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This book thinks you're a scientist explores seven key scientific
areas in the Science Museum's new interactive gallery for children:
force and motion, electricity and magnetism, earth and space,
light, matter, sound and mathematics. Each spread centres on an
open-ended question or activity, with space on the page for the
child to write, draw or interact with the book. Imagine dogs are
magnetic! Design how you would make a book fly. Write a new robot
language. The book ends with a section for children to record their
own guided independent investigations, including surveys and
experiment logs.
This maker's handbook is packed with amazing projects that teach
science, technology and design skills to help you come up with
stylish, fun creations. Inside, you'll learn how to make light-up
bags, create a speaker from a Pringles tube, design your own resin
jewellery, and grow amazing crystal flowers. Other projects include
a light-sensitive door sign, colour-changing bath bombs and
self-watering planters. With craft concepts ranging from simple to
advanced, there's something for every skill set. Each project comes
with a short explanation of the science behind it, and every stage
is heavily illustrated and photographed to ensure that following
the instructions is simple for everyone.
The perfect guides to being inspired by science and motivated to
master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of
study What is palaeontology? What do palaeontologists do? What
clues do fossils reveal? These are just a few questions that are
answered in Science-Ology! Palaeontology. Find out about the
pioneering work of scientist through the ages, explore the tools
and skills needed to be a palaeontologist and discover how
palaeontologists help museums and movies accurate. Each book int he
Science-Ology! series looks at a high-interest branches of science
and examines how the science and research is carried out, what
tools are used, what skills are required and what discoveries have
been made. Case studies from around the world introduce readers to
the real-world relevance of studying each area of science. Filled
with fun artwork and photos, this series aimed at readers 9 and up
is sure to inspire careers in science. Written by award-winning
author Anna Claybourne and reviewed by experts in each field.
A vibrant exploration of the energy cycle Earth's Amazing Cycles:
Energy looks at what energy is, the different forms it takes and
how it powers our world in a constant cycle. Spanning core science
and geography topics, Earth's Amazing Cycles makes sense of the
natural processes in the constantly changing world that surrounds
us, from food chains to photosynthesis and from reproduction to
rock formation, and reveals how these processes work together in a
complicated and fragile balance. It also highlights throughout the
importance of caring for our unique planet. Earth's Amazing Cycles
showcases fresh, vibrant new illustrations and clever infographics.
A funny character features throughout, guiding readers through the
information and providing opportunities for humour and engagement.
Titles in the series: Animals/Energy/Plants/Rocks/Seasons/Water
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Vivi Loves Science
(Hardcover)
Kimberly Derting; Illustrated by Joelle Murray; Shelli R. Johannes
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Vivi loves science! In this STEM-themed picture book, part of a
series about girls who love science, Vivi and her classmates go on
a field trip to the ocean to investigate tide pools. A must-have
for fans of Rosie Revere, Engineer and What Do You Do with an Idea?
and anyone who loves to ask questions and learn about the world.
Features a glossary and fun tide pool activity to do at home. In
the companion to Cece Loves Science and Libby Loves Science, Vivi
and her classmates take a field trip to the beach to study tide
pools. With help from her teacher and a park ranger, Vivi and her
friends make aquascopes, participate in a marine-inspired scavenger
hunt, and learn about different species that call the ocean home.
At the end of their trip, there's one more surprise for Vivi! Full
of fun facts about marine biology and conservation, Vivi Loves
Science is a perfect pick for aspiring scientists, classrooms, and
fans of Andrea Beaty's Ada Twist, Scientist. Features a glossary
and instructions on how to make your own aquascope and tide pool at
home.
Fully-illustrated and filled with real-world examples, this book
explains the basics of psychology, from how people think, feel and
behave to how scientists can study and be sure about what is
actually going on in other people's brains.
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.
