Science & Nature - Kids

Collins Cambridge IGCSE(R) Combined Science provides full coverage of all core and extended topics in the new syllabus in one book. Carefully developed features including Science in Context, questions, Science Links and more allowing students to build firm scientific knowledge, develop practical skills and...

May the best 'bot win From all-out battles to competitive sports and futuristic challenges, robot contests have never been more popular. Witness the incredible feats of power, speed, and endurance achieved by robots in the world's biggest robotic competitions.Author: John R. BakerISBN-10: 1515773523ISBN-13: 9781515773528Publisher:...

What is it like to battle an army of orcs to protect an enchanted forest? How would you defeat an evil sorcerer to rescue the fair maiden? In role-playing games, these heroic acts and many others can be achieved with just a little imagination....

Wild Life in Woods and Fields is one in a series of books by Arabella Buckley which introduces children to nature. This volume teaches children about wild life such as spiders, woodpeckers, Spring flowers, moles, ant hills, bees, mice, and other wild life from...

Rubber explores what rubber is, where it comes from, how it's made, what its properties are, and what it is used for.Author: Abby ColichISBN-10: 1432980270ISBN-13: 9781432980276Publisher: Heinemann Educational BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2013Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.05lbsSize: 6.40h x 7.80w x 0.10dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.4Point Value: 0.5Interest...

Jam-packed with thousands of fascinating facts and interesting info, this fun-filled Q&A book is sure to satisfy the most curious kids (and adults too ). The team that brought you WHY? flips that question around to deliver more than 1,111 awesome answers, brain-bending breakdowns,...

Can you spot the truth from a lie? Kids can test their sleuth skills in this gut-bustingly funny follow-up title in the exciting Real or Fake series. Can you detect a hoax from the real deal? See right through photo trickery? Spot the phony...

Curious kids ages 3 to 7 will be excited to learn about nighttime and all its mysteries, from the stars to hooting owls. These engaging Explore My World picture books on subjects kids care about combine simple stories with unforgettable photography. They invite little...

This just in! The most bizarre and surprising news stories you've ever read, and they're all true! Glow-in-the-dark piglets, soccer-playing parrots, cicada-flavored ice cream, fashion-forward slugs!Get ready to be amazed by weird and wacky headlines from across the globe! Weird But True! Ripped From...

Linking to a popular feature in the super successful National Geographic Little Kids magazine, this book brings the browsable fun of the bestselling National Geographic Kids Almanac to a new audience: preschoolers! Using an interactive question-and-answer format and content grounded in a child's immediate...

More than any other strange phenomena, the existence of life on other planets has sparked the most discussion. Many have claimed to have seen strange spacecraft and some are absolutely sure they've been abducted by aliens. Is there any truth to these stories? Could...

There is always something new for children to learn when they visit the seashore, and Seashells in My Pocket helps them explore. Packed with scores of fascinating facts and new illustrations, this completely revised and expanded edition of Seashells in My Pocket tells kids...

Introducing children to the excitement of the natural world, this guide to outdoor adventure provides hours of creative, safe, and fun activities. Children will learn how to build a den from branches, make twig boats to sail across a pond, and voyage through the...

Where does the food in our kitchen come from? Children will learn that we have to go to the grocery store to buy food and that food costs money.Author: Alan WalkerISBN-10: 1427129711ISBN-13: 9781427129710Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 7.90h x 7.70w x...

Read all about science--super sound and light, exciting energy and electricity, incredible living things, fascinating forces, amazing inventions, and much more. Then see if you can answer questions, such as: What was the loudest known sound on Earth? Which animals can sense Earth's magnetic...

Delaney's First Helicopter Ride was written in the hopes that young children and adults will enjoy reading together about the wonders of this world and the excitement of good adventure.Author: Laurie WeyenbergISBN-10: 1087901456ISBN-13: 9781087901459Publisher: Laurie WeyenbergLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/10/2020Pages: 20Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.81lbsSize: 8.50h x 11.00w...

