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The Girl Who Drew Butterflies

How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science

by Joyce Sidman ...

In this beautiful nonfiction biography, a Robert F. Sibert Medal winner, the Newbery Honor–winning author Joyce Sidman introduces readers to one of the first female entomologists and a woman who flouted convention in the pursuit of knowledge and her passion for insects.One of the first naturalists to observe live insects directly, Maria Sibylla Merian was also one of the first to document the ... Read more

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In this beautiful nonfiction biography, a Robert F. Sibert Medal winner, the Newbery Honor–winning author Joyce Sidman introduces readers to one of the first female entomologists and a woman who flouted convention in the pursuit of knowledge and her passion for insects.One of the first naturalists to observe live insects directly, Maria Sibylla Merian was also one of the first to document the
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Medical Milestones and Crazy Cures

Book 2

by Dr Chris van Tulleken, Dr Xand van Tulleken ...

Series Book 2 - Operation Ouch
Think you know your Smallpox from your Bubonic Plague? Try testing your knowledge of the history of medicine!a) What did the Ancient Egyptians treat with powdered ostrich egg?b) How did body snatchers help 19th-century medical students?c) Why did the Ancient Romans recommend drinking wee?ANSWERS: Dive in and find out!Dr Chris and Dr Xand draw back the bed curtains of history to take you on a tour ... Read more

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Think you know your Smallpox from your Bubonic Plague? Try testing your knowledge of the history of medicine!a) What did the Ancient Egyptians treat with powdered ostrich egg?b) How did body snatchers help 19th-century medical students?c) Why did the Ancient Romans recommend drinking wee?ANSWERS: Dive in and find out!Dr Chris and Dr Xand draw back the bed curtains of history to take you on a tour
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Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry

by Neil deGrasse Tyson ...

Neil deGrasse Tyson’s #1 New York Times best-selling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young readers.From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns ... Read more

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Neil deGrasse Tyson’s #1 New York Times best-selling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young readers.From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns
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Quantum Physics for Smart Kids

A Little Scientist's Guide to Atoms, Molecules, Matter, and More

by Carlos Pazos ...

Series series Future Geniuses
Discover the mystery of science with Future Geniuses!Join Valentia, the little scientist, and her cat, Plank, as they learn why Plank can never seem to catch the laser he loves to play with.To do this, they must shrink down to the smallest size imaginable. Once they’re tiny, they can better learn about quantum physics, discovering secrets that are invisible to those of us who are full sized ... Read more

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Discover the mystery of science with Future Geniuses!Join Valentia, the little scientist, and her cat, Plank, as they learn why Plank can never seem to catch the laser he loves to play with.To do this, they must shrink down to the smallest size imaginable. Once they’re tiny, they can better learn about quantum physics, discovering secrets that are invisible to those of us who are full sized
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Rocks and Minerals of The World

Geology for Kids - Minerology and Sedimentology

by Baby Professor ...

Series series Children's Rocks & Minerals Books
Those stones you see might be an important mineral that the Earth creates. This book will open your child’s minds to the importance of the rocks and minerals you can dig up. It is a very informative book that is complete with images and just the right amount of texts too. Go ahead and get a copy of this book today! ... Read more

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Those stones you see might be an important mineral that the Earth creates. This book will open your child’s minds to the importance of the rocks and minerals you can dig up. It is a very informative book that is complete with images and just the right amount of texts too. Go ahead and get a copy of this book today!
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Famous Inventors & Inventions

Children's Books

by Speedy Publishing ...

Series series Books For Kids Series
Famous inventors and the inventions they develop is a fascinating area of historical study that is usually far too advanced for young children. However, a Famous Inventors & Inventions Picture Book breaks that information down in a way that is interesting and engaging to young boys and girls. Instead of pages and pages of text that makes no sense to them, children can see a picture of the inventor ... Read more

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Famous inventors and the inventions they develop is a fascinating area of historical study that is usually far too advanced for young children. However, a Famous Inventors & Inventions Picture Book breaks that information down in a way that is interesting and engaging to young boys and girls. Instead of pages and pages of text that makes no sense to them, children can see a picture of the inventor
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The Travels of Marco Polo

by Marco Polo ...

