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 easy-to-use chapters and learning features. - Designed to support you. Boost confidence when preparing for assessment with plenty of activities and practice questions. - Your go-to guide. Expert authors have carefully designed tasks and activities to build your skills and aid progression, and written questions to assess your understanding.

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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