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Discover how space is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Science-Space, filled with facts, stories, and experiments to try at home!Everyone knows there are planets and stars and space rocks, but how do these, and everything else in space, affect us on Earth? From the beginning of the universe and the origins of the planets, to the latest research and space missions, journey through space and uncover what is really out there . . .Discover how we're made of stars, find out how old you would be if you lived on Mars, and how time travel can happen in space. Plus, meet the explorers, astronomers, and scientists whose discoveries have given us this fascinating space knowledge, including Mae Jemison, Stephen Hawking, and Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin. Readers can also carry out cool astronomical experiments at home.With easy-to-understand text written by science communicator and podcaster Izzie Clarke, and lots of colorful artworks, photos and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter space 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.

This is a coral reef. A living, limestone necklace beneath the sea-multi-colored, ever-changing, and full of animals. A Coral Reef Story brings together a spellbinding narrative, breathtaking illustrations, and fascinating facts about the astonishing creatures that live in one of our planet's most precious environments. Traveling through the seasons over the course of one year, we meet great white sharks, bright parrotfish, graceful green turtles, and many more amazing animals as they hunt for food and play. See the stripy clown fish fiercely guarding his babies, the eel spitting out a spiky porcupinefish, and a queue of hermit crabs jostling to jump into their new shells.Lyrical text by Jane Burnard combines with Kendra Binney's evocative illustrations to show readers the magical beauty of the coral reef. A Coral Reef Story is an essential purchase for both school libraries and the home, sure to inspire wonder in the natural world and to stimulate discussion between parent and child about the importance of protecting our planet's ecosystems and habitats.

Discover how science affects our daily lives with Everyday STEM-Chemical Engineering, filled with inventions, stories, and experiments to try at home. Engineering is all around you! From raising agents in bread to life-saving medicine and eco-friendly fuel, chemical engineering has transformed our lives. Discover the animal inspiration behind running blades, watch DNA technology in action, and see how engineering can help to feed the world. Plus, meet the engineers and scientists whose discoveries are changing our lives for the better, including Tu Youyou, Markus Rehm, and Jamie Garcia. Then put your engineering skills to the test with the cool at-home experiments. With easy-to-understand text written by science communicator Jenny Jacoby, and lots of colorful artworks, photos, and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter chemical engineering 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.

Myth Busters: Body Bloopers takes readers on a wild ride through the human body in search of the truth!Have you been told carrots improve your eyesight? Or that junk food causes spots? Think again! Conspiracy theories, popular trivia, old wives' tales, common misconceptions and misinterpretations are explored to untruth exactly why they are wrong, and how and why they were adopted as fact in the first place.Thoroughly entertaining with fun typography, fast-paced text written by Clive Gifford, light and fascinating side-stories, and lively, photo-montaged illustrations, this big huge compendium of curriculum-led subjects appeals to today's technological-savvy children. Fully detailing each myth and error, along with its historical or scientific background, each falsehood is debunked, and then a full explanation of its true facts are presented.

From ferocious meat eaters to giant plant eaters, My Best Book of Dinosaurs brings this prehistoric era to life. Find out who was the biggest, who could fly, and how paleontologists put together old bones. Color illustrations and clear photography combine with fact-filled text reveal how the dinosaurs lived . . . and died. An infomation-packed book that is a gripping introduction to the creatures that once roamed the Earth.

Step into the shoes of a coder! Learn all about coding using Scratch and other programs, discover what skills you need to code, and how you can use your coding knowledge to create your very own website. Have you got what it takes to be a coder in training?Packed with bitesize information and fun facts about the life of a coder, Coder in Training will tell you all about coding, computer programs, video games, website design, and the software you need to use. Simple tasks will test your skills and reinforce the information you read in the book. Do you know how to use Scratch? Can you check and debug your program? How do you set up a new web page? Take a look inside to find out!

Step into the running shoes of an athlete!Learn all about athletics, the skills you need to be successful, how to choose the sport that suits you best, the training you have to undergo, and how to be fit and healthy. Have you got what it takes to be an athlete in training?Packed with bitesize information and fun facts about the life of an athlete, Sports Star in Training will tell you all about athletics and the different sports involved, training programs and exercises, how to look after your body, which are the best foods to eat, and what kind of equipment and clothing you will need. Simple tasks will test your skills and reinforce the information you read in the book. Do you know where your Achilles heel is? Can you check your pulse? How do you train and prepare for an important competition? Take a look inside to find out!

Creature-crazy young children will love joining Bird, Mouse, and Rabbit as they trek through the South American rainforest to meet some truly amazing animals! From a giant armadillo showing off his scales to a terrifically toxic tree frog, there's a different animal on every spread, plus many additional creatures to spot along the way!This delightful picture book series is the perfect introduction to some really wild animals. Each of the Amazing Animals books features simple, easy-to-read text and bright, fun illustrations of a variety of creatures in their natural habitat.

With more than 100 popular topics arranged alphabetically, and illustrated throughout with full-color photographs and illustrations, My First Encyclopedia is the perfect reference for children who are just learning to look up information for the first time. Information is presented in age-appropriate text with vocabulary pitched for young readers. Cross-reference boxes link related entries, and children will enjoy using them to find their favorite topics throughout the book.

This ideal first dictionary contains over 1,500 core words from alligator to zipper, carefully selected to complement the books that children of this age are beginning to read. The clear definitions and sample sentences are enhanced with realistic photos and artwork that help build the child's comprehension and reading readiness.

Learn how to become an engineer in this exciting title! Packed with bitesize information and fun facts about the life of an engineer, Engineer in Training will tell you how engineers use maths and science to create the buildings and machines we see every day! Simple activities will test your skills and reinforce the information you read in the book. Can you help to repair an amazing vehicle? Or design a skyscraper? Or even invent a brand-new machine? Take a look inside to find out!