How you ever wondered how to score a glorious goal make a perfect pass or hit a winning wicket By looking at angles forces distances and mass this series will teach you how. From hitting and kicking to running and jumping we will explore a variety of sports and the science behind them giving you all you need to know to Play Smart|How you ever wondered how to score a glorious goal make a perfect pass or hit a winning wicket By looking at angles forces distances and mass this series will teach you how. From hitting and kicking to running and jumping we will explore a variety of sports and the science behind them giving you all you need to know to Play Smart

Glass explores what glass is, where it comes from, how it s made, what its properties are, and what it is used for."

What's the effect of osmosis on a raisin?

How is water transported through plant stems?

What's the best way to grow penicillin?

How are butterflies different from moths?

Now you can discover answers to these and other fascinating questions about biologythe study of living organisms. In Biology for Every Kid, you'll learn how to talk with fireflies, watch bacteria wage war in a glass of milk, discover how to tell the temperature by counting cricket chirps, and find out how an apple and an onion can taste the same.

Each of the 101 experiments is broken down into its purpose, a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and an easy to understand explanation. Every activity has been pretested and can be performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or at home.

Gamer Girls are four besties who prove that girls can game! But when a new game comes out, it's not a hit with everyone. Maybe they should stick to video game battles instead of middle school arguments! Celia, Natalie, Lucy, and Jess are the Gamer Girls-four gamers devoted to showing that girls can game, too. They stream together every Friday night and they're also BFFs. Celia is the artsy, creative one of the group, so it's no surprise when she starts designing merch for their new club. But when she falls in love with a new, cozy game called Monster Village, it's a far cry from her friends' action-packed battle royales. Can the Gamer Girls find common ground, or is their new club doomed? In this second illustrated book of the all-new series, Gamer Girls,four friends navigate the video game world and the middle school world . . . if only they could solve drama like defeating monsters! This series is perfect for teens and tween readers who love video games.

Does life exist somewhere other than Earth? How many planets are outside our galaxy? What happens when stars crash into each other? For a long time, people believed Earth was the only planet in the galaxy. Now we know the universe is much bigger. Budding astronomers will learn all about planets, stars and galaxies, from what's already known to what scientists are still hoping to find out.

If you are teaching - or learning - to teach primary science, this is the toolkit to support you!Highly respected and widely used, Essential Primary Science 2E blends essential subject knowledge with a vast array of teacher activities. Updated and revised throughout to reflect the requirements of the new National Curriculum, it covers the essential knowledge and understanding that you need; plus it offers over 200 great ideas for teaching primary science at KS1 and KS2 - so no more late nights thinking up creative new ways to teach key concepts!Written in a friendly and supportive style this new edition offers: Over 200 original and new activities to complement the new curriculum, ready for you to try out in the classroomTips on how to ensure each lesson includes both practical and investigative elementsSuggestions on how to make your lessons engaging, memorable and inclusiveHow to deal with learners' common scientific misconceptions in each topicTwo new chapters on working scientifically and how to tackle assessmentNew up-to-date web links to quality free resources Drawing on their own extensive teaching experience and understanding of the new National Curriculum, the authors provide the essential guide to teaching primary science for both trainee teachers and qualified teachers who are not science specialists.

This friendly beginner's guide covers the basics of Scratch coding, one of the most popular programs used in UK primary schools on the National Curriculum. With step-by-step instructions showing children how to create games, animations and more, plus Scratch menu guides, a glossary and links to websites for free downloads and helpful tips.

In this funny and heartfelt slice-of-life graphic novel for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Kayla Miller, when coding whiz Zoey goes from homeschooled to new school, she develops an app to help her make friends. Will the Cool Code help Zoey fit in? Or will it completely crash her social life? In an attempt to fit in, Zoey develops an app called the Cool Code with a cute llama avatar that will tell her everything from what to say to what to wear based on pop culture algorithms she's uploaded. But when the app gives her ridiculous advice, awkwardness and hilarity ensues. With a few upgrades and a bit of debugging from the coding club, the app actually works-Zoey gets really popular . . . and gets her pulled in all kinds of directions, including away from her real friends. Life's most complicated choices. . . is there a code for that?

Discover the key words and terms from the world of science. Find out what they mean and learn about some tricks, tips and games that will help you remember them forever. The key to success in any school subject is an understanding of the words used. The Wise Words series presents key vocabulary for each STEAM subject area. The words are presented in a clear, brief and uncomplicated fashion with a visual aid (illustrated or photographic) to help with memory. Great for readers aged 9+ Other titles in the series: Wise Words: 100 Technology Words Explained Wise Words: 100 Engineering Words Explained Wise Words: 100 Art Words Explained Wise Words: 100 Maths Words Explained

Winner of the 2017 NAGC Curriculum Studies Award Space, Structure, and Story integrates Earth and space science with science fiction and nonfiction texts, poetry, and art. This unit, developed by Vanderbilt University's Programs for Talented Youth, is aligned to the Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. Students explore advanced science and ELA content through the lens of structure-its parts, purpose, and function. Mobius strips, the hero's journey, dystopian fiction, black holes, Einstein's relativity, stars, and moons are just a few of the captivating in-depth topics explored through accelerated content, engaging activities, and differentiated tasks. Ideal for gifted classrooms or gifted pull-out groups, the unit features poetry from Carl Sandburg, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and C. S. Lewis; art from M. C. Escher, Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Salvador Dali; a novel study featuring A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle; short stories from Isaac Asimov and Ray Bradbury; speeches from President John F. Kennedy and President Barack Obama; and informational texts about gravity, orbits, and black holes. Grades 4-6

