Children’s / Teenage general interest: Science and technology
North Star Editions Animal Engineers: Prairie Dog Burrows
Book SynopsisExplains the process and materials that prairie dogs use to build burrows. This book’s colorful photos, clear text, and “A Closer Look” feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps prairie dogs survive in the wild.
£27.19
North Star Editions Animal Engineers: Spiderwebs
Book SynopsisExplains the process and materials that spiders use to build webs. This book’s colorful photos, clear text, and “A Closer Look” feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps spiders survive in the wild.
£27.19
North Star Editions Inspired by Nature: Everyday Inventions
Book SynopsisIdentifies and explores innovative technology of everyday inventions inspired by nature. Accessible text, supplementary sidebars, and an interesting infographic reveal for readers the science behind these technologies and the animals and plants that inspired them.
£27.19
North Star Editions Animals: Butterflies
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the lives of butterflies. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.
£8.54
North Star Editions Animals: Eagles
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the lives of eagles. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.
£8.54
North Star Editions Animal Engineers: Anthills
Book SynopsisExplains the process and materials that ants use to build anthills. This book’s colorful photos, clear text, and “A Closer Look” feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps ants survive in the wild.
£10.44
North Star Editions Animal Engineers: Birds Nests
Book SynopsisExplains the process and materials that birds use to build nests. This book’s colorful photos, clear text, and “A Closer Look” feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps birds survive in the wild.
£10.44
North Star Editions Animal Engineers: Prairie Dog Burrows
Book SynopsisExplains the process and materials that prairie dogs use to build burrows. This book’s colorful photos, clear text, and “A Closer Look” feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps prairie dogs survive in the wild.
£10.44
North Star Editions Animal Engineers: Spiderwebs
Book SynopsisExplains the process and materials that spiders use to build webs. This book’s colorful photos, clear text, and “A Closer Look” feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps spiders survive in the wild.
£10.44
North Star Editions World's Fastest Roller Coasters
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£27.19
North Star Editions Severe Weather: Avalanches and Landslides
Book SynopsisThis gripping book provides an overview of avalanches and landslides, including how they form, the most extreme events in history, and how science and technology help keep people safe. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
£27.19
North Star Editions Severe Weather: Tornadoes
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£27.19
North Star Editions Severe Weather: Blizzards
Book SynopsisThis gripping book provides an overview of blizzards, including how they form, the most extreme events in history, and how science and technology help keep people safe. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
£10.44
North Star Editions Severe Weather: Droughts
Book SynopsisThis gripping book provides an overview of droughts, including how they form, the most extreme events in history, and how science and technology help keep people safe. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible.
£10.44
North Star Editions Severe Weather: Dust Storms
Book SynopsisThis gripping book provides an overview of dust storms, including how they form, the most extreme events in history, and how science and technology help keep people safe. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
£10.44
North Star Editions Major Disasters: 2022 Pakistan Floods
£27.19
North Star Editions Major Disasters: Fukushima
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£25.59
North Star Editions Major Disasters: Hurricane Katrina
Book SynopsisThis book describes the causes and aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos help readers stay engaged and supported. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
£27.19
North Star Editions Major Disasters: Indian Ocean Tsunami
Book SynopsisThis book describes the causes and aftermath of the Indian Ocean Tsunami. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos help readers stay engaged and supported. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
£27.19
North Star Editions Major Disasters: Hurricane Katrina
Book SynopsisThis book describes the causes and aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos help readers stay engaged and supported. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
£10.44
North Star Editions Amazing Inventions: Inventing Computers
Book SynopsisThis book reveals the fascinating history of computers, from when they were first invented to the latest innovations, as well as the changes they've created in people's lives. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a That's Amazing special feature, 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.Trade Review"Readers interested in learning more about modern conveniences in the world around them will be intrigued by this informative series." —School Library Journal
£27.19
North Star Editions Amazing Inventions: Inventing Drones
Book SynopsisThis book reveals the fascinating history of drones, from when they were first invented to the latest innovations, as well as the changes they've created in people's lives. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a That's Amazing special feature, 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.Trade Review"Readers interested in learning more about modern conveniences in the world around them will be intrigued by this informative series." —School Library Journal
£27.19
North Star Editions Amazing Inventions: Inventing Refrigerators
Book SynopsisThis book reveals the fascinating history of refrigerators, from when they were first invented to the latest innovations, as well as the changes they've created in people's lives. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a That's Amazing special feature, 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.Trade Review"Readers interested in learning more about modern conveniences in the world around them will be intrigued by this informative series." —School Library Journal
£27.19
North Star Editions Amazing Inventions: Inventing Televisions
