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New title in the internationally best-selling, and Blue Peter Book
Award-winning series. Following on from the incredible Invented by
Animals, Built by Animals introduces us to the creatures who have
inspired the materials and techniques that are used by humans in
the building world today. Meet over 26 animals behind the most
amazing building tech, humorously brought to life by Yeji Yun and
wittily and expertly explained by WWF educator Christiane Dorion.
This book dives into theworld of biomimicry and answers questions
like: How can we use more solar energy to power our homes? How can
we grow plants in the desert? How can we pump water to the top of
very tall buildings? How can we clean polluted rivers? From the
bee's honeycomb shape that strengthens structures to termites that
build their nests with natural air con, these creatures did it
first! And, at the end of the book, find out who wins big at the
Animal Builder Awards! Will it be the prairie dog, the peacock, the
beaver or the firefly? Built by Animals explores this amazing STEM
subject in a deceptively simple way, showing children that the
future of architecture can be inspired by and be respectful of
nature.
Observe how weather can drastically change how a single street
looks with this science reader. With images that are easy to
identify and clear, simple sentence structures, this science reader
simplifies scientific concepts for young students as they improve
their reading skills. A fun and easy science experiment and Your
Turn! activity provide more in-depth opportunities for additional
learning. Nonfiction text features include a glossary and an index.
Engage students in learning with this dynamic text!
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On Land
(Paperback)
Nellie Wilder
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R240
R222
Discovery Miles 2 220
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Land has many different characteristics. It can be hilly, rocky,
grassy, narrow, and dry. Or, it can be flat, smooth, sandy, wide,
and wet! This book introduces students to the concept of landforms.
With images that are easy to identify and clear, simple sentence
structures, this science reader simplifies scientific concepts for
young students as they improve their reading skills. A fun and easy
science experiment and Your Turn! activity provide more in-depth
opportunities for additional learning. Nonfiction text features
include a glossary and an index. Engage students in learning with
this dynamic text!
This high-interest informational text will help students gain
science content knowledge while building their literacy skills and
nonfiction reading comprehension. This appropriately leveled
nonfiction science reader features hands-on, simple science
experiments and full-color images and graphics. Fourth grade
students will learn all about how sensory systems differ among
animals through this engaging text that is aligned to the Next
Generation Science Standards and supports STEM education.
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