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Biology is all around us! But what is it and where can you see it? Discover more with Everyday STEM Science-Biology.Biology is more than just our bodies. Medicine, architecture, farming and food production all rely on biology. Discover how microbes and enzymes allow us to create the foodstuffs we most enjoy, how biofuels are providing green alternatives to fossil fuels, and how your biological clock really works. Meet the scientists who brought biology to life and carry out exciting experiments at home.With easy-to-understand text written by an expert author, fun callouts, and lots of colorful artworks, photos, and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter biology 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 math 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.

For fans of the best-selling Amazing Machines series, this interactive early-learning activity book is the perfect purchase for vacations and long journeys, and is packed full of airplanes! Airplanes that are are fast, big, and heavy. Airplanes that can zoom and soar and go whoosh through the skies. Airplanes with wings and wheels and controls to carry people across the world. Preschool children will love the activity pages-there are counting, matching, drawing, writing, coloring, and lots of other activities, as well as two pages of stickers to use.

For fans of the best-selling Amazing Machines series, this interactive early-learning activity book is the perfect purchase for vacations and long journeys, and is packed full of rockets! Rockets that are noisy, strong, and big. Rockets that can blast off, roar, and soar. Rockets with astronauts inside, heading to the Moon. Preschool children will love the activity pages-there are counting, matching, drawing, writing, coloring, and lots of other activities, as well as two pages of stickers to use.

For fans of the best-selling Amazing Machines series, this interactive early-learning activity book is the perfect purchase for vacations and long journeys, and is packed full of trucks! Trucks that are are tough, strong, and big. Trucks that can carry and push and tip. Trucks with radios, cabs, and beds, pistons that hoist, tilt, and shift. Preschool children will love the activity pages-there are counting, matching, drawing, writing, coloring, and lots of other activities, as well as two pages of stickers to use.

For fans of the best-selling Amazing Machines series, this interactive early-learning activity book is the perfect purchase for vacations and long journeys, and is packed full of trains! Trains that huff and puff and rattle and rush. Trains that can rumble over bridges and through tunnels.Trains with rails and wheels and coaches to carry people across the world. Preschool children will love the activity pages-there are counting, matching, drawing, writing, coloring, and lots of other activities, as well as two pages of stickers to use.

Explore the work of world-famous artists in this bumper activity book that encourages children to develop their own art skills and techniques.Get into Art explores a fascinating array of artistic works that bring to life animals, people, places and stories. The book features nearly 50 artworks plus information about the work and the artist, from Michelangelo's David to Edvard Munch's The Scream. Meet artists as diverse as Leonardo da Vinci, Henri Matisse and Andy Warhol, and learn about art movements like Surrealism and Impressionism. Then turn to the project section at the end of the chapter to discover an activity inspired by each artwork that you can try yourself.Art projects are varied, intriguing and clearly explained and will act as a springboard for plenty of artistic experiments. This book is ideal for young artists who want to learn more about great artists from history while also honing their own artistic skills.

The Spectacular Science of the Living World is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about animals, plants, habitats and ecosystemsQuestions include when and how did life first appear on Earth? How do trees communicate with each other? What are the Great Extinctions? And answers to many, many more!The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects.

The Spectacular Science of Vehicles is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about cars, trains, ships and planes - and that parents often struggle to answer - such as:- How does a Maglev train float on air?- What happens when you break the sound barrier?- How do modern airports and container ports work?- And many, many more!The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favorite subjects.

The Spectacular Science of Inventions is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about machines, technology and gadgets.Discover who built the first robots? How is a text message sent from one smartphone to another? Why will the James Webb telescope revolutionize our knowledge of the Universe?And answers many, many more!The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects.

What does it mean to be happy? Are there different levels of happiness? This Book Will Make You Smile looks at the theory of what it is to be happy.Why do certain colors lift your mood? How does a tree bring a sense of peace and calm? Find out where happiness stems from - both physiologically and in current surroundings. Discover what happiness means to people around the world and realize not everyone feels or reacts the same. Explore how different cultures and religions see happiness in different ways. Uncover happiness in unexpected places, including in colors, nature, and even items in your house.Keilly Swift's engaging and emphatic text is complemented by Lucy Davey's wonderful and vibrant artwork. This is not a journal or activity book, but looks at the philosophy (and philosophers) of this most wanted emotion.

Chemistry is all around us! But what is it and where can you see it? Discover more with Everyday STEM Science - Chemistry.Everything you eat, wear, see, touch is made of chemicals. Chemistry is not just found in a laboratory - it's everywhere! Discover how the chemicals inside us allow you to move, breathe and feel, and how chemistry helps to protect you from harmful diseases. and meet the inspirational chemists and scientists who brought chemistry to life, including John Dalton, Annie Jump Cannon and Rosalind Franklin. A "try this at home" section shows readers how to create colourful foam and how to be an ice investigatorWith easy-to-understand text written by an expert author, fun callouts, and lots of colourful artworks, photos, and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter energy 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 purpose of, and practical applications for, STEM

Some animals migrate and leave and go to another place to live, some animals hibernate and find a cozy place to sleep, and some animals stay and adapt, changing their coat and behavior. But which animal does which?Meet whales and wood frogs, beavers and brown bears, salmon and snowshoe hares and lots more amazing animals who want to share their story of living through the changing seasons with you. Beautiful illustrations bring Kate Peridot's lyrical text to life and introduces readers to animals and their habitats from around the world.

