人们是怎么知道地球是圆的的？你也许会说是哥伦布航海发现的，但其实远在古希腊时期就有了地球是圆的的理论。 从船上的?t望台能看到在甲板上看不到的远方，月相变化，时差的产生，不同地方的人能看到不同的星空等等，这些都表明地球是圆的。 这本英语原版科普绘本提供了丰富有趣的知识，穿越历史，进入太空，启发孩子观察、思考有关地球形状的现象与知识，培养孩子独立思考的精神。 书后有简单的小实验，引导孩子自己动手、观察。

TIME For Kids The Big Book of How presents kids 8-12 years oldwith answers to the kinds of intriguing questions that appeal totheir sense of curiosity. Colorful graphics, spectacular photos andclear, engaging diagrams will help answer such questions as: Howdoes a chameleon change colors?; How can a person survive in thejungle?; How do you build a teepee?; How do diamonds form?; How dolight sticks work?; How are 3-D movies made?; How do astronautstrain for a space mission?; How do we get cavities?; How does solarenergy work? Divided by subject area-from animals, the human body andtechnology to sports, food and green issues-kids will discover thebackground behind the questions through the book's photos, diagramsand art as well as its clear text. Of course, TIME For Kids goesbeyond just answering the question, and engages kids with hands-onactivities at the end of each chapter that bring life to a topic oridea they just read about. For example: If in the technologychapter kids learn how an airplanef

From the award-winning creators of An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy and A Butterfly is Patient comes this gorgeous and informative look to the fascinating world of rocks. From dazzling blue Lapis to volcanic Snowflake Obsidian, and incredible variety of rocks are showcased here in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this book also presents a wide array of rock facts, making it equally suited for classroom sharing and home exploration.

Rain forests are literally bursting with life! Covering just6% of the earth’s surface, rain forests are home to over 60% of allknown animal species! From the riverbed to the treetops, kids canexplore the many fascinating layers of the rain forest in 3-DExplorer: Rain Forest. This amazing book gives kids a close-upview of the plants and animals that inhabit dense jungles. Filledwith engaging facts and spectacular photography, this book alsofeatures five dramatic 3-D pop-up scenes with transparent layersthat reveal the secrets of each rain forest zone.

The most Awesome Facts Records can now be found in oneterrific book! In That’s Awesome, kids will learn about a book sosmall it can fit on the tip of your nose, the world’s fastesthuman, and the world’s longest snake that is as big as a yellowschool bus! That’s Awesome also has the “gross factor” that kidswill love, such as the world’s smelliest bug, titan beetles thatcan snap pencils in half with their mandibles, and the world’slargest crab, which is equal in size to a garbage container.Kid-appealing subjects include Sports, Games, TV, Music and Movies(pop culture), Breathtaking Geography, Plants and Animals, TheHuman Body, Technology, and The Most Expensive Items in the World.Inside these chapters you will find topics such as:

Welcome to ti~e Magic School Bus Phonics ReadingProgram! Learning to read is so important for your child's success inschool and in life. Now Ms. Frizzle and her class are here to help your child learnimportant phonics skills. Here's how these readers work: Phonics is the fundamental skill of knowing that the letters weread represent the sounds we hear and say. Add The Magic SchoolBus, and help your childLEARN to read and LOVE to read! At first you may want to read the story to your child. Then read together by taking turns line by line or page bypage. Look for all the words that have the sound being featured in thereader. Read them over and over again. Scholastic has been encouraging young readers for more than 80years. Thank you for letting us help you support your beginningreader.

A is for APRIL FOOLS' DAY, Horrid Henry's favourite day of the year (except his birthday, of course.) B is for BOGEY BABYSITTER, Rabid Rebecca, the toughest teen in town. C is for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, Father Christmas had better get it right this year! From the Purple Hand to pink frilly knickers; supersoakers to Sour Susan; football fiends to fizzywhiz drinks; demon dinner ladies to Dungeon Drinks - this book has it all and more. An encyclopaedia of absolutely EVERYTHING you ever wanted to know about Horrid Henry.

