"Readers are able to identify different materials and describe them with the help of achievable text that introduces them to this essential elementary science curriculum topic" --

The research and discoveries made by French chemist and microbiologist in the 1800s have benefitted mankind well into the 21st century. He proved microorganisms cause diseases, and developed vaccines. American scientist Henrietta Swan Leavitt contributed to the science of astronomy, specifically regarding the brightness of stars. Inside this guide, readers will explore the lives and discoveries of these historical figures as well as many other notable...

"Art and music are often seen as separate from science, but there is a lot to learn when they are considered together: STEAM! Young scientists investigate chromatography, photography, tone, and how music is made with different objects in this super-fun book of experiments, presented by Scientific American. Each project is preceded by a Background section that explains the scientific concept that the experiment or activity is exploring. The clear instructions...

Discover science, technology, engineering, art and maths (STEAM) through original craft projects and recycle at the same time! This brilliant series combines learning science with seasonal craft projects, scientific experiments and fun activities. In Winter why not create some ice balloons, investigate crystals or design your own bottle bird feeder plus many more fascinating ideas to try out. Combining fun photos, illustrated step by step artwork...

"From the simplest software to electronic brains, and from smartphone apps to social media and video games, there are gigabytes of data for you to unravel. Discover the skills you'll need to become a top-class coder or a cyber sensation, and how microprocessors monitor our factories, fitness, traffic, and even guide robots across other worlds"--

"Take a closer look at some of the most amazing artworks in the world. Learn how artists create their works and how science helps them to do it." -- Back cover.

"Every community has rules and laws. Governments of all kinds make laws for citizens of communities. This volume provides an accessible guide to these rules and laws for readers who haven't been involved in civic engagement. Readers will learn about both the history of laws and legislatures as well as modern civil and criminal laws. Thought-provoking sidebars enhance the text, adding to essential vocabulary as well as posing questions that promote...

Junto con la oruga muy hambrienta, los más pequeños viajarán alrededor del mundo, explorando los continentes y descubriendo curiosidades y datos sorprendentes sobre temas diferentes: dónde viven sus animales preferidos, cómo eran los dinosaurios, cómo vivian nuestros ancestros en la antigüedad, cómo crecen las plantas, cómo funciona el cuerpo humano, cómo viaja la luz y el sonido, cuántos planetas hay en nuestro sistema solar... ¡Todo...

"Did you know that the number of atoms in a cookie is about the same as the number of stars in the universe? Geoff Engelstein tackles the big questions of the universe and how it works using the sweet, simple chocolate chip cookie as guide. By exploring what goes into the cookie-the ingredients and the steps-we learn about how everything works, from the tiny world of subatomic particles to galactic clusters. Filled with fascinating facts and laugh-out-loud...

Wanda is sick! Ms. Frizzle and the class will get a close look at her sore throat, but what will happen when Wanda's body mistakes the kids for germs?