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
这是一本航拍摄影集 , 也是一本百科书，令人震撼的航拍照片带领孩子们开始发现世界的旅程：全书通过世界各地 36 幅自然奇迹和人文景观的图片，向孩子们介绍了地理地貌、动物种群、生活习俗的现象和形成原因。包括：火烈鸟的羽毛为什么是红色的、心形盐碱地的成因、如何在沙漠中播种绿洲、极地的游泳能手企鹅、非洲浩瀚的棉花田等。 每个对开页的右上端有一张世界地图，这页故事的发生地就标注在地图上 ; 每一张照片都有属于自己的故事； 大规格图片展示广角的视野 ;
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.
A Crazy Day with Cobras Merlin’s beloved penguin, Penny, has been put under a spell! It’sup to Jack and Annie to find the four things that will break thespell. When the magic tree house whisks them back to India overfour hundred years ago, they discover an amazing and exotic worldfilled with great danger. Dogs in the Dead of Night Jack and Annie must find a rare flower to save one of their bestfriends! So when the magic tree house whisks them back in time tothe Swiss Alps, they’re confused. How can they find a flower buriedunder ice and snow? Jack thinks their mission ishopeless! Abe Lincoln at Last! When the magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie back to Washington,D.C., in 1861, Jack can’t wait to meet Abraham Lincoln himself! Butthe new president is too busy to see them, as he is desperatelytrying to save a nation in crisis.When Jack and Annie ask for somemagical help, they go back even further in time to a mysteriouswoods. A Perfect Time for Pandas Jack and Annie are off to a villa
The Cat and company travel by hot air balloon up and into various weather phenomena including rain, snow, thunder, tornadoes, and (yikes!) even hurricanes! Along the way they learn about thermometers, anemometers, wind vanes, cloud formations, humidity, fog, smog, weather folklore, and how to stay safe in lightning. Written and illustrated in Seussian style, this a great addition to the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library!
The fan-favorite chapter-book series sends Jack and Annie backto India over 400 years ago to search for a rare and preciousemerald. Once there, they discover an amazing and exotic worldfilled with great danger. Will they find what they're looking for?Will they avoid the wrath of the all-powerful Great Mogul, survivea crazy ride on a wild elephant, escape an attack by kingcobras—and make it back to the magic tree house alive? Mary Pope Osborne brings together just the right combination ofhistory, magic, and fast-paced adventure to satisfy kids, parents,teachers, and librarians all over the world with her New York Timesbestselling series.
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.
出版社: Twirl; Ina Ltf Po (2014年3月1日) 精装: 23页 语种： 英语 商品尺寸: 25.7 x 2.2 x 33.7 cm 商品重量: 1.1 Kg
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
Jack and Annie are ready for their next adventure in the New York Times bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House! Are you ready for a presidential adventure? Jack and Annie are! They are trying to get a special feather that will help save Merlin’s baby penguin, Penny. When the magic tree house whisks them back to Washington, D.C. in 1861, Jack can’t wait to meet Abraham Lincoln himself! But the new president is too busy to see them, as he is desperately trying to save a nation in crisis. When Jack and Annie ask for some magical help, they go back even further in time to a mysterious woods. Are these the same woods where Abraham Lincoln takes his daily horse ride? If so, can an orphan named Sam help them find Abe? Or will Jack and Annie have to help Sam instead? It’s a race against time as Jack and Annie try to do the right thing. Plus, they still have to aid a president and a troubled nation, as well as get the object that will save Penny the penguin!
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.
