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How do ships float? How do airplanes fly? What is jet lag? And why is it a different time in Tokyo than it is here? The answers to all those questions-and more-are in science . . . and in this book. Travel is the way that we discover our world, but we would not get very far without science helping us along. And it's not just travel-science is all around us, every hour of every day. Discover more ways that science is a part of our lives in SCIENCE...
3) Eclipses
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In Eclipses, early fluent readers will explore the science behind solar and lunar eclipses. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore outer space, Earth's orbit, and how it plays a role in eclipses.
An infographic, sidebars, and an activity offer kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about eclipses using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
4) Fennec Foxes
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Although fennec foxes are the smallest kind of fox, they have enormous ears. The little canines make their homes in the scorching sandy deserts of North Africa. Fennecs dig deep underground dens, in which they rest during the heat of the day. At night, when it's cooler, they emerge to find plants, eggs, and small animals to eat. Fennec fox mothers use the den to give birth to and raise adorable baby foxes each spring. In this coming-of-age introduction...
5) Silicon
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Not every student thrills to a discussion of chemistry, but every student will find something to connect to in this up-to-date series. Each volume goes in-depth into one well-known element from the Periodic Table, exploring the history, science, and everyday uses of each. Readers will come to know just how important and life-giving elements can be. In addition, in this series, a volume focuses on the Periodic Table itself, providing an in-depth overview...
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In Constellations, early fluent readers will explore the science behind stars and their patterns, as well as the history behind their mapping. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore outer space and constellations.
An infographic, sidebars, and an activity offer kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about stars and constellations using our safe search engine that...
7) Helium
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Not every student thrills to a discussion of chemistry, but every student will find something to connect to in this up-to-date series. Each volume goes in-depth into one well-known element from the Periodic Table, exploring the history, science, and everyday uses of each. Readers will come to know just how important and life-giving elements can be. In addition, in this series, a volume focuses on the Periodic Table itself, providing an in-depth overview...
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Not every student thrills to a discussion of chemistry, but every student will find something to connect to in this up-to-date series. Each volume goes in-depth into one well-known element from the Periodic Table, exploring the history, science, and everyday uses of each. Readers will come to know just how important and life-giving elements can be. In addition, in this series, a volume focuses on the Periodic Table itself, providing an in-depth overview...
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn about asteroids, how their physical impacts on our planet have changed our lives, and how they could change the future of life on Earth and in space. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about asteroids and their impact on our planet.
A Take a Look! infographic, sidebars, and STEM activity aid understanding and allow readers to explore further....
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About 17 percent of the forests on Earth are located in North America. From 3,000-year-old sequoias to tiny saplings, trees provide homes for animals as well as products and recreation for humans. Whether you're interested in herbs or syrup, in hunting or camping, you'll find what you are looking for in the forest. The countries of North America have always had plentiful natural resources. But the exploitation of these resources comes at a cost, and...
11) Rainbows
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In Rainbows, early fluent readers will explore the science behind the optical illusions of rainbows. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore rainbows and how sunlight and water play a role to create them.
An infographic, sidebars, and an activity offer kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about eclipses using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
12) Car Science
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Why do engines make cars go? What is horsepower and why is it important? How can the sun power new cars? The answers to all those questions-and more-are in science . . . and in this book. Look under the hood and in the driver's seat to find out how cars and science are linked. And it's not just cars-science is all around us, every hour of every day. Discover more ways that science is a part of our lives in SCIENCE 24–7!
13) Carbon
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Not every student thrills to a discussion of chemistry, but every student will find something to connect to in this up-to-date series. Each volume goes in-depth into one well-known element from the Periodic Table, exploring the history, science, and everyday uses of each. Readers will come to know just how important and life-giving elements can be. In addition, in this series, a volume focuses on the Periodic Table itself, providing an in-depth overview...
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the features of tectonic plates, how they have shaped Earth's surface in the past, and how they could change Earth in the future. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about tectonic plates and their impact on our planet.
A Take a Look! infographic, sidebars, and STEM activity aid understanding and allow readers to explore further. Children...
15) Health Science
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How do broken bones heal? Why am I made of stardust? And how can sunscreen save my life? The answers to all those questions-and more-are in science . . . and in this book. It's no surprise that science and health are closely linked, but inside, you'll find some links you might not have known. Health science is not just for labs-it's for you every day. And it's not just health-science is all around us, every hour of every day. Discover more ways that...
16) Gray Foxes
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What's that bushy-tailed animal scampering up a tree? It's a gray fox--the only canine that is as comfortable in a tree as it is on the ground. Mother foxes make their dens inside fallen logs or high off the ground in hollow trees. Inside the den, the mother gives birth to her tiny, helpless kits. As the kits get bigger and stronger, they wrestle with one another and pounce on their mother's tail, gaining the skills they need to become great hunters....
17) Uranium
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Not every student thrills to a discussion of chemistry, but every student will find something to connect to in this up-to-date series. Each volume goes in-depth into one well-known element from the Periodic Table, exploring the history, science, and everyday uses of each. Readers will come to know just how important and life-giving elements can be. In addition, in this series, a volume focuses on the Periodic Table itself, providing an in-depth overview...
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Takes a closer look at the lungs' role in the respiratory system. Explores the path air takes once it enters our bodies and lungs and reveals how the lungs play a part in yawning and hiccupping. Each book in this appealing series will introduce young readers to a part of the human body. With engaging text, fun facts, and helpful photos and diagrams, each book explores the appearance and function of the body part and its role in a healthy, working...
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Why is the Earth warming up? Why does recycling work? How do we make sure the water we drink is safe? The answers to all those questions-and more-are in science . . . and in this book. The environment covers a pretty huge area, of course, and in this book, we cover some of the key parts that affect you and your family. And it's not just the environment-science is all around us, every hour of every day. Discover more ways that science is a part of...
20) Computer Science
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How can computers talk to one another . . . and to you? Why is artificial intelligence the new buzzword? How can computers make you healthier? The answers to all those questions- and more-are in science . . . and in this book. Computers are a vital part of the world today, so the more you know about them and how they work, the better off you'll be. Read on to find out more about how they are made and used. And it's not just computers-science is all...
