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Books > Children's & Educational > Technology & applied sciences
Use your Magic Magnifying Glass to see inside a whole world of
mind-boggling machines in this cutting edge interactive titlle,
ideal for budding scientists, engineers, or other curious young
minds! See pistons pumping, gears grinding and turbines turning as
you explore the inner workings of the machines that make the world
go round. With the amazing x-ray magnifying glass, you'll be able
to peer beneath the surface of each machine and examine what keeps
it chugging along. On each spread, read all about different types
of machine, from jumbo jets to supersonic cars, bullet trains to
the International Space Station and so much more. Discover how each
machine has a job to do and how it works with humans and other
machines to get it done. Then, put on your engineer's hat and get
the inside story on each machine, using your special x-ray
magnifying glass (included). With real scientific detail and a huge
variety of machines from throughout the modern world, Magic
Magnifying Glass: Mind-Boggling Machines is the perfect
introduction to STEM subjects for the budding scientist. This
hands-on interactive exploration book is sure to delight any
curious boys and girls alike.
Kitchen Science is a collection of 30 STEM-themed activities for
children, making use of everyday materials found in the kitchen.
Forget about sterile laboratories and stuffy classrooms, there are
oodles of awesome science experiments waiting to be done, right
under your nose in the kitchen! Learn about how microwaves work,
why honeycomb is full of bubbles, how to make plastic out of milk
and much more. With the added bonus of making some yummy treats as
part of some experiments, what s not to love? Ideal for
parents/carers who have experienced home-schooling fatigue and
cupboard-raiding children who want to inject some practical fun
into their learning, this book provides an accessible and
stimulating way to explore STEM themes at home. Each experiment is
accompanied by an illustrated explanation of the science behind it
and how it works.
From the bestselling author of Darwin's Dragons and My Friend the
Octopus comes an exciting historical adventure - with a touch of
magic - set aboard the Titanic ... Young cabin steward, Sid, is
proud to be working on the Titanic, the greatest ship ever built.
Clara dreams of adventure too, but she's a stowaway in the hold of
a much smaller boat, Carpathia. Here she meets the biggest, best
dog she's ever known: Rigel, who is on his way to be reunited with
his owner. None of them could have imagined how they would need
each other one ice-cold terrible night - or that an extraordinary
sea creature might also answer their call ... The third
middle-grade historical adventure from the author of Darwin's
Dragons and My Friend the Octopus A new spin on the sinking of the
Titanic, offering an uplifting alternate history of real-life
survivor, Sid Daniels A touching animal friendship lies at the
heart of the story, as well as hints of mythology Showcases Lindsay
Galvin's trademark combination of exciting adventure, rip-roaring
history and non-fiction elements PRAISE FOR DARWIN'S DRAGONS: 'A
striking and original adventure ... just the sort of story I love.'
EMMA CARROLL 'WHAT a voyage! [Darwin's Dragons] is everything you
hope it will be ...' LUCY STRANGE '[A] beautifully fictionalised
story' THE TELEGRAPH
Trust highly experienced teachers and authors Mo Everett, Richard
Howe and Sonia Stuart to guide learners through the redeveloped
Level 1/ Level 2 Cambridge National in IT (J836). This thorough and
accessible introduction to the IT industry will develop your
learners' understanding of the core examined content and boost the
skills required to tackle the NEA with confidence. This revised and
updated textbook is: - Comprehensive. Gain in-depth knowledge of
the examined unit with clear explanations of every concept and
topic, and develop the skills and understanding for the practical
non-examined units, both of which are covered in detail. -
Accessible, reliable and trusted. Structured to match the
specification and provide the information required to build
knowledge, understanding and skills across accessible and
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you. Boost confidence when preparing for assessment with plenty of
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A dream come true: Peter is invited to ride in the cab of a large
modern diesel locomotive! Luckily the journey was not as wild as
one of Grandpa's tales from the old steam days: Wagons without
brakes, speeding trains with runaway carriages getting lost in the
night...Another adventure with Peter and his Grandpa. Real
engineering detail with 12 watercolours by John Wardle. Age 6 to 12
years.
A picture book about the night sky--Bright Star, Night Star
activities include finding constellations, planets, the moon, sun,
and other heavenly bodies. It has vivid illustrations for language
comprehension (ages 4 - 9), online SECRETS, and American Indian
characters. Expose your child to the starry skies, Monument Valley,
and a little space science. Also an ebook: Premio Publishing &
Gozo Books (worldwide rights Feb. 2014, SEE INSIDE)
Premiobooks.com, Baker & Taylor, Brodart, EBSCO, Follett
Library Resources/Title Wave, Ingram, Mackin, Bn.com/NOOK,
Kindle/Amazon.com, iTunes, and select retailers. 30-page, 8.5"x8.5"
perfect-bound, paper, 400 words, written by Karl Beckstrand,
illustrated by Luis F. Sanz, ISBN: 978-0985398880 (ebook ISBN:
978-1310128097), LCCN: 2013913403, JNF051040, JUV011040, JUV036000,
JUV010000, JUV020000, JUV054000
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