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.
This book briefly describes the science behind friction, and what its effects are.
Need a good way to introduce physical science topics to your children? This series of books will not only do just that, but also spark some curiosity to further learning. Your children learn about inventions, inventors, and how different forces (like friction or gravity) are used in everyday life. Plenty of fun photographs and facts are packed into these small books.
Bridges are a crucial part of trade and transportation. They allow vehicles and pedestrians alike to cross everything from rushing rivers to rocky ravines. Readers will trace the history of bridges from their invention in ancient times to the construction of today's engineering wonders. They will learn why different bridge shapes are suited to different purposes, how engineers choose which materials to use in bridge construction, and much more.
What causes a meteor shower? Dive into the many components that make each planet distinctive and exceptional, as well as explore many of the other components that make up Space. Grades 3-5 introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects. Lexile 880, 48 páginas, Tapa Blanda, 1x18x21 cms, J.A. Kelley, 8 a 14 años.
David Macaulay’s troupe of curious mammoths lead you through the basics of physics, biology, and chemistry in this unconventional and highly original guide to science.
From the interior of an atom to the solar system and beyond, the mammoths seek to understand the science! These intrepid science demonstrators will go to incredible lengths to educate and entertain. They wrestle with magnets to understand their powerful force, make mammoth models of different materials explore what gives them mass, and step into an X-ray machine to reveal the bones beneath their woolly exterior.
Observing and recording the mammoth’s behavior is bestselling illustrator David Macaulay, whoseHow Machines Workwon the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize in 2016. Renowned for his ability to explain complex ideas with simple genius, Macaulay captures the oddball humor of his subject matter, makingMacaulay’s Mammoth Sciencethe perfect introduction to scientific principles for the young and the young-at-heart.
Discover the main systems of our amazing human body with this new series of books!
Our respiratory system is responsible for cleaning the air that we breathe, supplying our bodies with oxygen, and getting rid of carbon dioxide. Did you know that you breathe in and out about 22,000 times a day? Or that your left lung is slightly smaller than your right? That leaves room in your chest for your heart! Learn all this and more inRespiratory System.
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The human body is a complex ⹀ and remarkable ⹀ machine. Digesting our food. Pumping our blood. Walking, running, and dancing. It takes our many body systems working together to keep us alive and living our lives to the fullest. This set of A True Books offers an in-depth look at our amazing bodies ⹀ one system at a time. Interesting information is presented in a fun, friendly way ⹀ and in the simplest terms possible ⹀ giving students a "behind-the-scenes" look at how their bodies work.
Discover the main systems of our amazing human body with this new series of books!
The blood that flows through your body constantly brings food and oxygen to your muscles, organs, and bones and carries away waste. And it is all powered by that magnificent muscle, your heart. Did you know that your heart beats about 100,000 times a day? Or that the blood in your body travels a total of 12,000 miles daily? That's more than four times the width of the United States from coast to coast! Learn all this and more inCirculatory System.
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The human body is a complex ⹀ and remarkable ⹀ machine. Digesting our food. Pumping our blood. Walking, running, and dancing. It takes our many body systems working together to keep us alive and living our lives to the fullest. This set of A True Books offers an in-depth look at our amazing bodies ⹀ one system at a time. Interesting information is presented in a fun, friendly way ⹀ and in the simplest terms possible ⹀ giving students a "behind-the-scenes" look at how their bodies work.
Discover the main systems of our amazing human body with this new series of books!
Digestion starts the minute you put food or a drink in your mouth. And by the time the process ends, your body has taken every bit of nutrition possible from your food. Did you know that the average person produces enough saliva in one year to fill a bathtub? Or that the small intestine is the longest part of the digestive system? Learn all this and more inDigestive System.
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The human body is a complex ⹀ and remarkable ⹀ machine. Digesting our food. Pumping our blood. Walking, running, and dancing. It takes our many body systems working together to keep us alive and living our lives to the fullest. This set of A True Books offers an in-depth look at our amazing bodies ⹀ one system at a time. Interesting information is presented in a fun, friendly way ⹀ and in the simplest terms possible ⹀ giving students a "behind-the-scenes" look at how their bodies work.
Our muscular system covers our bodies from head to toe. It helps keep us upright and gives us the power to stand, sit, run, smile, and more. Did you know that your muscles make up one-third of your body weight? Or that your tongue is made up of eight separate muscles? Learn all this and more inMuscular System.
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The human body is a complex—and remarkable—machine. Digesting our food. Pumping our blood. Walking, running, and dancing. It takes our many body systems working together to keep us alive and living our lives to the fullest. This set of A True Books offers an in-depth look at our amazing bodies—one system at a time. Interesting information is presented in a fun, friendly way—and in the simplest terms possible—giving students a "behind-the-scenes" look at how their bodies work.
Discover the main systems of our amazing human body with this new series of books!
The human brain is a natural wonder = the command center that, through a network of nerves, runs every other system in our bodies. Did you know that there are 100,000,000,000 neurons in your brain? Or that your funny bone is actually a nerve in the elbow, not a bone? Learn all this and more inNervous System.
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The human body is a complex = and remarkable = machine. Digesting our food. Pumping our blood. Walking, running, and dancing. It takes our many body systems working together to keep us alive and living our lives to the fullest. This set of A True Books offers an in-depth look at our amazing bodies = one system at a time. Interesting information is presented in a fun, friendly way = and in the simplest terms possible = giving students a "behind-the-scenes" look at how their bodies work.
Learn all about sea turtles with brilliant photography and illustrations in this Spanish-language Level 2 Reader from National Geographic Kids.
Who could resist celebrating sea turtles? They may seem like lazy ocean reptiles drifting with the oceans’ currents, but they are actually long-distance swimmers that spend their entire lives searching for food and a mate. What’s more, they come with their own built-in GPS, returning to the exact beach where they were born to lay their own eggs. Kids will learn all about these tranquil and mysterious animals through brilliant photography and illustrations, plus the trusted and distinctive content you love from National Geographic Kids!
Become an eyewitness to the world’s climate emergency and learn what we can do about it.
Get the facts about how our planet’s climate is changing and what the consequences will be. This essential guide explores Earth’s climate, past and present, giving you the facts and figures behind one of today’s most urgent issues, and investigates what we can all do to make a difference.
DK Eyewitness Climate Change explains why human activities are making the planet heat up –and how we know for sure that this is the case. This global warming book explores the effects of the changing climate, from more frequent hurricanes and wildfires to melting ice caps and rising sea levels. It shows how scientists predict how the climate will change in the future, and what actions we can all take to combat climate change.
Upgraded and updated, True Books present information in a thorough yet engaging manner, featuring lively sidebars, a glossary, visual back matter, and an index.
GoosebumpsandBill Nye the Science Guyfans, meet Franny!
Franny K. Stein didn’t think the time would ever come when someone would realize what the K in her name stood for. And she REALLY didn’t think that same someone would say her middle name in front of the whole school! But that’s what happened at the Science Fair award ceremony, and all the kids and teachers burst out laughing. So Franny does what any respectable mad scientist would do—she goes back in time to change her name.
However, things don’t turn out quite as she calculated, and Franny ends up having to face her teenage self in a warped, fourth-dimensional, kid-versus-teen, good-versus-evil, Franny-versus-Franny battle of the minds!