Marco Polo (1254 to January 8, 1324) was a Venetian explorer known for the book "The Travels of Marco Polo", which describes his voyage to and experiences in Asia. Polo traveled extensively with his family, journeying from Europe to Asia from 1271 to 1295 and remaining in China for 17 of those years.Marco Polo’s stories about his travels in Asia were published as a book called "The Description of ... Read more

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Marco Polo (1254 to January 8, 1324) was a Venetian explorer known for the book "The Travels of Marco Polo", which describes his voyage to and experiences in Asia. Polo traveled extensively with his family, journeying from Europe to Asia from 1271 to 1295 and remaining in China for 17 of those years.Marco Polo’s stories about his travels in Asia were published as a book called "The Description of
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Dr Karl's Surfing Safari through Science

by Karl Kruszelnicki ...

Australia's favourite science guru returns with a new haul of extraordinary stories from our incredible Universe -- includes pop-up Dr Karl holograms!Dr Karl is surfing the Universe for all that's gnarly, awesome, weird and wonderful.Why is sharpening a pencil in space a risky business?What makes a sunset red and not blue?How far would the Earth's viruses reach if you laid them end to end?Which ... Read more

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Australia's favourite science guru returns with a new haul of extraordinary stories from our incredible Universe -- includes pop-up Dr Karl holograms!Dr Karl is surfing the Universe for all that's gnarly, awesome, weird and wonderful.Why is sharpening a pencil in space a risky business?What makes a sunset red and not blue?How far would the Earth's viruses reach if you laid them end to end?Which
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Who Was Christopher Columbus?

by Bonnie Bader, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by Nancy Harrison ...

Series series Who Was?
Learn all about Christopher Columbus' early life at sea, which led him to seek fortune by sailing west in hopes of creating new trade routes with the Indies. Kids will read about why he called himself the "Great Admirald of the Seas" and learn of all his struggles to find finacial support for his voyage. ... Read more

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Learn all about Christopher Columbus' early life at sea, which led him to seek fortune by sailing west in hopes of creating new trade routes with the Indies. Kids will read about why he called himself the "Great Admirald of the Seas" and learn of all his struggles to find finacial support for his voyage.
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Forces

Physical Science for Kids

by Andi Diehn ...

Illustrated by Hui Li ...

Series series Picture Book Science
Forces: Physical Science for Kids from the Picture Book Science series gets kids excited about science!**"Forces, despite its down-to-earth scientific grounding, manages to do the nearly impossible. Diehn brings gravity, magnetism, push-pull forces, and friction to life in everyday contexts, without a hint of schoolroom jargon." - Booklist (Starred Review)What keeps us stuck on the ground? What ... Read more

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Forces: Physical Science for Kids from the Picture Book Science series gets kids excited about science!**"Forces, despite its down-to-earth scientific grounding, manages to do the nearly impossible. Diehn brings gravity, magnetism, push-pull forces, and friction to life in everyday contexts, without a hint of schoolroom jargon." - Booklist (Starred Review)What keeps us stuck on the ground? What
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Amazing Facts to Blow Your Mind

Bizarre and Brilliant Facts about History, Science, Pop Culture, and much more!

by Brice Brant ...

Embark on an extraordinary journey through Amazing Facts to Blow Your Mind!This captivating book is filled with mind-blowing science facts, history, pop culture, and everything in between, making it perfect for curious and inquisitive minds of all ages.Pore through geography facts, uncovering the mysteries of our planet’s most intriguing places, from the land of the midnight sun to locations that ... Read more

$2.99 AUD

Embark on an extraordinary journey through Amazing Facts to Blow Your Mind!This captivating book is filled with mind-blowing science facts, history, pop culture, and everything in between, making it perfect for curious and inquisitive minds of all ages.Pore through geography facts, uncovering the mysteries of our planet’s most intriguing places, from the land of the midnight sun to locations that
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Why Don't Cars Run on Apple Juice?

Real Science Questions from Real Kids

by Kira Vermond ...

Illustrated by Suharu Ogawa ...

Curious kids ask the best questions!What keeps the stars from falling from the sky? Why do metal boats float? And more importantly, why don’t cars run on apple juice?! All these questions and more are found in the pages of this science Q & A book with questions from the most inquisitive of science center visitors—kids. With help from a slew of scientists, author Kira Vermond serves up the answers ... Read more

$10.99 AUD

Curious kids ask the best questions!What keeps the stars from falling from the sky? Why do metal boats float? And more importantly, why don’t cars run on apple juice?! All these questions and more are found in the pages of this science Q & A book with questions from the most inquisitive of science center visitors—kids. With help from a slew of scientists, author Kira Vermond serves up the answers
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Oceans - The Deep Blue Sea

Fun Facts and Pictures for Kids

by Speedy Publishing ...

