George is heartbroken when he learns that his friend Annie andher father are moving to the US. Eric has a new job working for thespace program, looking for signs of life in the Universe. Ericleaves George with a gift—a book called The User’s Guide to theUniverse . But Annie and Eric haven’t been gone for very longwhen Annie believes that she is being contacted by aliens, who havea terrible warning for her. George joins her in the US to help herwith her quest—and before he knows it, he, Annie, Cosmos, andAnnie’s annoying cousin Emmett have been swept up in a cosmictreasure hunt, spanning the whole galaxy and beyond.
Magic Tree House is a book series for young children by Mary Pope Osborne. The series features two children, the bookworm Jack and his adventurous and imaginative younger sister Annie, who travel to historical places using a magic tree house. The magic tree house belongs to Morgan Le Fay who, in the series, is King Arthur's sister and a librarian. She uses the magic tree house to gather books from time and space.
In Wonderful World of Space, stunning photographs,astrological maps, and favorite Disney characters guide young spaceexplorers through the mysterious realms of the universe. Turn thepages of this comprehensive volume to identify complexconstellations, witness shimmering meteor showers, and evencalculate your own weight on Mars!
Stephen Hawking, author of the multi-million copy bestselling A Brief History of Time , and his daughter Lucy explain theuniverse to readers of all ages. George's parents, who have alwaysbeen wary of technology, warn him about their new neighbors: Ericis a scientist and his daughter, Annie, seems to be following inhis footsteps. But when George befriends them and Cosmos, theirsuper-computer, he finds himself on a wildly fun adventure, whilelearning about physics, time, and the universe. With Cosmos's help,he can travel to other planets and a black hole. But what wouldhappen if the wrong people got their hands on Cosmos? George,Annie, and Eric aren't about to find out, and what ensues is afunny adventure that clearly explains the mysteries of science.Garry Parsons' energetic illustrations add humor and interest, andhis scientific drawings add clarity; there are also eight 4-pagefull-color inserts of scientific photos.
Have you heard that the Moon is made of green cheese? Or that the appearance of the full moon can turn you into a wolf? And how about that Man on the Moon? If you believe any of these old Moon myths, then you need to get your facts straight--straight from a Moonstruck cat and his firefly pal, that is. These two characters have the "real" facts, and they're just as intriguing: Why does the Moon seem to change shape? What is it made of? Who "were" the men on the Moon, and what did they find there? Let this fun-loving feline and his bright friend show you around huge lunar craters, Moon dust, rocks, and footprints, and give you the solar system's best view of planet Earth. Take the challenge--Jump Into Science today and let this astronomically knowledgeable duo fly you to the Moon tonight.
Earle takes children on an undersea journey to explore the most amazing "underwater city." She explains the formation of coral reefs and provides information about the conditions needed for survival. In addition, the author introduces other animals that live in and near the reef and stresses the importance of protecting corals from pollution. Matthews's ink-and-gouache paintings bring the colors and variety of this habitat to life. The book also includes a simple experiment that demonstrates how "filter feeders" strain food from the water.
How do volcanoes erupt? What is lava and what happens when it cools? Where are the worldOs biggest volcanoes? Just stay cool--and let Volcano Vulcan, Dragon Explorer, take you around the hot-spots
Do the folk stories about leprechauns match our ideas about themtoday? Are there other fairies in Irish tradition? What are theorigins of these stories? Why do people believe in leprecahuns andfairies? Find out the answers to these questions and more in "MagicTree House Research Guide #21: Leprechauns and Irish Folklore,"Jack and Annie's guide to the wee folk of Ireland.
How hot is the sun? What is it made of? How long would it take to get there? This fun- and fact-filled picture book answers these questions and many more. Follow the lead of two kids and a purple cat, who introduce astronomy in a child-friendly way. "Steve Tomecek brings fun and fact together with this nonfiction narrative of Earth's closest star." —Washington Parent
How do bees make honey? Why are they so sweet on their queen? What hours do they work in their honey factories called hives? For all the buzz about honeybees, this Jump into Science title really is the bees' knees
What causes earthquakes? Where do they happen most? What should you do if you feel the earth shake? Just follow the friendly crow-in-the-know for all the answers
Where do stars go in the daytime? How far away are stars? What stories can they tell us? Marvel at the mythic stories of the constellations and try finding your own patterns in the sky. Think beyond our sun and wonder what other planets might be circling other stars and what, or who, might be on them. Open the book and blast off to the stars "A sure winner for future astronomers and their stargazing parents. Tomecek and newcomer Yoshikawa make an excellent duo in rendering concepts understandable to readers." "--Kirkus Reviews"
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Holidays Heroes(《美国的纪念日》)系列介绍了美国的纪念日、节日,以及与之相关的历史人物、社会事件等,文字简洁生动,图片丰富多样,适合小学生学习历史,了解美国文化,关注社会进步。免费赠送英语朗读音频,地道的英文表达帮助孩子扩充英语词汇量,提高英语阅读能力。 本册Let sCelebrateEarthDay(《地球日》)讲的是有关世界地球日的知识。每年4月22日,全世界有超过10亿人会聚集起来关注我们的地球。小读者可以通过本书了解地球日创立的原因,以及为了维护地球的健康,我们可以做哪些小事来为地球带来大变化。