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...

Book 3 in the Supervillain Academy series takes us into the multiverse, with fun and factual lessons on topics like black holes and time travel. There’s no other space book for kids like this!“Is time travel possible?”“Can black holes collide?”“What is dark matter?”Discover the answers to these questions and many more at the Supervillain Academy – the magnificently morbid school for young bad folks-in-training. Discover how time can s...

Striking illustrations and an empowering story combine to introduce young readers to the world of maths, creative thinking and problem-solving.Setting off on a camping adventure with her cousin, Aliyah soon discovers that numbers are everywhere, whether it's counting out money at the shops, planning trips on the train or even stargazing in a forest. As Aliyah solves some sums of her own, she learns about the brilliant mathematicians who have helped us understand our world. Soon she...

From award-winning author Nikki Grimes comes a beautiful picture book about the special bond between a child and grandparent, perfect for fans of Thank You, Omu and Fry Bread.When the squeal of tires and thrum of Grandpa's hammer fill the air, Grandma gets thirsty for a cup of quiet.“That's silly, Grandma,” her granddaughter says. “Quiet can't fit in a cup and you can't drink it.”But together, they venture into the garden to collec...

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...

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the science, history, and future of electricity with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 4: The Shocking Story of Electricity will introduce kids to everything they need to know about electricity – including facts about the groundbreaking discoveries of early scientists and future challenges around global warming – and is a m...

Dive into science with these fun and simple experiments for children to do at home.This fun, activity-filled book is brimming with home experiments to help budding scientists aged 8-14 explore different projects. Using household items, combine science with art and craft, and make an erupting volcano, design rubber band planets, sail a soap-powered boat and race car balloons.Packed with photography, easy-to-follow instructions, and attention to detail, H...

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...

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-...