Learn about how mechanical engineering is used all around us. Through informational text and interesting and intriguing facts in conjunction with vivid images, diagrams, and charts, readers will discover things such as velocity, acceleration, rotation, dimensions, measurements used, and Newton’s Laws. Readers will be encouraged to explore physics even further with an engaging hands-on lab activity!

Learn about how mechanical engineering is used all around us. Through informational text and interesting and intriguing facts in conjunction with vivid images, diagrams, and charts, readers will discover things such as velocity, acceleration, rotation, dimensions, measurements used, and Newton's Laws. Readers will be encouraged to explore physics even further with an engaging hands-on lab activity!

Discover how our universe came to be in this delightful new picture book from the #1 science author for kids!First the quark then the particleFirst atom then the moleculeFirst the sun then the solar systemFirst the earth then the lifeFirst the love then the child...Little scientists will learn all about how the universe evolved in this fun and unique science book for kids from award-winning physici...

PLEASE NOTE: This is a replica of the print edition and a pen and paper is needed to complete the exercises.Each ebook in this unique Math Mastery collection developed by experts covers all the essential skills for children in the first stages of their math journey. Each topic is supported by clear examples and helpful hints to encourage proficiency.Aimed at children aged 10-11, topics include numbers, counting, addition and subtraction, ti...

The adventure begins when an old farmhouse gets salvaged and recycled into Tiny, a snug little house with a big heart -- and WHEELS! With the help of Big Truck, Tiny sets off across America to discover if he is still a real home. On his incredible journey, Tiny sees landmarks like the Grand Canyon, the Redwoods and the Rockies. He also makes interesting new friends on the road, including Shiny the Airstream, Waverly the houseboat, and Buster the skoolie. Tiny even goes to a jamboree to cel...

How does our planet work? From millions of years ago to the modern day, learn about volcanoes, earthquakes and mountains, and how our wonderful Earth was formed!Planet Earth is from Confident Reader Level 3 and is perfect for more confident readers aged from 6+ who can read simple stories with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band info...

Have you ever wondered how astronauts float in space or how your pizza gets from your plate to your mouth?Basic principles of physics are explored through diagrams, photos, and informative and engaging text in this newest addition to the How Do series.In How Do You Stop a Moving Train?, readers will learn:· The difference between distance and displacement· Formulas for measuring distance, speed, and time· What accele...

Electric lights--without them, we'd be in the dark! Here is a "biography" of the light bulb, an essential invention that lights up our days and nights.From the first spark of Thomas Alva Edison's idea to the spread of electric lights around the world, Light Bulb is a fun and informative look at an invention that makes a huge difference in our lives. This STEAM nonfiction title is part of the new Eureka! series, each book covering one groundbreaking, world-...

This jam-packed collection of fun and simple science experiments for kids is perfect for the classroom or home.Stir up some sticky slime, build a solar system with rubber bands, power a speed boat using soap, and construct an erupting volcano, all with Home Activity Lab, which offers exciting experiments for budding scientists.Including a foreword by Professor Robert Winston, this stunning book includes 28 brilliant science projects using simple st...

Did you know that stars explode? Or that they can be different colors? Have you ever wondered how many stars exist in the universe or how they form? These are just a few of the topics covered through the pages of this book.From supergiants to white dwarfs, and star clusters to supernovae, readers will be consumed with fascinating facts and information about these bright, beaming objects in our universe.Planets and stars, moons and galaxies! The universe is a vast and mysterious pla...

The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, the head of our military operations. It's come under fire for keeping mysterious secrets under wraps--including possible proof of alien life. Find out what other out-of-this-world information the government has possibly kept hidden. Includes 21st Century Skills and Content, sidebars, activity, table of contents, index, and glossary.

Telescopes and high-tech equipment help astronomers explore deep space. This captivating title introduces readers to some of the most notable scientists who helped develop technology that allows for space exploration, such as Galileo Galilei, Edwin Hubble, Annie Cannon, George Ellery Hale, Lyman Spitzer, and Jocelyn Bell Burnell. The vibrant, stunning images and easy-to-read text will have readers engaged and eager to learn more about such topics as interstellar matter, pulsars, neutron st...