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Ada Lovelace, Volume 10
(Hardcover)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara; Illustrated by Zafouko Yamamoto
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R308
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Meet Ada Lovelace, the British mathematician and daughter of poet
Lord Byron. Part of the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series,
this inspiring and informative little biography follows the
colourful life of Lord Byron's daughter, from her early love of
logic, to her plans for the world's first computer program. As a
child, Ada had a big imagination and a talent for mathematics. She
grew up in a noble household in England, where she dedicated
herself to studying. Her work with the famous inventor, Charles
Babbage, on a very early kind of computer made her the world's
first computer programmer. This moving book features stylish and
quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a
biographical timeline with historical images and a detailed profile
of the mathematician's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a
bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the
lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to
scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things,
yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series
offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of
formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for
reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Science Bug International is an exciting and comprehensive science
programme that has been designed to make sure your children never
stop asking questions about their world! This Workbook contains
questions from the Topic Book plus additional questions to
reinforce and extend learning. With full and comprehensive coverage
of the skills and knowledge required for curriculum attainment,
Science Bug International will help you to nurture and inspire your
young scientist.
Fuel curiosity, spark imagination. Science Bug International is an
exciting and comprehensive science programme that has been designed
to make sure your children never stop asking questions about their
world! This Workbook contains questions from the Topic Book plus
additional questions to reinforce and extend learning. With full
and comprehensive coverage of the skills and knowledge required for
curriculum attainment, Science Bug International will help you to
nurture and inspire your young scientist.
Fuel curiosity, spark imagination. Science Bug International is an
exciting and comprehensive science programme that has been designed
to make sure your children never stop asking questions about their
world! The Topic Book includes fun and engaging practical
activities as well as opportunities for consolidation and
reflection making it perfect for use inside and outside the
classroom. With full and comprehensive coverage of the skills and
knowledge required for curriculum attainment, Science Bug
International will help you to nurture and inspire your young
scientist.
"It was August 27, 1885. In a hospital in Lima, Peru, a student
named Daniel Carrion was preparing to infect himself with a dreaded
disease . . . He had a small, sharp lancet ready . . . Carrion's
friends and teacher from the medical school thought it was a bad
idea. They knew Carrion was eager to learn more about this
mysterious disease.
But were the risks worth it?
"Science and medicine from the inside out-ten engrossing stories of
self-experimentation
Who are these "guinea pig scientists"? Searching for clues to some
of science's and medicine's bigger (and sometimes stranger)
questions, they are all the men and women who devoted their lives
to help find the answers. Spanning from the 1770s to the
present--and uncovering the science behind digestion, the spread of
yellow fever, the development of the first heart catheter, and
more--their ten stories are at once scientifically detailed and
fascinatingly personal.
This board book version of Stephen Hawking - from the critically
acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS
series - introduces the youngest dreamers to the incredible life of
this genius physicist and author. When Stephen Hawking was a little
boy, he used to stare up at the stars and wonder about the
universe. Although he was never top of the class, his curiosity
took him to the best universities in England: Oxford and Cambridge.
It also led him to make one of the biggest scientific discoveries
of the 20th century: Hawking radiation. Babies and toddlers will
love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this
fascinating educator and innovator, and will also enjoy exploring
the stylish and quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on
their own. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of
books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding
people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All
of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child
with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to
children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are
told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and
toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for
beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection
of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games
and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the
lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next
generation of outstanding people who will change the world with
Little People, BIG DREAMS!
180 Days of Science is a fun and effective daily practice workbook
designed to help students explore the three strands of science:
life, physical, and earth and space. This easy-to-use fourth grade
workbook is great for at-home learning or in the classroom. The
engaging standards-based activities cover grade-level skills with
easy to follow instructions and an answer key to quickly assess
student understanding. Students will explore a new topic each week
building content knowledge, analyzing data, developing questions,
planning solutions, and communicating results. Watch as students
are motivated to learn scientific practices with these quick
independent learning activities.Parents appreciate the
teacher-approved activity books that keep their child engaged and
learning. Great for homeschooling, to reinforce learning at school,
or prevent learning loss over summer.Teachers rely on the daily
practice workbooks to save them valuable time. The ready to
implement activities are perfect for daily morning review or
homework. The activities can also be used for intervention skill
building to address learning gaps. Aligns to Next Generation
Science Standards (NGSS).
My First Book of Microbes is the ideal STEM book for children - it
uses fascinating bite-size facts, clear and simple explanations,
and attractive and absorbing illustrations to demystify the hidden
world of microbes. You'll discover what they are, where they come
from and what they do, as well as which ones are good and which can
be harmful. Especially pertinent are the clear explanations about
how viruses spread, the role of antibodies and the importance of
vaccines - essential understanding for us all during this time of
the COVID-19 pandemic; in fact, there's a whole spread dedicated to
COVID-19. Packed with clever analogies that make understanding a
difficult topic easy, this STEM title is perfect for young budding
scientists with an active and enquiring mind and for people of any
age who are interested in learning about the natural world and the
human body. Sales points: Bestselling and award-winning illustrator
and author duo of the bestselling My First Book of Quantum Physics,
plus My First Book of Relativity and My First Book of the Cosmos
Introduces children aged 8 and up to a complex area of science in a
fun and entertaining way Adults are likely to enjoy the content and
find that it increases their understanding Topical subject matter -
viruses, including information about COVID-19, antibodies and
vaccines Common Core: RI.6.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9;
W.6.1.1a,1b,1c,1d,2,2a,2b,2c,2d,2e,2f,4,5,6,7,8,9b;
SL.6.1,1,1b,1c,1d,2,3,4,5,6; L.6.3,3a,3b,4,4a,4b,4c, 5a,5b,5c,6;
GRL: W
This workbook: targets key misconceptions and barriers to help your
students get back on track addresses areas of underperformance in a
systematic way, with a unique approach that builds, develops and
extends students' skills gets students ready for the new GCSE (9-1)
assessments with exercises focused around exam-style questions
provides ready-to-use examples and activities, aligned to the
Pearson Progression Map, freeing up your time to focus on working
directly with students fits around your needs, being flexible as
part of an intervention strategy or for independent student work
addresses an area of difficulty in each unit with a unique
approach, to develop and extend students' skills.
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Water
(Paperback)
Keli Sipperley
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R215
Discovery Miles 2 150
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Most of Earth is covered in water. Water falls from the sky as rain
or snow. All living things need water to survive. Discover why
water is an important part of nature!
Known as the father of science, Galileo pioneered the scientific
method, which uses careful observation and experimentation to make
scientific discoveries. He is also famous for his discoveries about
the solar system, including the idea that Earth rotates around the
Sun and not the other way around. This book looks at Galileo's life
and work, and shows how his discoveries both changed society at the
time and influenced people in the future.
Far off Neptune holds many mysteries! Its great distance from the
sun makes it the coldest planet in the solar system. Discover the
secrets of this chilly, blue ice giant that was named after the
sea.
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