Fall 2014 STEM Science

Grades K–6 STEM Science Titles in English and Spanish Fall 2014

{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Letters of the West An ABC Book of the Many Plants, Animals, and Other Curious Features of the West Michelle E. Walch, John Maddin

Summary An appealing introduction to the alphabet, this picture book engages young readers with the natural world

The flora and fauna of the wilderness is beautifully captured in this artistic alphabet. Filled with a variety of landscape marvels, Letters of the West invites young readers to learn their ABCs through delightfully bold and Craigmore Creations whimsical illustrations that encourage parent and child interaction. 9781940052106 Pub Date: 9/1/14 Ship Date: 9/1/14 Author Bio $17.99/$21.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Michelle E. Walch is a writer. John Maddin is a writer and illustrator with a BFA from the Pacific Northwest Hardback / Picture book College of Art. They both live in Portland, Oregon.

32 pages Carton Qty: 30 Ages 3 to 5, Grades P to K Juvenile Nonfiction / Concepts JNF013010 Series: The Little Naturalist Series 9.000 in W | 9.000 in H 229mm W | 229mm H

Birdology 30 Activities and Observations for Exploring the World of Birds Monica Russo, Kevin Byron

Summary An engaging book that encourages young nature enthusiasts to explore the world of birds

Chicago Review Press This generously illustrated, full -color book teaches kids that birds can be seen almost anywhere: in city parks 9781613749494 and streets, zoos, farms, and backyards. Using "Try This," "Look For," and "Listen For" prompts, Birdology Pub Date: 1/1/15 promotes independent observation and analysis, writing and drawing skills, and nature literacy. Kids observe the Ship Date: 1/1/15 diversity of shapes, colors, patterns, and behavior of birds; listen for their songs and the clap of wings; make a $15.95/$18.95 Can. Discount Code: LON juice -box feeder; plant flowers that attract hummingbirds; start a birding journal and sketchbook; and much Paperback / softback / more. Other topics that are presented in clear, kid-friendly prose include migration, nesting, food, territories, and Trade paperback (US) conservation and preservation. Additional resources, such as a glossary, bird orders and scientific names, bird 128 pages and wildlife organizations, and "Teacher Topics" to initiate classroom discussion and investigation, are also Carton Qty: 32 included. Ages 7 to 9, Grades 2 to 4 Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals Author Bio JNF003030 Series: Young Naturalists Monica Russo is the author and illustrator of several children's nature books, including Amazing Insects , Chilly 8.500 in W | 11.000 in H Creatures , Tree Almanac , and Watching Nature . She wrote the "Nature Notes" column for southern Maine's Sun 216mm W | 279mm H Chronicle for many years. She is an experienced birdwatcher and a founding member of the Maine Entomological Society. Kevin Byron is a photographer who specializes in nature, wildlife, and ship images and whose work has appeared in many books, magazines, and newspapers, including BirdScope magazine, the Kennebunk Post , the New York Times , and Watching Nature . They both live in Kennebunk, Maine.

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} A Children's Guide to Arctic Birds Mia Pelletier, Danny Christopher

Summary A children's introduction to the avians of the Arctic

With a simple layout and easy -to-follow format, this beautiful book introduces young readers to a dozen birds that call the Arctic home. From the Long -tailed Duck and the Red-throated Loon to the Snowy Owl and the Rock Ptarmigan, this picture book features migratory birds as well as those that live in the Arctic year -round and is

filled with fun, useful facts, including where to look for eggs and nests during the short Arctic summer and how Inhabit Media to recognize each bird's call. Northern -specific elements, such as Inuktitut names for various birds and migratory 9781927095676 patterns told from an Arctic perspective, are also included. Pub Date: 10/1/14 Ship Date: 10/1/14 $16.95 Discount Code: LON Author Bio Hardback / Cloth over Mia Pelletier is the author of Avati: Discovering Arctic Ecology and works with Arctic seabirds and with Inuit on boards the comanagement of protected areas. She lives on Baffin Island. Danny Christopher is an illustrator who 32 pages travels throughout the Canadian Arctic as an instructor for Nunavut Arctic College. He is the illustrator of The Carton Qty: 40 Legend of the Fog . He lives in Toronto. Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals JNF003030 8.000 in W | 9.000 in H 203mm W | 229mm H

Friends of the Earth A History of American Environmentalism with 21 Activities Pat McCarthy

Summary From John Muir pushing a president and a nation into setting aside vast preserves -including Yosemite, Sequoia, Mt. Rainer, and the Grand Canyon -to Julia "Butterfly" Hill saving a 1,000 -year-old redwood while bringing to light the devastation of our old -growth forests, Friends of the Earth chronicles the efforts of the men and women Chicago Review Press 9781569767184 who dedicated their lives to protecting the United States' natural heritage. Other notable profiles include John Pub Date: 3/1/13 James Audubon, who introduced the study of birds to North America; Marjory Stoneman Douglas, who worked to $16.95/$18.95 Can. conserve the Florida Everglades; and Rachel Carson, who opened the world's eyes to the dangers of pesticides. Discount Code: LON Together, these environmentalists' inspiring life stories tell the history of American environmentalism, from its Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) inception to the present day. In this comprehensive resource, children also learn how to put their concerns into action. Step -by-step instructions on how to build a birdfeeder, conduct a water quality survey, start a compost 144 pages pile, create their own recycled paper, and test for acid rain are included, as well as a time li... Carton Qty: 40 Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Author Bio Science & Nature Pat McCarthy is the author of Heading West and 10 other children's titles. She has written for Children's Digest , JNF037020 Cricket , and other publications. She lives in Greenville, Ohio. Series: For Kids series 11.000 in W | 8.500 in H | 0.910 lb Wt 279mm W | 216mm H | 413g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Bugs, Bogs, Bats, and Books: Sharing Nature with Children through Reading Kathleen T. Isaacs

Summary Reading a book before or after a trip to the zoo, a nighttime look at the stars, or a walk in the forest can connect children to nature while inspiring discussion and questions. Teacher and librarian Kathleen T. Isaacs spotlights recent titles appropriate for children ages up to 10 that will help parents and caregivers encourage children's wonder and enthusiasm for nature. Themed chapters such as "Nature Encounters," "Backyard and Garden," "From the Earth to the Sky and Beyond," "Naturalists," "Habitats," "Plants and Trees," "Animals," and "Books for Babies and Toddlers" identify picture books on nature -related subjects that kids love. Isaacs also offers supplemental science activities that adults and children can do together, such as a backyard bird count and hands -on projects with leaves and flowers. The hundreds of picture books listed and annotated in this Huron Street Press resource will enrich the joy and excitement of nature for readers of all ages. 9781937589585 Pub Date: 5/1/14 Ship Date: 5/1/14 Author Bio $19.95/$21.95 Can. Retired teacher and occasional librarian, Kathleen Isaacs has never stopped reading children's books. Author of Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / hundreds of book reviews as well as Picturing the World (ALA Editions, 2013), she has also served on various Trade paperback (US) book selection committees including the Association of Library Service's Newbery Committee (twice). She has chaired the ALSC's Sibert and Notable Children's Book Committee and the United States Board on Books for 272 pages Carton Qty: 52 Young People's Outstanding International Books Committee. She lives in Pasadena, MD. Family & Relationships / Parenting FAM034000 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H 152mm W | 229mm H

Bugs in the Garden Discover the Fascinating Science in Everyday Life Susan Martineau, Leighton Noyes

Summary Have some outdoor fun looking for bugs, making a worm home, or creating a rainbow

Teeny, tiny creatures populate your garden, and it's about time you got to know them. Explore the everyday science in your garden or the park with these simple experiments. You don't need any special equipment, and there are full step -by-step instructions. All of the experiments have a clear and simple explanation of the science behind the activities. There are also fun facts and quizzer questions for budding scientists, plus a special "words to know" glossary at the back of the book to explain tricky science words. b small publishing 9781905710201 Pub Date: 9/1/14 Ship Date: 9/1/14 Author Bio $7.99/$9.99 Can. Susan Martineau is a children's author whose books include 50 French Phrases , 50 Spanish Phrases , and Slimy Discount Code: LON Science and Awesome Experiments . Leighton Noyes is an illustrator whose works include Flying Start with Paperback / softback / Literacy , Galileo's Telescope , and the Little Princesses series. Picture book

24 pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 6 to 9, Grades 1 to 4 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051000 Series: Science Around You 9.000 in W | 11.000 in H 229mm W | 279mm H

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Citizen Science Guide for Families Taking Part in Real Science Greg Landgraf

Summary People of all ages and backgrounds can discover how to contribute to real scientific research with this handy guide. It defines citizen science, providing an overview of the social and community aspects behind the idea. The book is organized by topic and features links to library resources and descriptions of books appropriate to the subject. In addition, a section devoted to ongoing citizen -science programs includes detailed descriptions for parents and children to identify projects appropriate to their interests, abilities, commitment levels, and locations. Accessible for the whole family, this invaluable resource provides the tools for building strong families as well as improving the global community.

Huron Street Press Author Bio 9781937589356 Greg Landgraf is a writer and editor. His extensive print, online, and video work includes positions with Pub Date: 8/1/13 $19.95/$21.95 Can. American Libraries magazine and Vance Publications, where he edited two trade magazines. He lives in Chicago. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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Bite -Sized Science Activities for Children in 15 Minutes or Less John H. Falk, Kristi S. Rosenberg

Summary Here's a fun way to get young minds discovering the wonders of the natural world by making predictions, testing them, and then evaluating the results -learning the scientific method. These short, bite-sized, deliciously fun Chicago Review Press activities like "Sounds of Chewing," "Clinks in the Kitchen," "Tangy Tongue," and "Shoe Show" take only 15 9781556523489 minutes to organize, do, and clean up. Many of the activities involve food, so children will learn and get a snack Pub Date: 6/1/99 at the same time. $16.95/$18.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Author Bio Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) John H. Falk is the director of the Institute for Learning Innovation. Kristi Rosenberg is a senior associate at the Institute for Learning Innovation. They are two of the authors of Bubble Monster and Other Science Fun . 128 pages Carton Qty: 76 Ages 3 to 8, Grades P to 3 Education / Teaching Methods & Materials EDU029030 9.500 in W | 7.000 in H | 0.300 in T | 0.580 lb Wt 241mm W | 178mm H | 8mm T | 263g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Sandbox Scientist Real Science Activities for Little Kids Michael Ross, Mary Anne Lloyd

Summary Young children are natural scientists at play. While they bake mud pies and pour and measure water, they are observing, theorizing and developing science skills, as well as having fun. Children two to eight years old will Chicago Review Press thrive on the many open -ended science experiences including: ice and bubbles, compost and seeds, magnets 9781556522482 and gears, potions and plant prints and more. Pub Date: 8/1/95 $14.95/$16.95 Can. Author Bio Discount Code: LON Ross is the author of over 35 children's books. He lives at the edge of Yosemite National Park. Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

208 pages Carton Qty: 42 Ages 2 to 8, Grades P to 3 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051110 9.000 in W | 7.000 in H | 0.520 in T | 0.840 lb Wt 229mm W | 178mm H | 13mm T | 381g Wt

Sensational Butterflies Sticker Book Natural History Museum

Summary Packed with fascinating facts, fun puzzles and games, and 100 reuseable stickers of butterflies, moths, and caterpillars

