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  • Marine Biology

    Cool Women Who Dive

    by Karen Bush Gibson ...
    Illustrated by Lena Chandhok ...
    Series series Girls in Science
    Why is Earth called the Blue Planet? Because there's so much water on the surface that the planet looks blue from outer space!Marine biology is the study of the plant and animal life in salt water environments, from microscopic plankton to the largest animal on earth, the blue whale. In Marine Biology: Cool Women Who Dive readers ages 9 to 12 explore the careers of three women who work within the ... Read more

    $6.29 USD

  • Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover

    by Markus Motum ...
    Illustrated by Markus Motum ...
    “A handsome and engaging children’s book. . . . This accessible look at interplanetary exploration will appeal to a broad range of young space enthusiasts.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)On August 6, 2012, the rover Curiosity touched down on the rocky surface of Mars—and now she’s ready to guide you through her journey. From idea to creation and beyond, this fact-filled, stylish book ... Read more

    $10.69 USD

  • How We Know What We Know

    Fascinating Stories of Discovery and Invention

    by Shruti Rao ...
    Why did pirates covet maps more than gold?Does Mars sometimes slip into reverse gear?Can trees reveal secrets of the past?There are millions of facts that we know about the world-that the earth is round, that birds migrate and that dinosaurs once roamed the planet.But how do we know what we know?Regaling us with tales of remarkable men and women who didn't rest until they got the answers they ... Read more

    $2.50 USD

  • Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry

    by Neil deGrasse Tyson ...
    Neil deGrasse Tyson’s #1 New York Times best-selling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young readers.From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns ... Read more

    $9.39 USD

  • Space

    A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #8: Midnight on the Moon

    by Mary Pope Osborne, Will Osborne ...
    Illustrated by Sal Murdocca ...
    Series Book 6 - Magic Tree House Fact Tracker
    The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better.Track the facts with Jack and Annie!When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #8: Midnight on the Moon, they had lots of questions. How did the universe begin? How long does it take ... Read more

    $5.29 USD

  • Third Grade Book: I Love Science

    Science for Kids 3rd Grade Books

    by Speedy Publishing LLC ...
    Series series Children's Science & Nature Books
    Explore the deepest parts of the oceans and the vast space of the solar system in this science study guide. This quick guide provides tidbits of the most important information about the plants in the solar system, select marine life, and desert and forest animals. Perfect for third graders, this is the ultimate guide that ensures easy absorption of broken-down information. Buy a copy today. ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Is There Anybody Out There? (A Wild Thing Book)

    The Search for Extraterrestrial Life, from Amoebas to Aliens

    by Laura Krantz ...
    Series series Wild Thing
    Inspired by her popular Wild Thing podcast, journalist Laura Krantz incorporates the scientific method and her journalistic skills to determine if aliens might exist.How likely is it that humans aren’t alone in the universe? This serious but fun (and gorgeous) book is a great fit for any middle grade reader curious about the universe and our place in it.Is There Anybody Out There? turns our ... Read more

    $8.09 USD

  • Where Are the Constellations?

    by Stephanie Sabol, Who HQ ...
    Illustrated by Laurie A. Conley ...
    Series series Where Is?
    **Calling all stargazers, this addition to the New York Times bestselling series is sure to be the perfect book for you!From the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series comes Where Is?, a series that tells the stories of world-famous landmarks and natural wonders and features a fold-out map!**Ancient people from many different cultures--Greek, Roman, Mezo-American, Arab--all looked up and ... Read more

    $6.89 USD

  • The Girl Who Drew Butterflies

    How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science

    by Joyce Sidman ...
    In this beautiful nonfiction biography, a Robert F. Sibert Medal winner, the Newbery Honor–winning author Joyce Sidman introduces readers to one of the first female entomologists and a woman who flouted convention in the pursuit of knowledge and her passion for insects.One of the first naturalists to observe live insects directly, Maria Sibylla Merian was also one of the first to document the ... Read more

    $11.49 USD

  • Neural Networks for Babies

    by Chris Ferrie, Dr. Sarah Kaiser ...
    Series series Baby University
    Jumpstart your child's curiosity with a board book that makes the wonders of neural networks simple and fun.Neural Networks for Babies uses bright illustrations and easy language to introduce young minds to the ideas behind smart technology, all designed by real scientists.Perfect for STEAM-minded parents, teachers, and anyone seeking an educational gift, this book sparks interest and confidence ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Robots, Robots Everywhere

    by Sue Fliess ...
    Illustrated by Bob Staake ...
    Series series Little Golden Book
    The bestselling Little Golden Book all about robots!Robots are everywhere in this bright and funny board book – and preschoolers are going to love it! Whether up in space, beneath the seas, or even under couches, award-winning illustrator Bob Staake’s bold and colorful bots make this book a must have.For more Bob Staake books, be sure to read:I’m a BulldozerI’m a TruckI’m a Monster TruckBeachy and ... Read more

    $5.29 USD

  • Who Was Nikola Tesla?

    by Jim Gigliotti, Who HQ ...
    Illustrated by John Hinderliter ...
    Series series Who Was?
    Get ready for the electrifying biography of Nikola Tesla--part creative genius, part mad scientist, and 100% innovator.When Nikola Tesla arrived in the United States in 1884, he didn't have much money, but he did have a letter of introduction to renowned inventor Thomas Edison. The working relationship between the two men was short lived, though, and the two scientist-inventors became harsh ... Read more

