Children’s / Teenage general interest: Science and technology
Astra Publishing House The Secret Life of the Woolly Bear Caterpillar
Book SynopsisKids often spot woolly bear caterpillars creeping across the ground in fall, but these furry-looking creatures seem to disappear as quicklyas they pop up. Where do they come from in autumn, and where do theygo? In fact, they live throughout North America all year long. In vividstorytelling style, Laurence Pringle uncovers the secret life of the woollybear caterpillar, following one caterpillar as she feasts, tiny and hidden, inthe tall summer grass; molts and grows; then sets off on the fall journeywhere she's most likely to be seen. Packed with surprising details (did you know that woolly bears can survive freezing temperatures by producinga natural antifreeze?), this book will appeal to every child who's been luck yenough to spy one of these beloved caterpillars—and to anyone who'd like to.Trade Review"The author of more than 100 children's books looks closely at a familiar creature. Naming but not otherwise anthropomorphizing this stealthy survivor, Pringle follows Bella the woollly bear through a "jungle of grasses, clovers, and wild flowers . . . Paley's colorful cut-paper and mixed-media illustrations show off Bella and her neighbors nicely . . . Straightforward and informative." --Kirkus Reviews"Pringle (Scorpions!, 2013) informatively narrates the life of a banded woolly caterpillar called Bella, so named for its species, the Isabella tiger moth. . . Each page presents plenty of material for discussion, and an afterword offers more information on banded woolly caterpillars and a glossary of terms used in the text . . . " --Booklist"In this picture-book equivalent of watching a nature documentary, Bella, a woolly bear caterpillar eats, molts, and eats again in a months-long journey through forests, gardens, and lawns. . . Colorful cut-paper drawings bring Bella and her world to life, emphasizing the texture of her fuzzy-looking black-and-orange body and gloriously displaying the wingspan of the tiger moth she becomes. Further information and a diagram of a woolly bear caterpillar are included in the back matter, all the better to satisfy insect-loving readers." --School Library Journal
£12.34
Astra Publishing House Penguins Strange and Wonderful
Book SynopsisLaurence Pringle's fascinating and informative book, with stunning illustrations by Meryl Henderson, introduces young readers to the life and behavior of one of nature's most remarkable—and most popular—birds. The seventeen species of penguin come in all sizes and live in a surprising range of habitats. Readers familiar with the emperor penguin that stands almost four feet tall and lives in the Antarctic may be surprised to encounter the little blue penguin that's only about sixteen inches high and hops ashore into the green forests of southern Australia and southern New Zealand. This book is packed with such a wealth of information, even penguin enthusiasts are bound to learn something new.Trade Review"Filled with enough interesting facts that even penguin fans will find out something new." -Booklist"Enthusiastic and wonderfully informative, this will grab readers and listeners alike." -Kirkus Reviews"Will satisfy report writers and browsers alike. . . . [A] wealth of information, from pooping to parenting, presented in an engaging, accessible narrative." -School Library Journal
£8.54
Astra Publishing House Shape Me a Rhyme: Nature's Forms in Poetry
Book SynopsisIn this unusual collection, poems and photographs focus on shapes in nature. Some shapes are found in familiar places: A circle is the sun and a crescent is the moon. But there are imaginative surprises too: an alligator's tooth is a triangle and a frond's shadow forms a square. Related shape words—round, halo, sphere, etc.—are scattered throughout the spreads. This collaboration captures the beauty of shapes in nature in a playful way.Trade ReviewAnother foray in an extremely engaging series. These titles are beautifully designed, displaying eye-catching photography and inventive use of typography and placement. . . . Very enjoyable, and allows for much exploration.' —Kirkus ReviewsThere's much to consider in each image, and language-arts teachers will relish this book's ability to jump-start student creativity.' —School Library Journal
£8.13
Rodale Press Mrs. Peanuckle's Bird Alphabet
Book SynopsisFrom the albatross to the zebra finch, Mrs. Peanuckle pulls out her binoculars and introduces toddlers to 26 species of birds from all around the world. Described by a single interesting fact or defining characteristic, each bird proves to be as unique and surprising as the one before. Ever wonder why flamingoes are pink? It’s all those shrimp they eat. Are there birds that can fly backward? Yes, but hummingbirds are the only ones! With colorful, dynamic art, and attention-grabbing text, Mrs. Peanuckle’s birds fly off the page, and in some cases, into the parks and backyards of the children and adults reading this book.Mrs. Peanuckle’s Bird Alphabet is the fifth title in a series of board books celebrating the joy of nature at home and in the backyard, from fresh fruits and vegetables to birds, bugs, and trees.
£9.34
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Luna's Yum Yum Dim Sum
Book SynopsisCelebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling!On Luna''s birthday, the whole family goes out for dim sum--but Luna and her brothers can''t agree on how to share their pork buns fairly. How can three people divide up five buns? Should some siblings get more than others? Or should they cut the buns into smaller and smaller pieces so everyone gets the same amount? A playful exploration of division and fractions, featuring Chinese American characters and a cultural note.Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.
£14.24
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. The Penguin of Ilha Grande: From Animal Rescue to
Book SynopsisA man rescues a penguin off the coast of Brazil and finds a lifelong connection in this delightful true story about the power of friendship.When an oil-covered penguin washes up in Brazil, Seu João saves the penguin''s life. Soon man and penguin are friends, and Dindim the penguin won''t return to the wild. At last Dindim swims away, only to return four months later! For seven years, Dindim the penguin lived with Seu João in Brazil for eight months a year, disappearing for four months after his annual molting. Readers will enjoy discovering the wildlife of Brazil while learning about the impacts of oil spills and the importance of conservation. This inspiring, true account of real and unusual friendships is sure to win the hearts of nature and animal lovers alike.
