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  • American Murderer

    The Parasite that Haunted the South

    by Gail Jarrow ...
    Series series Medical Fiascoes
    **Included on NPR's 2022 "Books We Love" ListFinalist, 2023 YALSA Award for Excellence in NonfictionALSC Notable Children's BookWhat made workers in the American South so tired and feeble during the 19th and early 20th centuries? This exciting medical mystery uncovers the secrets of the parasite hookworm, commonly known as the “American Murderer,” and is the latest title in Gail Jarrow’s (YALSA ... Read more

    S$ 15.90 SGD

  • My Encyclopedia of Very Important Science

    For Little Learners Who Want to Know How Everything Works

    by DK ...
    Series series My Very Important Encyclopedias
    This introduction to science for little learners is bursting with fantastic facts and super scientific ideas.This beginners’ book introduces children to the science all around us, from how a plant makes seeds to how we use friction to warm our hands and how gravity holds us on the Earth, this encyclopedia has it covered.Ideal for children aged 5-9, this book is a fun and accessible introduction to ... Read more

    S$ 26.91 SGD

  • 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

    S$ 6.41 SGD

  • The DNA Book

    Discover what makes you you

    by DK ...
    Series series The Science Book
    It's inside every living plant and animal, from the tiniest seed to the person standing next to you, but how much do you know about DNA?From why we have different coloured eyes to why we age, this book gives children an in-depth look at DNA and its role in all living things. Discover what DNA is, what it does, and how it shapes our lives, including inheritance and why we look like our parents; ... Read more

    S$ 15.14 SGD

  • Wow in the World: Wow in Space

    A Galactic Guide to the Universe and Beyond

    by Mindy Thomas, Guy Raz ...
    Illustrated by Mike Centeno ...
    Series series Wow in the World
    Based on their #1 podcast, Wow in the World, in this companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller The How and Wow of the Human Body, hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz take readers on a funny and fact-filled tour of outer space.Calling all space cadets!Are you ready to explore the solar system, see the stars, and experience life in a world beyond ours?! Blast off with bestselling authors Mindy Thomas ... Read more

    S$ 17.54 SGD

  • Invention of Electricity

    by Robin Koontz ...
    Series series It Changed the World
    GRADES 3–6: Elementary-aged readers will explore amazing facts about the invention of electricity in this 32-page nonfiction science book, which shows the dramatic impact electricity has had on the world around us.INVENTION BOOK FOR KIDS: For thousands of years, humans survived without electricity. They employed fire, solar energy, water, wind, and animal power to get things done. In this science ... Read more

    S$ 4.11 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    S$ 12.85 SGD

  • What Fish Are Saying

    Strange Sounds in the Ocean

    by Kirsten Pendreigh ...
    Illustrated by Katie Melrose ...
    Perfect for curious kids ages 4–8, parents, and educators seeking fun and educational reads!Did you know that fish grunt, shellfish crackle, and some sea creatures even burp and boop to communicate? Dive into a fascinating underwater adventure as one little shellfish guides readers through the surprisingly loud world beneath the waves!"This will be a popular read-aloud; there's so much to learn ... Read more

    S$ 9.91 SGD

  • Medical Marvels

    by Paul Mason ...
    Illustrated by Jess Bradley ...
    Series Book 4 - Comic Strip Science Adventures
    An entertaining collection of comic strip stories uncovering some amazing advances in medicine.Discover how Charles Drew saved millions by storing blood plasma, how a Chinese scientist discovered a malaria treatment and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from ... Read more

    S$ 15.79 SGD

  • Bébé bout de chou

    C'est rigolo d'être un enfant pour découvrir le monde en s'amusant

    by Wesley GOMMARD ...
    Nos bouts de chou ont tant à apprendre. Quel bonheur de les voir s'émerveiller et s'éveiller jour après jour. Ce livre plein d'images leur fera passer une journée en compagnie de Pacha le chat, Toufou le toutou et Lulu la tortue. Une belle histoire à leur raconter dans un univers tout coloré. Ils vont adorer. ... Read more

    S$ 2.23 SGD

  • Los sólidos

    by Lisa Greathouse ...
    Series series Science Readers: A Closer Look
    What does this Spanish-translated book, a table, and your big toe have in common? They are all solids! A solid keeps its shape and always has the same volume. Read this Spanish-translated book to learn about solids and how they are different from liquids and gases. ... Read more

    S$ 11.22 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    S$ 5.49 SGD

  • Microbes

    Discover an Unseen World

    by Christine Burillo-Kirch ...
    Illustrated by Tom Casteel ...
    Series series Build It Yourself
    If our vision improved one million times, we would be able to see microbes in the air, on our skin, in the soil, in water, and on food! In Microbes: Discover an Unseen World, readers journey through microscopic worlds that collide with our own on a daily basis to encounter bacteria, viruses, fungi, protists, and archaea.There are some microbes we can't live without, such as those that help us ... Read more

    S$ 14.70 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Madam C. J. Walker and New Cosmetics

    by Katherine Krohn ...
    Illustrated by Richard Dominquez, Dave Hoover, Bill Anderson, Charles Barnett III ...
    Series series Inventions and Discovery
    Tells the story of Madam C. J. Walker, who invented a line of African American hair products and cosmetics that her to become the first self-made female millionaire of any race. Written in graphic-novel format. ... Read more

    S$ 26.48 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Backward Science

    What was life like before world-changing discoveries?

    by Clive Gifford ...
    Illustrated by Anne Wilson ...
    This book is backwards! It starts at the end, ends at the beginning and travels back in history to show you what life was like before major inventions and discoveries.Step into a time before smartphones, television, cars or even the toilet; then learn about the major invention or discovery that changed the world.Explore bright, detailed, humorous scenes from different eras that will spark d... ... Read more

    S$ 18.08 SGD

  • An Anthology of Fungi

    A Collection of 100 Mushrooms, Toadstools and Other Fungi

    by Lynne Boddy, Ali Ashby ...
    Illustrated by Daniel Long, Angela Rizza ...
    Series series DK Little Anthologies
    A beautiful field guide featuring notes, photos, and illustrations of more than 100 species of fungi.A compact version of DK’s bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Fungi is perfect for young nature enthusiasts aged 7-9 for taking on the go.Children can marvel at many different toadstool species including fly agaric, porcelain fungus, velvet shank, wood blewit, and crimson waxcap, as well ... Read more

    S$ 19.06 SGD

  • The Animal Body Book

    An Insider's Guide to the World of Animal Anatomy

    by Jess French ...
    Illustrated by Jonathan Woodward ...
    Join children's author and vet Dr Jess French and explore how animal bodies work, and the amazing things they can do.The Animal Body Book is a friendly introduction to animal anatomy, perfect for any child fascinated by animals or budding veterinarians.With nine chapters covering skeletons, circulation, digestion, the senses and more, every aspect of anatomy is covered, all clearly explained by ... Read more

    S$ 28.98 SGD

  • My Book of Bugs

    A Fact-Filled Guide to the Insect World

    by Ben Hubbard ...
    Series series My Book of
    Learn all about the fascinating world of minibeasts - from bees to butterflies, beetles, and more.This book is a wonderful introduction to the seven major insect groups and includes profiles for over 40 amazing insects, such as the stag beetle, monarch butterfly, and honey bee.Grab your magnifying glass and head out to discover all about insects - their different types, body structures, and ... Read more

    S$ 15.14 SGD

  • When Darwin Sailed the Sea

    Uncover how Darwin's revolutionary ideas helped change the world

    by David Long ...
    Illustrated by Sam Kalda ...
    ‘A wonderful addition to any biography section for young people’ – School Library JournalPublished to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the launch of the HMS Beagle, this beautifully illustrated narrative non-fiction book tells the story of Charles Darwin, and shows how his revolutionary research changed the world forever.At the age of 22, Charles Darwin clambered up the steps of HMS Beagle armed ... Read more

    S$ 20.48 SGD

  • Eyewonder Volcanoes

    by DK ...
    Series series Eyewonder
    Enter the fiery world of hot lava and explosive eruptions with this picture-packed volcano book for kids.DK's best-selling Eyewonder series is back and has been refreshed for the next generation of young readers ages 5-7.Dive deep into the fascinating, fiery secrets of explosive volcanic eruptions on land, powerful underwater volcanoes, and the formation of islands in this book about volcanoes for ... Read more

    S$ 13.72 SGD

  • Unsolved Questions About Earth

    by Myra Faye Turner ...
    Series series Unsolved Science
    How did Earth form? Where did all the water come from? How did Earth’s plates begin to shift? When it comes to our planet, there are a whole lot of questions we’re still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover how scientists are working to solve the mysteries of Earth. ... Read more

    S$ 26.48 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • When Everything Went Wrong

    10 Real Stories of Inventors Who Didn't Give Up!

    by Max Temporelli, Barbara Gozzi ...
    Illustrated by Agnese Innocente ...
    Did you know? Some of the world's greatest inventions started off as failures! Inventions like Coca-Cola, shoes, and vacuum cleaners were actually mistakes. Told in a mixture of comic panels and prose, this gorgeous book shares the stories of 10 of these fabulous inventions.Did you know? Some of the world's greatest inventions started off as failures! Inventions like Coca-Cola, shoes, and vacuum ... Read more

    S$ 11.98 SGD

  • Gorilla, Baboon, and Other Troops

    by Heather C. Hudak ...
    Series series Pods, Troops, and Other Animal Groups
    Why do gorilla troops move to a new area each day? Why do bonobos sleep in large groups? How do animals in a troop help raise young? Discover the answers in this amazing book and learn about the many ways living in a troop helps animals survive. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide. ... Read more

    S$ 25.82 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • All About Light and Sound

    by Connie Jankowski ...
    Series Book 1 - Science Readers
    Light and sound help us recognize objects and noises! This fascinating book will allow readers to understand how vibrations, radiant energy, wavelength, frequency, amplitude, reflection, optics, and sound waves help us to see and hear the world around us. Through vivid images, helpful facts, intriguing sidebars, an accommodating glossary and index, and a hands-on lab activity, readers will be ... Read more

    S$ 11.22 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus