Introduces the study of matter and the steps in the scientific method and outlines simple experiments that demonstrate the three main states of matter and how scientists work.
Adventure and discovery await in the depths of the oceans, on the Earth’s varied surfaces, in the vast expanse of sky, and beyond. Advanced technologies have enabled scientists to study new species in parts of the world that were once impossible to visit. Researchers estimate that between five and 100 million new species still await discovery. Strange New Species takes young readers into the …
In this fun, fact-packed science book for kids, young readers will discover the bacteria, viruses, and other germs and microbes that keep our bodies and our world running, as well as how and when they can be harmful and the precautions we can take to prevent them from becoming so. Meet a glowing squid, traveling fungus spores, and much more. The Bacteria Book walks the line between ew, gross…
Read about life on the islands of Jamaica, New Zealand, the Galapagos Island and Prince Edward Island and discover what makes them similar and what makes them different.
Complete Classroom Library includes one each of the following: Math Library Science Library Social Studies Library Content Area Classroom Libraries include: 1 display box containing 10 6-packs (60 little books) 1 Teacher Resource Portfolio 1 Assessment Book (where available) Classroom Library Add-on Packs include 1 copy of each title from the social studies, science, and math libraries. …
In PLAGUES, we get to know the critters behind history's worst diseases. We delve into the biology and mechanisms of infections, diseases, and immunity, and also the incredible effect that technology and medical science have had on humanity's ability to contain and treat disease. Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic--dinosaurs, coral reefs, the …
This new geography series introduces and explores earth's landforms. Coverage includes all key aspects of physical geography--Why does this landform exist? How was it formed? How was it altered? How has erosion come into play? Affects of humans on the landform are delivered largely through case studies and are used to open up the possibility of comparing & contrasting.
Can you inflate a balloon using yeast and sugar? Do you know what happens if you plant a bean upside down? Finding out about science becomes fun with this exciting new series of practical activity books.
A tall tree in a forest explains to a tiny tree about how plants and animals are nourished and are dependent on each other. Includes factual information on plants and their importance to people.
Full of stunning photographs and illustrations, Life in the island offers an exciting introduction to all forms of islands life. The book focuses particularly on how people have damage the environment and how best to improve it.