£15.29
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Living Fossils: Clues to the Past
Book SynopsisA fascinating look at how and why some animals haven''t changed much since prehistoric times.Meet the coelacanth, horseshoe crab, dragonfly, tuatara, nautilus, and Hula painted frog. All are living fossils, or modern-day animals that very closely resemble their ancient relatives. Why have they changed so little over time, while other animals evolved or went extinct? Using contrasting "then" and "now" illustrations, veteran nonfiction writer Caroline Arnold alternates between a prehistoric creature in its native environment and its contemporary living-fossil counterpart.
£7.59
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. How to Explain Coding to a Grown-Up
Book SynopsisThe best-selling author of the Baby Loves Science series levels up with this playful STEM picture book introducing kids?and grown-ups?to the coding world.Grown-ups do NOT have all the answers! In this tongue-in-cheek guide, an in-the-know narrator instructs perceptive kid readers in the fine art of explaining coding to a grown-up. Both children and their adults learn the basics of coding, including hardware, software, algorithms, and debugging. Cleverly disguised ?pro tips? suggest best practices for teaching any topic.Fun and fact-filled, the How to Explain Science series will empower kid experts to explore complex scientific concepts with any grown-up who will listen.
£16.99
Page Street Publishing Co. The 101 Coolest Simple Science Experiments
Book SynopsisThese fun, accessible activities will get your kids learning about the world around them, the human body and laws of force, attraction and energy. Holly Homer and Rachel Miller are the women behind the bestselling book 101 Kids Activities That Are The Bestest, Funnest Ever! And the wildly popular site KidsActivitiesBlog.com, which has over 10,000 subscribers, 614,000 Facebook likes and 13,000 Twitter followers. Make pickles glow, mix magnetic mud, build terrariums or explore centrifugal force. With these indoor and outdoor activities, everyday ingredients and tips for adjusting according to your child's age, you'll have hours and hours of fun, learning and discovery with your family. These engaging activities are a perfect way to spend enjoyable quality- time with your kids and to introduce them to the fun of science and discovery.
£14.99
Emerald Books Ben Carson: A Chance at Life
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£11.39
Roaring Brook Press Science Comics: Dogs: From Predator to Protector
Book SynopsisEvery volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic - dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty year old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you! This volume: In Dogs, we follow an adorable Cocker Jack named Rudy on a exciting trip to the dog park. There he introduces us to his friends and works through key scientific principles from Gregory Mendel, Charles Darwin, and Dmitir Belyaev to explain dog taxonomy, origin, genetic makeup, and much more!
£9.99
Roaring Brook Press Science Comics: Sharks: Nature's Perfect Hunter
Book SynopsisEvery volume of Science Comics is a complete introduction to a particular topic-dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you! This volume: In Sharks, we explore one of the most unfairly villainized and Hollywood-famous underwater predators. With their 400-million year history, their vital role in maintaining the ecosystem, their incredible specialized adaptations, and their various unique species, there is a lot more to sharks than just their ferocious jaws.
£18.69
Henry Holt & Company Inc Samuel Morse, That's Who!: The Story of the
Book SynopsisBack in the 1800s, information travelled slowly. Who would dream of instant messages? Samuel Morse, that’s who! Who travelled to France, where the famous telegraph towers relayed 10,000 possible codes for messages depending on the signal arm positions - only if the weather was clear? Who imagined a system that would use electric pulses to instantly carry coded messages between two machines, rain or shine? Long before the first telephone, who changed communication forever? Samuel Morse, that’s who! This dynamic and substantive biography celebrates an early technology pioneer. Perfect for fans of Gene Barretta's popular inventor series.
£999.99
Creative Paperbacks Living Wild: Geckos
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£11.40
Creative Paperbacks Seedlings: Bees
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£10.44
Creative Paperbacks Seedlings: Frogs
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£8.99
Creative Paperbacks Seedlings: Ladybugs
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£10.44
Creative Paperbacks Jellyfish
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£11.40
Creative Paperbacks Storks
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£11.40
Creative Paperbacks Ants
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£7.99
Creative Paperbacks Crickets
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£7.99
Creative Paperbacks Amazing Animals: Storks
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Seedlings: Clownfish
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£7.59
Creative Paperbacks Sea Turtles
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£10.44
Creative Paperbacks Seedlings: Stingrays
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£10.44
Creative Paperbacks X-Books: Alligators
£9.49
Creative Paperbacks X-Books: Piranhas
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks X-Books: Sharks
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Elk
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£11.40
Creative Paperbacks Lemurs
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£11.40
Creative Paperbacks Prairie Dogs
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£11.40
Creative Paperbacks At the Scene
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£13.49
Creative Paperbacks Mind of a Criminal
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£13.49
Creative Paperbacks Seedlings: Brown Bears
£10.44
Creative Paperbacks Seedlings: Geckos
£10.44
Creative Paperbacks Puffins
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£11.40
Creative Paperbacks Chipmunks
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£8.54
Creative Paperbacks Ducks
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£8.54
Creative Paperbacks Toads
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Creative Paperbacks Mice
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Creative Paperbacks Moles
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Creative Paperbacks Rabbits
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Creative Paperbacks Robins
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£8.54
Creative Paperbacks Squirrels
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£8.99
Creative Paperbacks Crickets
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Dragonflies
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Moths
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Stick Insects
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£9.49
