Children’s / Teenage general interest: Science and technology
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.
£10.44
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.
£10.44
North Star Editions Fighting Climate Change With Science: Using
Book SynopsisThis informative title examines the science behind climate change, how engineers are working slow the crisis, and the current challenges facing engineering solutions. 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.
£10.44
North Star Editions Cutting-Edge Technology: All About Artificial
Book SynopsisThis book describes the history and science behind artificial intelligence, including the new ideas and applications scientists are currently working on. Informative sidebars, a "How It Works" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, an index, and additional resources assist and engage readers as they learn. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"[W]ell written and thorough enough to be useful for researchers. Recommended first purchases." —School Library Journal
£27.19
North Star Editions Cutting-Edge Technology: All About Nanotechnology
Book SynopsisThis book describes the history and science behind nanotechnology, including the new ideas and applications scientists are currently working on. Informative sidebars, a "How It Works" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, an index, and additional resources assist and engage readers as they learn. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"[W]ell written and thorough enough to be useful for researchers. Recommended first purchases." —School Library Journal
£27.19
North Star Editions Cutting-Edge Technology: All About Streaming
Book SynopsisThis book describes the history and science behind streaming, including the new ideas and applications scientists are currently working on. Informative sidebars, a "How It Works" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, an index, and additional resources assist and engage readers as they learn. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"[W]ell written and thorough enough to be useful for researchers. Recommended first purchases." —School Library Journal
£27.19
North Star Editions Cutting-Edge Technology: All About Virtual
Book SynopsisThis book describes the history and science behind virtual reality, including the new ideas and applications scientists are currently working on. Informative sidebars, a "How It Works" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, an index, and additional resources assist and engage readers as they learn. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"[W]ell written and thorough enough to be useful for researchers. Recommended first purchases." —School Library Journal
£27.19
North Star Editions Cutting-Edge Technology: All About Artificial
Book SynopsisThis book describes the history and science behind artificial intelligence, including the new ideas and applications scientists are currently working on. Informative sidebars, a "How It Works" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, an index, and additional resources assist and engage readers as they learn. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"[W]ell written and thorough enough to be useful for researchers. Recommended first purchases." —School Library Journal
£10.44
North Star Editions Cutting-Edge Technology: All About Nanotechnology
Book SynopsisThis book describes the history and science behind nanotechnology, including the new ideas and applications scientists are currently working on. Informative sidebars, a "How It Works" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, an index, and additional resources assist and engage readers as they learn. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"[W]ell written and thorough enough to be useful for researchers. Recommended first purchases." —School Library Journal
£10.44
North Star Editions Cutting-Edge Technology: All About Virtual
Book SynopsisThis book describes the history and science behind virtual reality, including the new ideas and applications scientists are currently working on. Informative sidebars, a "How It Works" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, an index, and additional resources assist and engage readers as they learn. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"[W]ell written and thorough enough to be useful for researchers. Recommended first purchases." —School Library Journal
£10.44
North Star Editions Using Simple Machines: Pulleys All Around
Book SynopsisThis informative book introduces young readers to pulleys, describing how they work, how they help people do jobs, and how they are used for fun. The book also includes a "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 Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.Trade Review“Large scale images and clear explanations make this a good series for primary grade collections.” —School Library Journal
£25.49
North Star Editions Using Simple Machines: Screws All Around
Book SynopsisThis informative book introduces young readers to screws, describing how they work, how they help people do jobs, and how they are used for fun. The book also includes a "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 Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.Trade Review“Large scale images and clear explanations make this a good series for primary grade collections.” —School Library Journal
£25.49
North Star Editions Using Simple Machines: Wedges All Around
Book SynopsisThis informative book introduces young readers to wedges, describing how they work, how they help people do jobs, and how they are used for fun. The book also includes a "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 Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.Trade Review“Large scale images and clear explanations make this a good series for primary grade collections.” —School Library Journal
£25.49
North Star Editions Medical Detecting: Detecting Brain Disorders
Book SynopsisLearn about the tools and technology that help doctors find and diagnose problems with the brain. Easy-to-read text is paired with informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review“Pulling back the curtain on medical terms and tests that can be scary, these titles will fit right into classrooms covering biology and physical health.” —School Library Journal