Come on a walk to the beach and find out about the world's oceans
and seas, the plants and animals that live there and why they are
so important. You'll find out what causes the tides, where coral
gets it colour from and why mangrove swamps are important. I'm Glad
There Are is series of brightly illustrated non-fiction titles
exploring the things we are grateful for in the natural world
around us. The books encourage children aged six plus to observe
the natural world, and to appreciate and learn about ways to
protect it. Each book includes simple activities to try. Titles in
the series: Bees and Other Bugs Trees and Other Plants Clouds and
Rain Stars and the Moon Oceans and Seas Humans and Other Animals
Design, Make, Play: Growing the Next Generation of STEM Innovators
is a resource for practitioners, policymakers, researchers and
program developers that illuminates creative, cutting edge ways to
inspire and motivate young people about science and technology
learning. The book is aligned with the National Research Council's
new Framework for Science Education, which includes an explicit
focus on engineering and design content, as well as integration
across disciplines. Extensive case studies explore real world
examples of innovative programs that take place in a variety of
settings, including schools, museums, community centers, and
virtual spaces. Design, Make, and Play are presented as learning
methodologies that have the power to rekindle children's intrinsic
motivation and innate curiosity about STEM (science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics) fields. A digital companion app
showcases rich multimedia that brings the stories and successes of
each program-and the students who learn there-to life.
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Florence Nightingale
(Hardcover)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara; Illustrated by Kelsey Garrity-Riley
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Ever wondered what your body does to all the different kinds of
food you eat? Lift the flaps to find out how your body deals with
fat, sugar, carbohydrates, protein and vitamins, and what the
different nutrients do for you. Also find out about tiny bacteria
living in your gut, why some people are allergic to foods, and what
we should be eating.
The heartfelt and funny memoir of a boy who built himself a
prosthetic arm out of the world-famous toy bricks. David Aguilar
was born missing part of one arm, a small detail that seemed to
define his life and limit people's ideas of who he was and who he
could be. But in this funny and heartfelt memoir, David proves that
he can throw out the rulebook and people's expectations and maybe
even make a difference in the world-and all with a sense of humor.
At only nine years old, David built his first prosthesis from LEGO
bricks, and since then he hasn't stopped creating and thinking
about how his inventions, born from a passion for building things,
could fuel change and help others. With a voice full of humor and
heart, David tells his powerful story, of family and friendship, of
heartbreak and loss, and ultimately of triumph and success, as he
continues to dream big and build a life and a better world-piece by
piece.
This book teaches children about the basic principles of science
through 30 exciting experiments and crafts that can be done at
home, using everyday objects and materials around you. Why do
bubbles hold their shape? How does an electric circuit work? What
makes popcorn pop? Can an egg bounce? If you thought that science
could only be practised wearing white coats in a sterile
laboratory, think again! A brilliant way to link the STEM/STEAM
themes being taught at school back to your home in a fun and
fascinating way. Perfect for budding scientists who love to ask...
'why?' Activities include making slime, hot ice, baking soda fizz
bombs, coloured milk, making your own crystals, invisible ink, soda
bottle ecosystem and many more. AGES: 5 to 11 AUTHORS: Laura Minter
and Tia Williams are two creative mums based in Sussex, UK. They
started Little Button Diaries, their award-winning crafting and
baking blog in 2013 to show that having children doesn't mean you
have to stop doing the things you love. Laura and Tia also write
craft tutorials for craft superstore Hobbycraft and they have
written many books for GMC Publications, including The Superhero
Craft Book, The Dinosaur Craft Book, The Mermaid Craft Book, The
Horrible Craft Book and The Big Book of Dressing Up.
How can curriculum integration of school science with the related
disciplines of technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
enhance students' skills and their ability to link what they learn
in school with the world outside the classroom? Featuring actual
case studies of teachers' attempts to integrate their curriculum,
their reasons for doing so, how they did it, and their reflections
on the outcomes, this book encourages science educators to consider
the purposes and potential outcomes of this approach and raises
important questions about the place of science in the school
curriculum. It takes an honest approach to real issues that arise
in curriculum integration in a range of education contexts at the
elementary and middle school levels. The clear documentation and
critical analysis of the contribution of science in curriculum
integration-its implementation and its strengths and
weaknesses-will assist teachers, science educators, and researchers
to understand how this approach can work to engage students and
improve their learning, as well as how it does not happen easily,
and how various factors can facilitate or hinder successful
integration.