Featuring images of actual butterflies from the unrivaled collections of the Natural History Museum, London, this colorful activity book is a child's ideal introduction to the wonderful world of butterflies. The stickers are accompanied by informative sections on the behavior and habitats of butterflies, as well as details of their amazing life cycle. Young enthusiasts will discover how these fascinating creatures transform from chomping caterpillar to beautiful butterfly; learn some cool facts about what they eat and where they live; and test their Natural History Museum, London butterfly knowledge in some great activities, including a spot -the-difference teaser and butterfly maze. Perfect 9780565093280 for children who want to know more about these winged wonders, the book is fully checked and approved by the Pub Date: 12/1/13 butterfly expert Blanca Huertas Hernandez, the curator of lepidoptera in the department of entomology at the $6.99/$7.99 Can. Natural History Museum, London. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Author Bio 14 pages The Natural History Museum, London 's mission is to maintain and develop their collections, and use them to Carton Qty: 90 Ages 4 to 6, Grades P to 1 promote the discovery, understanding, responsible use, and enjoyment of the natural world. Juvenile Nonfiction / Activity Books JNF001000 8.500 in W | 11.000 in H 216mm W | 279mm H

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Butterflies and Caterpillars Anni Axworthy, Anita Ganeri

Summary Animal Families provides a first look at the lifecycles of familiar animals, both wild and domestic. The stories are told in simple text and friendly illustrations, and the index introduces early reference skills. Author Bio Anita Ganeri is an award-winning author who was born in India but grew up and went to school and university in England. Anita spent many years working for publishers as an editor and foreign rights manager. Since then, MMS Gold she has written a staggering 300 -plus books and is especially well know for the best-selling Horrible Geography 9781840896411 Pub Date: 9/1/10 series. The latest title in the series, Planet in Peril , won the Blue Peter Book Award 2009 for the Best Book with $10.99/$12.99 Can. Facts. Anita is also the author of the hit 2009 title, The Explorers' Handbook: How to Be The Best Around the Discount Code: LON World . Anni Axworthy is a freelance illustrator who also makes puppets and wooden animals from salvaged Board book materials. She is the author of the Animals on the Move series, as well as The Dragon Who Couldn't Do Dragony 14 pages Things and Little Dragon and the Haunted House . Carton Qty: 32 Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals JNF003250 Series: Animal Families 10.000 in W | 10.000 in H | 0.920 lb Wt 254mm W | 254mm H | 417g Wt

Cats and Kittens Anita Ganeri, Anni Axworthy

Summary In Cats and Kittens young readers can follow the transformation from helpless kitten to independent cat. Animal Families provides a first look at the lifecycles of familiar animals, both wild and domestic. The stories are told in simple text and friendly illustrations, and the index introduces early reference skills.

Author Bio Anita Ganeri is an award-winning author who was born in India but grew up and went to school and university MMS Gold in England. Anita spent many years working for publishers as an editor and foreign rights manager. Since then, 9781840896442 Pub Date: 9/1/10 she has written a staggering 300 -plus books and is especially well know for the best-selling Horrible Geography $10.99/$12.99 Can. series. The latest title in the series, Planet in Peril , won the Blue Peter Book Award 2009 for the Best Book with Discount Code: LON Facts. Anita is also the author of the hit 2009 title, The Explorers' Handbook: How to Be The Best Around the Board book World . Anni Axworthy is a freelance illustrator who also makes puppets and wooden animals from salvaged 14 pages materials. She is the author of the Animals on the Move series, as well as The Dragon Who Couldn't Do Dragony Carton Qty: 32 Things and Little Dragon and the Haunted House . Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals JNF003040 Series: Animal Families 10.000 in W | 10.000 in H | 0.900 lb Wt 254mm W | 254mm H | 408g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Ducks and Ducklings Anita Ganeri, Anni Axworthy

Summary In Ducks and Ducklings young readers can follow the transformation from fluffy duckling to sleek adult bird. Animal Families provides a first look at the lifecycles of familiar animals, both wild and domestic. The stories are told in simple text and friendly illustrations, and the index introduces early reference skills.

Author Bio MMS Gold 9781840896435 Anita Ganeri is an award-winning author who was born in India but grew up and went to school and university Pub Date: 9/1/10 in England. Anita spent many years working for publishers as an editor and foreign rights manager. Since then, $10.99/$12.99 Can. she has written a staggering 300 -plus books and is especially well know for the best-selling Horrible Geography Discount Code: LON series. The latest title in the series, Planet in Peril , won the Blue Peter Book Award 2009 for the Best Book with Board book Facts. Anita is also the author of the hit 2009 title, The Explorers' Handbook: How to Be The Best Around the 14 pages World . Anni Axworthy is a freelance illustrator who also makes puppets and wooden animals from salvaged Carton Qty: 32 materials. She is the author of the Animals on the Move series, as well as The Dragon Who Couldn't Do Dragony Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals Things and Little Dragon and the Haunted House . JNF003030 Series: Animal Families 10.000 in W | 10.000 in H | 0.900 lb Wt 254mm W | 254mm H | 408g Wt

Frogs and Tadpoles Anni Axworthy, Anita Ganeri

Summary In Frogs and Tadpoles young readers can follow the transformation of the common frog from egg to adult amphibian. Animal Families provides a first look at the lifecycles of familiar animals, both wild and domestic. The stories are told in simple text and friendly illustrations, and the index introduces early reference skills.

Author Bio MMS Gold 9781840896428 Anita Ganeri is an award-winning author who was born in India but grew up and went to school and university Pub Date: 9/1/10 in England. Anita spent many years working for publishers as an editor and foreign rights manager. Since then, $10.99/$12.99 Can. she has written a staggering 300 -plus books and is especially well know for the best-selling Horrible Geography Discount Code: LON series. The latest title in the series, Planet in Peril , won the Blue Peter Book Award 2009 for the Best Book with Board book Facts. Anita is also the author of the hit 2009 title, The Explorers' Handbook: How to Be The Best Around the 14 pages World . Anni Axworthy is a freelance illustrator who also makes puppets and wooden animals from salvaged Carton Qty: 32 materials. She is the author of the Animals on the Move series, as well as The Dragon Who Couldn't Do Dragony Juvenile Nonfiction / Things and Little Dragon and the Haunted House . Animals JNF003190 Series: Animal Families 10.000 in W | 10.000 in H | 0.910 lb Wt 254mm W | 254mm H | 413g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} A Journey into the Human Body, Volume 1 Soo Oh

Summary While at school, June, Yuni, and Sunny are asked to draw a picture of the human body. Suddenly they are whisked onto the Anywhere Express, a magic vehicle that takes them on an adventure into the human body, where they learn the functions of the brain, lungs, heart, and various body systems. Author Bio Soo Oh is an award-winning syndicated cartoonist. He is the author of Chorus of Geniuses and You'll Get Hurt . Seok Yoon is the illustrator of several educational comics.

YoungJin Singapore Pte. Ltd. 9789810522421 Pub Date: 4/1/05 $12.95/$16.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

192 pages Carton Qty: 30 Ages 8 to 13, Grades 3 to 8 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051030 Series: Everyday Science series 7.500 in W | 10.250 in H | 0.490 in T | 0.500 lb Wt 191mm W | 260mm H | 12mm T | 227g Wt

My First – Collins My First Book of the Human Body

Summary Let Collins take you on a journey inside your amazing body. Fun and fact -filled, this is the book for you if you want to know everything about how your body works.

This brightly illustrated and engaging book will give hours of pleasure as well as help with school work and projects. Find out about it all with Collins.

Part of the 'My First' series of reference books for young readers.

Collins Author Bio 9780007521159 Collins has been publishing educational and informative books for almost 200 years. Throughout this rich heritage Pub Date: 6/20/13 £9.99 UK we have maintained an impressive record in creating market -leading products across various sectors. Paperback / softback

80 pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 6 And Up 212.000 mm W | 272.000 mm H | 280.000 gr Wt 8.35in W | 10.71in H | 280gr Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} The Body Sylvaine Peyrols

Summary Understand how you were made, how your skin protects you, and how your teeth grow for some years but your hair and your nails go on growing all your life. Author Bio Sylvaine Peyrols is the author of Earth and Sky , Farm Animals , How the Body Works , The Ladybird , and The Owl .

Moonlight Publishing 9781851033447 Pub Date: 9/1/14 Ship Date: 9/1/14 $4.99/$5.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

32 pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 5 to 8, Grades K to 3 Juvenile Nonfiction / Concepts JNF013110 6.500 in W | 8.000 in H | 1.000 lb Wt 165mm W | 203mm H | 454g Wt

The Vicious Case of the Viral Vaccine Pendred Noyce, Roberta Baxter

Summary With time travel and mysteries that need solving, the Galactic Academy of Science (G.A.S.) series instructs readers on how to think like scientists. Under the guidance of a Dude or Dudette from the future, the middle school characters are faced with treacherous, present -day crimes that require a historical knowledge of science in order to be solved. From investigating problems to analyzing data and constructing explanations and solutions, this series blends elements of sci -fi with educational methods that distill the key thinking habits of scientists and Tumblehome Learning, Inc. engineers. 9780985000875 Pub Date: 10/1/13 Mae and Clinton are fighting about whether a new vaccine is safe. But when protests against the vaccine $9.95/$11.95 Can. Discount Code: LON threaten to turn violent, Selectra Volt insists that the two middle schoolers go on a mission together to find the Paperback / softback / truth. Mae and Clinton travel through time from ancient India to Europe, Australia, and North America. They Trade paperback (US) witness the fight against smallpox, rabies, polio, and other viral illnesses as they visit Louis Pasteur, Jonas Salk, Macfarlane Burnet, Maurice Hilleman, and Andrew Wakefield. Will they return in ti... 160 pages Carton Qty: 64 Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7 Juvenile Fiction / Science Author Bio Fiction Pendred Noyce is a physician, an educator, and the author of The Baffling Case of the Battered Brain and The JUV053000 Series: Galactic Academy Desperate Case of the Diamond Chip . She is also the author of the award-winning middle -grade Lexicon of Science Adventure Series. She lives in Weston, Massachusetts. Roberta Baxter is the author of several books, including 5.500 in W | 8.000 in H | The Bill of Rights , The Dropping of the Atomic Bombs , The Magna Carta , and Moving with Children: A Guide to a 0.550 lb Wt Smooth Family Relocation. She lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 140mm W | 203mm H | 249g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} ¡No tires de la cadena! Secretos científicos sobre la caca y el pis Mary Platt, Richard Platt, John Kelly

Summary Throughout history, the products of our bladders and bowels have helped us to build houses, wash and dye clothes, fertilize crops, treat illnesses, solve crimes, control pollution, and create fuel, energy, and explosives. These pages show you how while telling some fascinating stories at the same time. Illustrated with brilliantly fun artwork and endearing characters, this book entertains with wizards using "magical urine," soldiers fighting with exploding piles of dung, pee -wielding beauty therapists, and much more.

Blume Author Bio 9788498016871 Mary and Richard Platt are a husband and wife writing team. Richard is the award-winning author of nearly 100 Pub Date: 11/1/14 books, including Castle Diary , Double Crossing , Eureka , Incredible Cross Sections , and Pirate Diary , which won a Ship Date: 11/1/14 Smarties silver prize and a Blue Peter award. John Kelly is an illustrator and designer of children's books, $16.95/$19.99 Can. Discount Code: LON including Guess Who's Coming for Dinner? , which was short-listed for the 2005 Kate Greenaway Medal. John and Hardback / Cloth over Richard previously collaborated on Plagues, Pox and Pestilence . boards

48 pages Carton Qty: 16 Ages 7 to 9, Grades 2 to 4 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051050 9.000 in W | 10.000 in H 229mm W | 254mm H

El cuerpo humano Charline Zeitoun, Peter Allen

Summary Teaching young readers how the human body works, what elements make up the Earth, what makes up color, and how weather changes, each topic in the series is presented by a boy and a girl who conduct hands -on experiments that readers can mimic at home. Los niños descubren cómo funciona el cuerpo humano, las partes de La Tierra, lo que es el color y cómo cambia el tiempo. Cada tema en esta colección es presentado por un niño y una niña que se adentran en su estudio mediante experimentos sencillos que los lectores podrán reproducir en casa.

