30. Kiddie Pool Boats Lab 31. Wave Science Lab 32. Water Elevator Unit 8. Playground Physics Lab 33. Ramp Races Lab 34. Swing Pendulum Lab 35. Picnic Blanket Relativity Unit 9. Glorious Gardening Lab 36. Allelopathy Experiment Lab 37. Comprehending Compost Lab 38. Plant Race Lab 39. Garden Guest Book Unit 10. Excellent Ecology Lab 40. Protected Pitfall Traps Lab 41. Algae Aquarium Lab 42. Capture-Mark-Recapture Lab 43. Moonlit Nature Walk Lab 44. Quadrat Sampling Unit 11. Earth Science Lab 45. Supercool Experiment Lab 46. Crystal Caves Lab 47. Soil Filtration Unit 12. Frozen Fun Lab 48. Ice Cream Keep Away Lab 49. Mouthwatering Maple Candy Lab 50. Snow Melt Experiment Lab 51. Frozen Volcanoes Lab 52. Cold-Air Balloons Resources Acknowledgments About the Author
£14.39
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc STEAM Play & Learn: 20 fun step-by-step preschool
Book SynopsisWith the simple instructions and large, full-color photos in STEAM Play & Learn, preschoolers will love tackling the 20 fun, easy-to-follow step-by-step projects as they learn about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. The acronym STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. At the preschool level, this doesn’t mean trying to teach your kids robotics and engineering, but rather presenting them with open-ended projects that allow them to problem-solve, make mistakes, get creative, and most of all, have fun. While most preschool-age children are not yet reading, STEAM Play & Learn is meant to be child-driven. The images, illustrations, and projects are meant to appeal to kids of their age and abilities. Let them be the guide as you explore the projects in this book. Topics include symmetry and how light bounces to create reflections with mirror mandalas, diffusion and capillary action with tie dye towels, structural framing and bracing with marshmallow structures, and electrical currents with salty circuits. Other projects include: Color Mixing Lab Frozen Goop Sound Tubes Citrus Volcanoes Paper Bag Blocks Egg Carton Geoboards Pool Noodle Marble Run Potions Lab Balance Scale Spin Art Tops Marble Mazes Tinkering Set Pattern Projectors Newton’s Cradle Art Machine Lime Light The projects in this book fall into three difficulty levels: Easy projects require parents and teachers to do nothing more than set out the materials and offer a challenge to children. A few of the easy projects will need parents to assemble components in advance of presenting them to kids. Medium projects will require some adult assistance while the project is underway. Children should be able to complete some of the tasks while stopping periodically for an adult to assist in a step. Difficult projects are meant to be adult-led. This is an opportunity for parents to encourage their child to offer problem-solving ideas along the way, giving children a chance to help and make suggestions. The cross-subject approach to learning in STEAM Play & Learn will prepare young children for the subjects they will soon learn in elementary school and beyond. These 20 projects will provide hours of fun education for both kids and parents!Trade ReviewThis book is like a preschooler’s playground on the printed page. * CBS Los Angeles *[F]un activities to do with your little learners that will teach them all about the STEAM concepts. They’ll be so busy having fun with activities like building a marble maze, they won’t even realize they’re learning. * Red Tricycle *Super fun projects in a beautiful book! This a must have for every parent this summer and would make a perfect gift too. * Red Ted Art, list of Best Kids Activities Books for Summer *This beautiful book from the always amazing Babble Dabble Do is a wonderful introduction to the world of STEAM with 20 colourful projects sure to appeal to children and adults alike. * Science Sparks *The projects are fun and easy to follow and it’s a great start to introducing STEAM into your child’s life. [...] This is the perfect book for parents, teachers or librarians, and I feel that it is a must have title in your library. It’s super affordable and will allow you endless opportunities to spend time with your child. * Two Classy Chics *Bright and colorful photos really showcase her super fun STEAM ideas. The book's activities are targeted towards preschoolers, but both of my boys (who aren't quite in that age range) really loved doing the marble maze activity. * Pink Stripey Socks *The book written for children to look through and is large and colorful and irresistible for preschoolers. You won’t be able to help drooling over the gorgeous photos and fun projects either! * Coffee Cups and Crayons *When a four year old can’t put it down, you know you have a winner! * Make It Your Own *One of my favorite parts of this book is that it is simply broken down into three sections: easy projects (put out the materials and let kids work), medium projects (some adult assistance will be needed), and difficult projects (adult-led). As a parent and a teacher, I love that I can quickly choose what will work best for me and my kiddos. * iHeartLiteracy *What a fun book this is for hands-on activities that kids will WANT to do while learning and playing. * OT Toolbox *Ana’s passion is finding fun ways for kids to learn while they are playing, and she has spent years on