£27.19
North Star Editions Medical Detecting: Detecting Cancer
Book SynopsisLearn about the tools and technology that help doctors find and diagnose various types of cancer. Easy-to-read text is paired with informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review“Pulling back the curtain on medical terms and tests that can be scary, these titles will fit right into classrooms covering biology and physical health.” —School Library Journal
£27.19
North Star Editions Medical Detecting: Detecting Chronic Disease
Book SynopsisLearn about the tools and technology that help doctors find and diagnose chronic illnesses and conditions. Easy-to-read text is paired with informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review“Pulling back the curtain on medical terms and tests that can be scary, these titles will fit right into classrooms covering biology and physical health.” —School Library Journal
£27.19
North Star Editions Medical Detecting: Detecting Heart Disease
Book SynopsisLearn about the tools and technology that help doctors find and diagnose problems with the heart. Easy-to-read text is paired with informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review“Pulling back the curtain on medical terms and tests that can be scary, these titles will fit right into classrooms covering biology and physical health.” —School Library Journal
£27.19
North Star Editions Medical Detecting: Detecting Infectious Disease
Book SynopsisLearn about the tools and technology that help doctors find and diagnose viruses and other contagious illnesses. Easy-to-read text is paired with informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review“Pulling back the curtain on medical terms and tests that can be scary, these titles will fit right into classrooms covering biology and physical health.” —School Library Journal
£27.19
North Star Editions Medical Detecting: Detecting Injury
Book SynopsisLearn about the tools and technology that help doctors find and diagnose various types of injuries. Easy-to-read text is paired with informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review“Pulling back the curtain on medical terms and tests that can be scary, these titles will fit right into classrooms covering biology and physical health.” —School Library Journal
£27.19
North Star Editions Using Simple Machines: Pulleys All Around
Book SynopsisThis informative book introduces young readers to pulleys, describing how they work, how they help people do jobs, and how they are used for fun. The book also includes a "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 Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.Trade Review“Large scale images and clear explanations make this a good series for primary grade collections.” —School Library Journal
£9.49
North Star Editions Using Simple Machines: Screws All Around
Book SynopsisThis informative book introduces young readers to screws, describing how they work, how they help people do jobs, and how they are used for fun. The book also includes a "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 Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.Trade Review“Large scale images and clear explanations make this a good series for primary grade collections.” —School Library Journal
£9.49
North Star Editions Medical Detecting: Detecting Brain Disorders
Book SynopsisLearn about the tools and technology that help doctors find and diagnose problems with the brain. Easy-to-read text is paired with informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review“Pulling back the curtain on medical terms and tests that can be scary, these titles will fit right into classrooms covering biology and physical health.” —School Library Journal
£10.44
North Star Editions Medical Detecting: Detecting Chronic Disease
Book SynopsisLearn about the tools and technology that help doctors find and diagnose chronic illnesses and conditions. Easy-to-read text is paired with informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review“Pulling back the curtain on medical terms and tests that can be scary, these titles will fit right into classrooms covering biology and physical health.” —School Library Journal
£10.44
North Star Editions Medical Detecting: Detecting Heart Disease
Book SynopsisLearn about the tools and technology that help doctors find and diagnose problems with the heart. Easy-to-read text is paired with informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review“Pulling back the curtain on medical terms and tests that can be scary, these titles will fit right into classrooms covering biology and physical health.” —School Library Journal
£10.44
North Star Editions Medical Detecting: Detecting Infectious Disease
Book SynopsisLearn about the tools and technology that help doctors find and diagnose viruses and other contagious illnesses. Easy-to-read text is paired with informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review“Pulling back the curtain on medical terms and tests that can be scary, these titles will fit right into classrooms covering biology and physical health.” —School Library Journal
£10.44
North Star Editions Medical Detecting: Detecting Injury
Book SynopsisLearn about the tools and technology that help doctors find and diagnose various types of injuries. Easy-to-read text is paired with informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review“Pulling back the curtain on medical terms and tests that can be scary, these titles will fit right into classrooms covering biology and physical health.” —School Library Journal
£10.44
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.
£10.44
North Star Editions Coding: Coding Basics
Book SynopsisExplains the many ways code is used today, including key concepts such as robotics and coding careers. Easy-to-read text, informative sidebars, and helpful diagrams make this book an engaging read for avid technology fans and readers who are new to computer coding.
£27.19
North Star Editions Coding: The Future of Coding
Book SynopsisExplains new inventions made possible by coding, including key concepts such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. Easy-to-read text, informative sidebars, and helpful diagrams make this book an engaging read for avid technology fans and readers who are new to computer coding.
