A True Book: Allergies
ISBN: 9780531215203
Precio habitual $10.990Autor | Ann O. Squire |
Empaste | Tapa Blanda |
Dimensiones | 1 x 18 x 21 cm |
Páginas | 48 |
Edad |
8 a 14 años |
Nivel de Lectura |
Lexile 880 l Guided Reading Level R |
Learn how people with allergies avoid hidden everyday allergens and get a sneak peak at the new allergies treatments doctors are preparing for the future.
How common are allergies?
Around 8% of all children in the United States suffer from allergic reactions.
Eating peanut butter, petting a friendly dog, or sniffing a colorful flower are perfectly harmless activities for most people. However, for allergy sufferers, these can all be life-threatening experiences. Readers will find out why some people have allergies and others don't, how allergies are diagnosed and treated, and which substances are the most common allergens.
A True Book: Flu
ISBN: 9780531233283
Precio habitual $10.990Autor | Ann O. Squire |
Empaste | Tapa Blanda |
Dimensiones | 1 x 18 x 21 cm |
Páginas | 48 |
Edad |
8 a 14 años |
Nivel de Lectura |
Lexile 960 l Guided Reading Level S |
While many types of flu are easily treated, others can be extremely dangerous.
What happened in the 1900s when the flu spread around the world?
Inside you'll find:
* Why some versions of the flu are more dangerous than others;
* A timeline, photos - and what you can do to avoid catching the flu;
* Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!
Influenza, more commonly called the flu, is a contagious virus that targets the nose, throat, and lungs. Readers will discover how the flu is spread and how the body works to fight infection. They will also learn why it is important to protect against the flu using vaccines and why some types of flu deadlier than others.
A True Book: Healthy Eating
ISBN: 9780531233306
Precio habitual $10.990Autor | Jane Sieving Pelkki |
Empaste | Tapa Blanda |
Dimensiones | 1 x 18 x 21 cm |
Páginas | 48 |
Edad |
8 a 14 años |
Nivel de Lectura |
Lexile 820 l Guided Reading Level R |
Learn how to choose healthy foods that taste good and why home cooking is an important part of being healthy.
Eating the right foods is a big part of staying healthy. However, it's not always easy to figure out just what the right foods are. Readers (Grades 3-5) will learn about the history of nutrition science and discover what roles different nutrients play in the body.
A True Book: Reading Maps
ISBN: 9780531262375
Precio habitual $10.990Autor | Kevin Cunningham |
Empaste | Tapa Blanda |
Dimensiones | 1 x 18 x 21 cm |
Páginas | 48 |
Edad |
8 a 14 años |
Nivel de Lectura |
Lexile 960 l Guided Reading Level R |
Maps have guided us from place to place since ancient times, but they can do more than just show the way.
Today's maps can provide a wide range of additional information, from population density to land elevation. Readers will learn how to identify and use many different types of maps, as well as how mapmaking technology has changed and improved throughout history.
A True Book: Discovering New Planets
ISBN: 9780531240632
Precio habitual $10.990Autor | Dr. Mae Jemison, Dana Meachen Rau |
Empaste | Tapa Blanda |
Dimensiones | 1 x 18 x 21 cm |
Páginas | 48 |
Edad |
8 a 14 años |
Nivel de Lectura |
Lexile 840 l Guided Reading Level R |
Astronaut: Dr. Mae Jemison The 100 Year Starship.
Astronomers have been working for decades to locate and identify all of the planets they can.
There are eight planets in our solar system, and there could be billions more throughout space. Readers will discover what methods these scientists use, how new technology has helped them see further than ever, and why some scientists think that faraway planets could be home to life forms unlike anything on Earth.
A True Book: The 100 Year Starship
ISBN: 9780531240601
Precio habitual $10.990Autor | Dr. Mae Jemison, Dana Meachen Rau |
Empaste | Tapa Blanda |
Dimensiones | 1 x 18 x 21 cm |
Páginas | 48 |
Edad |
8 a 14 años |
Nivel de Lectura |
Lexile 900 l Guided Reading Level S |
Astronaut: Dr. Mae Jemison The 100 Year Starship.
