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There's no Planet B. Climate change is happening, and no one is more ready to tackle this issue than kids. In recent times, discussion of climate change and its effects has begun to cause fear and anxiety in many young people. This new book-produced with assistance from the Royal Geographical Society of the UK-gives an evidence-based, informative, and calm overview of what's happened in Earth's past. This book also examines what's happening now, what could happen in the future, and what kids, ad
“Do you think about science when you play baseball? Probably not. But you use science anyway.” In sports, Making the Play involves more than athletic skill--it’s all possible because of physics! Linking scientific concepts such as momentum and launch angle to actions common to each sport, this new series unveils the unseen world of forces at work behind each bat, ball, or club. High-contrast design and relatable images of people at play provide a colorful backdrop to each high-interest title.
Malcolm and his friend Daniela are having the coolest summer ever. Malcolm's dad, Dr. Thomas, has brought them to his work-on Mars! Exploring the unexplored up close is every young scientist's dream. The planet's craters, dust storms, and volcanoes lead them on one adventure after another-but not without risk and danger! Being the first to see the sights also sparks Malcolm's imagination. The Martians he draws on paper come to life inside his mind, combining the biology of Earth animals with the
Meet Mallory McDonald, a spunky, energetic young girl whose comical exploits and joketelling will hit the mark with early chapterbook readers. Check out Mallory's website at www.mallorymcdonald.comwww.mallorymcdonald.com . Kids can meet Mallory's creator (author Laurie Friedman), find out fun facts about Mallory's family and friends, and see how many details they remember from her books. The "Fun Stuff" section is loaded with goodiesa fan club certificate, screensavers and wallpaper, recipes, bo
Some days Mama is bright like the yellow part of a rainbow. Other days, Mama is flat like the scratched surface of our kitchen table. So I tell Mama a story . . . A girl tells about a misunderstood dragon as a way to understand her mother's unpredictable emotions and reveal her love for her.
Rejected by the parents of the girl he loves for being poor, Ma Mon Luk strikes out from China and boards a steamship headed for the Philippines in 1918. He vows to make a fortune and return for his beloved. Ma creates a chicken noddle soup he calls mami "ma" for his name and "mi" for noodles and peddles it as a street vendor. He eventually earns enough to open his own restaurant and wins the approval of the parents of his true love. Joyful illustrations from award-winning illustrator Kristin So
A hilarious picture book with a surprise twist at the end! Noah discovers a mammoth in the fridge. At first, his father doesn't believe him—but the evidence is too strong. It's sitting in the fridge! They call the fire department, but the mammoth slips past their net and hides in a tree. But where did the mammoth come from? Only Noah's little sister knows the true answer..
From cute and cuddly to creepy and kick-butt, manga is taking over! Step-by-step instructions walk aspiring artists through creating lively manga-style warriors, animals, monsters, and more. Alongside the five projects in each book, readers will learn helpful tips, fun facts, and more about manga style throughout. ItÎs true manga mania!
Modern manga artwork engages readers in kid-friendly mysteries. In each book, a group of friends from a martial arts school uses visual clues and mathematics to solve a mystery. The stories illustrate problem-solving thought processes and reinforce math concepts taught in third and fourth grade. Written by a math educator and illustrated by talented manga artists, these mysteries will increase readers' understanding of how math can be applied in real-world situations.
From crossing vast oceans to exploring outer space, we continue to push the limits of our scientific and engineering capabilities. But what happens when our pursuits don't go as planned? What are the consequences, and how can we learn from these engineering mistakes? This series explores the science behind some of history's most catastrophic man-made disasters, from the crash of the Hindenburg to the explosion at Chernobyl. Early fluent readers will gain practice reading engaging informational t