Conoce La Ciencia Espacial (a Look at Space Science) (Conoce La Ciencia Espacial (a Look at Space Science))
Gregor Mendel (Science Readers) (Life Science Readers)
by Lynn Van Gorp
This appealing biography will have children engaged and inspired as they learn about Gregor Mendel and his discovery of how genetics works. The supportive text, accessible glossary, and helpful index work in conjunction with the intriguing facts and alluring images to provide readers with an interesting look at such topics as DNA, genetics, alleles, dominant and recessive genes, Mendel's Law of Heredity, and more! A stimulating lab activity is featured to further excite readers about the fascina...
Science On The Underground Railroad (The Science of History)
by Tammy Enz
Stem Starters for Kids Astronomy Activity Book (STEM Starters for Kids)
by Jenny Jacoby
The Origins of Civilization (Exploring the Ancient and Medieval Worlds)
by Zachary Anderson
Oops! They're Microwaves! (Accidental Scientific Discoveries That Changed the World)
by Nick Wojtan
The Oil Industry (Development or Destruction?)
by Richard Spilsbury
Using case studies from around the world that showcase both the positive and the negative impacts development projects can have, this title explores the consequences of different kinds of resource management within the oil industry. Throughout, pros and cons of each development will be presented, in order to present both sides and provoke a debate/discussion.
From algae producing oil and driverless cars to Tsunami-proof towns and farmer-bots, welcome to how our environment may look in the near future! Find out all about the mind-blowing science and technology the future has in store for us.
The perfect picturebook to introduce little minds to big ideas! Why do grown-ups always tell you to wash your hands? Why How are antibodies like superheroes? Why Should you eat that old sausage you found in a coat pocket from last winter? Why Prepare to go on a journey through the mindboggling, yucky world of germs!
From New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned scientist and autism spokesperson Temple Grandin comes a book about exploring the world around us, asking questions, and making sense of what we see--with 40 fun outdoor activities that promote independent thinking, which kids can enjoy all year round! What are the aerodynamics of skipping stones or the physics of making sandcastles? Do birds use GPS to navigate their migratory routes? In this book, Dr. Temple Grandin, an inventor and...
The Skull in the Rock (Science & Nature)
by Lee Berger and Marc Aronson
From the fossil hunter who discovered the Homo naledi fossils in September 2015, this book is an amazing account of Lee Berger’s 2008 hunt -- with the help of his curious 9-year-old son -- for a previously unknown species of ape-like creatures that may have been direct ancestors of modern humans. The discovery of two remarkably well preserved, two-million-year-old fossils of an adult female and young male, known as Australopiitecus sediba, has been hailed as one of the most important archaeologi...
Hot diggity dog! Meet Pluto! The runt of a litter of eight planets. Pluto may not be the biggest or fastest planet to revolve around the Sun, but it has a unique story to tell. From the tale of how it was found by humans to its naming as a dwarf planet, it's Pluto's turn to take the spotlight and properly re-introduce itself. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Pluto in this next celestial "autobiography" in the Our Universe series. Rich with kid-friendly f...
The true, inspiring story and photos of Beauty, the wild bald eagle that made world news when she injured, rescued, and for the first time ever, received a 3D-printed prosthetic beak.
An introduction to different dinos--and the people who discover and study them--from beloved nonfiction picture book master Gail Gibbons, now updated to the minute! Who discovers dinosaurs? What happens to a dinosaur bone when it's found? What exactly were dinosaurs, anyway, and how many different kinds were there? In this simple-but-thorough book, Gail Gibbons covers the basics of paleontology, dinosaurs, dinosaur families and evolutions, and the K-T extinction. Newly revised, Dinosaur Discove...
Marie Curie and Radioactivity (Graphic Science Biographies)
by Jordi Bayarri
A Short, Illustrated History of... Scientific Discoveries (A Short, Illustrated History of...)
by Clive Gifford
If your kids are fed up with learning the names of kings and queens or dates of battles, then this is the history book for them. This book only contains some of the most brilliant discoveries in history. No rubbish diagrams or grainy photos - just really cool facts, intriguing people and of course the best eureka moments - all beautifully illustrated.It includes, Archimedes leaping out of the bath as he discovered volume, the correct order of the solar system, the theory of evolution, the big ba...