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Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Vikings were fierce warriors who sailed the seas looking for new lands. They were expert sailors and shipbuilders. Find out the science behind their explorations, shipbuilding, and daily life. Discover how modern technology is being used to discover more about the lives of Vikings and their expeditions"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Series
Acadia files volume 1
Publisher
Tilbury House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Acadia Greene wants answers. Who keeps stealing her blueberries just as they ripen on the bushes? Why is her hair curly? Why does the sun wake her up so early in the summer? Why does the tide destroy her sandcastles? 'Conduct an experiment, ' her parents tell her. 'Use the scientific method.' So Acadia does science. And so can you."--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2016].
Language
English
Description
"How do refrigerators stay cold? How does water come out of the faucet? Answers to these questions and many more will help parents move beyond the stock answer "because" and give level-appropriate, fascinating, true answers. More than 300 photos bring a child's world to life while satisfying kids' curiosity and sense of fun. Questions in each chapter encourage interactivity, and parent tips extend the experience of the book."--
Author
Series
Jop and Blip wanna know volume 1
Publisher
HarperAlley, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Join Jop and Blip as they follow their curiosity and investigate these seemingly odd questions using their own brand of logic, critical thinking skills, STEM knowledge, and humor. Can you hear a penguin fart on Mars? What if you wanted a dragon sandwich? Why do we need TWO ears?
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Why is your elbow called your funny bone? How could you escape the grip of a crocodile's jaw? Which animal can breathe through its butt? This book uncovers the amazing scientific explanations behind all sorts of questions that can pop into our heads. Can an egg bounce? How can a giraffe's ridiculously long neck contain the same number of bones as a human's? How much does the Internet weigh? With delightful interactive features that invite readers...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The Underground Railroad was used by people escaping enslavement in the South. This system of passages and safe houses helped people reach freedom in the Northern United States or Canada. Did you know science played a role in the Underground Railroad? Learn how people used the night sky to find their way north and much more!"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Human fascination with super strength and super speed has a long history. In recent decades, human fascination has moved to reality. With the aid of science, researchers are now able to discern the secrets to super strength and super speed in animals. Using technology, they have recreated some of these powers for application and use by humans today. Readers will discover the intriguing advances and future of super strength and super speed, presented...
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that advancements in robotics could soon make super-powered suits a reality? Or that some people have a rare gene that gives them superstrong bones? Hold onto your cape, you're about to become an expert on the high-flying science behind super powers!"--
13) Kids ask: What?
Series
Publisher
Sequoia Kids Media
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
This book answers young readers' questions about what makes a skunk stink, as well as questions covering topics such as volcanoes, helicopters, and surfers.
14) Kids ask: Why?
Series
Publisher
Sequoia Kids Media
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
This book answers young readers' questions about why the moon changes shape, as well as answers on topics such as owls, freckles, and puppies.
15) Kids ask: How?
Series
Publisher
Sequoia Kids Media
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
This book answers young readers' questions about how a roller coaster stays on the track, as well as questions on topics such as hot air balloons, clocks and kangaroos.
16) Kids ask: Where?
Series
Publisher
Sequoia Kids Media
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
This book answers young readers' questions about where dinosaurs get their names, as well as questions about topics such as birds, hamburgers, and caves.
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Science starts with a question in this fascinating compendium for curious kids. The team behind the acclaimed Why Don't Cars Run on Apple Juice? is back to tackle more kid questions like "Are birds really dinosaurs?" and "Why do we have butts?" With help from science center experts, Kira Vermond packs mind-boggling facts into answers that encourage further inquiry, covering topics over five sections: animals, the human body, planet Earth, tech and...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Explore answers to questions on 70 topics in the areas of matter, physics, energy, chemistry, life science, earth science, technology, and the universe. How Science Works uses clear, easy-to-understand graphics to answer common questions and explain difficult concepts--not only the core science topics that eluded us at school, but also the cutting-edge science reported in the news. Have you ever wondered how airplanes stay in the air, how holograms...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"So you know that the speed of light is fast: 229,792,458 miles per second. But what does that really mean? It means that at the speed of light, you could reach the moon in 1.3 seconds. How long to travel to the sun? Just 8 minutes. And in 4.6 hours, you could reach Pluto at 4.6 billion miles away! If you like seeing far-out facts in a new light, the second book in the colorful Brain Candy series takes a deep (and delicious) dive into numbers, fun...
Publisher
[DK España]
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
Español
Description
"Un enorme festival de datos, una gran pila de récords, una mina de curiosidades ... Este libro está lleno de ¡Grande Récords! ¿Cuál es la criatura del mundo que vive más años? ¿Quién fue el primero que rompió la barrera del sonido? ¿Cuál es el lugar más frío del sistema solar? ¿Qué dinosaurio era el más grande? ¡Grande Récords! te da todas estas respuestas... y muchas más"--Back cover.
"Amazing facts about people, animals, Earth,...
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