This brand-new series highlights some of the major contributions women have made in the world of science.What shapes our planet? Women have been answering the question for centuries on many levels. Scientists such as Marie Curie have investigated the building blocks of matter, and the physical forces that act upon them. Geologists have studied the rocks beneath our feet by venturing dangerously close to erupting volcanoes, and have figured out what lies at Earth’s center and why its surface moves as it does. Women have also led the way in exploring the planet’s atmosphere and the causes and effects of climate change, the most urgent problem scientists are trying to solve. This book tells their stories and describes their vital contributions.
This brand-new series highlights some of the major contributions women have made in the world of science.What shapes our planet? Women have been answering the question for centuries on many levels. Scientists such as Marie Curie have investigated the building blocks of matter, and the physical forces that act upon them. Geologists have studied the rocks beneath our feet by venturing dangerously close to erupting volcanoes, and have figured out what lies at Earth’s center and why its surface moves as it does. Women have also led the way in exploring the planet’s atmosphere and the causes and effects of climate change, the most urgent problem scientists are trying to solve. This book tells their stories and describes their vital contributions.
This brand-new series highlights some of the major contributions women have made in the world of science.From studying stars and discovering comets to flying into space as pioneering astronauts, women have been central to learning about space. Female astronomers gave us our first understanding of how large the universe really is and how much matter it contains. They were key to designing humans’ first rocket-powered flights into space. And as soon as women could go into space themselves, they were eager to do so: some 65 women have now become space travelers. This book tells their stories and describes their vital contributions.
This brand-new series highlights some of the major contributions women have made in the world of science.From studying stars and discovering comets to flying into space as pioneering astronauts, women have been central to learning about space. Female astronomers gave us our first understanding of how large the universe really is and how much matter it contains. They were key to designing humans’ first rocket-powered flights into space. And as soon as women could go into space themselves, they were eager to do so: some 65 women have now become space travelers. This book tells their stories and describes their vital contributions.
Illustrated series introducing children to various aspects of nature, through a Q&A formatHave you ever wondered why zebras have stripes, how animals change colour or why lizards like to sit in th
Illustrated series introducing children to various aspects of Nature, through a Q&A format.Have you ever wondered why pine trees have needles, how bushfires start or why there are no trees at the
Illustrated series introducing children to various aspects of Nature, through a Q&A formatHave you ever wondered where the Sun goes at night, what air is made of or how fossils form? Read this boo
Illustrated series introducing children to various aspects of Nature, through a Q&A format. Have you ever wondered why we have seasons, where the wind comes from or how we predict the weather? Rea
Illustrated series introducing children to various aspects of Nature, through a Q&A format.Have you ever wondered what scabs are made of, how muscles work or why you can't see in the dark? Read th
Discover how people all around the world are putting the planet first and helping the environment in new and exciting ways! All sorts of natural power can be harnessed to make energy, from the sun and
Discover how people all around the world are putting the planet first and helping the environment in new and exciting ways!From recycling drinking water to green transport links and renewable energy s
A history of World War I describes why it started, the weapons used, what trench warfare was like, the different fronts, how it affected civilians, the role of medicine, how it ended, and its lasting
A history of World War II describes how it started, the different sides involved, the weapons used, where it was fought, why so many civilians died, the war crimes committed, how it ended, and its las
There’s a reason boats row gently down the stream – water creates kinetic energy as it flows downhill! In this volume, readers will learn how human beings convert this clean, renewable energy source i
Sunshine can do more than make us happy when skies are gray—it can also provide ammo for ancient ray guns! Readers will discover how humans have harvested this clean energy source – from Archimedes’ s
Everything a young reader needs to know about pink eye: what it is, how it happens, what the symptoms are, and how it is treated. The text also presents real-life stories of kids who experience pink e
Unlock the secrets of the mighty Romans—one of history’s greatest people. Journey across the world as you track down the Roman Empire. Find out what it meant to be a slave and how you could work your
Step back in time to Ancient Greece—one of history’s greatest civilizations. Find out how the fearsome hoplite soldiers fought. Discover Greek’s gorgeous goddesses and mighty gods. Find out how sooths
Take a tour along the Nile and visit Ancient Egypt. Peer inside the pyramids to find the treasure within. Unravel mysterious mummies and learn how the Egyptians had death wrapped up. Read hieroglyphic
Everything a young reader needs to know about allergies: what they are, how they are caused, what the symptoms are, and how they are treated. The text also presents real-life stories of kids who exper
"This important book shows how the use of fossil fuels is changing Earth's climate and what scientists are doing to find sustainable forms of energy that will secure our planet's future. We live in an
Introduces early beliefs about the planets Jupiter and Saturn, the discovery of Uranus and Neptune, and how scientists have learned more about the atmosphere, surface, features, and moons of these pla
"Make a place for vegetables in your diet. From leafy greens to roots, vegetables provide a variety of nutrition in all forms. Read this book to learn about how to eat well and use MyPlate."
Make a place for protein in your diet. Readers will learn that leaner is better when it comes to choosing the healthiest meat or protein for their meals. Read this book to learn about how to eat well
"Make a place for dairy in your diet. These foods make up some of the yummiest meals, and this book gives readers tips on how to incorporate the nutritional value of milk and cheese into diets in
"Make a place for fruits in your diet. Once readers find out how nutritional fruit is, in addition to being delicious, they'll make a point to have it regularly. Read this book to learn about how
"From egg to larva to pupa to adult, a butterfly goes through many stages before it flutters into the garden. Read about the details of this amazing process in this book that shows how a butterfly's l
"From egg to chick to adult, the life cycle of a chicken may seem simple, but there are a lot of little steps that make this process happen. Find out how an egg is formed and incubated, what nutrients
"From egg to tadpole to legged tadpole to froglet to adult, a frog goes through many stages before hopping on land. Read about the details of this amazing process in this book that shows how a frog's
"Read about how a bean forms from seed to plant to ripened pod. You'll learn what a bean needs to germinate and grow, and where the new seeds for the next generation of beans come from."
"Read about how one of our favorite pets begins its life. Follow the life cycle of a dog from conception to puppyhood to adulthood and learn how it grows, develops, and reproduces."
"Penguins are unique breeders in that both parents tend to the egg in preparation for its hatching. In this fascinating life cycle book, read about how a penguin's life begins, how it grows, and how i
"From egg to hatchling to adult, this book takes the reader through the life cycle of a turtle. Readers will learn where turtles hatch and how they grow and reproduce."
Different jobs are done on a farm each season. Read about how the weather and changing seasons affect life on a farm and which activities and jobs are done throughout the year.
"From egg to larva to pupa to adult, a bee goes through many stages before it leaves the hive. Read about the details of this amazing process in this book that shows how a bee's life begins and how th
"Before you go apple picking, read this book to find out how apples are created. From seed to seedling, tree to blossom, flower to fruit, the life cycle of an apple is beautiful to see. This title sho
This series provides a first introduction to plant and animal life cycles, exploring how living things grow and reproduce. Readers will learn how new life begins and develops, with an emphasis on the