What would we find if we made it all the way to another star's solar system?
So far, our travels into outer space have been limited to the planets and moons surrounding the sun in our own solar system. Today's astronomers are planning a mission to explore further reaches of space than humans have ever reached. Readers (Grades 3-5) will discover how these bold scientists are working to build faster spaceships and overcome the obstacles that make it difficult for humans to survive in outer space.
For hundreds of years, curious scientists have been studying these planets and moons and learning more about them. Readers will learn about the many methods astronomers have used to study our solar system, from the basic telescopes of the 17th century to today's advanced space probes.
A True Book: Simple Machines
ISBN: 9780531265864
Precio habitual $10.990Autor | Dana Meachen Rau |
Empaste | Tapa Blanda |
Dimensiones | 1 x 18 x 21 cm |
Páginas | 48 |
Edad | 8 a 14 años |
A True Book-Physical Science
Whether you're an aspiring inventor or an everyday science buff, you've probably created your own experiments to uncover the truth about the forces of physical science. Now you can delve deeper into the topics of electricity, motion, gravity, and more with these titles that are perfect for the budding scientist in you.
A True Book: Extreme Bridges
ISBN: 9780531215562
Precio habitual $10.990Autor | Ann O. Squire |
Empaste | Tapa Blanda |
Dimensiones | 1 x 18 x 21 cm |
Páginas | 48 |
Edad | 8 a 14 años |
Nivel de Lectura | Lexile 880 |
Learn about the longest and most unique bridges in the world.
From China's remarkable Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge, which spans more than 100 miles, to the amazing Millau Viaduct, which allows drivers to travel almost 900 feet above the ground in southern France, bridges rank among man's most incredible engineering feats. Readers (Grades 3-5) will learn about some of the biggest and most unique bridges in history, from how they were planned and built to how they have stood the test of time.
A True Book: Extreme Laboratories
ISBN: 9780531215524
Precio habitual $10.990Autor | Ann O. Squire |
Empaste | Tapa Blanda |
Dimensiones | 1 x 18 x 21 cm |
Páginas | 48 |
Edad |
8 a 14 años |
Nivel de Lectura |
Lexile 860 l Guided Reading Level S |
In order to maintain careful control over the safety and accuracy of their experiments, scientists often work in laboratories. Labs give scientists the space and equipment they need to make their greatest discoveries. Readers will tour some of the world's most incredible laboratories, from the ocean research vessel that can flip from a vertical position to a horizontal one to the massive International Space Station. This well-written book will help readers identify key facts about science topics. The engaging content allows readers to draw connections between historical events and scientific ideas.
A True Book: Extreme Science Careers
ISBN: 9780531215555
Precio habitual $10.990Autor | Ann O. Squire |
Empaste | Tapa Blanda |
Dimensiones | 1 x 18 x 21 cm |
Páginas | 48 |
Edad |
8 a 14 años |
Nivel de Lectura |
Lexile 900 l Guided Reading Level S |
Many people believe that careers in science are difficult, dull, and boring. However, this is far from the truth. Readers will discover how science careers can be full of adventure and excitement as they learn about researchers who study the insides of active volcanoes, inventors who build incredible new robots, divers who swim alongside fearsome sharks, and much more. They will also find out how they can begin thrilling science careers of their own. This well-written book will help readers identify key facts about science topics. The engaging content allows readers to draw connections between historical events and scientific ideas.
A True Book: Apatosaurus
ISBN: 9780516241098
Precio habitual $10.990Autor | Elaine Landau |
Empaste |
Tapa Blanda |
Dimensiones | 1 x 18 x 21 cm |
Páginas | 48 |
Edad | 5 a 14 años, Juvenil |
Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the huge plant-eating apatosaurus and discusses theories on why it became extinct.
"A Plant-eating Giant:
Can you picture the world as it was many millions of years ago?
Things looked very different then. The Earth was continually changing.
Separate continents were still forming. There were no humans yet. This was the Mesozoic era, a time also known as the Age of the Dinosaurs.
What are dinosaurs?"
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