Examines the physical and behavioral abilities of bats. Discusses how scientists try to copy their abilities using technology. Features color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
Investigates different cultural traditions and customs for weddings from around the world, such as Jewish grooms stepping on wine glasses, cultures where brides and grooms jump over brooms, and how different cultures match up men and women to marry.
Examines the physical and behavioral abilities of dogs. Discusses how scientists study these animals and try to copy their abilities using technology. Features color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
Examines the discovery and theories of electricity through history. Tells the stories of the scientists who worked on these theories, how they arrived at their conclusions and tested them, and the impact of their work on our understanding of electricity and its products. Includes color photographs, a quiz, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.
Examines the unique abilities and characteristics of elephants, discussing how elephants are among the smartest animals on the planet and maybe even have a sense of self, being able to recognize themselves in a mirror.
Presents child-friendly step-by-step experiments that explore the science of electricity. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.
Presents four simple step-by-step experiments that explore forces. Includes color photographs, real-world examples, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.
"Explore the world of heating and cooling with engaging text, real life examples and fun step-by-step experiments. This book brings the science of temperature to life, explaining the concepts then getting kids to be hands-on scientists!"-- Provided by publisher.
Presents child-friendly step-by-step experiments that explore the science of light. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.
Presents four simple step-by-step experiments that explore the science of magnets. Includes color photographs, real-world examples, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.
Presents four simple step-by-step experiments that explore materials science. Includes color photographs, real-world examples, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.
Presents four simple step-by-step experiments that explore botanical science. Includes color photographs, real-world examples, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.
Presents child-friendly step-by-step experiments that explore the science of sound. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.
Explores the physical characteristics and behaviors of various types of horse breeds including those considered to be working horses, performing horses, and race horses. Includes color photographs, a quiz, a glossary, and further resources.
"This book traces the life of Isaac Newton, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the work on gravity and light for which he is best known. A timeline at the end of the book summarizes key milestones and achievements of Newton's life."-- Provided by publisher.
