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.

这是一部有关现代科学发展史的既通俗易懂又引人入胜的书，作者用清晰明了、幽默风趣的笔法，将宇宙大爆炸到人类文明发展进程中所发生的繁多妙趣横生的故事一一收入笔下。惊奇和感叹组成了本书，历历在目的天下万物组成了本书，益于人们了解大千世界的无穷奥妙，掌握万事万物的发展脉络。 书中回溯了科学史上那些伟大与奇妙的时刻，引用了近年来发现的*科学史料，几乎每一个被作者描述的事件都奇特而且惊人：宇宙起源于一个要用显微镜才看得见的奇点；全球气候变暖可能会使北美洲和欧洲北部地区变得更加寒冷；1815年印度尼西亚松巴哇岛坦博拉火山喷发引发的海啸夺走了10万人的生命；美国黄石国家公园是“世界上*的活火山”……而那些沉迷于科学的科学家们也是千奇百怪：达尔文居然为蚯蚓弹起了钢琴；牛顿将一根大针眼缝针插进眼窝，为的

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.