Author Bio Combel Editorial 9788478649198 Charline Zeitoun is the author of La Tierra . Pub Date: 5/28/06 $9.95/$10.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Hardback / Cloth over boards

24 pages Carton Qty: 60 Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051110 Series: Que es? series 7.750 in W | 9.500 in H | 0.300 in T | 0.610 lb Wt 197mm W | 241mm H | 8mm T | 277g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Healthy Foods from A to Z Comida sana de la A a la Z Stephanie Maze, Renee Comet

Summary Helping children learn about healthy foods -as well as their ABCs-this bilingual picture book in English and Spanish features colorful photographs of engaging faces made from fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and soy products. A sample sketch with instructions, followed by additional suggested activities, helps children create their own food Moonstone Press LLC faces and connect with peers and teachers. An informative section for parents highlights the nutritional value of 9780983498315 Pub Date: 9/5/12 70 foods illustrated in the book. On Sale Date: 9/5/12 $15.95/$17.95 Can. Discount Code: SPT Author Bio Hardback / Cloth over Stephanie Maze is a former photojournalist of 30 years whose work appeared in exhibits and publications boards worldwide, including National Geographic , Newsweek , the New York Times , People , the San Francisco Chronicle , 32 pages Smithsonian Magazine , Time , and the Washington Post . She is the creator of the acclaimed I Want to Be . . . Carton Qty: 22 series of children's books, including I Want to Be a Chef , I Want to Be an Engineer , and I Want to Be a Ages 3 to 5, Grades P to K Juvenile Nonfiction / Veterinarian . She lives in Sarasota, Florida. Renée Comet is a photographer who specializes in advertising and Cooking & Food editorial still -food photography for books, magazines, and newspapers. She has photographed nearly 40 books on JNF014000 food, including The Artful Pie , The Artful Vegan , Delicious by Design , Dining at Monticello , Mrs. Fields Cookie 11.500 in W | 9.000 in H | Book , and Cake Love . She lives in Washington, DC. 1.180 lb Wt 292mm W | 229mm H | 535g Wt

Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis Projects and Principles for Beginning Geologists Matthys Levy, Mario Salvadori

Summary Earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis don't happen every day, so how can budding scientists study how they work? Through experiments, models, and demonstrations. This in -depth resource will teach readers how to build a seismograph to record a simulated earthquake, compare pressure waves and shear waves -the two types of ground shocks -using a Slinky, and replicate a tsunami's destructive effect on a "coastline" built in a bathtub. Authors Matthys Levy and Mario Salvadori even discuss issues of modern architecture and civil engineering: how science can be used to protect buildings and property in earthquake -prone areas. Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis answers a wide array of questions about these phenomena. Can animals "predict" earthquakes? How have various cultures explained the movement of the earth throughout history? What Chicago Review Press is the Richter scale, and what does it tell us about the strength of a quake? And most important, readers will 9781556528019 learn how to earthquake -proof their homes, and how to protect themselves should they experience a tremor. Pub Date: 2/1/09 $14.95/$16.95 Can. Author Bio Discount Code: LON Matthys Levy is a civil engineer and the inventor of the Tensar Dome, which is used to cover athletic venues Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) around the world. He is the coauthor of Engineering the City and Why the Wind Blows . Mario Salvadori was a professor of architecture and the founder of the Salvadori Center, a nonprofit educational center to teach inner- 160 pages city youth about math and science through hands -on study of structure and architecture. He is the author of Carton Qty: 32 Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 The Art of Construction and Why Buildings Stand Up . They are the coauthors of Why Buildings Fall Down. And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF037010 7.000 in W | 10.000 in H | 0.300 in T | 0.500 lb Wt 178mm W | 254mm H | 8mm T | 227g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Light Gilbert Houbre

Summary Find out why rainbows form, see how light makes plants grow, and watch color disappear in the dark. Author Bio Gilbert Houbre is the author of Vegetables .

Moonlight Publishing 9781851034055 Pub Date: 10/9/12 $12.99/$14.99 Can./ £7.99 UK Discount Code: LON Spiral bound

36 pages Carton Qty: 20 Ages 3 to 5, Grades P to K Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051080 6.500 in W | 7.000 in H | 0.820 lb Wt 165mm W | 178mm H | 372g Wt

My First – Collins My First Book of Science

Summary This book tells you all you need to know to become the next great scientist! From atoms, to lightening, from android robots of the future right back to the start of life on earth, you'll learn all about the secrets of science. Be astounded …

This brightly illustrated and engaging book will give hours of pleasure as well as help with school work and projects. Find out about it all with Collins.

Part of the 'My First' series of reference books for young readers.

Collins 9780007521173 Author Bio Pub Date: 6/20/13 Collins has been publishing educational and informative books for almost 200 years. Throughout this rich heritage £9.99 UK Paperback / softback we have maintained an impressive record in creating market -leading products across various sectors.

80 pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 6 And Up 212.000 mm W | 272.000 mm H 8.35in W | 10.71in H

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Shadows in the Bedroom Discover the Fascinating Science in Everyday Life Susan Martineau, Leighton Noyes

Summary Have bedtime fun with bouncing light beams, mirror tricks, and wacky shadows

You know those things that go bump in the night? Well, it's nothing scary -it's just science! Explore the everyday science in your bedroom with these simple experiments. You don't need any special equipment, and there are full step -by-step instructions. All the experiments have clear and simple explanations of the science behind the activities. There are also fun facts and quiz questions for budding scientists, plus a special "words to know" glossary at the back of the book to explain tricky science words. b small publishing 9781905710225 Pub Date: 9/1/14 Ship Date: 9/1/14 Author Bio $7.99/$9.99 Can. Susan Martineau is a children's author whose books include 50 French Phrases , 50 Spanish Phrases , and Slimy Discount Code: LON Science and Awesome Experiments . Leighton Noyes is an illustrator whose works include Armstrong's Rock , Paperback / softback / Fizz in the Kitchen , and Marco Polo's Silk Purse . Picture book

24 pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 6 to 9, Grades 1 to 4 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051110 Series: Science Around You 9.000 in W | 11.000 in H 229mm W | 279mm H

No Student Left Indoors (2nd Edition) Creating a Field Guide to Your Schoolyard Jane Kirkland

Summary The essential educator's guide to helping students discover, observe, and record nature in their schoolyard - urban, suburban, or rural -this book outlines a class, grade, or school-wide project connecting history, language arts, art, and technology. This is a complete source for place, project, and standards -based nature studies conducted under current conditions of any schoolyard, with no need for a special outdoor classroom. Included are case studies, stories, instructions, and resources for getting kids into the outdoors.

Stillwater Publishing Author Bio 9780970975492 Jane Kirkland is the author of more than 50 books, including the award-winning Take a Walk® series. She is Pub Date: 10/31/11 $49.95/$54.95 Can. also a naturalist, a photographer, and a motivational speaker who visits schools, conducts workshops, and Discount Code: SPT presents at conferences. She has appeared on Animal Planet TV, NPR, and PBS, and in such magazines as Family Paperback / softback / Circle , Green Teacher , Parenting , Parents , and Redbook . She lives in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Trade paperback (US)

178 pages Carton Qty: 28 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051080 8.500 in W | 11.000 in H 216mm W | 279mm H

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Insectigations 40 Hands -on Activities to Explore the Insect World Cindy Blobaum

Summary From butterflies and beetles to crickets and katydids, these experiments, art projects, and games will bring out the entomologist in every kid. Activities include collecting and sketching insects, making a terrarium for observation, raising mealworms, using math to measure bug strength, gardening to attract butterflies and other Chicago Review Press 9781556525681 insects, and making an insect amplifier. A unique insect board game helps kids learn fascinating bug facts while Pub Date: 8/1/05 they play. Sidebars offer a look into the world of professional entomology, as well as gross facts about insects $14.95/$16.95 Can. that will provide great playground trivia, including the USDA's guidelines for allowable insect parts per cup of Discount Code: LON food. Kids will learn that science is not just something to read about, but something they can observe and study Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) in the world around them. 144 pages Author Bio Carton Qty: 46 Cindy Blobaum has designed science-based programs and teacher workshops for nature organizations Ages 7 to 9, Grades 1 to 4 Juvenile Nonfiction / throughout the United States. She is currently working with the Iowa Department of Education to design and Science & Nature implement curriculum -related enrichment programs for grades K-12. She is the author of Geology Rocks and a JNF051110 contributor to Highlights , Hopscotch for Girls , and Plays magazines. Series: Young Naturalists 11.000 in W | 8.500 in H | 0.300 in T | 0.760 lb Wt 279mm W | 216mm H | 8mm T | 345g Wt

Invisible to the Eye: Animals in Disguise Kendra Muntz

Summary Wait, look! Is that a bird peeking its head out of the leaves?

With stunning photographs and simple text, this book allows readers of all ages to enjoy close -up views of animals in their natural environment while learning new facts about these familiar creatures. Using their camouflage techniques, animals can blend into their surroundings, often becoming "invisible" to the passing eye, Bright Connections Media and with a little luck, readers can search and find each animal in disguise in this interactive and informative look 9781622670291 at animals in nature. Pub Date: 9/30/14 Ship Date: 9/30/14 $9.99/$10.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Author Bio Hardback / Cloth over Kendra Muntz is an author and editor of children's books. She is the coeditor of Herding a Hundred: Counting boards the Sheep and Picnic Fun: Hot Dog Operations . She lives in Chicago. 48 pages Carton Qty: 24 Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals JNF003000 Series: Invisible to the Eye 8.000 in W | 8.000 in H 203mm W | 203mm H

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} The Adventures of Buddy the Beaver: Mystery of the Missing Friends Carson Clark, Jim Clark

Summary Offering a child's perspective of the natural world through the lens of a youth photographer, this story follows Buddy the beaver around his pond. As Buddy's experiences unfold, his friends are introduced -Norman the bald eagle, Peeps the peeper frog, and Cards the cardinal -and each animal's relationship to the environment is explained. With vibrant photography and informative text, the pond and its inhabitants come to life. Mountain Trail Press 9780984421886 Author Bio Pub Date: 4/1/13 Ship Date: 4/1/13 Carson Clark is the youngest member of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) and has $10.95/$11.95 Can. won several awards for his photography. Jim Clark is a contributing editor for Outdoor Photographer Magazine Discount Code: LON and the former president of NANPA. He is the author and photographer of Between Ocean and Bay: A Celebration Paperback / softback / of the Eastern Shore and the coauthor, with Carson Clark, of The Adventures of Buddy the Beaver: Buddy Trade paperback (US) Explores the Pond . They both live in Leesburg, Virginia. 48 pages Carton Qty: 50 Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 Juvenile Fiction / Nature & the Natural World JUV029000 Series: The Adventures of Buddy the Beaver 10.000 in W | 8.000 in H 254mm W | 203mm H

With Love Jane Goodall, Alan Marks

Summary "Chimpanzees, more like us than any other living animal, form a living link between two worlds, human and non - human beings. When David Greybeard reached out to touch my hand I needed no words to understand his message of reassurance: and I loved him."