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available. When Tara Binns opens her dressing up box something exciting happens ... Tara Binns is a volcanologist! Tara is excited to find herself on the rocky slopes of a majestic volcano ... until the ground starts shaking, clouds of stinky gas surround her and she spots a huge crack up near the summit. Is the volcano about to erupt ...? This exciting title in the Tara Binns mini-series is written by Lisa Rajan. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. Text type: An adventure story Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

"Kids and adult alike will love poring over the different sections of this book and will delight in informing their friends and family members of the facts they've learned."-School Library Journal A perfect book for engaging kids in STEM: This illustrated tour of our "leftover" body parts (like the appendix, or even goosebumps) introduces readers age 7-11 to the bizarre and fascinating science of evolution. Welcome to the weirdest museum you'll ever explore-the one inside your body. Did you know your amazing, incredible body is a walking, talking museum of evolution? In The Museum of Odd Body Leftovers, tour guides Wisdom Tooth and Disappearing Kidney lead readers through a wacky museum dedicated to vestigial structures: body parts that were essential to our ancestors but are no longer useful to us-even though they're still hanging around. From goosebumps and hiccups to exploding organs and monkey muscles, each room in the museum shows us that these parts have stories to tell us about our past. By the time we make it to the gift shop, we'll understand that evolution is not only messy and imperfect, but also ongoing. Our bodies are constantly changing along with the environment we live in-and there's so much that is still unknown, just waiting to be discovered. Engaging, hilarious, and a visual treat, The Museum of Odd Body Leftovers is a place you'll want to visit again and again.

Roll up your sleeves and get involved with My First Experiments, a colourful and comprehensive science series. Each book contains several fun and exciting experiments which are sure to bring the topics to life. Using clear and simple layouts, these titles are the perfect introduction to basic science.

This timely update of the popular "Environmental Science Activities Kit" includes more than 35 lessons for middle and high school science teachers on the most compelling and relevant environmental topics, such as global warming, food and water production, alternative energy sources, endangered species, land-use issues, and many more.

Herbs, Spices, and Medicinal Plants for Human Gastrointestinal Disorders: Health Benefits and Safety presents valuable information for exploring the health claims of plant-based phytochemicals for the treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal disorders. It details the healing benefits of specific spices and herb plant-based remedies, such as garlic, onion, black pepper, aloe vera, Indian gooseberry, chamomile, and dandelion for the treatment of colorectal cancer and hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, gallstones, celiac disease, peptic ulcers, etc. It also discusses the therapeutic properties of fermented foods and beverages and the healing benefits of lectins in the management of gastrointestinal disorders. The abundance of research presented in this volume will be valuable for researchers, scientists, growers, students, processors, traders, industries, and others in the development of plant-based therapeutics for gastrointestinal diseases.

* Explores how STEM subjects are used in different careers. * Included profiles of influential figures and resources for classes to take in high school/college if readers want to pursue a specific career. * Includes a section on matching readers' interests to potential jobs.

Little scientists will love the mix of non-fiction and activities in this educational book full of zappy ideas. Fun games and puzzles teach boys and girls about things like sound waves, magnetism and the different forces that we interact with every day. Start a lifelong passion for STEM subjects. Originally published as four separate titles, this bind-up brings all of the core STEM concepts under one roof.

Find out all about how book is made, from making the paper to printing the words to designing the cover. Turquoise/Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. Text type: An information book. The whole journey is recapped visually in one spread on pages 22-23. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Meet the S.T.E.A.M. pioneer - Leonardo da Vinci - and discover his fascinating life story and inspirations.

Leonardo da Vinci tells the story of this key scientific figure - covering his whole life's journey and his amazing legacy to science today. Read about and look at some of his finest achievements in fine art, engineering and science and his forward thinking inventions. From the Mona Lisa to helicopters - Leonardo's unique vision and skill is revealed in this fascinating book.

Masterminds introduces some of the world's great scientists, inventors and artists, retelling their lives and explaining why their work is important. Clear photographic designs bring a real-life quality to these biographies and major S.T.E.A.M. discoveries.

Provides an understanding of scientific discoveries and presents inspirational lives from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

Includes a timeline of the person's life and shows the ongoing legacy that we can see around us today.

Perfect for readers aged 7 and up.

Lots of brilliantly funny illustrations, help to explain how the body works inside and out! Kids will go bonkers about this book. It's a first guide to the human body with all the gross and disgusting bits! There's plenty of cool illustrations and easy bite-size text, that kids will find both hilarious and informative! Discover all about our powerful brains, it's mission control ! Muscles, the hardest worker is our heart it's constantly on the go!! The nervous system sends and receives messages in super-fast time .What happens when we sleep...apart from snoring? It's hilarious but what makes our bottoms burp? Bright, comic-style illustrations and fun (sometimes disgusting) facts are set out in an engaging question and answer format. It's just the perfect way for kids to take their first peek at the science of the human body.

Roll up your sleeves and get involved with My First Experiments, a colourful and comprehensive science series. Each book contains several fun and exciting experiments which are sure to bring the topics to life. Using clear and simple layouts, these titles are the perfect introduction to basic science.

Science has never been so easy-or so much fun! With The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book, all you need to do is gather a few household items and you can recreate dozens of mind-blowing, kid-tested science experiments. High school science teacher Tom Robinson shows you how to expand your scientific horizons from biology, chemistry, physics, technology, and engineering-to outer space. You'll discover answers to questions like: -Is it possible to blow up a balloon without actually blowing into it? -What is inside coins? -Can a magnet ever be "turned off"? -Do toilets always flush in the same direction? -Can a swimming pool be cleaned with just the breath of one person? Whether you've always been interested in STEM or you're looking for a cool science fair project, you'll want to test these fun and educational experiments for yourself!

Dive into a new subject with the Know It All series. Each book focuses on a new topic and is packed with fascinating facts and stunning images. There is a lot to know, and this is the perfect place to start.