Book SynopsisThis book reveals the fascinating history of televisions, from when they were first invented to the latest innovations, as well as the changes they've created in people's lives. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a That's Amazing special feature, 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.Trade Review"Readers interested in learning more about modern conveniences in the world around them will be intrigued by this informative series." —School Library Journal
£27.19
North Star Editions Amazing Inventions: Inventing Vaccines
Book SynopsisThis book reveals the fascinating history of vaccines, from when they were first invented to the latest innovations, as well as the changes they've created in people's lives. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a That's Amazing special feature, 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.Trade Review"Readers interested in learning more about modern conveniences in the world around them will be intrigued by this informative series." —School Library Journal
£27.19
North Star Editions Energy for the Future: Energy from Algae
Book SynopsisThis title examines the history and use of algae as a source of energy, the pros and cons of the technology, and next steps for this important energy source. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars, a That's Amazing special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"Libraries expanding their engineering and climate science collections with a look to the future will find these quite useful." —School Library Journal
£27.19
North Star Editions Energy for the Future: Energy from the Sun
Book SynopsisThis title examines the history and use of solar energy, the pros and cons of the technology, and next steps for this important energy source. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars, a That's Amazing special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"Libraries expanding their engineering and climate science collections with a look to the future will find these quite useful." —School Library Journal
£27.19
North Star Editions Energy for the Future: Energy from Wind
Book SynopsisThis title examines the history and use of wind energy, the pros and cons of the technology, and next steps for this important energy source. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars, a That's Amazing special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"Libraries expanding their engineering and climate science collections with a look to the future will find these quite useful." —School Library Journal
£27.19
North Star Editions Energy for the Future: Nuclear Energy
Book SynopsisThis title examines the history and use of nuclear energy, the pros and cons of the technology, and next steps for this important energy source. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars, a That's Amazing special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"Libraries expanding their engineering and climate science collections with a look to the future will find these quite useful." —School Library Journal
£27.19
North Star Editions Focus on Current Events: The Climate Crisis
Book SynopsisThis book explores the crisis of climate change, highlighting its causes, effects, and solutions, as well as the debates and challenges related to climate change that remain today. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two Case Study special features, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.Trade Review"[E]ach topic is presented to make it more accessible....Good overviews of trending topics and current events." —School Library Journal
£29.74
North Star Editions Focus on Current Events: Cryptocurrency
Book SynopsisThis book explores the topic of digital money, highlighting cryptocurrency's history, how it works, and its benefits and drawbacks. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two Case Study special features, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.Trade Review"This volume...presents a terrific overview of this nebulous form of money, which is never held in anyone’s hand or a bank....This timely book will serve both the curious and young researchers." —Booklist"[E]ach topic is presented to make it more accessible....Good overviews of trending topics and current events." —School Library Journal
£29.74
North Star Editions Focus on Current Events: Electric Vehicles
Book SynopsisThis book explores how electric vehicles work and are developed, highlighting their history, potential role in slowing climate change, as well as the debates and challenges related to electric vehicles that remain today. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two Case Study special features, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.Trade Review"[E]ach topic is presented to make it more accessible....Good overviews of trending topics and current events." —School Library Journal
£29.74
North Star Editions Focus on Current Events: Vaccines
Book SynopsisThis book explores how vaccines work and are developed, highlighting examples of historic vaccines and the diseases they help prevent as well as the debates and challenges related to vaccination that remain today. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two Case Study special features, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.Trade Review"[E]ach topic is presented to make it more accessible....Good overviews of trending topics and current events." —School Library Journal
£29.74
North Star Editions Amazing Inventions: Inventing Computers
Book SynopsisThis book reveals the fascinating history of computers, from when they were first invented to the latest innovations, as well as the changes they've created in people's lives. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a That's Amazing special feature, 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.Trade Review"Readers interested in learning more about modern conveniences in the world around them will be intrigued by this informative series." —School Library Journal
£10.44
North Star Editions Amazing Inventions: Inventing Drones
Book SynopsisThis book reveals the fascinating history of drones, from when they were first invented to the latest innovations, as well as the changes they've created in people's lives. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a That's Amazing special feature, 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.Trade Review"Readers interested in learning more about modern conveniences in the world around them will be intrigued by this informative series." —School Library Journal
£10.44
North Star Editions Amazing Inventions: Inventing GPS
Book SynopsisThis book reveals the fascinating history of GPS, from when it was first invented to the latest innovations, as well as the changes it has created in people's lives. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a That's Amazing special feature, 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.Trade Review"Readers interested in learning more about modern conveniences in the world around them will be intrigued by this informative series." —School Library Journal
