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It powers everything from lights and computers to toys and TVs, but how much do readers really know about what electricity is and how it works? This valuable book introduces kids to this crucial science topic in a fun and straightforward manner. -
Discusses the use of water power as an energy resource, describes how water power is turned into electricity, and explains the environmental affect of hydroelectric power. -
Beautifully illustrated picture books give you a look at our world from a small child's point of view. -
Looks at the life and racing career of NASCAR driver Juan Pablo Montoya. -
Describes globalization, including how it works, its positive and negative effects, and its relationship with world immigration. -
This explanatory volume shows readers where their sweet and crunchy apples come from. Every step, from farm to table, is explained in accessible language and accompanied by vibrant photographs. -
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Luis loves to read, but soon his house in Colombia is so full of books there's barely room for the family. What to do? Then he comes up with the perfect solution: a traveling library! He buys two donkeys, Alfa and Beto, and travels with them throughout the land, bringing books and reading to the children in faraway villages. Beautiful! -
Discusses how energy is used, explains the issues behind using fossil fuels for energy, and describes how alternative "clean" energy sources can help the environment. -
Introduces waste and how it is handled throughout the world; explains how some materials are recycled and reused; and discusses why reducing waste is an important factor in saving the environment. -
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PROMOJames and Chantal are enjoying an evening of magic at the Blue Cat Club. Merlin the magician is clever and his tricks are exciting – but are they dangerous too? -
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PROMOScholastic, Inc. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, that’ll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. -
Readers will learn about the history of people?s interaction with electric energy and how it works to power our world. -
This book dramatically explains the constant and epic battle between predator and prey, and the ways each adapts to its position on the food chain. There is an engaging section devoted to our place in the food chain, the environmental responsibilities of being at the top, and the consequences of over-fishing or over-harvesting. -
Introduces plant reproduction, discussing how plants grow and develop and what influences the growth, and describes their role in ecosystems. -
Describes the history of olive trees and the structure, cultivation, and use of olives. -
Describes how mountains form, the animals that live there, and how to protect mountainous environments, and includes details on each continent's largest peaks. -
Introduces the motorcycle, including its different parts, how it functions, and the safety precautions to operating a motorcycle. -
Our planet, Earth, has only one moon, but some of the other planets in our solar system have more. Young learners explore the fascinating features of these other moons. -
Presents instructions for creating several styles of footwear from common craft materials, including sandals, flip-flops, clogs, boots, slippers, and moccasins. -
Presents instructions for creating several styles of handbags, carrying cases, and wallets from common craft materials. -
Introduces the history of puppets and provides instructions for making eight different types of puppets out of easily available materials. -
Introduces musical instruments, discusses the role of music in cultures and religions around the world, and provides instructions for making eight different instruments out of easily available materials. -
Describes the key aspects of magnetism, discussing magnetic fields, electromagnetism, and common uses of magnets. -
Presents an introduction to the islands of the world, discussing their different types, climates, wildlife, and inhabitants, and the natural and man-made threats which can endanger their existence. -
Kids will learn all about solids, liquids and gases through these fun and easy-to-follow experiments. -
Kids will learn all about plants through these fun and easy-to-follow experiments. -
Kids will learn all about light and sound through these fun and easy-to-follow experiments. -
Kids will learn all about heat through these fun and easy-to-follow experiments. -
Kids will learn all about forces through these fun and easy-to-follow experiments. -
Kids will learn all about electricity and magnetism through these fun and easy-to-follow experiments.
