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Bizarre, incredible and downright gross facts about human and
animal bodies In Hair-raising Human Body Facts, you'll learn about
some of the most incredible things going on inside you right now!
Giggle and gasp as you read about and see some truly astonishing
(and sometimes silly) parts of the human body, such as your
super-cool cornea, which gets its oxygen from the air and has no
blood at all flowing to it, or your secretly clever nostrils, which
take turns breathing - that's some amazing teamwork! The Body Bits
series is written by the hilarious and knowledgeable Paul Mason,
and illustrated by Dave Smith, whose laugh-out-loud and
action-packed artwork can't be beaten. Reading and learning become
a source of endless fun for even the most reluctant reader with
Body Bits. Great for readers aged 7-9 years. Don't forget the other
books in the series: Hair-raising Human Body Facts Dead-awesome
Dinosaur Body Facts Eye-popping Plant Part Facts Contents list for
Hair-raising Human Body Facts: Body bits / Hair-raising nd
nail-biting facts / Excellent eyeballs / The boggling brain / The
truth about teeth / Brilliant bones / Breathtaking breathing / Bits
about blood / Stupendous skin / Dynamic defences / Stomach-churning
digestion / Amazing muscles / Unique you / Glossary / Finding out
more / Index
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.
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.
This excellent addition to the ever popular Questions & Answers
series lifts the flap on all kinds of gadgets, systems and ideas.
It answers questions such as How does electricity get into our
walls? Why do waves go up and down? and Where does money come from?
Perfect for every inquisitive child.
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?
In this completely updated edition of The Sun featuring beautiful
full-color photographs, Seymour Simon presents a fascinating
introduction to the star that is the center of our Solar System.
Young readers will love exploring the wonders of the sun, from the
constant nuclear explosions at its core to the sea of boiling gases
that forms its surface. Seymour Simon knows how to explain science
to kids and make it fun. He was a teacher for more than twenty
years, has written more than 250 books, and has won multiple
awards. This book includes an author's note, glossary, and index
and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation
Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Math (STEM) standards.
"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.
Cree craw with the saw, bang bang with the hammer, and twizzle,
twist, twirl, and spin with the screwdriver, bolts, and nuts. What
fun It's tool time for children as they delight in colorful
chisels, clamps, drills, pliers, and mallets at work. What could
they be making? Kids will love finding out--and creating sound
effects to go with this action-packed board book. Perfect for
little builders
Why does the ...? What is ...? How does ...? Don't worry if you
don't know the answers, you soon will! Every child can be a
scientist with the help of Mr Shaha and his recipes for wonder!
Turn a rainy day at home or a walk in the park into a chance to
experiment. All you need are a few simple items from your kitchen
cupboards - and the power of curiosity! Learn about sound by making
wine glasses sing, investigate chemical reactions with
vitamin-powered rockets, and explore Newton's Third Law by making
balloon-driven cars. Written by a science teacher and dad, Mr
Shaha's Recipes for Wonder gives clear, step-by-step instructions
for over 15 experiments. Whether you're a science star or just
starting out, it will help you inspire young people to learn. Get
the whole family joining in around the table, as you transform your
kitchen into a laboratory!
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.
Tiny Science - giving MINI-scientists MAXIMUM understanding of the
MICROscopic - get to grips with millions of microscopic creatures!
A fun and visual series exploring the science of things we cannot
see with the naked eye, zooming right in on the itty-bitty
creatures, objects and machines that have an enormous impact on us
and the world around us. Perfect for children keen to get up-close
to the building blocks of our world. Tiny Science: Microscopic
Creatures places teeny life forms UNDER THE MICROSCOPE to find
answers to unBEASTable questions, such as ... - What is the
absolute tiniest insect? - Is soil alive? - What exactly is an
eyelash mite? Fun cartoon-style illustrations interact with
real-life pictures of many amazing microscopic features, making
this series ideal for engaging readers aged 8 and up. It's time to
explore the infinitesimal! Other Tiny Science books in the series:
Germs Cells Genes and DNA Atoms and Molecules Nanotechnology
In this prequel to the NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING phenomenon
of TIKTOK fame, They Both Die at the End, two new strangers spend a
life-changing day together after Death-Cast make their first
fateful calls. 'If They Both Die at the End broke your heart and
put it back together again, be prepared for this novel to do the
same. A tender, sad, hopeful and youthful story that deserves as
much love as its predecessor.' Culturefly '[A] heart-pounding story
[full] of emotion and suspense.' Kirkus 'An extraordinary book with
a riveting plot.' Booklist Meet Orion and Valentino. It's the night
before Death-Cast goes live, and there's one question on everyone's
mind: Can Death-Cast actually predict death, or is it an elaborate
hoax? Orion Pagan has waited years for someone to tell him that
he's going to die, given his serious heart condition. Valentino
Prince has a long and promising future ahead of him and only
registered for Death-Cast after his twin sister nearly died in a
car accident. Orion and Valentino cross paths in Times Square and
immediately feel a deep connection. But when the first End Day
calls go out, their lives are changed for ever - one of them
