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Books > Children's & Educational > Science
Learn the funny and fascinating story of Charles Darwin and the
groundbreaking discoveries his love of the humble worms led to in
this hilarious illustrated book. Charles Darwin is widely known for
his "Origin of Species" book, yet Darwin had another great love,
and that was for worms. Told for the first time for children, this
is the silly and fascinating true story of how Charles Darwin came
to discover that the humble earthworm is the most important species
on our planet. Darwin suspected worms were special but his
scientist friends laughed at him. In a quest to find out the worms'
special talent, Darwin played the bassoon to the worms to see if
they could hear, laid out a picnic treasure hunt for them to see
how well they could smell, among many other bizarre but entirely
true experiments. But so far Darwin didn't find anything extra
special about worms. Until, one day he realised that worms do have
a superpower. They POO! Without their life sustaining, nutrient
rich poo, there would be no plants and no animals on earth.
Darwin's 40 years studying worms is still essential to our
understanding of worms today, and ever since, scientists have taken
him VERY seriously, and never again laughed at his love of worms.
Told in a humorous and engaging way with non-fiction information on
each page to help educate alongside the story, curious minds will
love this fact-filled, laugh-out-loud title. The story of Darwin
and the worms not only centres around the perennially brilliant
subject of poo, it teaches children about a key historic figure,
the food cycle and deductive scientific thinking. It is also a
heartwarming story of the triumph of a zany underdog who won't let
bullies get in the way of his love for worms.
This nonfiction science reader will help fifth grade students gain
science content knowledge while building their reading
comprehension and literacy skills. This purposefully leveled text
features hands-on, challenging science experiments and full-color
images. Students will learn all about energy, thermodynamics,
convection, radiation, and much more through this engaging text
that supports STEM education and is aligned to the Next Generation
Science Standards. Important text features like a glossary and
index will improve students close reading skills.
Progress in is a learner-centred series for Grades 8-12, written by
subject specialists, with a step-by-step approach that ensures full
syllabus coverage. Each concept is carefully explained so that
individual learners can progress at their own pace.
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.
Progress in is a learner-centred series for Grades 8-12, written by
subject specialists, with a step-by-step approach that ensures full
syllabus coverage. Each concept is carefully explained so that
individual learners can progress at their own pace.
Stretch yourself to achieve the highest grades, with structured
syllabus coverage, varied exam-style questions and annotated sample
answers, to help you to build the essential skill set for exam
success. - Benefit from expert advice and tips on skills and
knowledge from experienced subject authors - Target revision and
focus on important concepts and skills with key objectives at the
beginning of every chapter - Keep track of your own progress with a
handy revision planner - Consolidate and apply your understanding
of key content with revision activities, short 'Test yourself' and
exam-style questions - Apply your understanding of essential
practical and mathematical skills with Skills boxes including
worked examples
* A rich and stimulating learning experience - Exploring Science:
Working Scientifically Student Books present Key Stage 3 Science in
the series' own unique style - packed with extraordinary photos and
incredible facts - encouraging all students to explore, and to
learn * Clear learning outcomes are provided for every page spread,
ensuring students understand their own learning journey * New
Working Scientifically pages focus on the skills required by the
National Curriculum and for progression to Key Stage 4, with
particular focus on literacy
From the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series,
discover the life of Hedy Lamarr, the actress and inventor whose
curiosity broke boundaries. Young Hedy Lamarr was fascinated with
machines. She love to sit with her father and hear all about
scientific theories. A gifted musician and actress, she soon found
fame on the stage, but her scientific curiosity never stopped.
Electronics, chemistry, engineering - whatever Hedy put her mind
to, she came up with ingenious inventions, blazing a trail for
women in science and making great strides towards science. As well
as a glittering film career, Hedy developed technology that formed
the basis of Wifi and Bluetooth used in our world day. This
inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra
facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with
historical photos and a detailed profile of Hedy's astonishing
life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling 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 hardcover 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!
Progress in is a learner-centred series for Grades 8-12, written by
subject specialists, with a step-by-step approach that ensures full
syllabus coverage. Each concept is carefully explained so that
individual learners can progress at their own pace.
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Uglies
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Scott Westerfeld
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The first book in Scott Westerfeld's international bestselling series,
Uglies!
Tally lives in a world where your sixteenth birthday brings aesthetic
perfection: an operation which erases all your flaws, transforming you
from an 'Ugly' into a 'Pretty'. She is on the eve of this important
event, and cannot wait for her life to change. As well as guaranteeing
supermodel looks, life as a Pretty seems to revolve around having a
good time. But then she meets Shay, who is also fifteen - but with a
very different outlook on life. Shay isn't sure she wants to be Pretty
and plans to escape to a community in the forest - the Rusty Ruins -
where Uglies go to escape ' turning'. Tally won't be persuaded to join
her, as this would involve sacrificing everything she's ever wanted for
a lot of uncertainty.
When she is taken in for questioning on her birthday, however, Tally
gets sent to the Ruins anyway - against her will. The authorities offer
Tally the worst choice she could ever imagine: find her friend Shay and
turn her in, or never turn Pretty at all. What she discovers in the
Ruins reveals that there is nothing 'pretty' about the
transformations... And the choice Tally makes will change her world
forever.
Let's do is a learner-centred series for Grades 1-7 with a
step-by-step approach that ensures full syllabus coverage. Written
by experts at this level, activities engage learners in their own
learning process in a practical way, and focus on learning through
doing.
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).
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