This lively series is packed with activities and experiments to provide a practical, hands-on approach to science. In Energy and Power discover how to ... build a steam turbine, trap the energy of the sun, watch the wind at work ... and much more!
This humorous twist on the perennially popular Q & A format takes a sideways look at all that is wild and wonderful about the weather. Quirkily illustrated characters and playful text reveal the amazing answers. Find out how clouds make lightning, which plants need the wind, and why Arctic foxes get a new look in winter
This humorous twist on the perennially popular Q & A format takes a sideways look at all that is super and strange about life in the oceans. Quirkily illustrated characters and playful text reveal the amazing answers. Find out who has picnics on the seabed, how long it takes to make an island, and why a dolphin is more like a hippo than a herring.
This humorous twist on the perennially popular Q & A format takes a sideways look at all that is super and strange about the life of plants. Quirkily illustrated characters and playful text reveal the amazing answers. Find out which plants stink of rotting socks, how tall bamboo can grow in a day, and how plants defend themselves from attack
This humorous twist on the popular Q & A format takes a sideways look at all that is intriguing and fascinating about astronauts. Quirkily illustrated characters and playful text reveal the amazing answers. Find out who does the housework on the ISS, why spacesuits have gold visors, and how long space sickness lasts
What kinds of machines are used to explore outer space? The answer to this question and many more are waiting for readers to discover in this relatable guide to a high-interest STEM topic. Common and creative questions about space machines are presented through clear text and simple sentences, allowing even reluctant readers to find information and entertainment with each turn of the page. As r…
Which other planets have moons? Is it colder at the moon's poles? Could the moon crash into the Earth? Do you have a lot of curious questions? This book is full of amazing answers! Humorous illustrations and astounding facts explore all that is exciting, extraordinary and just plain odd about the moon
Explains how leaves change their colors in autumn and then separate from the tree as the tree prepares for winter.
Tells about the greenhouse effect, recycling, and what you can do to help fight global warming.
Explains the phases of the moon--the changes that seem to happen to it as it goes around Earth.