the subject with countless hours of camps and workshops. She knows what engages young minds, and this book proves it. * Art Projects for Kids, named as "Best New STEAM Book" *This cross-subject approach to learning will prepare young children for the subjects they will soon learn in elementary school and beyond. Each project features simple instructions and large, full-color photos, to make each one enjoyable and fun for both kids and parents. * Wellington City Libraries' Kids Blog *I am blown away with how COOL this book is! It’s colorful, easy to read, has amazing STEAM ideas, and is affordable! If you’re looking for some genius STEAM ideas, this book is for you! * Teaching Mama *One of the best STEAM activity books I've seen for young children. * Kids' Book Review *This has to be one of the best STEAM books I have seen for children and I like that the experiments are well suited to the preschool age group. While the children are learning as they do the experiments in the book, it certainly won’t feel structured or ‘school’ like as it is all about having fun and being creative. * Little Big Reads *
£10.79
Bushel & Peck Books Black History Heroes George Washington Carver
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£10.79
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Rock Factory: A Story about Rocks and Stones
Book SynopsisA brand new edition of The Rock Factory from the Science Works series, featuring lively storytelling and fun, engaging illustrations to aid children in their learning. Deep down underground the Earth’s rock factory is mixing and melting, and squeezing and stirring, and baking and making rocks. In this revised edition from Jacqui Bailey, The Rock Factory tells the story of how a special sort of stone formed deep inside the Earth, and came to the surface thousands of millions of years later. The Rock Factory looks at how minerals turn into rock crystals, how the Earth is structured and how volcanoes happen. This book also contains an experiment, useful websites and an index. Book band: Lime Ideal for KS2.
£7.99
Purdue University Press Becoming a Spacewalker: My Journey to the Stars
Book SynopsisThis nonfiction picture book is a children’s version of NASA astronaut Jerry L. Ross’s autobiography, Spacewalker: My Journey in Space and Faith as NASA’s Record-Setting Frequent Flyer, designed for ages 7–12. Told in friendly first-person narration, it represents how Ross followed his dream from rural 1950s northern Indiana to Purdue University and then outer space. The thirty-two-page book is illustrated with personal photos and memorabilia. It is formatted into twenty-three narratives organised in chronological order illustrating events and experiences in Ross’s life. Pages attractively interweave photos and text while prompts encourage readers to engage in in the story.Ross possessed specific character traits that helped him make choices and overcome obstacles as he struggled against the odds to realise his dream: curiosity, persistence, and believing in oneself. As the story unfolds and readers begin to make personal connections with Ross, his approach to problem solving and working through setbacks provides a powerful example for children.Content area concepts are integrated throughout the story, including but not limited to science, technology, engineering, math, visual literacy, financial literacy, geography, flight, and the race to space. Gravity, for example, is a major theme illustrated within the content of the story. Online guides for teachers using the book in a classroom setting (third to fourth grade recommended) are linked to throughout.A map of the United States on the inside front cover invites children to follow the path of Ross’s journey from Crown Point, Indiana, to Kennedy Space Center. A timeline on the inside back cover compares and contrasts benchmark events in Ross’s life and career with important events in flight and space travel history.
£14.20
Button Books My First Book of Relativity
Book SynopsisIt’s never too early to start exploring big ideas. This companion volume to 'My First Book of Quantum Physics' introduces complex science to children through bright illustrations and amusing text. Einstein’s theory of relativity is one of the cornerstones of modern physics but it requires a total rethink of our notions of time and space. Strange things happen in a relative universe: length and time are not fixed and depend upon your frame of reference. If you move at high speed, time slows down, space contracts and weight increases. So a period of time for someone on Earth that lasts for hundreds of years may only be a couple of hours for someone travelling in a rocket close to the speed of light. It’s mind-boggling stuff, but the theory of relativity has a real impact on our world today. A car’s GPS navigation system, for example, uses information received from orbiting satellites and is designed to account for the fact that time ticks at a different rate on these satellites than it does on the ground. Without allowing for relativity’s effects, after just a day, your whereabouts according to GPS could be up to 5 miles (8km) from your actual location. So to find out more about how our universe works and how space and time are connected, look no further than this fascinating, illustrated guide to relativity.
