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North Star Editions Fighting Climate Change With Science: Using Solar Farms to Fight Climate Change
This 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.
£10.99
Workman Publishing Cool Cosmic Tattoo Stars and Planets
From tiny meteors to giant galaxies, this collection of 50 fun and educational Tattoos That Teach features awesome artwork and fascinating facts about outer space. Explore the wonders of the universe with cosmic temporary tattoos, including planets, all the phases of the Moon, a solar eclipse, a rocket, an astronaut, comets, meteors, constellations (Draco, Pegasus, and more), and dozens of shining stars. 50 colorfully illustrated temporary tattoos—plus 40 bonus star tattoos—are easy to apply with just a little water and are accompanied by amazing scientific facts about outer space. Did you know that Saturn’s beautiful rings are made from chunks of ice and rock whizzing around the giant planet? Or that the Sun is so huge that more than a million Earths could fit inside it? A fun science lesson with an activity mixed in, these temporary tattoos are perfect to wear and share.
£8.34
Workman Publishing Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations
The sun, moon, stars, and planets have been a source of wonder for as long as humans have lived on earth. In this highly visual guide to observing the sky with the naked eye, kids aged 9–14 will delve into the science behind what they see. This captivating book offers a tour of our solar system and deep space, explaining how objects like Earth’s moon were formed and introducing the “why” behind phenomena such as eclipses, northern lights, and meteor showers. Sky gazers will learn how to find and observe planets — no binoculars or telescopes required — and star charts will show them how to spot constellations through the seasons and in both hemispheres. Activities include tracking the cycles of the sun and moon and observing the sky during daylight hours or on a cloudy night. Includes profiles of professional astronomers and sidebars on space technology and current issues, such as light pollution.
£15.99
North Star Editions Fighting Climate Change With Science: Using Solar Farms to Fight Climate Change
This 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.
£28.79