In this enchanting book, world -renowned scientist and conservationist Jane Goodall brings together stories gleaned from nearly 40 years of studying chimpanzees in the forests of Tanzania. As the stories recounted here demonstrate, chimpanzees are capable of great compassion, altruism, and love. minedition 9789888240906 Pub Date: 9/1/14 Author Bio Ship Date: 9/1/14 Jane Goodall is an anthropologist and UN Messenger of Peace, widely known for her studies of chimpanzees, for $9.99/$11.99 Can. conservation, and for animal welfare. Alan Marks is an artist and the illustrator for many children's authors, Discount Code: LON including Kevin Crossley -Holland. He is praised for his warm, attractive pictures and for his use of watercolor. Hardback / Cloth over boards

32 pages Carton Qty: 48 Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals JNF003010 Series: minedition minibooks 5.250 in W | 7.250 in H 133mm W | 184mm H

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Chimpanzee Children of Gombe Jane Goodall, Michael Neugebauer

Summary Jane Goodall's fans and followers will love these stories and photos of chimpanzee children living in the Gombe National Park

This heartwarming book is filled with photos of many of the chimpanzee babies, toddlers, and young adults that live in the Gombe National Park in Tanzania, where the Jane Goodall research center of is located. Dr. Goodall has minedition 9789888240838 campaigned unceasingly for the protection of the chimpanzee -now an endangered species-and this moving, Pub Date: 10/1/14 personal account will educate readers about the many threats to the animals in the wild and inspire readers of all Ship Date: 10/1/14 ages to join in her vital work. $19.99/$23.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Hardback / Cloth over boards Author Bio Jane Goodall is an anthropologist and UN Messenger of Peace, widely known for her studies of chimpanzees, for 64 pages conservation, and for animal welfare. Michael Neugebauer is the publisher of minedition books. In 1988 he Carton Qty: 30 Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 visited the Jane Goodall research center at Gombe National Park for the first time, and for more than a decade Juvenile Nonfiction / after, he spent almost every year in Africa accompanying Jane through the forest, visiting sanctuaries, and Animals working with her on other projects. JNF003010 8.750 in W | 9.500 in H 222mm W | 241mm H

Dead or Alive? Discover the Most Amazing Animal Survivors Clive Gifford, Sarah Horne

Summary An engaging, graphic novel -style introduction to the most amazing animal survivors

Discover the intriguing stories of curious creatures that live for a day, live for hundreds of years, or are totally indestructible. Meet the animals that became war heroes, those that sleep all winter or all summer, and those that can survive in plummeting temperatures. Incredible facts are paired with humorous artwork to offer an Egmont UK intriguing and scientific look at the more extreme aspects of the animal world. 9781405268585 Pub Date: 2/1/15 Ship Date: 2/1/15 Author Bio $14.99 Discount Code: LON Clive Gifford 's books have been published in more than 50 countries, and have won numerous awards including Hardback / Picture book Smithsonian Museum's Notable Books for Children for The Living Worlds , and Best Books of 2004 award, from a journal published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, for Robots . Sarah Horne is the 48 pages Carton Qty: 32 illustrator of Vile: A Cautionary Tale for Little Monsters . David Burnie is a zoologist. Ages 7 to 9, Grades 2 to 4 Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals JNF003000 9.500 in W | 11.000 in H 241mm W | 279mm H

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Awesome Snake Science! 40 Activities for Learning About Snakes Cindy Blobaum

Summary From cobras and copperheads to pythons and boas, all types of snakes are covered in this book of 40 science experiments, art projects, and games that help budding herpetologists gain a greater appreciation for these slithering reptiles. Activities include making foldable fangs to learn how snakes' teeth and jaws work together; Chicago Review Press 9781569768075 simulating cytotoxic snake venom while making a tasty snack using an everyday enzyme found in pineapple; and Pub Date: 7/1/12 mimicking the sound a rattlesnake makes using a rubber band, a paper clip, and an envelope. Engaging, simple, $14.95/$16.95 Can. and safe experiments teach kids about the biology of snakes, such as how they use their tongues and nostrils to Discount Code: LON detect smells, how they are cold -blooded and sensitive to subtle changes in temperature, and how they can Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) detect the slightest vibrations or tremors. Kids do not need a snake for any of the activities and will delight in all the strange snake facts and gross -out projects such as Snake Stink-where they create their own signature stink 144 pages and test how well it repels potential predators. Carton Qty: 32 Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 6 Juvenile Nonfiction / Did you know . . . Animals JNF003190 Series: Young Naturalists * Snakes do not need to be coile... 11.000 in W | 8.500 in H | 0.820 lb Wt 279mm W | 216mm H | Author Bio 372g Wt Cindy Blobaum is the author of Geology Rocks and Insectigations and a contributor to Highlights , Hopscotch for Girls , and Plays magazines. She has designed science-based programs and teacher workshops for nature organizations throughout the United States.

Animal Camouflage Rene Mettler

Summary What exactly is camouflage? Discover animals that can change their shape and their color depending upon their surroundings. Learn about animals that are very good at pretending to be other animals. Author Bio René Mettler is a children's book creator.

Moonlight Publishing 9781851034260 Pub Date: 6/1/14 Ship Date: 6/1/14 $12.99/$15.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Spiral bound

34 pages Carton Qty: 20 Ages 3 to 5, Grades P to K Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals JNF003000 6.500 in W | 7.000 in H | 0.670 lb Wt 165mm W | 178mm H | 304g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Species on the Edge of Survival IUCN Red List

Summary A unique guide to 365 species on the Red List, the most widely recognized list of threatened and endangered species, compiled by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The Species on the Edge app allows you to browse and learn about threatened and endangered species from around the world.

Selected by a group of experts at the IUCN this list profiles a wide variety of species from the official list of threatened animal, fungi and plant. App features include: Collins 9780007419142 • Profiles of a wide variety of species from the official list of threatened plants and animals Pub Date: 9/1/11 • Classification of species by IUCN Red List Categories $24.99 Can./ £14.99 UK Discount Code: LON • Stunning photographs and location map for each species Paperback / softback • Authoritative descriptive text • Ability to bookmark your favourite species 400 pages • Shared any entry on Facebook, Twitter or by email Carton Qty: 0 187.000 mm W | 210.000 mm H | 941.000 gr Wt Each of the species profiled is on the official IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. 7.36in W | 8.27in H | 941gr Wt Animals and plants of all shapes and sizes are included. Amongst others, find out:

• What conservation methods are helping the Blue-throated Macaw • Where the Pinta Island Tortoise once roamed ...

Games of Survival Traditional Inuit Games for Elementary Students Johnny Issaluk

Summary Traditionally, Inuit played games in order to be physically and mentally prepared for freezing weather, strenuous hunts, and other grueling conditions that made survival difficult. In this book, Arctic Winter Games champion Johnny Issaluk explains the basics of agility, strength, and endurance games, from the one foot high kick to the head pull and the airplane. Through straightforward descriptions and vibrant photographs, this resource brings to life this vital aspect of Inuit knowledge and culture.

Author Bio Inhabit Media Johnny Issaluk has been successfully competing in arctic sports since the age of 16 and has won countless 9781927095218 medals over the last decade at both the regional and the national level. He also volunteers his time coaching and Pub Date: 9/1/13 $12.95 training the younger generation at the local gym. He lives in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

62 pages Carton Qty: 80 Ages 8 to 11, Grades 3 to 6 Juvenile Nonfiction / Sports & Recreation JNF054000 8.000 in W | 10.000 in H | 0.500 lb Wt 203mm W | 254mm H | 227g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Trailing Tennessee Cory Wheeler Mimms

Summary Trailing Tennessee is a novel about a teen's journey on the Appalachian Trail. Eli Sutton isn't your typical runaway. When tragedy befalls his family, he sets out on the Appalachian Trail, determined to follow in his father's and grandfather's footsteps. With forest rangers close on his heels and his supplies running low, Eli soon discovers hiking through the Appalachian Mountains isn't nearly as forgiving as trekking through the woods behind his home. He fights blisters, hunger, rain, and pain. But worst of all, he faces his own self -doubt and fear. The ghosts of his father and grandfather, and the spirits of the woods lurk in his mind. When Eli joins up with a group of young hikers in Virginia, his goal begins to slip further away. With his obstacles surmounting, there may not be enough trail magic to save him. Author Bio Craigmore Creations Cory Wheeler Mimms is a freelance writer. He lives in Portland, Oregon. 9781940052007 Pub Date: 10/1/13 On Sale Date: 10/1/13 $14.99/$17.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

240 pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 10 And Up Juvenile Fiction / Nature & the Natural World JUV029000 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H 140mm W | 216mm H

Survivor Kid A Practical Guide to Wilderness Survival Denise Long

Summary Anyone can get lost while camping or on a hike and Survivor Kid teaches young adventurers the survival skills they need if they ever find themselves lost or in a dangerous situation in the wild. Written by a search and rescue professional and lifelong camper, it's filled with safe and practical advice on building shelters and fires, signaling for help, finding water and food, dealing with dangerous animals, learning how to navigate, and avoiding injuries in the wilderness. Ten projects include building a simple brush shelter, using a reflective surface to start a fire, testing your navigation skills with a treasure hunt, and casting animal tracks to improve your observation skills.

Chicago Review Press 9781569767085 Author Bio Pub Date: 5/1/11 $12.95/$13.95 Can. Denise Long is a licensed private investigator and a former search and rescue (SAR) professional, who teaches Discount Code: LON wilderness survival classes for kids. She holds BA and BS degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology, and is a Paperback / softback / certified Crime Analyst. She was a fraud investigator on an FBI task force, a deputy probation officer, a crisis Trade paperback (US) counselor, and a correctional officer. She has trained German Shepherds her entire life for search and rescue, 240 pages pet therapy, and fun. She is a lifelong camper and nature enthusiast. Carton Qty: 52 Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7 Juvenile Nonfiction / Sports & Recreation JNF054030 5.000 in W | 7.000 in H | 0.500 in T 127mm W | 178mm H | 13mm T

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Huck Finn's Outdoor Adventure Book Activities & Projects Inspired by The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Glenn Soberman, Daniela Soberman

Summary Classic, time -tested projects from yesteryear

Curiosity, the urge to roam, and the love of adventure are the natural occupations of childhood. In these days of television, the internet, and concrete jungles, children are apt to miss out on some of the best adventures of all. Recommended for children ages 7 and up, the more than 20 hands -on projects inspired by The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn include building a raft, a sailing wagon, a go cart, kites, a fishing pole, traps, tree houses, forts, a secret dugout, and much more. Any child with a natural sense of curiosity and a will for adventure will find these projects fun and engaging.

Streamline Press 9781930064232 Pub Date: 3/1/15 Author Bio Ship Date: 3/1/15 Glenn Soberman has a graduate degree in astrophysics from the California Institute of Technology. Daniela $19.95/$23.99 Can. Soberman is the author of the Vintage Living series. They live in Long Beach, California. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

224 pages Carton Qty: 50 Ages 7 to 9, Grades 2 to 4 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051170 Series: Bright Kids 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H 152mm W | 229mm H

Eliza's Journal Caelyn AB Williams, Kati Green

Summary Eliza Wolcott has been sent by her parents to live with her aunt and uncle for the summer on the small community of Orcas Island off the mainland of Washington State. What she imagines to be a fun -in -the-sun vacation quickly turns into a season of assuming responsibility as she is forced by her uncle to get a summer job. Eliza utilizes her talent as an artist and accepts a job as a "natural history illustrator" for the local eccentric Orville Tanner. While Mr. Tanner is strange and gruff, his grandson Charlie is friendly and handsome. As the summer progresses Eliza finds herself illustrating peculiar finds from the geologic past. Guided by curiosity and an uncanny sense that something is very different about the Tanner family, Eliza begins to snoop around for information and unlocks the Tanner family secret. Eliza documents her time on the island by writing and drawing

in her journal, which is the format of the novel itself. Craigmore Creations 9780984442256 Author Bio Pub Date: 10/1/12 Caelyn AB Williams has had a lifelong interest in paleontology, zoology, and particularly Orcas Island in the $14.99/$17.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Puget Sound. She lives near Olympia, Washington. Kati Green is a graphic designer. Hardback / Cloth over boards

180 pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 10 And Up Juvenile Fiction / Nature & the Natural World JUV029000 6.000 in W | 8.500 in H 152mm W | 216mm H

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Tracks Count: A Guide to Counting Animal Prints Steve Engel, Alexander M. Petersen

Summary Appealing to a wide range of ages, this book invites young children to count basic numbers and serves as a great introduction to animals in their habitat

Tracks Count is a traditional number book that teaches children to count to 10 while also introducing footprint identification to aspiring animal trackers. From horse to moose to wolf, each page includes a detailed drawing of Craigmore Creations animal prints as well as an attributing description. The bold illustrations are helpful in teaching children to 9781940052076 recognize and identify tracks as well as learn to count. Pub Date: 10/1/14 On Sale Date: 5/16/14 Ship Date: 10/1/14 $17.99/$21.99 Can. Author Bio Discount Code: LON Steve Engel works for the Audubon Society as an adult program coordinator and has worked in the Hardback / Picture book environmental education field for more than 30 years, teaching students of all ages in a variety of settings. 32 pages Alexander M. Petersen is an illustrator who received his BFA from the University of Northern Iowa. He currently Carton Qty: 30 teaches children art with Art4Life. They both live in Portland, Oregon. Ages 3 to 5, Grades P to K Juvenile Nonfiction / Concepts JNF013030 Series: The Little Naturalist Series 9.000 in W | 9.000 in H 229mm W | 229mm H

Animals in Danger Pierre de Hugo

Summary In this book you will find out why an animal has disappeared altogether and how others, like pandas, must be protected if they are to survive. Author Bio Pierre de Hugo is the author of The Hedgehog , Let's Look at Fish Underwater , Rabbits , and The Seashore .

