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.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 humorous picture book helps children explore the big questions around what makes each of us unique. Questions include: Who am I? What are memories? Why do I have feelings? Do I need language to t
This humorous picture book helps children explore the big questions around life, the universe and everything. Questions include: What is happiness? Will there ever be world peace? Is there life after
You need to get to another part of a big city quickly. What can you do? Take the city bus! City buses take people where they need to go day after day. They help people get to workplaces, stores, and m
Delivery trucks carry millions of packages around the country each day. In New York City alone, 1.5 million packages are delivered every day! Young readers will learn about the types of delivery truck
Smoke pours out of a window. Call 911. A fire truck is on its way! Fire trucks carry the equipment needed to put out fires and help people in emergencies. Young readers will find out about fire trucks
Did you know that the average American produces about 4.5 pounds of waste every day? That’s a lot of garbage! Garbage trucks are hard at work picking up this garbage. They carry the trash to landfills
A car breaks down on the highway. It won’t go. What vehicle can help? A tow truck! Tow trucks carry broken vehicles to repair shops so they can be fixed and get back on the road. Young readers will fi
Whoosh! Snow flies into the air as a snowplow pushes it out of the way. These big machines help keep drivers safe. Besides moving snow, they can put sand and salt on roads to make them safer. Young re
This humourous picture book helps children explore the big questions around what is right and wrong. Questions include: Do other people's feelings matter? Is doing wrong ever right? Is it ever okay to
What is it like to live in or visit Sri Lanka? What makes Sri Lanka's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Sri Lankan people.
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
Explore the prehistoric world with this striking new book. A bright, contemporary design will engage young children's interest and maintain a fascination with dinosaurs for years to come. Each alphabe
Perfect for children learning about Chinese culture or myths, this book takes a light-hearted look at the characters and creatures from the Chinese mythological stories with six story re-tellings. The
Perfect for children studying Indian culture or myths, this book takes a light-hearted look at the characters and creatures from the Hindu mythological stories. The stories involve a huge cast of char
This book takes a light-hearted look at the characters and creatures from the the Greek mythological stories. From daring heroes to scheming gods and goddesses and terrible monsters such as cyclops, t
This book takes a light-hearted look at the characters and creatures from the Egyptian mythological stories. From mere mortals to demons, gods and goddesses and the sphinx there are adventures, betray
This book takes a light-hearted look at the characters and creatures from the Viking (Norse) mythological stories. From wolves and giants to the gods themselves there are adventures, betrayals and inc
This book takes a light-hearted look at the characters and creatures from the the Roman mythological stories. From daring heroes to scheming gods and goddesses and terrible monsters, there are excitin
Why is Lewis Latimer important? His invention of the carbon filament made light bulbs more afforable and longer lasting. Readers follow his journey from working with Alexander Graham Bell to improving
Why is Benjamin Franklin important? He invented the lightning rod and much more! Readers follow the journey of this inventor and founding father. Franklin created the lightning rod and other invention
We have Ralph Baer to thank for the video games people play around the world today. What were the steps Baer took that led him to his famous invention? The Capstone Interactive edition comes with simu
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
Strap in for a journey to the center of the Earth–and watch out for volcanoes! Readers are in for a fiery ride as they explore geothermal energy and its technologies, both past and future. On the way,
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
This weather forecast calls for power! Readers will learn about humanity’s long history of harnessing wind energy, journeying on boats along the Nile River, past windmills pumping water in ancient Chi
As technology rapidly develops across the globe, we need to remember the roots of our energy sources: plants and other biological substances. This timely volume teaches readers about humanity’s comple
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
