What kind of light is invisible? What makes the colors of a rainbow? How can light bed a spoon? Take a closer look at the science we use every day! From the moment we get up in the morning and all through the day and night, find out about the science in your life.
Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to lightning. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children. Lightning strikes the earth more than a hundred times every second. It's bright and dram…
Answers, in simple text and illustrations, some basic questions about the weather including why lightning strikes and why rainbows appear.
Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to lightning. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children. Lightning strikes the earth more than a hundred times every second. It's bright and dram…
Discusses the properties of air, its necessity for life, environmental issues, and aerodynamics.
Read and find out about light in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book. Light is all around you! It comes in many forms: Light from the sun brightens our day, firelight flickers in the night, electric lights fill our homes—and some animals even make the sea glow. With lively illustrations and diagrams and clear, engaging text, this Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out picture b…
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #8: Midnight on the Moon, they had lots of questions. How did the universe begin? How long do…
Flight explores and explains the fascinating story of our urge to fly - from the first fake wings to the incredibly courageous flights made in early balloons, airships, gliders, planes, and spacecraft. Wonderful Discovery artwork reveals how all kinds of creatures fly and how we successfully exploit and adapt these natural techniques. Includes a panoramic eight-page gatefold revealing the cock…
The story of Orville and Wilbur Wright and their history making flight.