    $4.66 USD

  • Big Book of the Cosmos for Kids

    Our Solar System, Planets and Outer Space

    by Speedy Publishing ...
    Series series Books For Kids Series
    Why would a child enjoy a Big Book of the Cosmos for Kids (Picture Book)? If you have a child that is inspired by the solar system and the planets, they will absolutely love a Big Book of the Cosmos for Kids. It is a picture book that shows magnificent photos of our solar systems planets and other planetary bodies. Likewise, explaining just what all these things are. Hollywood produces many sci-fi ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Oceans - The Deep Blue Sea

    Fun Facts and Pictures for Kids

    by Speedy Publishing ...
    Series series Oceanography for Kids
    As children read a book about oceans, they will be able to see all of the animals and plants that live in the water. They can begin to create their own pictures of sea life, placing them in an ocean that they imagine. The book can be used for school projects to get ideas that are related to science and Earth. Children can also use the information to come up with ideas about new animals that might ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Destination: Moon

    by Seymour Simon ...
    An out-of-this-world exploration of the 1969 Moon landing from children’s science expert Seymour Simon! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice toshare during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a funway to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.In July of 1969, NASA sent the Apollo 11 spacecraft to the Moon. Inside were three people: ... Read more

    $4.79 USD

  • Who Was Ernest Shackleton?

    Illustrated by Max Hergenrother ...
    by Who HQ, James Buckley Jr. ...
    Series series Who Was?
    As a boy he preferred reading sea stories to doing homework and, at age 16, became an apprentice seaman. Subsequently, Ernest Shackleton’s incredible journeys to the South Pole in the early 1900s made him one of the most famous explorers of modern times. His courage in the face of dangerous conditions and unforeseeable tragedies reveal the great leader that he was. His historic 1914 journey aboard ... Read more

    $5.39 USD

  • Dr Karl's Surfing Safari through Science

    by Karl Kruszelnicki ...
    Australia's favourite science guru returns with a new haul of extraordinary stories from our incredible Universe -- includes pop-up Dr Karl holograms!Dr Karl is surfing the Universe for all that's gnarly, awesome, weird and wonderful.Why is sharpening a pencil in space a risky business?What makes a sunset red and not blue?How far would the Earth's viruses reach if you laid them end to end?Which ... Read more

    $17.29 USD

  • Kay and Kai's Kaleidoscopic Adventures

    by Brenell Ferguson-Saunders ...
    Series series 1
    Kool, Kolors of Kreativity when learning science!In the Kaleidoscopic Adventure Series, siblings Kay and Kai explore the magnificent natural world around them. In these short stories the siblings chronicle journeys of investigation and exploration. From learning about plants and animals, to the sun and moon, there is always something new to discover. For Kay and Kai the adventures are just ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Rocks & Minerals

    by Seymour Simon ...
    Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explains to readers the different types of rocks and minerals with fascinating facts and stunning full-color photographs. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice toshare during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a funway to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.Readers will learn how to ... Read more

    $5.39 USD

  • Where Is Our Solar System?

    by Stephanie Sabol, Who HQ ...
    Illustrated by Ted Hammond ...
    Series series Where Is?
    Readers will want to grab a telescope and explore the night skies after finishing this overview of our solar system.Our solar system consists of eight planets, as well as numerous moons, comets, asteroids, and meteoroids. For thousands of years, humans believed that Earth was at the center of the Universe, but all of that changed in the 17th century. Astronomers like Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo ... Read more

    $5.29 USD

  • Chemistry

    Understanding Substance and Matter

    by Russell Kuhtz ...
    Series series The Study of Science
    Without chemistry, bread would not rise, cleaners would not clean, and life itself would not exist. Chemistry is the study of matter and the chemical changes that matter undergoes. The discovery of the atom and how atoms interact with one another has transformed the world. In this illuminating volume, readers learn about the history of chemistry and the concepts they might encounter in an ... Read more

    $32.69 USD

  • Running on Sunshine

    How Does Solar Energy Work?

    Illustrated by Giovana Medeiros ...
    by Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano ...
    Series series Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2
    Read and find out about solar energy in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.The sun is a source of energy for living things. Energy that comes from sunshine is called solar energy. But how does solar power work? And how can we use solar energy to not only stay on the cutting-edge of technology, but to help keep the environment healthy?Read and find out about solar roads that light ... Read more

    $6.09 USD

  • Keep It Clean!

    Big Ideas That Changed the World #7 (A Nonfiction Graphic Novel)

    by Don Brown ...
    Series Book 7 - Big Ideas That Changed the World
    This entertaining graphic novel from award winner Don Brown will get kids talking, since it's all about the history of dealing with poop, pee, and dirty hands.Part of the Big Ideas That Changed the World graphic novel series, this full-color book is appropriate for the classroom and includes a timeline, endnotes, and a bibliography.In 1895, an engineer named George Waring was appointed New York ... Read more

    $11.09 USD

  • In Our Solar System

    A Counting Poem About Outer Space

    by Jenny Sundstedt ...
    Illustrated by Susanna Covelli ...
    A gentle counting poem and astronomy guide in one, this beautiful picture book blends a classic rhyme with fun facts for young space lovers.In our solar system,On the fiery hot sunBurned a mother solar flareAnd her little flare, one.“Sizzle,” said the mother.“I sizzle,” said the one.So they sizzled and they poppedOn the fiery, hot sun.Ba... ... Read more

    $11.79 USD