Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 21,40 MB
Release : 2011-06-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0756688299
One Million Things: Science is a spectacular show-and-tell experience. Learn all about DNA from a crime scene, or watch a cake being baked to understand the difference between a mixture and a chemical reaction. Find out about animal classification with a personality test, or play spot-the-difference to see the effects of erosion. From biology and earth science to physics and space, there's something new to discover on every page.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 18,72 MB
Release : 2019-07-16
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0744021154
No two pages look alike in this eye-popping children's encyclopedia. Exploring everything from amazing animals to art, this book is packed with fun facts for kids. With its unique visual approach, One Million Things! shows you a range of topics but presents them with a twist. Mingle with a bunch of snakes... on a ladder! Meet your mammal relatives in a photo album, or peek into a drawer full of prosthetic eyes to discover the science of genetics. An ice sculpture reveals the science behind states of matter, architectural marvels are displayed on a house of cards, and the story of space exploration is told through an astronaut's stamp collection. This comprehensive children's book covers technology, Earth, people, nature, history, science, the human body, and much more. With something new to discover on every page, One Million Things! will consistently entertain and inform. It's the ultimate children's reference book.
Author : Richard Walker
Publisher : DK Children
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,31 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Animals
ISBN : 9780756652340
Examines animals such as sea animals, spiders, and mammals, plus their behavior, homes, and care of their offspring and eggs.
Author : Isabel Thomas
Publisher : Welbeck Children's Books
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 12,68 MB
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1913519929
A fascinating welcome to the wonderful world of insects' - LoveReading4Kids 'Fun, inspiring, and well researched.' - Kirkus Reviews, starred review A beautifull illustrated tour of some of the world's most fascinating insects, perfect for readers 8+. Did you know that without insects, humankind could not survive? This illustrated, fact-filled title explores the huge variety of insects, with a focus on what makes an insect an insect, the differences between the groups, and why insects are the most important animal group on Earth. Broken down into sections exploring each of the main types of insect, each section takes a different, playfully visual approach to really capture the character of the insects in the order being explored. As well as including practical advice for observing insects safely, a section at the back of the book describes ways to help insects and encourage them into a garden no matter how small.
Author : Justin L. Bauer
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 23,52 MB
Release : 2016-05-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 022619888X
In 2012, the White House put out a call to increase the number of STEM graduates by one million. Since then, hundreds of thousands of science students have started down the path toward a STEM career. Yet, of these budding scientists, more than half of all college students planning to study science or medicine leave the field during their academic careers. This guide is the perfect personal mentor for any aspiring scientist. Like an experienced lab partner or frank advisor, the book points out the pitfalls while providing encouragement. Chapters cover the entire college experience, including choosing a major, mastering study skills, doing scientific research, finding a job, and, most important, how to foster and keep a love of science.
Author : Emily Spurr
Publisher : Text Publishing
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 14,56 MB
Release : 2021-03-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1925923908
Fall in love with this heart-wrenching underdog story about grief, friendship and sticking up for yourself
Author : Jane C. Flinn
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 24,39 MB
Release : 2017-07-17
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 147582310X
Curious about the world around you? Think you know everything you need to know about science and scientists, food, animals, space, or the Earth? Look no further than All Things Science: Learning by Reading Fun Facts. Jane Flinn tests your knowledge about all those topics and more in this fun, factual, and educational book. The multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and open-ended questions offer information, encourage critical thinking, and provide an opportunity for readers to not only test their knowledge of all aspects of science, but to learn something new along the way. Special Did You Know facts expand on the answers and develop knowledge and deeper understanding of the topic. Readers of all ages will enjoy exploring the world around them with this engaging book.
Author : Mark Miodownik
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 34,51 MB
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 0544236041
An eye-opening adventure deep inside the everyday materials that surround us, from concrete and steel to denim and chocolate, packed with surprising stories and fascinating science.
Author : Nessa Carey
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 43,32 MB
Release : 2012-03-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 0231530714
Epigenetics can potentially revolutionize our understanding of the structure and behavior of biological life on Earth. It explains why mapping an organism's genetic code is not enough to determine how it develops or acts and shows how nurture combines with nature to engineer biological diversity. Surveying the twenty-year history of the field while also highlighting its latest findings and innovations, this volume provides a readily understandable introduction to the foundations of epigenetics. Nessa Carey, a leading epigenetics researcher, connects the field's arguments to such diverse phenomena as how ants and queen bees control their colonies; why tortoiseshell cats are always female; why some plants need cold weather before they can flower; and how our bodies age and develop disease. Reaching beyond biology, epigenetics now informs work on drug addiction, the long-term effects of famine, and the physical and psychological consequences of childhood trauma. Carey concludes with a discussion of the future directions for this research and its ability to improve human health and well-being.
Author : Workman Publishing
Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 12,49 MB
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 152350546X
It’s the revolutionary science study guide just for middle school students from the brains behind Brain Quest. Everything You Need to Ace Science . . . takes readers from scientific investigation and the engineering design process to the Periodic Table; forces and motion; forms of energy; outer space and the solar system; to earth sciences, biology, body systems, ecology, and more. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOK™ series is built on a simple and irresistible conceit—borrowing the notes from the smartest kid in class. There are five books in all, and each is the only book you need for each main subject taught in middle school: Math, Science, American History, English Language Arts, and World History. Inside the reader will find every subject’s key concepts, easily digested and summarized: Critical ideas highlighted in neon colors. Definitions explained. Doodles that illuminate tricky concepts in marker. Mnemonics for memorable shortcuts. And quizzes to recap it all. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOKS meet Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and state history standards, and are vetted by National and State Teacher of the Year Award–winning teachers. They make learning fun, and are the perfect next step for every kid who grew up on Brain Quest.