£11.69
Button Books Discovering Energy
Book SynopsisCreating and harnessing energy is a fundamental part of enabling life to exist and thrive on earth. Energy comes in a vast array of different forms - using our muscles and those of other creatures, enabling us to move, lift etc, creating heat and steam through fire, capturing the power of the wind in a ship's sails or to turn the blades of a wind turbine, harnessing the power of moving water to generate electricity in a hydroelectric power station, applying the forces of magnetism to turn an electric motor, using solar panels to transfer the sun's energy into electricity for our homes - all of these and more are explained in 'Discovering Energy'.
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Button Books Science School: 30 Awesome STEM Experiments to
Book SynopsisThis book teaches children about the basic principles of science through 30 exciting experiments and crafts that can be done at home, using everyday objects and materials around you. Why do bubbles hold their shape? How does an electric circuit work? What makes popcorn pop? Can an egg bounce? If you thought that science could only be practised wearing white coats in a sterile laboratory, think again! A brilliant way to link the STEM/STEAM themes being taught at school back to your home in a fun and fascinating way. Perfect for budding scientists who love to ask... 'why?' Activities include making slime, hot ice, baking soda fizz bombs, coloured milk, making your own crystals, invisible ink, soda bottle ecosystem and many more. AGES: 5 to 11 AUTHORS: Laura Minter and Tia Williams are two creative mums based in Sussex, UK. They started Little Button Diaries, their award-winning crafting and baking blog in 2013 to show that having children doesn't mean you have to stop doing the things you love. Laura and Tia also write craft tutorials for craft superstore Hobbycraft and they have written many books for GMC Publications, including The Superhero Craft Book, The Dinosaur Craft Book, The Mermaid Craft Book, The Horrible Craft Book and The Big Book of Dressing Up.
£11.69
Andrews McMeel Publishing Jobs of the Future: Imaginative Careers for
Book SynopsisA fun and imaginative guide to futurist STEAM careers that will inspire middle-grade readers to dream big and envision a better world.From chemistry and climatology to robotics and the arts, Jobs of the Future imagines professions that may one day be essential to preserving and improving life on Earth. Become a “plastics fisherman” and save the oceans from pollution! Or be a “cloud hunter” and help to slow global warming! Whatever their passion, children will discover a world of possibility in this colorful and inspiring guide to a wide range of futuristic careers.
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Problem Solving and Reasoning Workbook Ages 79
Book SynopsisLevel: KS2Subject: MathsLearn the easy way with this problem solving & reasoning workbook!Fully in line with the national curriculum, this Maths book provides reassurance whilst supporting your child's learning at home.Each fun activity is designed to give your child a real sense of achievement.Included in this book:questions that enable children to practise the important skills learned at schoolcolourful activities that make learning fun and motivate children to learn at homehelpful tips and answers so that you can support your child's learning
£999.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc STEAM Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Hands-On Projects
Book SynopsisSTEAM Lab for Kids is an art-forward doorway to science, math, technology, and engineering through 52 family-friendly experiments and activities. While many aspiring artists don’t necessarily identify with STEM subjects, and many young inventors don’t see the need for art, one is essential to the other. Revealing this connection and encouraging kids to explore it fills hungry minds with tools essential to problem solving and creative thinking. Each of the projects in this book is designed to demonstrate that the deeper you look into art, the more engineering and math you’ll find. Following clear, photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions, learn about: Angular momentum by creating tie-dyed fidget spinners. Electrical conductors by making a light-up graphite-circuit comic book. Kinetic energy by constructing a rubber-band racer car. Parabolic curves by creating string art with pushpins and a board. Symmetry by making fruit and veggie stamp paintings. And much more! Along with the creative, hands-on activities, you’ll find: Suggestions for taking your projects to the next level with “Creative Enrichment.” Accessible explanations of the “The STEAM Behind the Fun,” including cross-disciplinary related topics. Safety tips and hints. The projects can be used as part of a homeschool curriculum, for family fun, at parties, or as educational activities for groups. Many of the activities are safe enough for children as young as toddlers and exciting enough