Moonlight Publishing 9781851033348 Pub Date: 5/1/02 $11.99/$12.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Spiral bound

34 pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 5 to 8, Grades K to 3 Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals JNF003270 6.500 in W | 7.000 in H | 0.440 lb Wt 165mm W | 178mm H | 200g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Rainforests An Activity Guide for Ages 6 -9 Nancy F. Castaldo

Summary North America boasts a surprising number of rainforests, including El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico, Olympic National Forest in Washington State, Chugach and Tongass National Forests in Alaska, and the forests in Hawaii, which are home to an enormous variety of plants and animals. Rainforests: An Activity Guide takes kids Chicago Review Press through the common layers of the rainforest, from the forest floor to above the enclosed canopy. Their journey 9781556524769 Pub Date: 6/1/03 continues through the different types of rainforests as they are introduced to plants, animals, and people around $14.95/$22.95 Can. the world, including those from the temperate rainforests of North America to the tropical rainforests of Discount Code: LON Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America. Rainforest -inspired activities include making a West African yam Paperback / softback / festival gourd rattle, building a model of an Alaskan totem pole, and creating a Japanese Wayang-kuilt , or Trade paperback (US) shadow puppet. Kids are encouraged to make a difference and become active supporters of the rainforests no 144 pages matter where they live. Carton Qty: 46 Ages 7 to 9, Grades 2 to 4 Author Bio Juvenile Nonfiction / Nancy F. Castaldo is the author of Deserts, Oceans , Rainy Day Play, Sunny Days and Starry Nights, and Winter Science & Nature JNF037020 Day Play! 10.000 in W | 8.000 in H | 0.300 in T | 0.630 lb Wt 254mm W | 203mm H | 8mm T | 286g Wt

Océanos Hermione Edwards

Summary Children will have a great time as they learn about nature and science with the interactive learning aids in this series. Each book includes flaps that can be lifted, wheels that can be turned to reveal additional information, and acetate overlays that allow kids to see the interiors of objects.

acetatos que ayudan a los niños a comprender mejor el interior de los objetos. Macmillan Iberia S.A. 9788479425395 Pub Date: 4/1/11 Aquatic life and the importance of oceans are examined in this didactic tool. $16.95/$18.95 Can. Discount Code: LON La vida acuática y la importancia de los océanos se examinan en esta herramienta didáctica. Board book

12 pages Author Bio Carton Qty: 24 Hermione Edwards is an editor and a writer of children's books. Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF037070 Series: Descubre y juega 9.250 in W | 11.000 in H | 0.700 in T | 1.070 lb Wt 235mm W | 279mm H | 18mm T | 485g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Ocean Sticker Book Natural History Museum

Summary A fun and informative introduction to life in the world's oceans, packed with fascinating facts, puzzles, games, and 100 reusable stickers

Written and designed for younger readers, this book contains stickers of fish, mammals, amphibians, and invertebrates, from the great white shark to the tiny seahorse. The stickers are accompanied by fun learning pages on the behavior and habitats of the different animals, which explain what they look like, where they live, how they move, and what they eat. There are also some exciting puzzles and games, including a spot -the- difference puzzle, and readers can create their own underwater scene by adding stickers to a colorful double - Natural History Museum, page landscape spread. Perfect for kids who want to know more about the amazing array of creatures that live London 9780565092573 underwater, the book is fully checked and approved by the department of zoology at the Natural History Pub Date: 12/1/13 Museum, London. $6.99/$7.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Author Bio The Natural History Museum, London 's mission is to maintain and develop their collections, and use them to 14 pages promote the discovery, understanding, responsible use, and enjoyment of the natural world. Carton Qty: 90 Ages 4 to 6, Grades P to 1 Juvenile Nonfiction / Activity Books JNF001000 8.500 in W | 11.000 in H | 0.310 lb Wt 216mm W | 279mm H | 141g Wt

Bubbles in the Bathroom Discover the Fascinating Science in Everyday Life Susan Martineau, Leighton Noyes

Summary Have some bath time fun with squirty squeezers, boats, bubbles, and a bending toothbrush

Turn your bathroom from a weary washroom into a lunatic laboratory. Explore the everyday science in your bathroom with these simple experiments. You don't need any special equipment, and there are full step -by-step instructions. All of the experiments have a clear and simple explanation of the science behind the activities. There are also fun facts and quizzer questions for budding scientists, plus a special "words to know" glossary at the back of the book to explain tricky science words. b small publishing 9781905710218 Pub Date: 9/1/14 Ship Date: 9/1/14 Author Bio $7.99/$9.99 Can. Susan Martineau is a children's author whose books include 50 French Phrases , 50 Spanish Phrases , and Slimy Discount Code: LON Science and Awesome Experiments . Leighton Noyes is an illustrator whose works include Flying Start with Paperback / softback / Literacy , Galileo's Telescope , and the Little Princesses series. Picture book

24 pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 6 to 9, Grades 1 to 4 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051000 Series: Science Around You 9.000 in W | 11.000 in H 229mm W | 279mm H

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Our Planet Jimi Lee

Summary A wordless environmental fairy tale for today's imperfect world

Children are the future, but will they take better care of our planet than we have? Can they repair the damage before it's too late? Author Jimi Lee believes change is possible. Her powerful images show that when we work together with nature, everything is in harmony. This unusual, thought -provoking -and wordless-tale observes minedition without passing judgment. The delicate, expressive illustrations and inventive die -cut silently convey information 9789888240609 while captivating readers of all ages. Pub Date: 8/1/14 Ship Date: 4/22/14 $12.99/$15.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Author Bio Board book Jimi Lee is a graphic designer and the author and illustrator of the children's book Lines Everywhere .

26 pages Carton Qty: 40 Ages 3 to 5, Grades P to K Juvenile Fiction / Nature & the Natural World JUV029010 8.250 in W | 8.250 in H | 0.620 lb Wt 210mm W | 210mm H | 281g Wt

Right Where You Are Now Lisa Montierth, Ashley Burke

Summary A vibrant and exciting bedtime story for children, this picture book has vivid illustrations of the Earth's early creatures and changing landscapes. It allows children to explore earth science at an early age.

Craigmore Creations Author Bio 9780984442225 Lisa Montierth is a freelance writer who has contributed to Durango Magazine , the University of Idaho Pub Date: 11/1/11 Argonaut , elephantjournal.com, and iwend.com. She lives in Austin, Texas. $16.95/$19.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Hardback / Cloth over boards

32 pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 4 And Up Juvenile Fiction / Nature & the Natural World JUV029000 8.000 in W | 9.500 in H 203mm W | 241mm H

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Blunderbuss Wanderlust: Being an Account of the Temporal Travels of Colonel Victor Von Vector and the Eras of His Ways David R. Shapiro, Christopher Herndon

Summary Colonel Victor Von Vector has a blunderbuss gun with a peculiar recoil. When he shoots, he gets kicked back in Craigmore Creations time 600 million years to the Cambrian Period. With each subsequent shot, Victor moves through geologic time, 9780984442201 encountering beasts of the past and wandering through the varied environments that have colored Earth's Pub Date: 6/1/10 history. Utilizing the Shakespearian sonnet as his means of record, Victor's journey from the Cambrian through On Sale Date: 6/1/10 $4.99/$5.99 Can. various other time periods, and back to his own Edwardian time is presented in 17 poems with 17 illustrated Discount Code: LON plates. Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

40 pages Author Bio Carton Qty: 0 David R. Shapiro is the founder of Craigmore Creations. He has worked as an animal tracker, interpretive guide, Ages 10 And Up youth educator, and summer camp director. He is the author of the a web comic series, Around the World with Juvenile Fiction / Animals Haley Zoic; several children's picture books; and an illustrated book of sonnets. He lives in Portland, Oregon. JUV002060 Christopher Herndon is an artist, the creator of two comic book series, and the illustrator of numerous album 5.800 in W | 8.800 in H | 0.280 lb Wt covers, games, and magazines. His previous works include the children's book Tool Time Twist and the graphic 147mm W | 224mm H | novels Blunderbuss Wanderlust and Living with Zombies . He lives in Portland, Oregon. 127g Wt

Bronto, Friend of Ceratops Charlotte Vivian Rodenberg

Summary Bronto, the big -hearted gentle giant, is back after the volcanic eruption in the Jurassic. Now, in the changing landscape of the Cretaceous, his devotion to his dinosaur friends is momentous. The Sauropods take to the hills and the Pterosaurs take flight, but one Ceratops herd has taken to the forests. When the forests become perilous, heroic Bronto rises to the occasion to aid his comrades. However, he finds he needs some help in his pursuit!

Craigmore Creations 9780984442294 Author Bio Pub Date: 9/1/13 Charlotte Vivian Rodenberg is an artist, author, and illustrator. She lives in Seattle. $14.99/$17.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Hardback / Cloth over boards

32 pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 4 And Up Juvenile Fiction / Nature & the Natural World JUV029000 9.500 in W | 10.500 in H 241mm W | 267mm H

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Bronto and the Pterodactyl Eggs Charlotte Vivian Rodenberg

Summary This heartwarming tale follows one lone Apatosaurus who must protect a nest of tiny pterodactyls from the dangers of the Jurassic. Through breathtaking watercolor and ink paintings, and a language for all ages, we are carried to a world of unexpected joy as we discover Bronto, his heart as big and warm as the afternoon sun, and four of the world's newest dino fledglings!

Craigmore Creations Author Bio 9780984442249 Charlotte Vivian Rodenberg is an artist, author, and illustrator. She lives in Seattle. Pub Date: 5/1/12 $16.95/$19.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Hardback / Cloth over boards

32 pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 4 And Up Juvenile Fiction / Nature & the Natural World JUV029000 9.500 in W | 10.500 in H 241mm W | 267mm H

My First – My First Book of Dinosaurs

Summary Meet Tyrannosaurus rex and lots of other dinosaurs in this first introduction to dinosaurs.

Fantastic images of many favourite dinosaurs to capture the imagination of young readers. Clear and easy -to follow language makes this high interest subject accessible and fun.

Part of 'My First' series of reference books for young readers.

Author Bio Collins Collins has been publishing educational and informative books for almost 200 years. Throughout this rich heritage 9780007528301 we have maintained an impressive record in creating market -leading products across various sectors. Pub Date: 9/12/13 £9.99 UK Paperback / softback

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Dinosaurs James Prunier, Henri Galeron

Summary Discover which dinosaur was bigger than a bus and where dinosaurs laid their eggs. Author Bio James Prunier is the author of The Elephant . Henri Galeron is the author and illustrator of Cats .