receives a call . . . the other doesn't. Told with acclaimed author
Adam Silvera's signature bittersweet touch, this story celebrates
the lasting impact that people have on each other and proves that
life is always worth living to the fullest. PRAISE FOR ADAM
SILVERA: 'There isn't a teenager alive who won't find their heart
described perfectly on these pages.' Patrick Ness, author of The
Knife of Never Letting Go 'Adam Silvera is a master at capturing
the infinite small heartbreaks of love and loss and grief.' Nicola
Yoon, author of Everything, Everything 'A phenomenal talent.' Juno
Dawson, author of Clean and Wonderland 'Bold and haunting.' Lauren
Oliver, author of Delirium
This book presents a first comprehensive effort to explore the
mechanics and fundamentals of global ICT standardization. It offers
a comprehensive study of legal rules governing ICT standardization;
systematically analyses governance and institutional features of
some most prominent Standards Development Organizations; and
presents qualitative empirical evidence on implementation of these
rules in practice. By evaluating legal and procedural rules in
light of current practices and tendencies in the industry, the book
explores various options available for disciplining ICT
standardization from the viewpoint of the applicable legislation,
judiciary, and internal governance rules of Standards Development
Organizations and offers practical solutions on how to increase the
legitimacy of ICT standards. Adding to the previous theoretical
approach to the field of standardization from historical, legal and
political science perspective, this book applies theoretical
considerations to unexplored scenarios, offering a holistic picture
of ICT standardization and providing a novel contribution to the
field.
"(Aliki presents) information so clearly and concisely that young
readers will know what their senses are and how to use them. (She
explains) what the senses are, shows what each does, and how
several senses are usually used together. The illustrations are
highly captivating and are sure to keep the very young reader
interested".--AP. Full color.
Uncover the mysteries of computing in this funny technology series
for readers aged 9 and up What's the difference between a bug and a
virus? Why were early computers so BIG? And just why is it called a
mouse?! Find out the answers to these questions and much more in
this book! With an engaging question and answer format, this series
draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each
spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an
exploration of technology and busting some popular myths along the
way! The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and
cartoons, making technology fun and accessible for every young
reader.
Filled with bite-size facts and amazing original illustrations, the
Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible
series for young readers who can't get enough of their favourite
topic. The Small and Mighty Book of Planet Earth is a fantastic,
fact-packed journey across our planet for young readers. This
pocket-sized book is filled with fun and amazing facts about the
Earth, with amazing, vibrant illustrations that bring them to life.
Readers will discover everything about our world - from wildlife to
weather, and volcanoes to oceans.
An engaging look at the global impact of robots and robotics,
discovering how robots move, sense and make decisions in the
service of humans. Fearsome robots are sometimes shown in sci-fi
movies attacking Earth, but in real life, robots are actually
helping to save the planet. Among other amazing feats, eco-robots
can plant 10 trees every 15 minutes, collect 500kg of marine waste
in 10 hours and blast 9,400 litres of water per minute to fight
fires. In this book, aimed at children aged 8+, readers can meet
these eco-robots and many more, then try a quick quiz to find out
how much they have learned. Books in the series: Eco-Robots Robot
Explorers Robot Helpers Super-smart Robots
Relates the evolution of the family of mankind, from single cells in the sea to human beings with "big brains that wonder who we are.
Frank William Epperson is a curious boy who wants to be an inventor
when he grows up. Since inventing begins with experimenting, Frank
spends a lot of time in his ?laboratory? (i.e. his back porch)
trying out his ideas, such as building a double-handled handcar
that whizzes past the single-handled cars in his neighborhood. What
Frank loves most, though, is experimenting with liquids. When he
invents his own yummy flavored soda water drink, his friends love
it! And this gets him to thinking: ?I wonder what this drink would
taste like frozen Though he doesn't yet realize it, his curiosity
will lead to his best invention ever: the Popsicle! In this
innovative picture book, Anne Renaud tells a lively story inspired
by a real person and true events. Budding scientists will be
inspired to emulate the way Frank follows his curiosity, works hard
and never gives up --- a growth mindset in action. Interwoven
within the story are full-page illustrated instructions for four
science experiments that Frank performs, so readers can try them at
home or school. Thoroughly researched back matter provides
additional historical notes, photos and a bibliography. This
readable book covers social studies topics including early
twentieth-century history and inventions and inventors, as well as
science topics, such as simple chemistry experiments and an
overview of the skills and strategies of scientific inquiry.
Published in cooperation with the Denver Museum of Natural History,
this book begins with a contemporary story about a Sioux boy who
finds an injured eagle, nurses it back to health, and releases it
into the wild only to discover one day that it has been shot and
wounded by a careless hunter. The story, artfully illustrated with
watercolors, examines the importance of eagles in Sioux culture,
both in ancient times and today.
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