Pulling Up explores the benefits and uses of the pulley. This clever device uses rope wound over a grooved wheel to help lift heavy loads. RobbO and RobbEE use a pulley to remove the engine… More →
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This inspiring book describes how people are becoming more aware of the effect of their daily activities on the planet. Find out how more and more people are eating and living "green" by… More →
Patterns are made up of shapes, like spots, stripes, circles, triangles, and combinations of these. Colors play a big part in patterns as well. Bobbie Kalman's new book helps explain how some More →
Few books explain the scientific classification of animals as well as What is the Animal Kingdom? All creatures, including insects, mammals, and fish, are classified and described from simple More →
Hibernation is one of nature's greatest miracles, allowing animals to sleep through periods of extreme cold (and heat). From the tundra to the desert, this ability enables animals to live in… More →
Almost every shape can be found in nature! The sun, moon, and Earth are circles and spheres. The wings of butterflies contain triangles, the cells of honeybees are hexagons, and the hood of… More →
Amazing photographs give young readers a fun-filled look at what makes Earth so beautiful. Topics include what are landforms, how different landforms are created, a look at land-shapers -… More →
Some patterns are visual; other patterns are events that repeat at a certain time or in certain places. Children will learn about patterns that are predictable events such as day and night,… More →
Structures are made up of parts arranged in a way that serve a certain purpose. This book looks at human-made structures, such as bridges, and natural structures, such as plants, animal… More →
Sunlight does not go very deep into water so seaweed must grow at the surface where its rays can reach them. Starting with the sun, food chains link together plants and animals in various… More →
Children ask questions to help them understand the world around them. This sense of wonder and curiosity is a trait shared by scientists. This fresh and thoughtful title encourages readers to More →
Build a model hovercraft like engineer Christopher Cockerell did, or a sculpture that moves in the breeze like artist Lin Emery. This title gives readers both an understanding of the… More →