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。
Bee hummingbirds, ostriches, flycatchers, chickadees, and bald eagles! Dick and Sally find themselves on a bird-watching tour led by the Cat in the Hat. After a quick lesson on just exactly what a bird is , they go motoring around the world to observe our fine feathered friends in their natural habitats. Time flies, and soon it's late, but the Cat saves the day by shifting his vehicle into Fine Feather All-Weather Flying Machine mode and winging Dick and Sally back home.
Have you heard that the Moon is made of green cheese? Or thatthe appearance of the full moon can turn you into a wolf? And howabout that Man on the Moon? If you believe any of these old Moon myths, then you need to getyour facts straight—straight from a Moonstruck cat and his fireflypal, that is. These two characters have the real facts, and they’rejust as intriguing: Why does the Moon seem to change shape? What isit made of? Who were the men on the Moon, and what did they findthere? Let this fun-loving feline and his bright friend show youaround huge lunar craters, Moon dust, rocks, and footprints, andgive you the solar system’s best view of planet Earth. Take thechallenge—Jump Into Science today and let this astronomicallyknowledgeable duo fly you to the Moon tonight.
With a little help from the Cat in the Hat, Sally and Dick observe a small miracle in their own backyard—the metamorphosis of an egg into a caterpillar into a chrysalis into a bright new butterfly! Along the way, beginning readers will find out how butterflies see thousands of images at once, drink nectar from flowers, avoid predators, and can be identified by size, shape, and color. Readers will also follow the amazing migration of millions of monarchs.
Where do stars go in the daytime? How far away are stars? Whatstories can they tell us? Marvel at the mythic stories of theconstellations and try finding your own patterns in the sky. Thinkbeyond our sun and wonder what other planets might be circlingother stars and what, or who, might be on them. Open the book andblast off to the stars "A sure winner for future astronomers andtheir stargazing parents. Tomecek and newcomer Yoshikawa make anexcellent duo in rendering concepts understandable to readers.""--Kirkus Reviews"
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
FrogsFrogs can jump thirty times their own body length, catchinsects on the wing, and breathe underwater or on land. But theymust always keep their skins wet. Read and find out why
From algae to snails, leeches, insects, fish, frogs, newts, turtles, ducks, swans, and more, the Cat explains how all different kinds of plants and animals make their home in and around ponds, as well as examining the difference between complete and incomplete metamorphosis and the various stages of frog development. Ideal for spring and summer reading, this is a beginning reader that will inspire kids to get outside and explore!
The Cat in the Hat takes Dick and Sally on a Seussian safari to observe (and pontificate about) the many different kinds of mammals. An invaluable tour for all animal lovers!
The Cat in the Hat learns all about cats—wild and domestic—in this feline-focused Cat in the Hat's Learning Library book! Traveling aboard his Kitty-Cat-Copter, the Cat takes Sally and Nick to meet lions in Kenya, tigers in Bangkok, Siamese down the block—learning along the way those traits that all cats share: scratchy tongues, padded paws, sensitive wiskers, sharp claws, and those things unique to different species. With information about the anatomy and behavior of well-known species and breeds—including lions, tigers, leopards, cheetah, jaguar, ocelots, cougar, American shorthair, Persian, Siamese—and lesser-known ones, like clouded leopards, caracals, Turkish Vans, Scottish folds, American curls, Raga Muffins, and more—there's something here for cat/Cat lovers of all kinds! Fans of the hit PBS Kids show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (which is based on the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) won't want to miss this purrfect new addition to the series.
Find out all you ever wanted to know about insects when the Cat and company get an up-close view of life as a bug. Kids will learn how insects -- from the spittlebug to the honeybee to the moth -- see, smell, communicate, and pollinate, as well as sometimes pester and amaze and generally make life better for us humans. Catch the bug buzz with the Cat in the Hat and all his friends!
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!
How do volcanoes erupt? What is lava and what happens when itcools? Where are the worldOs biggest volcanoes? Just stay cool--andlet Volcano Vulcan, Dragon Explorer, take you around thehot-spots!
With the help of the staff and equipment at a Seussian spa,the Cat in the Hat explains the basics of healthy living, fromeating right and getting enough exercise and sleep, to having apositive body image, to the distance and speed of a typicalsneeze!
A beautifully simple introduction to eggs of all kinds; from tiny hummingbird eggs to giant ostrich eggs, from fossilised dinosaur eggs to gooey fish eggs, it's an entirely fresh look at the familiar.Attractive and informative, this will find a home in classrooms and Easter baskets alike. Now in paperback!