for older kids, so families can discover the joy of STEAM together. The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids. Trade ReviewWhether you’ve got a mini engineer at home or a pint-sized Picasso, this new book of hands-on activities is the perfect intersection of both art and science and will pique the interests of kids who love either. * Red Tricycle *There are so many cool experiments [...] expanding beyond the engineering into the arts * WCCO-CBS Minnesota *Liz makes science accessible and fun. * Elizabeth Ries, host of Twin Cities Live *Liz Heinecke is a genius at making learning fun at every level. Her fascination with the natural world and science in general is contagious. * Kim Insley, KARE 11 Sunrise Anchor *The Kitchen Pantry Scientist and microbiologist mom has another winning book on her hands. With the help of a diverse cast of kids, Liz walks the reader through loads of fun activities using simple household supplies that build science, math, engineering, art, and technology skills. * Kim Moldofsky, publisher of TheMakerMom.com *If you have little ones with hands (and brains) that need to keep busy, be sure to check this out! * Joanne Loves Science *Liz Heinecke’s STEAM Lab for Kids is one of the best tools I have ever encountered for teaching relationships between STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and the arts. The projects are fun, exciting, and engaging. From safety tips and hits to clear step-by-step instructions and materials lists, this book makes STEAM fun and user-friendly. The products of the hands-on labs are absolutely beautiful – these could easily be used as gifts for family and friends! Sure to inspire any young scientist, the short explanations of “the STEAM behind the fun” and “creative enrichment” for each lab are wonderful additions. Also, I am pleased to see photos of a diverse group of children sharing their joy in doing the labs; I cannot express the value that such a consideration brings. As a scientist, I am thrilled to see the many STEM concepts that I use on a daily basis integrated so creatively with art using materials that are around the house or at local craft and tool stores. I want to try all 52 with my son! I cannot wait to use these labs for my future science outreach. * #BLACKandSTEM founder, Stephani Page, PhD *Such a FUN book, like all the lab books from Liz! I love that my 11 year old can do most of these experiments with no help, and the rest are just mild supervision (Safety Tips and hints are included on all of the labs)! * Bless Their Hearts Mom *Its an amazing book filled with incredible at home experiments, activities, art projects and much more all geared toward making science and math so fun that your kids don’t even realize they are learning! * My Crafty Zoo *Liz Heinecke’s books would have been perfect for me when I was a kid: I grew up with an intense scientific curiosity about the natural world around me and the chemical world underlying it. Her home-brewed experiments would have captivated me. Now as the father of a 10-year-old "kitchen pantry scientist" and slime-maker, I appreciate Heinecke's work all the more. Busting boredom is excellent in itself, but making a kid feel like a scientist while they’re having fun - that’s brilliant. * Dan Wilson, singer and songwriter of Closing Time, Not Ready to Make Nice, & Someone like You *The book is enthusiastic about inspiring problem solving and creative thinking, and helping artists and engineer-minded kids alike to find inspiration in STEM projects. * Sprittibee *A 2019 Children’s Choices list selection * A cooperative project of the International Literacy Association and the Children’s Book Council *Table of ContentsUnit 1: Science Acid-painted Eggs Homemade Chia Pets Crystal Snowflakes Molecular gastronomy (fruit spaghetti) Edible stained glass (sugar panes) Terrarium Countertop Aquatic Ecosystem Wildflower Paper Painting with Microbes Art Plants Moss scape Bouncing Slime Unit 2: Technology Coin Battery LED art Solar-powered remote control More tech and green tech projects from Mouse… Unit 3: Engineering Balloon Hovercraft Wind Turbine Bridge Design Water-powered spinner Pop-up book Clothesline Balloon Rocket Solar oven Rubber band car Gears Book Binding Camera Obscura Unit 4: Art Paper marbling Homemade paint Paper making Wax Sculpture Ice Sculpture Origami Birchbark sculpture Etching Embossing Unit 5: Math String Art Fractal Geometry Designs Perspective Drawing Fibonacci Spiral Tesselations Serial Dilutions of bacteria (yogurt)
£15.29
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Computer Coding with Scratch 3.0 Made Easy Ages
Book SynopsisCarol Vorderman MBE is one of Britain's best-loved TV presenters and is renowned for her mathematical skills. She has hosted numerous TV shows on science and technology from Tomorrow's World to How 2, and was co-host of Channel' 4's Countdown for 26 years. A Cambridge University engineering graduate, she has a passion for communication science and technology and has a keen interest in coding.
£6.23