Moonlight Publishing 9781851033461 Pub Date: 9/1/14 Ship Date: 9/1/14 $4.99/$5.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

32 pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 5 to 8, Grades K to 3 Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals JNF003050 6.500 in W | 8.000 in H | 1.000 lb Wt 165mm W | 203mm H | 454g Wt

Terra Tempo: Ice Age Cataclysm! David R. Shapiro, Christopher Herndon

Summary Join in the adventure as Jenna, Caleb, and Ari unlock the secret of time travel and journey back 15,000 years to witness the great Missoula Floods of the Ice Ages -the largest floods to have ever washed over the face of the earth. The time travel kids tour the changing landscapes of this world of the not -so-distant past, when giant mammoths and saber -toothed cats roamed the Pacific Northwest. From back of the mythic Thunderbird, they work together to survive the dangers of the Ice Age Cataclysm!

Author Bio David R. Shapiro is the founder of Craigmore Creations. He has worked as an animal tracker, interpretive guide, youth educator, and summer camp director. He is the author of the a web comic series, Around the World with Craigmore Creations Haley Zoic; several children's picture books; and an illustrated book of sonnets. He lives in Portland, Oregon. 9780984442218 Christopher Herndon is an artist, the creator of two comic book series, and the illustrator of numerous album Pub Date: 10/1/10 covers, games, and magazines. His previous works include the children's book Tool Time Twist and the graphic On Sale Date: 11/15/10 novels Blunderbuss Wanderlust and Living with Zombies . He lives in Portland, Oregon. $14.99/$17.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Terra Tempo: The Four Corners of Time David R. Shapiro, Christopher Herndon

Summary Winner of: Foreword Reviews Book of the Year Award

Follow Ari, Jenna, and Caleb as they embark on their newest time travel adventure in Terra Tempo: The Four Corners of Time . When Ari discovers a time map of the Colorado Plateau, he and the twins find themselves on a fast -paced journey from Earth's underwater beginnings to the steamy jungles and huge creatures of the creepy Cretaceous. But this time, there is more at stake than just survival; this time, they are not alone. Join the intrepid trio as they venture into prehistoric life on Earth -they must find ways to protect their map and all of the precious resources that the map reveals, or the rest is prehistory!

Craigmore Creations 9780984442263 Author Bio Pub Date: 1/1/13 David R. Shapiro is the founder of Craigmore Creations. He has worked as an animal tracker, interpretive guide, $17.99/$21.99 Can. Discount Code: LON youth educator, and summer camp director. He is the author of the a web comic series, Around the World with Paperback / softback / Haley Zoic; several children's picture books; and an illustrated book of sonnets. He lives in Portland, Oregon. Trade paperback (US) Christopher Herndon is an artist, the creator of two comic book series, and the illustrator of numerous album 264 pages covers, games, and magazines. His previous works include the children's book Tool Time Twist and the graphic Carton Qty: 0 novels Blunderbuss Wanderlust and Living with Zombies . He lives in Portland, Oregon. Ages 8 And Up Juvenile Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels JUV008000 Series: Terra Tempo 6.000 in W | 9.500 in H 152mm W | 241mm H

Terra Tempo: The Academy of Planetary Evolution David R. Shapiro, Christopher Herndon

Summary Ride along with the Time Explorers in their third adventure!

The third volume in the Terra Tempo graphic novel series starts off with a big bang as the series' intrepid heroes, Jenna, Caleb, and Ari race from the Cenozoic era to the modern age, making their way through the evolution of mammals. They will finally earn their degrees from the Academy of Planetary Evolution and be considered full - fledged Time Explorers. But when the Bone Wars of the late 1800s threaten to break over to the modern age, and Ari has been taken in for questioning, the kids find themselves in a fight alongside some of history's most notable natural historians, including Herman Melville, Annie Montague Alexander, and Andrew Carnegie. They must race to ensure the safety of the world's history -and its future.

Craigmore Creations 9781940052090 Author Bio Pub Date: 10/1/14 David R. Shapiro is the founder of Craigmore Creations. He has worked as an animal tracker, interpretive guide, Ship Date: 10/1/14 youth educator, and summer camp director. He is the author of the web comic series, Around the World with $17.99/$21.99 Can. Haley Zoic; several children's picture books; and an illustrated book of sonnets. He lives in Portland, Oregon. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Christopher Herndon is an artist, the creator of two comic book series, and the illustrator of numerous album Trade paperback (US) covers, games, and magazines. His previous works include the children's book Tool Time Twist and the graphic novels Blunderbuss Wanderlust and Living with Zombies . He lives in Portland, Oregon. 168 pages Carton Qty: 28 Ages 7 to 9, Grades 2 to 4 Juvenile Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels JUV008000 Series: Terra Tempo 6.000 in W | 9.500 in H 152mm W | 241mm H

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} La tierra Charline Zeitoun, Peter Allen

Combel Editorial 9788478649204 Author Bio Pub Date: 5/28/06 Charline Zeitoun is the author of El Cuerpo Humano . $9.95/$10.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Hardback / Cloth over boards

24 pages Carton Qty: 60 Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051080 Series: Que es? series 7.750 in W | 9.500 in H | 0.300 in T | 0.610 lb Wt 197mm W | 241mm H | 8mm T | 277g Wt

Earth at Risk Building a Resistance Movement to Save the Planet Derrick Jensen, Lierre Keith

Summary The annual conference Earth at Risk: Building a Resistance Movement to Save the Planet features environmental thinkers and activists who are willing to ask the hardest questions about the seriousness of the planet's situation, and this book presents an impassioned critique of the dominant culture from every angle. Speakers from the conference are featured in this volume and include William Catton, who explains ecological overshoot; Thomas Linzey, who gives a fiery call for community sovereignty; Jane Caputi, who exposes patriarchy's mythic dismemberment of the goddess; Aric McBay, who discusses historically effective resistance strategies; and Stephanie McMillan, who takes down capitalism. One by one, they build an unassailable case that the rich should be deprived of their ability to steal from the poor and the powerful of their ability to destroy the planet. These speakers offer their ideas on what can be done to build a real resistance movement: one that includes all levels PM Press of direct action that can actually match the scale of the problem. Also included are the speakers Derrick Je... 9781604866742 Pub Date: 12/19/12 $20.00/$22.00 Can. Discount Code: LON Author Bio Paperback / softback / Derrick Jensen is hailed as the philosopher poet of the ecological movement and is the acclaimed author of Trade paperback (US) Endgame , How Shall I Live My Life? , A Language Older Than Words , and Songs of the Dead , among many other 288 pages books. He lives in Crescent City, California. Lierre Keith is a radical feminist activist, the author of The Carton Qty: 44 Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice, and Sustainability , and a coauthor of Deep Green Resistance: Strategy to Save Nature / Environmental the Planet . She lives in Arcata, California. Conservation & Protection NAT011000 Series: Flashpoint Press 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H 152mm W | 229mm H

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} La vida alrededor de un árbol Feruccio Cucciarini

Summary Filled with realistic illustrations and a wealth of information on each page, this comprehensive reference describes the species that live in and around a great oak tree. Covering everything from the tree's fine roots to its high branches, this fun resource examines the animals that find their food there, take refuge in its branches, and raise their young in a tree. Also included is a giant poster to supplement the learning process.

Lectio Ediciones Con ilustraciones realistas y una abundancia de información en cada página, esta referencia comprensiva 9788493485023 describe las especies que viven en y alrededor de un gran roble. Abordando todo desde las finas raíces del árbol Pub Date: 9/1/10 hasta sus ramas altas, este recurso divertido examina los animales que ahí encuentran su alimento, los que se $16.95/$18.95 Can. esconden entre sus ramas y los que crían sus pequeños en un árbol. Se incluye también un póster gigante para Discount Code: LON Hardback / Cloth over suplementar el proceso de aprender. boards

20 pages Carton Qty: 34 Author Bio Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 Feruccio Cucciarini is an author and an illustrator. Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals JNF003120 Series: La vida alrededor de. . . 10.250 in W | 10.250 in H | 0.400 in T | 0.960 lb Wt 260mm W | 260mm H | 10mm T | 435g Wt

Explore the Pacific Islands National Marine Sanctuaries with Jean- Michel Cousteau Jean -Michel Cousteau, Sylvia Earle, Maia McGuire

208 pages Author Bio Carton Qty: 32 Jean -Michel Cousteau is a recipient of an Emmy Award, the Peabody Award, the 7 d'Or, and the Cable Ace Nature / Ecosystems & Award. He has produced more than 80 films and is the executive producer of the TV show Jean-Michel Cousteau: Habitats NAT025000 Ocean Adventures . He is a founder of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. He lives in Santa Barbara, Series: Explore the National California. Sylvia Earle is an explorer -in -residence at the National Geographic Society, the leader of the Marine Sanctuaries with Sustainable Seas Expeditions, and the chair of the Google Earth advisory council for the ocean. She is a charter Jean -Michel Cousteau member of the Ocean Futures Society Advisory Board and the former chief scientist of the National Oceanic 7.250 in W | 9.000 in H Atmospheric Association. She is a founder of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. She lives in Oakland, 184mm W | 229mm H California. Maia McGuire is the Sea Grant Extension Agent for the University of Florida. She is a member of the Florida Marine Science Education Association and the National Marine Educators Association. She lives in St. Augustine, Florida.

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Explore the Northeast National Marine Sanctuaries with Jean -Michel Cousteau Jean -Michel Cousteau, Sylvia Earle, Maia McGuire

Summary Based on the famed French explorer's film series, Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures , these are the definitive guides to America's 13 National Marine Sanctuaries and Marine National Monuments. Each installment conducts a grand adventure through each of the four regions of the National Marine Sanctuary system, combining engaging descriptions, stunning photography, and behind -the-scenes stories from the Ocean Futures Society expedition team. Intelligent inquiries into the health of the world's oceans are provided along with an overview of several incredible underwater treasures. Conveying the beauty of the ocean and the specific Ocean Publishing measures being put into effect to preserve it, this inspirational collection also features detailed, practical 9780982694039 information for planning visits to the sanctuaries. Pub Date: 3/22/13 $19.95/$21.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Included in this volume are the sanctuaries of Thunder Bay, Stellwagen Bank, and Monitor -the resting place of Paperback / softback / the Civil War vessel. Filled with color photographs, revealing commentary by Jean -Michel and his team, and Trade paperback (US) accessible science, this book is an invaluable tool for understanding the im... 208 pages Carton Qty: 36 Author Bio Nature / Ecosystems & Jean -Michel Cousteau is the author of America's Underwater Treasures , the Explore the National Marine Habitats Sanctuaries series, and My Father, the Captain and is a founder of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. NAT025000 He is a recipient of the Emmy award, the Peabody Award, the 7 d'Or, and the Cable Ace Award, and has Series: Explore the National Marine Sanctuaries with produced more than 80 films and is the executive producer of the television show Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Jean -Michel Cousteau Adventures . He lives in Santa Barbara, California. Sylvia A. Earle is an explorer -in -residence at the National 7.250 in W | 9.000 in H | Geographic Society, the leader of the Sustainable Seas Expeditions, and a chair of Google Earth advisory council 0.970 lb Wt for the ocean. She is a charter member of the Ocean Futures Society Advisory Board and the former chief 184mm W | 229mm H | scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as well as a founder of the National Marine 440g Wt Sanctuary Foundation. She lives in Oakland, California. Maia McGuire is the Sea Grant Extension Agent for the University of Florida -Northeast Florida. She is a member of the Florida Marine Science Education Association and the National Mari...

