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My Life with Leukemia
Meet Jocelyn! She likes soccer and dinosaurs. She is also a leukemia survivor. Jocelyn is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. Kids are naturally curious about differences. Jocelyn sheds light on her on her life fighting childhood cancer, with the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh. Jocelyn is not defined by leukemia, but she still has side effects from chemotherapy. Let Jocelyn tell you a little about her life. Colorful, realistic illustrations and a dyslexic-friendly font promote accessibility. Includes tips for kids about interacting with someone who has leukemia.
Curious about Saving Earth
What can we do to save the Earth? Ignite kids' growing curiosity about the environment with an inquiry-based approach to saving the planet. Our planet is in trouble. In this book, kids learn about some of Earth's biggest problems--a warming climate, shrinking wilderness, and plastic pollution. What can be done to help? Conversational questions and answers guide early elementary readers on a critical thinking journey with accessible text about the effects of climate change, how plastics harm the environment, and how preserving wild spaces can protect animal biodiversity. Colorful and engaging infographics help visual learners understand new concepts. A "Stay Curious!" feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index.
Curious about Saving Water
Why is saving water important? And who uses the most water? Ignite kids' growing curiosity about the environment with an inquiry-based approach to water conservation. We use water every day. We drink it, use it to cook, do laundry, and bathe. Farmers and factories use it, too. But our amount of freshwater is limited and is becoming polluted. What can people do to help? Conversational questions and answers guide early elementary readers on a critical thinking journey with accessible text about the water cycle, how water is cleaned to be used, and how kids can save water at home. Colorful and engaging infographics help visual learners understand new concepts. A "Stay Curious!" feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index.
Curious about Figure Skating
Get kids ready to spin and jump on the ice! But first, how do you learn to figure skate? And who will be my coach? Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join a figure skating class or club, including what gear to bring, some basic jumps and spins, and skating competitions. "Did You Know" fact boxes and infographics catch sports fans' attention and help visual learners tackle new concepts. A Stay Curious! feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes glossary and index.
Curious about Lacrosse
Get kids ready to run, throw, and score on the field! But how do you catch and throw with a stick? And what does it mean to "cradle" the ball? Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join a lacrosse team, including what clothes to wear, some basic skills and scoring, and what the different events for boys and girls are. "Did You Know" fact boxes and infographics help visual learners stick the landing on learning new concepts. A Stay Curious! feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes glossary and index.
My Life with Tourette Syndrome
Meet Emma! She loves riding roller coasters and playing at the beach. She also has Tourette syndrome. Emma is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. Kids are naturally curious about differences. Emma sheds light on her life, with the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh. Emma is not defined by Tourette syndrome, but she has some challenges dealing with tics. Let Emma tell you a little about her life. Colourful, realistic illustrations and a dyslexic-friendly font promote accessibility. Includes tips for kids about interacting with someone who has Tourette syndrome.
A mindenség enciklopédiája
Nézz új szemmel a világra!
Ismerd meg az univerzum csodáit a több mint 1500 lélegzetelállító illusztráció révén! Pteroszauruszok és meteorok, paraziták és vulkánkitörések, valamint még rengeteg lenyűgöző lény és természeti jelenség vár rád.
Mi a kedvenced?
A világűr, a dinoszauruszok vagy a történelem érdekel legjobban? Tudj meg még többet kedvenc témáidról a bőséges tényanyag és elképesztő információk izgalmas keveréke segítségével!
Kérdezd a szakértőt!
A világ vezető tudományos szakértői - biológusok, meteorológusok, régészek, űrhajósok és sokan mások - mesélnek munkájukról, és arról, hogy miért imádják azt.
Curious about Martial Arts
Get kids ready to chop, block, and grapple in the dojo! What age can you start martial arts? And which style is best for a beginner? Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join martial arts, including what to wear, what a competition is like, and how to get a black belt. "Did You Know" fact boxes and infographics catch sports fans' attention and help visual learners learn new concepts. A Stay Curious! feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes glossary and index.