£10.44
North Star Editions Amazing Inventions: Inventing Televisions
Book SynopsisThis book reveals the fascinating history of televisions, from when they were first invented to the latest innovations, as well as the changes they've created in people's lives. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a That's Amazing special feature, 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.Trade Review"Readers interested in learning more about modern conveniences in the world around them will be intrigued by this informative series." —School Library Journal
£10.44
North Star Editions Amazing Inventions: Inventing Vaccines
Book SynopsisThis book reveals the fascinating history of vaccines, from when they were first invented to the latest innovations, as well as the changes they've created in people's lives. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a That's Amazing special feature, 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.Trade Review"Readers interested in learning more about modern conveniences in the world around them will be intrigued by this informative series." —School Library Journal
£10.44
North Star Editions Energy for the Future: Energy from Algae
Book SynopsisThis title examines the history and use of algae as a source of energy, the pros and cons of the technology, and next steps for this important energy source. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars, a That's Amazing special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"Libraries expanding their engineering and climate science collections with a look to the future will find these quite useful." —School Library Journal
£10.44
North Star Editions Energy for the Future: Energy from the Earth
Book SynopsisThis title examines the history and use of geothermal energy, the pros and cons of the technology, and next steps for this important energy source. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars, a That's Amazing special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"Libraries expanding their engineering and climate science collections with a look to the future will find these quite useful." —School Library Journal
£10.44
North Star Editions Energy for the Future: Energy from the Sun
Book SynopsisThis title examines the history and use of solar energy, the pros and cons of the technology, and next steps for this important energy source. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars, a That's Amazing special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"Libraries expanding their engineering and climate science collections with a look to the future will find these quite useful." —School Library Journal
£10.44
North Star Editions Focus on Current Events: The Climate Crisis
Book SynopsisThis book explores the crisis of climate change, highlighting its causes, effects, and solutions, as well as the debates and challenges related to climate change that remain today. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two Case Study special features, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.Trade Review"[E]ach topic is presented to make it more accessible....Good overviews of trending topics and current events." —School Library Journal
£12.34
North Star Editions Focus on Current Events: Cryptocurrency
Book SynopsisThis book explores the topic of digital money, highlighting cryptocurrency's history, how it works, and its benefits and drawbacks. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two Case Study special features, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.Trade Review"This volume...presents a terrific overview of this nebulous form of money, which is never held in anyone’s hand or a bank....This timely book will serve both the curious and young researchers." —Booklist"[E]ach topic is presented to make it more accessible....Good overviews of trending topics and current events." —School Library Journal
£12.34
North Star Editions Focus on Current Events: Vaccines
Book SynopsisThis book explores how vaccines work and are developed, highlighting examples of historic vaccines and the diseases they help prevent as well as the debates and challenges related to vaccination that remain today. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two Case Study special features, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.Trade Review"[E]ach topic is presented to make it more accessible....Good overviews of trending topics and current events." —School Library Journal
£12.34
North Star Editions Fighting Climate Change With Science: Future
Book SynopsisThis informative title examines how fossil fuels contribute to climate change, how future fuels could help slow the crisis, and the current challenges scientists face. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars, a “That’s Amazing” special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"This series goes beyond general causes and effects to show the impact of climate change and its solutions." —Booklist
£27.19
North Star Editions Fighting Climate Change With Science: Using
Book SynopsisThis informative title examines the science behind carbon sinks, how scientists are using them slow the climate crisis, and the current challenges scientists face. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars, a “That’s Amazing” special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"This series goes beyond general causes and effects to show the impact of climate change and its solutions." —Booklist
£27.19
North Star Editions Fighting Climate Change With Science: Using Solar
Book SynopsisThis informative title examines how fossil fuels contribute to climate change, how solar farms could help slow the crisis, and the current challenges scientists and engineers face. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars, a “That’s Amazing” special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"This series goes beyond general causes and effects to show the impact of climate change and its solutions." —Booklist
£27.19
North Star Editions Fighting Climate Change With Science: Using Wind
Book SynopsisThis informative title examines how fossil fuels contribute to climate change, how wind turbines could help slow the crisis, and the current challenges scientists and engineers face. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars, a “That’s Amazing” special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"This series goes beyond general causes and effects to show the impact of climate change and its solutions." —Booklist
£27.19