Explore the West Coast National Marine Sanctuaries with Jean - Michel Cousteau Jean -Michel Cousteau, Sylvia Earle, Maia McGuire

Summary Based on the famed French explorer's film series, Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures , these are the definitive guides to America's 13 National Marine Sanctuaries and Marine National Monuments. Each installment conducts a grand adventure through each of the four regions of the National Marine Sanctuary system, combining engaging descriptions, stunning photography, and behind -the-scenes stories from the Ocean Futures Society expedition team. Intelligent inquiries into the health of the world's oceans are provided along with an overview of several incredible underwater treasures. Conveying the beauty of the ocean and the specific Ocean Publishing measures being put into effect to preserve it, this inspirational collection also features detailed, practical 9780982694022 information for planning visits to the sanctuaries. Pub Date: 3/1/12 $19.95/$21.95 Can. Discount Code: LON This volume features Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, located in Santa Barbara Channel; Cordell Bank Paperback / softback / National Marine Sanctuary, northwest of San Francisco; Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, located outside Trade paperback (US) San Francisco's Golden Gate; Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, which ... 368 pages Carton Qty: 20 Nature / Ecosystems & Author Bio Habitats Jean -Michel Cousteau is a recipient of the Emmy award, the Peabody Award, the 7 d'Or, and the Cable Ace NAT025000 Series: Explore the National Award. He has produced more than 80 films and is the executive producer of the television show Jean-Michel Marine Sanctuaries with Cousteau: Ocean Adventures . He is a founder of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. He lives in Santa Jean -Michel Cousteau Barbara, California. Sylvia A. Earle is an Explorer -in -Residence at the National Geographic Society, leader of the 7.25 W | 9.00 H | 1.10 T Sustainable Seas Expeditions, and chair of Google Earth advisory council for the ocean. She is a charter member 7W | 9H | 1T of the Ocean Futures Society Advisory Board and the former chief scientist of the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association. She is a founder of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. She lives in Oakland, California. Maia McGuire is the Sea Grant Extension Agent for the University of Florida-St. Augustine. She is a member of the Florida Marine Science Education Association and the National Marine Educators Association. She lives in St. Augustine, Florida.

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Explore the Southeast National Marine Sanctuaries with Jean -Michel Cousteau Jean -Michel Cousteau, Sylvia A. Earle, Maia McGuir...

Summary Based on the famed French explorer's film series, Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures , these are the definitive guides to America's 13 National Marine Sanctuaries and Marine National Monuments. Each installment conducts a grand adventure through each of the four regions of the National Marine Sanctuary system, combining engaging descriptions, stunning photography, and behind -the-scenes stories from the Ocean Futures Society expedition team. Intelligent inquiries into the health of the world's oceans are provided along with an overview of several incredible underwater treasures. Conveying the beauty of the ocean and the specific Ocean Publishing measures being put into effect to preserve it, this inspirational collection also features detailed, practical 9780982694015 information for planning visits to the sanctuaries. Pub Date: 4/1/11 $19.95/$21.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Included in this volume are the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary; Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary, Paperback / softback / off Sapelo Island, Georgia; and Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, in the northwestern Gulf of Trade paperback (US) Mexico. 208 pages Carton Qty: 32 Nature / Ecosystems & Author Bio Habitats Jean -Michel Cousteau is a recipient of the Emmy award, the Peabody Award, the 7 d'Or, and the Cable Ace NAT025000 Series: Explore the National Award. He has produced more than 80 films and is the executive producer of the television show Jean-Michel Marine Sanctuaries with Cousteau: Ocean Adventures . He is a founder of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. He lives in Santa Jean -Michel Cousteau Barbara, California. Sylvia A. Earle is an Explorer -in -Residence at the National Geographic Society, leader of the 7.25 W | 9.00 H | 0.40 T Sustainable Seas Expeditions, and chair of Google Earth advisory council for the ocean. She is a charter member 7W | 9H | 0T of the Ocean Futures Society Advisory Board and the former chief scientist of the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association. She is a founder of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. She lives in Oakland, California. Maia McGuire is the Sea Grant Extension Agent for the University of Florida-St. Augustine. She is a member of the Florida Marine Science Education Association and the National Marine Educators Association. She lives in St. Augustine, Florida.

Sharks Ute Fuhr, Raoul Sautai

Summary Rare attacks by great white sharks have given sharks a bad name. Although some sharks have terrifying teeth, others only eat krill, plankton, and very small fish. Discover how they find their food. Learn how the biggest fish in the sea give birth to their young. Author Bio Ute Fuhr is the author of Atlas of Civilizations , The Bee , and Let's Look at Castles.

Moonlight Publishing 9781851034284 Pub Date: 6/1/14 Ship Date: 6/1/14 $12.99/$15.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Spiral bound

32 pages Carton Qty: 20 Ages 3 to 5, Grades P to K Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals JNF003150 6.500 in W | 7.000 in H | 0.660 lb Wt 165mm W | 178mm H | 299g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} La ciguena Elisenda Queralt

Summary This educational and entertaining series of titles introduces young readers to the importance of protecting animal species in danger of extinction. Each book contains detailed information, photographs, and trivia on its subject, as well as a cutout of the animal itself. Esta serie amena y educacional conciencia a los más pequeños de la importancia de proteger las especies de animales en peligro de extinción. Cada libro contiene información detallada, fotografías y curiosidades sobre su tema, así como un recortable del animal mismo. Combel Editorial Author Bio 9788498255027 Pub Date: 7/1/11 Elisenda Queralt is a teacher and an author of children's books. $12.95/$13.00 Can. Discount Code: LON Hardback / Cloth over boards

24 pages Carton Qty: 40 Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals JNF003030 Series: Fauna en peligro 9.00 W | 9.00 H | 0.30 T 9W | 9H | 0T

El oso pardo Elisenda Queralt

Summary This educational and entertaining series of titles introduces young readers to the importance of protecting animal species in danger of extinction. Each book contains detailed information, photographs, and trivia on its subject, as well as a cutout of the animal itself. Esta serie amena y educacional conciencia a los más pequeños de la importancia de proteger las especies de animales en peligro de extinción. Cada libro contiene información detallada, fotografías y curiosidades sobre su tema, así como un recortable del animal mismo. Combel Editorial Author Bio 9788498255010 Pub Date: 5/1/11 Elisenda Queralt is a teacher and an author of children's books. $12.95/$13.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Hardback / Cloth over boards

24 pages Carton Qty: 40 Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals JNF003020 Series: Fauna en peligro 9.00 W | 9.00 H | 0.40 T 9W | 9H | 0T

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} La salamandra Elisenda Queralt

Summary This educational and entertaining series of titles introduces young readers to the importance of protecting animal species in danger of extinction. Each book contains detailed information, photographs, and trivia on its subject, as well as a cutout of the animal itself. Esta serie amena y educacional conciencia a los más pequeños de la importancia de proteger las especies de animales en peligro de extinción. Cada libro contiene información detallada, fotografías y curiosidades sobre su tema, así como un recortable del animal mismo. Combel Editorial Author Bio 9788498254495 Pub Date: 5/1/10 Elisenda Queralt is a teacher and an author of children's books. $12.95/$13.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Hardback / Cloth over boards

24 pages Carton Qty: 31 Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF037020 Series: Fauna en peligro 9.00 W | 9.00 H | 0.40 T 9W | 9H | 0T

La tortuga Elisenda Queralt

Summary This educational and entertaining series of titles introduces young readers to the importance of protecting animal species in danger of extinction. Each book contains detailed information, photographs, and trivia on its subject, as well as a cutout of the animal itself. Esta serie amena y educacional conciencia a los más pequeños de la importancia de proteger las especies de animales en peligro de extinción. Cada libro contiene información detallada, fotografías y curiosidades sobre su tema, así como un recortable del animal mismo. Combel Editorial Author Bio 9788498253771 Pub Date: 5/1/10 Elisenda Queralt is a teacher and an author of children's books. $12.95/$13.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Hardback / Cloth over boards

24 pages Carton Qty: 31 Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF037020 Series: Fauna en peligro 9.00 W | 9.00 H | 0.40 T 9W | 9H | 0T

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Animalitos Animalotes Maia F. Miret, Hector Morales

Summary Combining art and science, the lively images in the El morralito series are a feast for the eyes, and the simple and straightforward texts are an excellent introduction to the written word. From books on natural phenomena such as gravity and light to others that use animals to introduce children to basic concepts such as colors, numbers, shapes, and sizes, these books are ideal for the youngest of readers. From dung beetles and vampire bats to tiger salamanders and humpback whales, this lively examination shows 15 animals that live in areas ranging from Alaska to Chile. Because some of the animals highlighted in this engaging survey are nearly extinct, Libros del Escarabajo conservation methods and statuses are also discussed. Combinando arte y ciencia, las imágenes vivas en la serie 9789705775192 El morralito son una invitación para los ojos, y los textos claros y sencillos son una excelente introducción al Pub Date: 9/1/09 lenguaje escrito. Desde libros sobre fenómenos naturales como la gravedad y la luz hasta otros que usan $14.95/$16.95 Can. animales para introducir a los niños a conceptos básicos como los colores, los números, las formas y los t... Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Author Bio Maia F. Miret is an industrial designer, a translator, and an editor. She is in charge of Libros del Escarabajo, a 36 pages publishing company devoted to natural and social science communication. She is the author of various books in Carton Qty: 32 her native Spanish, including La Evolución and El Genoma . Héctor Morales is the illustrator of various children's Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 Juvenile Nonfiction / books, both fiction and nonfiction. He specializes in burin engraving and other lesser -known or almost extinct Science & Nature artistic techniques. JNF051150 Series: El morralito 10.25 W | 11.25 H | 0.20 T 10W | 11H | 0T

Archaeology for Kids Uncovering the Mysteries of Our Past, 25 Activities Richard Panchyk

Summary This activity book features 25 projects such as making a surface survey of a site, building a screen for sifting dirt and debris at a dig, tracking soil age by color, and counting tree rings to date a find, teaches kids the techniques that unearthed Neanderthal caves, Tutankhamun's tomb, the city of Pompeii, and Tenochtitlan, Chicago Review Press 9781556523953 capital of the Aztec empire. Kids will delight in fashioning a stone -age tool, playing a seriation game with old Pub Date: 10/1/01 photographs of cars, "reading" objects excavated in their own backyards, and using patent numbers to date $16.95/$18.95 Can. modern artifacts as they gain an overview of human history and the science that brings it back to life. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Author Bio Trade paperback (US) Richard Panchyk is coauthor of Engineering the City . He holds a master's degree in anthropology and has 160 pages taught college -level archaeology. Carton Qty: 30 Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Activity Books JNF001000 Series: For Kids series 11.00 W | 8.50 H | 0.40 T 11W | 9H | 0T

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} The Earth's Surface Ute Fuhr, Raoul Sautai

Summary What is geography and what does it tell us about the Earth? What is a peak, a crest, a bay, and a pass? Discover all about the surface of the Earth and how it is changing. Author Bio Ute Fuhr and Raoul Sautai are children's book creators.

Moonlight Publishing 9781851033621 Pub Date: 4/1/12 $11.99/$12.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Spiral bound

32 pages Carton Qty: 40 Ages 5 to 8, Grades K to 3 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051180 6.50 in W | 7.00 in H | 0.40 in T 165mm W | 178mm H | 10mm T

The Desert Donald Grant

Summary See how the heat, the cold, and the wind shape the landscape. Discover how people, plants, and animals survive in these desolate regions of the earth. Author Bio Donald Grant is a children's book creator.

Moonlight Publishing 9781851032990 Pub Date: 6/1/12 $11.99/$12.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Spiral bound

34 pages Carton Qty: 44 Ages 5 to 8, Grades K to 3 Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places JNF038110 6.500 in W | 7.000 in H | 0.600 in T 165mm W | 178mm H | 15mm T

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Mountains Heliadore

Summary Explore the mountains of the world. Learn about the way people, animals, and birds adapt to living high up in the cold and the snow. Author Bio Héliadore is a children's book creator.