Morggan, the Magical Librarian of Camelot, asks Jack and Annie to find the four magic gifts that will free an enchanted dog from a spell. The quest leads them to a ship lost at sea, the Great Plains, and the forests of India and Australia. But will they learn the secret of the dog they call Teddy? This boxed set includes four exciting Magic Tree House adventures: #17: Tonight on the Titanic, #18: Buffalo Before Breakfast, #19: Tigers at Twilight, #20: Dingoes at Dinnertime, as well as a bonus packet of puzzles and games!

The young daughter of American artists living in Giverny, France, in 1893, records in her journal her exciting trip to Paris to attend an Impressionist art exhibition. Includes biographical sketches of the artists featured in the story.

With this amazing pop-up guide, youngastronomers embark on a spectacular 3-D tour of the solar system,from the infernal surface of the sun to the deepest, darkestreaches of space. They explore each of the solar system’s regionsin detail; discover the planets, comets, and asteroids; experiencethe Apollo 11 lunar landing; hitch a ride on the InternationalSpace Station; and even traverse the dusty red surface of Mars.Filled with engaging and informative text, it’s anout-of-this-world look at the mysteries of space.

Uncover a Cat offers a unique, hands-on experience for anykid wanting to know more about his or her fluffy companion. With ananatomical model built right into the book, kids can learn about anew part of the animal with each turn of the page! They ll find outwhy cats have long, sharp canine teeth, why their eyes faceforward, and why they scratch—and how these traits help them hunt,eat, and communicate.Why do a cat s eyes glow in the dark? Why dotheir tongues feel so rough? Why do some cats purr, and other catsroar? Whether we re gazing in awe at lions at the zoo or cuddlingwith our cute calicos at home, we love cats—but we often don tunderstand them. Yet some of our biggest questions about cats canbe answered just by examining the structures of theirbodies.Uncover a Cat offers a complete picture of our favoritefurry creatures—inside and out!

A delightful bilingual reader with lively illustrations showing the dramatic significance of water in the earth. Faucet well raincloud sea …from each of these comes water. But where does Water go? To find out, honey,turn the page, dive in with tongue or toes,with eyes and ears and nose—and wonder at the flow of this great world’s life story.

This fun book introduces young readers to some of the greatestpaintings of all time. Twenty world-famous artworks are featured ineasy-to-follow chronological order, accompanied by informativetexts that bring each masterpiece and its story vividly to life.Complete with extensive reference material, comprising chronologiesof the artists, major collections of the artists’ works and aglossary, this book will delight and engage all children of elevenand over.

Uncover a T-Rex examines the structure and fossilized bones ofthe most powerful meat-eating animal to ever live on land. Learnabout scientists' theories and observations and how they came totheir conclusions. Discover where T.rex fossils were found in theUS, if they were hunters or scavengers, if they were related tobirds, and how fast this enormous animal could run.

People want their homes to be comfortable and secure, aplace where they can happily raise their children and one dayretire. It's no different in the animal world! There are animalarchitects, animal builders, and even animal squatters — meet themall in 3-D Close Up: Animal Homes! With four awesome pop-upcross sections, this fascinating new book gives young readers achance to do in-depth investigations of some dazzling dwellings —in the trees, in the water, and underground — and meet the amazinganimals that live inside. Kids will love exploring intricate insectcities, squirrels' treetop dreys, a beaver lodge, and theunderground burrow of a meerkat family. Every page is bursting withengaging information, cool close-up photographs, and dramatic,highly detailed illustrations that bring the animal homes vividlyto life.

Step inside a magnificent 14th century castle and back in time This fully updated edition of Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections Castle takes you on an illustrated tour of a fully functioning 14th century castle. Explore life within the castle walls with colourful cut-away pictures that give you a unique glimpse of Medieval life. Look at scenes around the castle, from the great hall, the kitchens, to the dungeons and battlements, to see how people lived. Interesting facts about the lives of the inhabitants take you even further in this unique exploration of history.

What do Galileo, Isaac Newton, Louis Pasteur, and Albert Einstein have in common? They've all ridden on the Magic School Bus, of course! Ms. Frizzle is back in action and she has a mission: her students need science fair projects - and fast. What better way to get ideas than to learn from some of the all-time greats? The class heads to the Walkerville Science Museum to see the exhibit on GREAT SCIENTISTS THROUGH THE AGES, where, suddenly, Galileo comes to life! He is about to make a great discovery, but he needs a ride home. Thank goodness Ms. Frizzle knows the way!