£27.19
North Star Editions Coding: How Coding Works
Book SynopsisExplains the process programmers use to write code, including key concepts such as algorithms and programming languages. Easy-to-read text, informative sidebars, and helpful diagrams make this book an engaging read for avid technology fans and readers who are new to computer coding.
£27.19
North Star Editions Coding: Video Game Coding
Book SynopsisExplains the process programmers use to create a video game, including key concepts such as game mechanics and user interfaces. Easy-to-read text, informative sidebars, and helpful diagrams make this book an engaging read for avid technology fans and readers who are new to computer coding.
£27.19
North Star Editions Let's Fly: Fighter Jets
Book SynopsisGives readers a close-up look at fighter jets. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an engaging overview of this amazing aircraft.
£27.19
North Star Editions Let's Fly: Flying Cars
Book SynopsisGives readers a close-up look at flying cars. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an engaging overview of this amazing aircraft.
£27.19
North Star Editions Let's Fly: Helicopters
Book SynopsisGives readers a close-up look at helicopters. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an engaging overview of this amazing aircraft.
£27.19
North Star Editions Let's Fly: Rockets
Book SynopsisGives readers a close-up look at rockets. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an engaging overview of this amazing aircraft.
£27.19
North Star Editions Coding: Coding Basics
Book SynopsisExplains the many ways code is used today, including key concepts such as robotics and coding careers. Easy-to-read text, informative sidebars, and helpful diagrams make this book an engaging read for avid technology fans and readers who are new to computer coding.
£10.44
North Star Editions Coding: The Future of Coding
Book SynopsisExplains new inventions made possible by coding, including key concepts such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. Easy-to-read text, informative sidebars, and helpful diagrams make this book an engaging read for avid technology fans and readers who are new to computer coding.
£10.44
North Star Editions Let's Fly: Helicopters
Book SynopsisGives readers a close-up look at helicopters. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an engaging overview of this amazing aircraft.
£10.44
North Star Editions Let's Fly: Rockets
Book SynopsisGives readers a close-up look at rockets. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an engaging overview of this amazing aircraft.
£10.44
North Star Editions 21st Century Disasters: East African Drought of
Book SynopsisThis book explores the cause, impact, and aftermath of the drought that spread throughout East Africa in 2011. Easy-to-read text, compelling photos, and a simple timeline give readers an age-appropriate look at how people prepare for and respond to droughts.
£27.19
North Star Editions 21st Century Disasters: Hurrican Katrina
Book SynopsisThis book explores the cause, impact, and aftermath of the hurricane that hit the United States in 2005. Easy-to-read text, compelling photos, and a simple timeline give readers an age-appropriate look at how people prepare for and respond to hurricanes.
£27.19
North Star Editions Engineering the Human Body: Gene Editing
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the science behind gene editing, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, informative sidebars, and a “How It Works” special feature make this book an engaging introduction to this exciting technology.
£27.19
North Star Editions Engineering the Human Body: Hearing Devices
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the science behind hearing devices, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, informative sidebars, and a “How It Works” special feature make this book an engaging introduction to this exciting technology.
£27.19
North Star Editions Science for the Future: Brain-Computer Interfaces
Book SynopsisExplores how brain-computer interfaces work, focusing on their history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries. Clear text, vibrant photos, and helpful infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read. Plus, two "Scientist Bio" features highlight people who helped make this amazing technology possible.
£29.74
North Star Editions Science for the Future: Internet of Things
Book SynopsisExplores how the Internet of Things works, focusing on its history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries. Clear text, vibrant photos, and helpful infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read. Plus, two "Scientist Bio" features highlight people who helped make this amazing technology possible.
£29.74
North Star Editions 21st Century Disasters: East African Drought of
Book SynopsisThis book explores the cause, impact, and aftermath of the drought that spread throughout East Africa in 2011. Easy-to-read text, compelling photos, and a simple timeline give readers an age-appropriate look at how people prepare for and respond to droughts.
£10.44
North Star Editions 21st Century Disasters: Hurrican Katrina
Book SynopsisThis book explores the cause, impact, and aftermath of the hurricane that hit the United States in 2005. Easy-to-read text, compelling photos, and a simple timeline give readers an age-appropriate look at how people prepare for and respond to hurricanes.
£10.44
North Star Editions Engineering the Human Body: Gene Editing
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the science behind gene editing, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, informative sidebars, and a “How It Works” special feature make this book an engaging introduction to this exciting technology.
£10.44