Nature Exploring Journal for Kids: The Perfect Journal to Sketch, Write and Record All of Your ObservationsOur world is full of beautiful plants, insects, animals, and other beautiful and fascinating creatures. In this journal, our junior explorers will have the perfect journal to record...

Illustrates the differences between light and dark. Explains how light and dark are created and how they affect everyday life. Colorful photographs and diagrams help illustrate each science concept. A chart compares the concepts head-to-head to help solidify readers' grasp of the material. Additional...

Illustrates the differences between quiet and loud. Explains what makes a sound quiet or loud and how they affect everyday life. Colorful photographs and diagrams help illustrate each science concept. A chart compares the concepts head-to-head to help solidify readers' grasp of the material....

The sun sets, and an aye-aye wakes up Learn all about how the awesome aye-aye survives the forest at night.Author: Colleen SextonISBN-10: 1647471400ISBN-13: 9781647471408Publisher: Bearport BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 8.70h x 7.50w x 0.30d

DNA doesn't lie When Stephan Cowans is sentenced to a long-term prison sentence, he insists that he's innocent. With an eyewitness testimony and a fingerprint at the crime scene, how can he prove his case?High-interest topics, real stories, engaging design, and astonishing photos are...

Will they solve this medical mystery in time?When Bo Salisbury hurts his ankle playing soccer, doctors think it's a bad bruise. Soon his leg gets worse, and he feels very sick. High-interest topics, real stories, engaging design, and astonishing photos are the building blocks...

It's under their skin. In Ghana, Africa, a family is in agony. Parasites called guinea worms are eating through their bodies. While the family gets treatment, a health-care worker hunts for the source of the worms. Can he find it before others become infected?High-interest...

Explore the dark side of space in Out of this World, a new and exciting series for struggling readers. Why should we colonize Mars? What are the dangers of living on Mars? These and other fascinating questions are discussed in the Mars Colonization title...

With this series, you will be able to impress your friends with extreme facts on all things science. Discover mind-blowing statistics and hair-raising truths that will leave your friends and family gob-smackedAuthor: Robin TwiddyISBN-10: 1912502844ISBN-13: 9781912502844Publisher: Secret Book CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2020Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize:...

"At once beautiful and heartbreaking, Aaron Philip found a way to make me laugh even as I choked up, found a way to bring on my empathy without ever allowing me to feel sorry for him. An eye-opening debut." --Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award...

Have you ever seen a picture in the clouds?Children all over the world look up at the clouds. This book introduces a few basic types of clouds while also bringing in the fun we all have when we spot pictures in clouds.The young characters...

If your kids love science, this book is for them! THE POETRY OF SCIENCE: THE POETRY FRIDAY ANTHOLOGY FOR SCIENCE FOR KIDS features 248 poems by 78 award-winning and popular poets.Need inspiration for a science fair project? You'll find it here. Curious about ecosystems?...

Explore the Wide World of Animals!? Hundreds of colorful illustrations and images explore the worlds of creatures past and present, from all corners of our planet. Did you know that a giraffe's tongue is so long that it can lick its own ears? Do...

Do you know why goats have rectangular eyes? Or why horses sleep standing up? Or if llamas are ticklish? After reading this book you will! From the creators of the popular podcast But Why comes a new illustrated nonfiction series for kids answering all...

Does a warm sunny day paint a smile on your face? In this rhyming book with beautiful illustrations inspiring compassion towards everyone, let's tap into the science behind how sunshine makes you happy.Author: Dulmini WathugalaISBN-10: 0228844509ISBN-13: 9780228844501Publisher: Tellwell TalentLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/29/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize:...

This engaging book highlights various careers in science, describing what each job typically involves and the training required to pursue it. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, a "Job Spotlight" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources,...

