Step inside the world of x-rays where you can see behind walls, inside objects, and even through skin! Ever wonder what you would like? What about a laptop computer or cell phone? A spider or a fish? Each page features an x-ray photo of a person or object in nature, sports, or technology with de*ions and fun facts about the images themselves, along with a brief explanation of how x-rays work.
Traces life on earth through the geological strata, from the arrival of man back to the first plants. Gives us a remarkable grasp of the fossil record. Illustrates the geological periods from the present back to the earliest or Precambrian Era, and includes major developments and life forms of each time frame.
Weather is all around us, and it affects everyone--bothpositively and negatively. But it can be hard to understand,especially since it often changes so quickly.With Weather Lab, kidsages 8 and up can chart weather patterns, create a weather station,and make their own forecasts--just like meteorologists do! Thisbook comes with everything they need to perform 50 hands-onexperiments that will teach them about our weather, including atest tube with lid, thermometer and wind cups. Step by stepinstructions and diagrams will help them create mini tornadoes andbuild their own barometers, wind vanes, and rain gauges as theydiscover how air, water, and temperature can cause everything froma summer breeze to a hurricane.Weather Lab is the ultimate guide tolearning about the science behind our atmosphere--and the perfectkit for whipping up a storm of fun!
Does a polka-dotted sock match a striped sock? Young childrenwill learn about matching, an important early math skill, as alonely striped sock searches the house for its mate. They will mayeven be inspired to practice this skill in their own sockdrawers!
"Animal Adventures: Dinosaurs" will take you on a journey to explore the world of dinosaurs. Have fun while learning and see all of your favorites like you never have before, with colorful illustrations and fascinating facts, and then by building a diorama. Everything you need to delve into the world of dinos is right here. This unique set includes a book full of colorful illustrations and intriguing facts about dinosaurs, plus three-dimensional dinosaur models and a diorama with reusable stickers.Journey to the Age of Dinosaurs to learn everything you need to know about these remarkable creatures. "Animal Adventures: Dinosaurs" offers a unique learning experience as you meet them face-to-face.
How hot is the sun? What is it made of? How long would it taketo get there? This fun- and fact-filled picture book answers thesequestions and many more. Follow the lead of two kids and a purplecat, who introduce astronomy in a child-friendly way. "Steve Tomecek brings fun and fact together with this nonfictionnarrative of Earth's closest star." —Washington Parent
Publisher Comments: Jack and Annie are off on another adventure! This time theyare sent to ancient Greece, where a very important event is takingplace. Join them as they race against time and witness the veryfirst Olympic games! About the Author Mary Pope Osborne grew up in the military, and by the timeshe was fifteen had lived in Oklahoma, Austria, Florida and fourdifferent army posts in Virginia and North Carolina. Aftergraduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill inthe early 1970's, Mary traveled all over Europe, and spent thefirst six weeks of her trip living in a cave on the island ofCrete. She then joined up with a group of European young people andtraveled in rickety vans through sixteen Asian countries, includingIraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Nepal. She was abartender, an acting teacher, a waitress, a travel agent, a windowdresser, and a medical assistant — all before becoming an author!Now she is the author of many highly acclaimed picture book