Series series Oceanography for Kids
As children read a book about oceans, they will be able to see all of the animals and plants that live in the water. They can begin to create their own pictures of sea life, placing them in an ocean that they imagine. The book can be used for school projects to get ideas that are related to science and Earth. Children can also use the information to come up with ideas about new animals that might ... Read more

$6.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

As children read a book about oceans, they will be able to see all of the animals and plants that live in the water. They can begin to create their own pictures of sea life, placing them in an ocean that they imagine. The book can be used for school projects to get ideas that are related to science and Earth. Children can also use the information to come up with ideas about new animals that might
... Read more
Who Was Charles Darwin?

by Deborah Hopkinson, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by Nancy Harrison ...

Series series Who Was?
As a young boy, Charles Darwin hated school and was often scolded forconducting “useless” experiments. Yet his passion for the natural world was so strong that he suffered through terrible seasickness during his five-year voyage aboard The Beagle. Darwin collected new creatures from the coasts of Africa, South America, and the Galapagos Islands, and expanded his groundbreaking ideas that would ... Read more

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As a young boy, Charles Darwin hated school and was often scolded forconducting “useless” experiments. Yet his passion for the natural world was so strong that he suffered through terrible seasickness during his five-year voyage aboard The Beagle. Darwin collected new creatures from the coasts of Africa, South America, and the Galapagos Islands, and expanded his groundbreaking ideas that would
... Read more
The Kid's Book of the Elements

An Awesome Introduction to Every Known Atom in the Universe

by Theodore Gray ...

A fun, fascinating, and amazingly photographic exploration of the periodic table, for curious kids who want to understand how atoms and elements make up everything in the universe.In this very special kids' edition of Theodore Gray's The Elements, budding scientists, ages 6 to 9, will learn all about every element in the periodic table from the first element, Hydrogen (1), to the very last element ... Read more

$19.99 AUD

A fun, fascinating, and amazingly photographic exploration of the periodic table, for curious kids who want to understand how atoms and elements make up everything in the universe.In this very special kids' edition of Theodore Gray's The Elements, budding scientists, ages 6 to 9, will learn all about every element in the periodic table from the first element, Hydrogen (1), to the very last element
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Space

A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #8: Midnight on the Moon

by Mary Pope Osborne, Will Osborne ...

Illustrated by Sal Murdocca ...

Series Book 6 - Magic Tree House Fact Tracker
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better.Track the facts with Jack and Annie!When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #8: Midnight on the Moon, they had lots of questions. How did the universe begin? How long does it take ... Read more

$8.79 AUD

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better.Track the facts with Jack and Annie!When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #8: Midnight on the Moon, they had lots of questions. How did the universe begin? How long does it take
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A Scientist Like Me

by Dr Shini Somara ...

Illustrated by Nadja Sarell ...

Electrifying illustrations and an empowering story combine to introduce young readers to the world of science, observation and problem-solving.There's NOTHING that Ruben doesn't find fascinating. Why do leaves change colour? What makes ice cream melt? On a trip to the beach with his mum, he discovers how the world works and the brilliant scientists who have helped us understand it. Maybe he can ... Read more

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Electrifying illustrations and an empowering story combine to introduce young readers to the world of science, observation and problem-solving.There's NOTHING that Ruben doesn't find fascinating. Why do leaves change colour? What makes ice cream melt? On a trip to the beach with his mum, he discovers how the world works and the brilliant scientists who have helped us understand it. Maybe he can
... Read more
Marie Curie

by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara ...

Illustrated by Frau Isa ...

Series series Little People, BIG DREAMS
In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Marie Curie, the Nobel Prize–winning scientist.When Marie was young, she was unable to go to college because she was a woman. But when she was older, her scientific work was respected around the world. Her discoveries of radium and polonium dramatically helped in the fight against ... Read more

$20.23 AUD

In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Marie Curie, the Nobel Prize–winning scientist.When Marie was young, she was unable to go to college because she was a woman. But when she was older, her scientific work was respected around the world. Her discoveries of radium and polonium dramatically helped in the fight against
... Read more
Robots, Robots Everywhere

by Sue Fliess ...

Illustrated by Bob Staake ...