Get ready for even more zany weird-but-true fun with 1,000 all-new wacky facts, photos, and too-strange-to-believe stories in the newest book in the wildly popular series. It's the ultimate in weird-but-true awesomeness! National Geographic has packed 1,000 more ALL-NEW wild and wacky facts and...

For years, mysterious symbols and patterns have been appearing in many fields. What created them and what could they possibly mean? Are they the work of beings from another world or simply the works of dedicated hoaxers? Using the scientific method and available information,...

This graphic nonfiction book introduces plant and animal adaptations that allow for survival in the wild. The Building Blocks of Life Science volumes feature whimsical characters to guide young readers through topics exploring animal behavior, the cell cycle, plant and animal life cycles, and...

This graphic nonfiction book introduces plant and animal cells and their cycles, including cell diagrams, meiosis, mitosis, and disease. The Building Blocks of Life Science volumes feature whimsical characters to guide young readers through topics exploring animal behavior, the cell cycle, plant and animal...

A wasp lays its eggs under a caterpillar's skin so that its young can eat the caterpillar's guts as they grow. A young head louse makes its home on a human hair and feasts on human blood. Frogs use their eyeballs to help swallow...

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS THE PLANETS is a photographic nonfiction companion book to the original bestselling title, THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM. LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM taught thousands of kids about the planets, moons, stars, and everything else...

Track the facts about your favorite animals in the first-ever boxed set of popular Magic Tree House nonfiction Jack and Annie love animals And they love to learn more about the animals they encounter on their adventures in the magic tree house. Join them...

Designed for ages grades K-5 and to be done at home or with small groups, this interactive multi-activity mini-course introduces children to the Fibonacci sequence and how math and art can intersect with science and nature. It takes one of the most fascinating mathematical...

Blast into space with press-out astronauts and rocket ships to explore the amazing Solar System. This cute, interactive book is packed with simple press-out pieces that you can easily slot-together to build 3D models. Discover tons of amazing space facts and big pages that...

Basketball is a popular sport all around the world! From pick-up games in parks to showcased competitions under bright lights, the sport can be played by anyone with a ball and a hoop. This title brings the basics of the game to young readers...

The rain forest is full of color, and toucans prove it These vivid birds flap through the rain forest canopy, using their bills to peel tasty fruit along the way. This bright book takes young readers on a journey through the rain forest biome,...

Reindeer are migrating masters whose hooves change to tackle the different seasons of their Arctic home! In winter, hard, fur-covered hooves protect their feet from the snow and cold. As the ground thaws, their hooves become soft to make walking much easier. Travel across...

The gigantic ears of fennec foxes are not just for hearing small rodents scurry under the Saharan sands: these appendages radiate heat during scorching desert days to keep the foxes cool! Many more desert adaptations are explained in this fact-filled title about fennec foxes!Author:...

Introduction to the wonders of the physical world: sunbeams and the work they do, the aerial ocean in which we live, a drop of water on its travels, the two great sculptors-water and ice, the voices of nature and how we hear them, the...

PREPARE TO LAUGH AND LEARN Scientific answers to mysteries kids really want to know. Sure a lot of kids want to grow up to be astronauts, but according to scientist Glenn Murphy, even MORE kids want to know what happens to astronaut farts. (Short...

The perfect companion for children eager to understand how caterpillars become butterflies. Explore butterfly habitats and find out all about how butterflies work, from wings to feet. With exciting activities, like how to make a butterfly kite, and plenty of fun facts, this book...

From designer watermelons and rust-removing potatoes to brain freezes and peanut butter diamonds, curious kids can use this book to dig into the strange and silly knowledge scientists have discovered when it comes to food.Author: Robin TwiddyISBN-10: 1728416493ISBN-13: 9781728416496Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages:...

The rosy wolf snail was imported to help control the population of the African land snail, but the cannibal snail has quickly become a problem. This series highlights the innovative technology scientists use to track and control this invasive population. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage...