Bless the voice that tells these stories Beautiful and touching. The gospels for being humans. How is it that hardly any major religion has looked at science and concluded, This is better than we thought! The Universe is much bigger than our prophets said, grander, more subtle, more elegant?... A religion, old or new, that stressed the magnificence of the Universe as revealed by modern science might be able to draw forth reserves of reverence and awe hardly tapped by the conventional faith...

Johanna Murphy, the illustrator, is in the 6th grade and enjoys growing up, teasing her younger brothers, playing in the Winter snow, picking the Spring flowers, and just being Hanna.The author makes his home in Concord, MA where he cares for his three children.These stories were born during a time of personal hardship and near despair as he struggled to hide his soul and protect his children. Hadar the main character (of now many stories) represents the best in us....

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Scholastic is re-releasing the ten original Magic School Bus titles in paperback. With updated scientific information, the bestselling science series ever is back!The classroom is decorated as Dinosaur Land, but Ms. Frizzle-inspired by an archeological dig-craves a more authentic experience. The Magic School Bus turns into a time machine and transports the class back millions of years to an adventure where they learn about dinosaurs, their habitat...

Single or multicolored, smooth or multifaceted, gems of all kinds captivate people of all ages. This vibrant volume will teach the budding geology buff how a single mineral can form many varieties of gems, how some gems are actually created by animals, and why certain types of jewelry are so valuable. Young readers who might display their birthstones with pride will be fascinated to learn about the role gems have played in superstition. The use of gems in tools including lasers and saws is...

Airy Plumeflights (the title derives from Finnegans Wake) is an enchanting and practical introduction to lettering and decorating in the Celtic style by one of Ireland's best-known calligraphers. Part One tells the story of Daniel, an apprentice scribe in a ninth-century Celtic monstery and is set against the background of daily life there. He describes being introduced to the ancient arts of cleaning animal hides for vellum, mixing inks, and preparing parchment and quills before working w...

What are crystals and how do they form?How are crystals related to minerals, and what are their properties? This book answers these questions and many more about cool crystals. From their unique structure to the most popular types of crystals in the world, everything readers need to know is covered!

Learn to draw all of your favorite dinosaurs step by step! Perfect for young artists-in-training, Learn to Draw Dinosaurs offers a comprehensive drawing experience that includes step-by-step lessons, as well as full-color illustrations, fun facts, trivia, quizzes, and much more. Children will enjoy the 64 pages of drawing instruction for a variety of dinosaurs, including a triceratops, a pteranodon, and a tyrannosaurus. The book opens with a brief description of how to get started, using b...

Discover how a caterpillar transforms into a bright, beautiful butterfly in this wonderfully illustrated picture bookBeing a Butterfly brings a butterfly's brief, precious life cycle to beautiful life. Follow the story of a little green caterpillar as it hatches, grows and transforms itself into a bright, colourful butterfly. Learn how butterflies move, feed themselves and pollinate flowers, before finding a mate and beginning the whole cycle of life again...

In this collection of poems that's a science, poetry, and adventure story all rolled into one, noted children's poet Jane Yolen takes readers on an expedition underground.This thought-provoking collection will evoke a sense of wonder and awe in readers, as they discover the mysterious world underneath us. Kids will explore everything from animal burrows, to human creations -- like subways -- to ancient cities and fossils. Even deeper down, there are caves, magma, a...

In a world where children are increasingly attached to their screens, and their memories often are only held digitally, this ebook offers a creative analogue solution. It is a fun how-to e-guide to engaging with the world around us through mindfulness activities and journaling tips.Little ones are taken through activities, from physical and mental exercises to crafting and writing tasks, which teach them to value the little things in their lives. They learn crafts to calm a busy mi...

Bella Loves Bugs tells the story of a day in the life of a girl who is passionate about bugs, as she goes off to Forest School where she always has many creepy crawlie adventures with her fellow nature hero friends!The book is packed with facts about bugs, some of which Bella regularly spots, but also includes the bugs she dreams about seeing one day – different insects from all over the world.Bella makes a magical moth trap, spies...

Bella Loves Bugs tells the story of a day in the life of a girl who is passionate about bugs, as she goes off to Forest School where she always has many creepy-crawly adventures with her fellow nature hero friends!The book is packed with facts about bugs, some of which Bella regularly spots, but also includes the bugs she dreams about seeing one day—different insects from all over the world.Bella makes a magical moth trap, spies a ...