My Life with a Blended Family
Meet Karson! She likes basketball, cheerleading, and reading. She is also part of a blended family. Karson is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life with a stepparent and stepbrothers in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. With the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh, Karson sheds light on how her family changed after her mom remarried. Karson's story is augmented by colourful, realistic illustrations. A dyslexic-friendly font promotes accessibility. Includes tips for kids about interacting with people who have blended families.
How to Surf a Volcano and Other Incredible Ideas About Earth Science
Get ready for a wild ride through PLANET EARTH! This innovative series uses a mysterious scientific process to fuse HILARIOUS COMIC BOOK ACTION with MIND-BLOWING SCIENCE FACTS. It''s sure to get a big reaction! Join Prof Katzenstein, the world''s greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore mountain ranges, cloud formations, and crystal structures in this fun-filled, full-colour book. The Prof has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising. Kids will be laughing and gasping in equal measure.• Did you know that around 75% of the Earth''s surface is covered by ocean? • Scientists are able to track the movement of tectonic plates using GPS?• The word "ozone" means "smelly" in Greek because the gas has a strong pong?Explore these big ideas-and so many more-in the hilarious series that''s like Dog-Man meets Steven Hawking. It''s accessible. engaging, and ideal for children aged 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Professor Kat''s Science Facts series follows Professor Katzenstein and his rodent assistant, Scooter, as they explore the incredible world of science, the animal kingdom and beyond. Combining fun facts and hilarious comic book storytelling, this series creates a entertaining and approachable way to absorb educational topics outside of the classroom.
This Is Our World Our Favourite Food
Find out about all sorts of delicious food eaten across the globe with this fascinating title in the critically acclaimed This Is Our World series!By turning the pages of This Is Our World – Food, readers will embark on a culinary adventure through twenty different countries. From meals cooked in an underground oven in Fiji, to sweet mini pancakes served in the Netherlands, there are so many dishes to discover.The vibrant artwork illustrated by Asa Gilland brings every page to life, while the engaging text written by Tracey Turner makes information accessible and fun. By celebrating a variety of food, we can learn more about customs and cultures all over the planet.This is both a beautiful gift book and a highly-accessible home reference, sure to inspire young readers with an interest in the world around us.
Day and Night
Discover fascinating information about our planet in this beautifully illustrated two-in-one book. What happens in nature as the sun rises? How does the world change at nighttime? Find the answers to questions like these and many more!One half of Night and Day focuses nighttime, when some animals sleep beneath the stars and others wake up, ready to explore! But, the book can be flipped and read the other way to find out about daytime, as the sky gets bright and nature blooms. There''s so much to discover!Colourful illustrations by Dawn Cooper fill this book with vibrant pictures, from shining sunsets to glowing moonlit scenes. Expert text by Tracey Turner engages the reader in learning all about the natural world through this fascinating book that''s sure to inspire.
The Stories and Secrets of Colours
From prehistory to the present day, colours have shaped our world in more ways than you might expect.In The Stories and Secrets of Colour, young readers can explore the many meanings behind and uses for colour all over the world, from the Tuareg people of North Africa and their striking blue clothes, to why saffron is so expensive and what makes flamingos pink. Through colour, we discover amazing facts about animals and plants, learn how colours have changed the course of history and find out how different colours affect our moods and health.Vivid, imaginative full-spread illustrations from artist Sirjana Kaur are a joyful celebration of colour and award-winning Susie Brook''s text reveals how colour is infused into every part of our lives.
Traktory - 10x POP UP
Interaktívna a zábavná pop-up kniha pre malých zvedavcov, ktorí chcú objavovať traktory, ich funkcie a prácu na farme, v lese aj na stavbe.
I am Simone Biles
Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, joins the ranks of this New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World picture book biography series about heroes, for ages 5 to 9.At age eight, Simone Biles began working with a gymnastics trainer, and by fifteen she was competing in a national championship?and winning best all-around. Before she turned twenty, she was an Olympic gold medalist on her way to becoming the best gymnast the world has ever seen. And through it all, Simone has been a role model for bravely opening up about her mental health struggles, knowing when to take a break, and always finding the strength to try again.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.Included in each book are: A timeline of key events in the hero?s history Photos that bring the story more fully to life Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorableChildhood moments that influenced the heroes Facts that make great conversation-starters A virtue these heroes embody: This book highlights Simone''s perseverance and grit.You?ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
Mushrooms and Company
Perfect for young environmentalists and nature enthusiasts comes an information-packed introduction to the fascinating world of mushrooms, molds, and more!In Mushrooms and Company readers dive deep into the fungal kingdom and are introduced to an incredible array of mushrooms, molds, mildews, yeasts, and rusts. Explore the fascinating mycorrhizal network that lives and operates under our feet, in sometimes surprising ways.Without fungi, there would be no penicillin, no bread (at least the kinds that depend on yeast to rise), and no blue cheese! Of course, some fungi can be dangerous—whether it’s molds that grow on crops (like potato blight) or in buildings (like dry rot)—in Mushrooms and Company, you’ll meet them all!Biologist and writer Geert-Jan Roebers takes readers on an engaging journey into the fascinating world of fungi, exploring topics such as:How fungi contribute to keeping forests clean and healthy.How trees and plants rely on fungi to access the water and nutrients essential for their survival.How fungi assist certain animals in digesting their food.How fungi benefit humans by providing medicines and food.Playful and packed with science, Mushrooms and Company is a welcome addition to any nature lover’s bookshelf.
Oceanopedia
Discover an incredible world hidden beneath the waves with this beautiful encyclopedia of our oceans and the animals that live in and around them.Our planet''s oceans are home to a breathtaking array of animals. From the neon squid that roam the open waters and the floating forests of the Sargasso Sea, to glow-in-the-dark sharks and the angel fish of the coral reefs, discover an underwater world teeming with life.Expertly written by marine biologist and author Dr Helen Scales and brought to vivid life with striking illustrations by Good Wives and Warriors (artists on Mythopedia and Dinopedia), this comprehensive encyclopedia includes a global collection of fascinating sea creatures. Dive in - you never know what you might discover...
The Hidden Wisdom of Animals
The Hidden Wisdom of Animals is a very different kind of non-fiction animal title for children.The animals that are around us are more astonishing, miraculous, and incredible than we can ever imagine, and in this passionate, inspiring book for children aged 9 and up, bestselling author Kate Siber explores and celebrates over 40 animals from around the world through warm, lyrical 100-500-word reflections that focus on one amazing quality or skill that the animal embodies – and that we can learn from. It blends eye-popping fact, brilliant science, anecdote, and, where appropriate, myth and legend from cultures across the globe, from US indigenous traditions to Asian lore to European folk belief – inviting readers into a more reflective, personal relationship with the wildlife they might see around them every day – and to discover how animals can teach, support or inspire us in our own lives. This book invites young readers to learn the surprising lessons that animals can teach us about our lives – including friendship, creativity, listening, loyalty, curiosity, humility, patience and playfulness. It reflects the zeitgeist emerging from adult nature and animal titles such as The Golden Mole by Katherine Rundell, Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Kimmerer and World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments by Aimee Nezhukumatathil which invite a deeper relationship and connection with the natural world.
Along Came a... Rainbow!
<p><b>Clouds, rainbows, snowflakes... they all come from somewhere. But how did they get there? Why is a rainbow SO colourful? Why is a tornado SO swirly? And why is a raindrop shaped like a... hamburger? </b><br><br><i>Along Came a... Rainbow! </i>answers all of these questions about the WEATHER and many more, in hilarious comic-book style. Featuring a host of colourful characters - from grumpy clouds to friendly fogs - each with their own mini story to tell about <i>exactly </i>how they came along. This book is perfect for young readers who love storybooks, but have LOTS of questions to answer.<br><br>Written by rising-star Saskia Gwinn (author of <i>Scientists are Saving the World</i>), and illustrated in rib-tickling style by Paula Bowles (illustrator of <i>Tiny Crab is a Tidy Crab</i>), this is a series of laugh-out-loud science stories the whole family can enjoy. Look out for: <i>Along Came a... Burp!</i></p>