Join an army of scientists and inventors whose mission is to dive deep below the surface of hundreds of machines, vehicles and structures-from the tiniest nanorobot to a supermassive star-and discover exactly how they work. In Technology, discover how cellphones and 3D printers work, why LED lights are so efficient, how nanorobots will deliver medicines around our bodies, and much, much more. Superbly detailed artworks explain the wonders of the artificial world, while tiny characters and clear step-by-step text reveal how things work in a simple and easy-to-follow way.

Join an army of scientists and inventors whose mission is to dive deep below the surface of hundreds of machines, vehicles and structures-from the tiniest nanorobot to a supermassive star-and discover exactly how they work.In The Living World, discover how DNA replicates inside cells, how animals and plants reproduce, how your brain controls your body, and much, much more. Superbly detailed artworks explain the wonders of the natural world, while tiny characters and clear step-by-step text reveal how things work in a simple and easy-to-follow way.

From prehistory to the present day, colors have shaped our world in more ways than you might expect.In The Stories and Secrets of Color, young readers can explore the many meanings behind and uses for color all over the world, from the Tuareg people of North Africa and their striking blue clothes, to why saffron is so expensive and what makes flamingos pink. Through color, we discover amazing facts about animals and plants, learn how colors have changed the course of history and find out how different colors affect our moods and health.Vivid, imaginative full-spread illustrations from Indian illustrator Sirjana Kaur are a joyful celebration of color and award-winning Susie Brook's text reveals how color is infused into every part of our lives.

The Spectacular Science of Art is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about colors, perspective, and symmetry - and that parents often struggle to answer - such as: What is color theory? How do artists use math in their paintings? How do scientists spot forgeries in a laboratory? And many, many more!The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects.

Go star-spotting, find out about cave-dwelling creatures, and discover a whole world of fascinating information in this gorgeously illustrated two-in-one book about the world.Read one way, Up and Down focuses on what's up above us - clouds, stars, the Sun and Moon, things that fly. Flip the book and read it the other way to find out what's down beneath our feet - burrowing animals, the Earth's crust, fossils, caves, the Earth's core.Colorful illustrations by Dawn Cooper bring a multitude of vivid scenes to life, from birds flying in bright blue skies to the inside of a volcano, while expert text from Jane Burnard engages the reader in learning all about the natural world.

What's the difference between me, a planet and a star? Does the Universe follow a recipe? If a wardrobe has three dimensions, what is the fourth?These are some of life's biggest questions, and you are a daring thinker for even thinking about them! So open your mind and prepare to explore some of the biggest, boldest ideas about astrophysics, space and time-from the ridiculously silly to the strikingly serious. Each question in Really Big Questions For Daring Thinkers: Space and Time will unlock new ways of thinking and may lead you to some intriguing answers. If you're daring enough to take on this mind-expanding challenge, then read on!Written by science communicator and space expert Mark Brake, the easy-to-understand text, intriguing mind-teasers, and incredible thought experiments make this philosophic journey unforgettably fun!

What should I wear to ballet class? How do I make the correct shapes with my arms and feet? What should I remember when I dance on stage?My First Ballet Book provides the answers to these and many more questions. It will inform and inspire all young dancers-those just starting out and those who are already immersed in the world of ballet.Perfectly pitched text by expert author Kate Castle, a former dancer with the Royal Ballet, provides a highly practical guide to every aspect of ballet, while beautiful photographs truly capture the magic of dance-from the excitement of a child's first class to the joy of dancing on stage and the wonder of watching ballet in performance. Hints and tips throughout will help every child make the most of their ballet classes.

This stunningly photographed guide is the ideal handbook for young horse lovers, whether they are budding riders with their own pony or those who dream of owning a horse.The easy-to-read text written by horse expert Judith Draper, combined with detailed photographs, covers everything about first horse and pony facts, care, and riding. From explaining the different types of pony, to the importance of mucking out your horse's stables, My First Horse and Pony Book is the ideal introduction to horse and pony care.Learn the difference between the withers and the flanks of a horse, and the names of different coat colors, from chestnut to dark bay. This book also contains practical advice such as what to wear when you go riding, what to feed your horse, and the best grooming methods to keep your horse healthy and happy. Young horse and pony enthusiasts will love this exciting introduction to the world of riding.

The Spectacular Science of Buildings is guaranteed to answer all those tricky questions that children ask about buildings, bridges, and other structures - and that parents often struggle to answer.Find out how did the Egyptians build the Great Pyramid of Giza? How can skyscrapers keep getting taller? How do guests stay warm in an ice hotel? And many, many more!The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favorite subjects.