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。

What is soil? Who lives in dirt? How does earth help things grow? The answers are within this fun- and fact-filled picture book. Just follow the gardening star-nosed mole in the colorful outfits...and dig in

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.

Remember New York for ever with this exquisite cut-papersouvenir. Presented in a beautiful slipcase, this stunning mementofeatures twelve of New York's most famous sites: the Statue ofLiberty, Brooklyn Bridge, the Flat Iron Building, Macy's, theEmpire State Building, Grand Central Station, Times Square, RadioCity Music Hall, the Plaza Hotel, Central Park, the GuggenheimMuseum and the Yankee Stadium. Stylishly illustrated and foldingout to a length of 150 cm, this is a perfect souvenir for anyonevisiting America's most famous city.

Leaping lizards--the Cat and Co. explore the world ofreptiles! The Cat in the Hat travels the globe--in his trusty crocodilecar--to explore the world of reptiles: lizards, snakes, turtles,and crocodilians. Along the way, young readers learn thecharacteristics shared by most reptiles; basic information abouteach group; quirky, fun facts about individual species; and much,much more. Cool creatures featured include komodo dragons,chameleons, geckos, cobras, leatherback turtles, frilled lizards--avirtual Who's Who of the World's Most Remarkable Reptiles. Youngreaders will slither in delight!

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.

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!

Ever wondered how bubbles get into fizzy drinks? Or how weknow what the dinosaurs looked like? And just how many ants can ananteater eat? This book answers a wide range of 'how' questions andprovides further information with fun-filled facts. Appealingartworks help explain the answers, allowing children to build uptheir knowledge on a variety of subjects.

本书用诗歌一般的语言和真实精彩的画面描述了大自然中动物的伪装术以及如何发现这些伪装…… Ten creatures await, camouflaged in artful, full-pagephotographs, while playful poems offer clues about each animal'sidentity and whereabouts. Think you've spotted one? Lift one of tengatefolds to find out. A full page of fascinating informationaccompanies each animal so readers can learn how nature'scamouflage serves hunter and hunted alike. Why do fawns have spotsduring their first year of life? How did killdeer birds get theirname? What makes a crab spider so good at ambushing its prey?

An eccentric teacher takes her class on an adventure through the city waterworks and teaches science painlessly. Ages 6-9. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. From School Library Journal Grade 2-4A remarkable meshing of text and illustration make this an outstand ing, lively treatment of a subject for which there is very little written for this age group. Ms. Frizzle has assigned her class a month-long investigation of how their city gets its water supply, to be followed by a field trip to the water works. With ``The Friz'' as driver, the children encounter surprise after sur prise, as they are magically clad in scu ba gear while in a tunnel, then slowly ascend to a cloud, where each child dis embarks; falls as a drop of water into a mountain stream; flows into a reser voir; and bounces through the purifica tion system, pipes, and water mains un der the city streets. The trip ends with all arriving, drop by drop, in the girls' bathroom in their school as a seventh grader turns on the water

Scholastic Discover More is a revolutionary new nonfiction line pairing stunning print books with corresponding interactive digital books that extend the learning online. SEE ME GROW unlocks a free 16-page digital companion book, SEE ME GROW FUN, offering even more information, photos, and videos! SEE ME GROW is packed with animals growing up from baby to adult. Recognizable animals, such as puppies and elephants, are combined with more unusual babies, such as baby bees and strange shark eggs. Every animal group is covered, whether mammals or egg-layers, and unconventional life cycles such as tadpole to frog and caterpillar to butterfly are also featured. The simple text is perfect for beginning readers. The photographs are carefully linked to the text to construct that crucial picture/word link.

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