Fundamental and FUN first science concepts for kids, and the great
thing is: there are robots! What is Sound? ... a superstar
adventure! is a fun story that leads children through the sources
and features of sound, on tour with their favourite robot rock
band: BOOM! Flash, Bolt, Jet and Volt, the super-powered robots who
make up the band, learn these fundamentals of science as they spend
an awesome day preparing for a big show on their world tour. In the
First Steps in Science series, children are encouraged to become
super scientists with the help of various colourful and friendly
robots, who are all going on awesome adventures. Children as young
as 3-5 years old learn science through stories with bright and
cheerful illustrations. Interactive elements throughout each book
encourage hands-on engagement from children, and each story
finishes with a creative activity to cement their science learning.
A parent, carer and teacher's guide at the back of each book makes
this a great resource for home school and classroom learning.
Titles in the series include: First Steps in Science: What's a
Force? ... a snow-day adventure! First Steps in Science: What is
Energy? ... a Sports-Day adventure! First Steps in Science: What is
Matter? ... a nature adventure! First Steps in Science: What is
Motion? ... a cycling adventure! First Steps in Science: What is
Light? ... a sunny sea-side adventure! First Steps in Science: What
is Sound? ... a superstar adventure!
Making science fun by applying core science learning to high
interest hobbies. In Fun Science Experiments with Music, learn
about the science behind singing, plucking and blowing. Find out
about sound waves by making sugar dance. Discover why music sounds
high or low. Jiggle your vocal cords! Add your own twist to all the
experiments, then perform on your home-made instruments. Have fun
with science by trying these exciting, surprising experiments.
Beautiful illustrations by Annie Wilkinson show how to master the
science and skills with clear step-by-step instructions and easily
accessible materials. Encourages readers to free their imagination
to ask questions, find their own solutions and create dazzling
results as a team. Suitable for readers 7 and up. Title in the
series: Experiments with Art Experiments with Plants Experiments
with Music Experiments with Cookery
Discover the key words and terms from the world of maths. 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. The perfect introduction to maths for children aged 9+.
Discover how geology is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM
Science - Geology. Explore the wonders of Earth and see how geology
is all around us, from nature's materials that are used to
construct roads and buildings, to the minerals found in your mobile
phone and drinks can. Witness a volcanic eruption, find out if
there is water on Mars, unearth a dinosaur and meet the geologists
and scientists who brought geology to life, including Zelma Maine
Jackson, Georges Cuvier and Florence Bascom. Readers can also carry
out cool geology experiments at home. With easy-to-understand text
written by STEM expert Emily Dodd, and lots of colourful artworks,
photos and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter
geology and why it's even important at all. The Everyday STEM
series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids
STEM is important and is the key to their future success, these
books show readers how we use science, technology, engineering and
maths in our everyday lives. While the topics sound high-level and
complex, this series makes these concepts age-appropriate and
accessible. So, while we can't promise to teach 9 to 11-year-olds
quantum physics, we can explain in the simplest terms the practical
applications of STEM.
As soon as you open this book, YOU become the protagonist!You will
be catapulted to CERN, one of the most famous laboratories in the
world - a real scientific wonderland of underground tunnels,
massive experiments and technological marvels.You can choose to
play the role of a researcher, a student or a tourist, but keep
your eyes open for a threatening dinosaur... Is it coming from the
nearby Jura Mountains, the same place that gave Jurassic its
name?Prepare yourself for a rather bizarre adventure filled with
loads of brain-tickling facts about particles and science wonders.
Unfold the story, explore the unsolved mysteries of the Universe,
and most importantly, have fun with the games and quizzes!Are you
ready to face the huge prehistoric beast and discover the secrets
of tiny particles?
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