Series series Little Golden Book
The bestselling Little Golden Book all about robots!Robots are everywhere in this bright and funny board book – and preschoolers are going to love it! Whether up in space, beneath the seas, or even under couches, award-winning illustrator Bob Staake’s bold and colorful bots make this book a must have.For more Bob Staake books, be sure to read:I’m a BulldozerI’m a TruckI’m a Monster TruckBeachy and ... Read more

$8.35 AUD

The bestselling Little Golden Book all about robots!Robots are everywhere in this bright and funny board book – and preschoolers are going to love it! Whether up in space, beneath the seas, or even under couches, award-winning illustrator Bob Staake’s bold and colorful bots make this book a must have.For more Bob Staake books, be sure to read:I’m a BulldozerI’m a TruckI’m a Monster TruckBeachy and
... Read more
Growing Patterns

Fibonacci Numbers in Nature

by Sarah C. Campbell ...

ALSC Notable Children's BookA wonderful introduction to one of the most beautiful connections between mathematics and the natural world–the Fibonacci sequence–through a series of stunning nature photographs.Discover the biggest mathematical mystery in nature—Fibonacci numbers! Named after a famous mathematician, the number pattern is simple and starts with: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13. Each number in the ... Read more

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ALSC Notable Children's BookA wonderful introduction to one of the most beautiful connections between mathematics and the natural world–the Fibonacci sequence–through a series of stunning nature photographs.Discover the biggest mathematical mystery in nature—Fibonacci numbers! Named after a famous mathematician, the number pattern is simple and starts with: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13. Each number in the
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Disasters by the Numbers

A Book of Infographics

by Steve Jenkins ...

An amazing look at Earth’s natural disasters as seen through numbers, facts, and stunning infographics from Caldecott Honor–winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins!From Caldecott Honor–winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins comes an in-depth look at the world's natural disasters, broken down into four distinct categories: earth, weather, life, and space. From timelines of causes and outcomes of ... Read more

$11.99 AUD

An amazing look at Earth’s natural disasters as seen through numbers, facts, and stunning infographics from Caldecott Honor–winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins!From Caldecott Honor–winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins comes an in-depth look at the world's natural disasters, broken down into four distinct categories: earth, weather, life, and space. From timelines of causes and outcomes of
... Read more
Boy, Were We Wrong About the Weather!

by Kathleen V. Kudlinski ...

Illustrated by Sebastia Serra ...

Hurricaines, Thunder and Lightning, climate change, Wind, Rain. We were once wrong about all of these. But are we right now? Find out in the latest book in this award-winning series.Ancient Sumerian warriors used to think that lightning and thunder were caused by an angry weather god —boy, were they wrong!Even today once common ideas about how our weather and climate work are changing as new ... Read more

$12.42 AUD

Hurricaines, Thunder and Lightning, climate change, Wind, Rain. We were once wrong about all of these. But are we right now? Find out in the latest book in this award-winning series.Ancient Sumerian warriors used to think that lightning and thunder were caused by an angry weather god —boy, were they wrong!Even today once common ideas about how our weather and climate work are changing as new
... Read more
We Are Starlings

Inside the Mesmerizing Magic of a Murmuration

by Robert Furrow, Donna Jo Napoli ...

Illustrated by Marc Martin ...

A NEW YORK TIMES/NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BOOK • A stunning picture book for young nature lovers about starlings and the fascinating phenomenon of murmurations. Illustrated by the award-winning artist Marc Martin, this book about the natural world vividly explores how such an enigma is even possible.Sweeping, diving, twisting, turning. To look up at a murmuration of ... Read more

$11.21 AUD

A NEW YORK TIMES/NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BOOK • A stunning picture book for young nature lovers about starlings and the fascinating phenomenon of murmurations. Illustrated by the award-winning artist Marc Martin, this book about the natural world vividly explores how such an enigma is even possible.Sweeping, diving, twisting, turning. To look up at a murmuration of
... Read more
Energy

Physical Science for Kids

by Andi Diehn ...

Illustrated by Hui Li ...

Series series Picture Book Science
Energy***: Physical Science for Kids*** from the Picture Book Science series gets kids excited about science!Do you have a lot of energy? What else has energy? Just about everything that moves!When you feel like running, leaping, and singing, people might say you have a lot of energy. And you’re not the only one! Energy is the stuff that makes everything live and move. People, animals, plants—we ... Read more

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Energy***: Physical Science for Kids*** from the Picture Book Science series gets kids excited about science!Do you have a lot of energy? What else has energy? Just about everything that moves!When you feel like running, leaping, and singing, people might say you have a lot of energy. And you’re not the only one! Energy is the stuff that makes everything live and move. People, animals, plants—we
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