Little scientists will understand science in seconds with this essential homework-helping guide. Learn about everything from molecules and magnetism to rockets and radio waves and find out how a hot-air balloon rises, how erosion flattens mountains, how light waves zip through space, and how the human eye sees colours! With STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths) subjects ever more important in today's technological world, How to be Good...

"Home to some of the world's most advanced and densely populated cities, South Asia has contributed more than its fair share of innovations to science and technology. Guided and supported by their natural resources, the economics of countries in this region have a broad impact on the rest of the world. Through full-color photographs and a fact-filled narrative, this book offers readers a glimpse of how this area of the globe is advancing into the...

"How do the advances in science, technology, and economics in Sub-Saharan Africa impact the larger global community? This book takes a close look at the past and present technology that has developed in Sub-Saharan Africa, and how it ties into the area's natural resources and factors of production. Informative graphic organizers, fact-filled text, and vivid photographs will help readers develop a strong understanding of the global influence of Sub-Saharan...

"With advances in modern technology, many obstacles faced by the nations in Australia and the Pacific Realm have been greatly reduced. It has opened the door for this region to become a powerhouse in global affairs. Using vibrant photographs and a fact-filled narrative, this book investigates how the rest of the world has been affected by the scientific, technological, and economic development and growth of this region. Readers will study the area's...

"While our world has many different places with different governments and economies, it is still vastly interwoven, through the global community. The United States has the world's largest economy. It is a massive importer and exporter, creating a constant wave of commerce. Canada's largest exports are mineral fuels, vehicles, precious metals, wood, and computers. Your budding economists will analyze how the advances in science, technology, and economics...

"The creative projects in STEAM Lab for Kids are designed to demonstrate that there's math and science to be found in great art! From rubber bands to edible stained glass, young engineers and artists alike will find inspiration in these 52 art-forward labs."--Back cover

"Learn about the history of auto racing and find out what it takes to make it in this exciting career field."--

"Jean Barbre's newest book offers rich, play-based, and developmentally appropriate STEM activities for the youngest of children--infants, toddlers, and twos. It also provides teachers with a strong basis of theory and practice in support of early childhood STEM education, instilling an awareness of the teachable STEM moments and suggesting a plethora of strategies, techniques, tips, and tools to lay the foundation for young children's twenty-first...

Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of medieval Europe, 814-1350.

Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of ancient Egypt, 2615-332 B.C.E.