Moonlight Publishing 9781851032945 Pub Date: 10/10/12 $11.99/$12.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Spiral bound / Concealed wire

34 pages Carton Qty: 40 Ages 5 to 8, Grades K to 3 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051180 6.500 in W | 7.000 in H 165mm W | 178mm H

El roble La aventura de vivir Calros Silvar

Summary Featuring tremendously detailed and realistic illustrations, this educational and charming book presents a grand old oak tree that explains to children what its life is like, season by season. It also describes its relationship with the other creatures that live in and around its trunk and branches. Most poignantly, however, it details its long and occasionally tumultuous relationship with humans, whom it presents as its greatest obstacle to a long life. Children will not only learn basic scientific facts about one of the world's most important and ubiquitous trees, they will also gain an appreciation for the importance of conservation.

Author Bio Calros Silvar is an illustrator and a graphic designer who has worked with a number of publishing houses and periodicals and who has taught courses on drawing, illustration, and photography. Lectio Ediciones 9788415088653 Pub Date: 7/1/14 Ship Date: 7/1/14 $14.95/$15.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

40 pages Carton Qty: 18 Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF037040 9.000 in W | 10.750 in H | 1.270 lb Wt 229mm W | 273mm H | 576g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Grow Organic, Eat Organic Lone Morton, Martin Ursell

Summary Learn how to cultivate your own plants, whether in pots, window boxes, or in the garden

What does organic mean? How do you make an organic garden? Why are worms and bees so important? Discover the answers to these questions, and lots of other useful advice, in this lovely first book for budding organic gardeners and cooks, and soon you'll know the excitement of eating fresh, home -grown produce. This colorful book is packed with useful information and offers a clear, practical, step -by-step approach to sowing, growing, cooking, and eating in harmony with the natural world. b small publishing 9781908164650 Pub Date: 11/1/12 Author Bio $9.99/$11.99 Can. Lone Morton is the author of many bilingual English and French books, including Space Postman/Le Facteur Paperback / softback / Picture book Spatial , Hurry Up, Molly/Depeche-Toi, Molly , and I'm Too Big/Je Suis Trop Gros . Martin Ursell is an author and illustrator of children's books including The Big Book of Experiments and Activities , Dragon Boy , and You Can 48 pages Draw Wild Animals . Carton Qty: 0 Ages 6 to 9, Grades 1 to 4 Juvenile Nonfiction / Gardening JNF022000 7.000 in W | 9.000 in H 178mm W | 229mm H

Let's Look at the Rainforest Ute Fuhr, Raoul Sautai

Summary The rainforest is bursting with plant and animal life, and readers will learn about orchid bees (their back legs have little hollows filled with the scent of orchid, used by the males to attract the females) and katydid grasshoppers (its spiky legs can fight off attacks from frogs, birds, and even monkeys). Author Bio Ute Fuhr and Raoul Sautai are children's books creators.

Moonlight Publishing 9781851033607 Pub Date: 10/1/12 $11.99/$12.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Spiral bound / Concealed wire

38 pages Carton Qty: 30 Ages 6 to 9, Grades 1 to 4 Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals JNF003300 6.500 in W | 7.000 in H 165mm W | 178mm H

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Let's Look at the Seashore Christian Broutin

Summary The seashore scene has plenty of animals to spot, including a shrimp (it uses its pincers to cut up food and take it to its mouth just like a knife and fork) and a sea anemone (it reproduces itself like a plant with buds -the babies grow from the base of the anemone and gradually detach themselves). Author Bio Christian Broutin is a children's book creator.

Moonlight Publishing 9781851033416 Pub Date: 10/1/12 $11.99/$12.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Spiral bound / Concealed wire

38 pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 6 to 9, Grades 1 to 4 Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals JNF003150 6.500 in W | 7.000 in H 165mm W | 178mm H

Atlas of the Earth Daniel Moignot

Summary Find out how landscapes are formed over millions of years; discover how wind, water, and ice sculpt valleys and mountains; and see a new island emerge as a volcano erupts. Author Bio Daniel Moignot is a children's book creator.

Moonlight Publishing 9781851034062 Pub Date: 9/1/12 $12.99/$14.99 Can./ £7.99 UK Discount Code: LON Spiral bound / Concealed wire

36 pages Carton Qty: 22 Ages 3 to 5, Grades P to K Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051180 6.500 in W | 7.000 in H | 0.830 lb Wt 165mm W | 178mm H | 376g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} How the Earth Works 60 Fun Activities for Exploring Volcanoes, Fossils, Earthquakes, and More Michelle O'Brien -Palmer

Summary Earth science comes alive for children 6 to 9 through 60 engrossing games, activities, and experiments. Kids "core sample" a filled cupcake and discover plate tectonics by floating graham cracker continents on a molten Chicago Review Press mantle of molasses. They learn how heat changes rocks by seeing how separate ingredients disappear when 9781556524424 they bake Rice Krispie Treats. More activities show what causes earthquakes and what kinds of buildings resist Pub Date: 4/1/02 their force. Growing sugar and salt crystals, "fossilizing" plastic insects, and modeling a variety of volcanoes add $16.95/$18.95 Can. to the learning and the fun. Eight of the activities are tasty as well as informative. Silly songs help children Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / remember new words and concepts, and a resource section gives inexpensive sources for rocks, minerals, and Trade paperback (US) fossils. All the projects have been tested in homes and schools to make sure they are safe, effective, and fun. 192 pages Author Bio Carton Qty: 46 Michelle O'Brien -Palmer is the author of Sense-Abilities , Healthy Me , Watch Me Grow , and several Scholastic Ages 7 to 9, Grades 2 to 4 Education / Teaching teacher guides as well as other books. A science educator, consultant, and specialist in educational curriculum Methods & Materials development, she lives in Seattle, Washington. EDU029030 9.500 in W | 7.000 in H | 0.420 in T | 0.710 lb Wt 241mm W | 178mm H | 11mm T | 322g Wt

The Wind at Work (2nd Edition) An Activity Guide to Windmills Gretchen Woelfle

Summary Explaining how the wind works, what windmills have contributed to the past, and why they offer environmental promise today as a source of clean, renewable energy, this revised and updated edition offers a glimpse into all the current and historical uses for wind power. Featuring new information on wind energy technology and wind Chicago Review Press 9781613741009 farms, new photographs, and 24 wind -related activities-from keeping track of household energy use and Pub Date: 3/1/13 conducting science experiments to cooking traditional meals and creating arts and crafts -this handy resource $16.95/$18.95 Can. offers kids interested in the science of energy and green technologies an engaging, interactive, and Discount Code: LON contemporary overview of wind power. Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) 160 pages Author Bio Carton Qty: 0 Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 Gretchen Woelfle traveled across America and the Netherlands to visit windmills and to talk to people who work And Up with them. She has been known to drive down rough country roads in North America and Europe to see giant Juvenile Nonfiction / wind turbines up close. At home in Los Angeles, Woelfle writes historical fiction and biographies for children of all Science & Nature ages. Katje the Windmill Cat was inspired by her windmill research. All the World's A Stage: A Novel in Five Acts JNF037080 travels back to Shakespeare's London. Jeannette Rankin: Political Pioneer , Write on , Mercy: The Secret Life of 11.000 in W | 8.500 in H | Mercy Otis Warren , and Mumbet's Declaration of Independence celebrate heroines of the American history. 0.850 lb Wt 279mm W | 216mm H | 386g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Mad Machines And Dotty Devices Mind -boggling Inventions! Susan Martineau, Martin Ursell

Summary Mess up your hair and work on your crazy laugh, it's time to bring out your inner mad scientist

From using a balloon to create a rocket, to powering bottles through the water with paddles, these tried and tested ideas will soon have you on your way to techno -wizardry. You'll also learn to spy on neighbors with a b small publishing secret Spyscope, or look at your friends upside down with a pin -hole camera. All the projects use everyday 9781902915913 materials, a brief fact file explains the science and technology, and there is extra information on nutty inventors Pub Date: 9/1/03 and amazing machines. $8.99/$10.99 Can. Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Author Bio 24 pages Susan Martineau is a children's author whose books include 50 French Phrases , 50 Spanish Phrases , and Slimy Carton Qty: 0 Ages 6 to 9, Grades 1 to 4 Science and Awesome Experiments . Martin Ursell is an author and illustrator of children's books including The Juvenile Nonfiction / Big Book of Experiments and Activities , Dragon Boy , and You Can Draw Wild Animals . Technology JNF051120 Series: Gruesome Series 9.000 in W | 11.000 in H 229mm W | 279mm H

The Paper Boomerang Book Build Them, Throw Them, and Get Them to Return Every Time Mark Latno

Summary When it comes to lightweight avionics, there's no beating a paper boomerang. Let all the others chase after their dull folded airplanes --you can now build a flying device that comes right back to you, every time ! And unlike expensive, heavy wooden boomerangs, you won't endanger windows and skulls with paper boomerangs.

Chicago Review Press The Paper Boomerang Book is the first-of-its-kind guide to this fascinating toy. Expert Mark Latno not only tells 9781569762820 you how to build, perfect, and troubleshoot your paper boomerang, but about the 20,000 -year history of the Pub Date: 4/27/10 device, including Egyptian throwing sticks found in pharaoh's tombs, and the physics behind their circuitous $12.95/$13.95 Can. flights. And once you've mastered the basic throw, return, and catch, it's on to more impressive tricks --the Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Behind -the-Back Toss, the Boomerang Juggle, the Under-the-Leg Catch, and the dreaded Double-Handed, Trade paperback (US) Backward, Double -Boomerang Throw.

160 pages Carton Qty: 44 For those who don't have the luxury of the wide -open outback on a clear Australian day, author Latno includes Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 plans for Little Dragons, miniature versions of the paper boomerang tha... And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Author Bio Science & Nature Mark Latno has been teaching children to build and throw paper boomerangs at schools for almost two decades. JNF051110 Series: Science in Motion 8.000 in W | 8.000 in H | 0.400 in T 203mm W | 203mm H | 10mm T

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} The Wizard Who Saved the World Jeffrey Bennett, Roberta Collier -Morales

El mago que salvo el mundo Jeffrey Bennett, Roberta Collier -Morales

Summary Diego dreams of being a wizard so he can make the world a better place by fighting global warming. When he realizes that he can't really perform magic, Diego thinks of ways he can help save the world by considering many potential careers and what it would take to achieve them. Filled with "Big Kid Boxes" that explain the crucial scientific concepts that lie behind the scenes depicted, this inspirational story gives children an opportunity to exercise their own magical dreams. Big Kid Science 9780972181952 Diego sueña con ser un mago para que pueda hacer del mundo un lugar mejor combatiendo el calentamiento Pub Date: 11/1/11 global. Cuando se da cuenta de que no puede en realidad hacer magia, Diego se pone a pensar en otras maneras $15.00/$16.95 Can. en las cuales puede salvar el mundo, considerando diversas carreras potenciales y qué sería necesario hacer Discount Code: LON Hardback / Picture book para realizarlas. Lleno de recuadros "Big Kid" que explican los importantes conceptos científicos que hay detrás de las escenas retratadas, este cuento inspirante les da a los niños la oportunidad de poner en marcha sus 32 pages propios sueños mágicos. Carton Qty: 24 Ages 7 to 9, Grades 2 to 4 Juvenile Fiction / Nature & the Natural World Author Bio JUV029010 Jeffrey Bennett is the author of Max Goes to Jupiter , Max Goes to Mars , and Max Goes to the Moon . He is an 11.000 in W | 11.000 in H astrophysicist and educator who proposed the idea for and helped develop the Voyage Scale Model Solar 279mm W | 279mm H System -the first science-oriented exhibit approved for permanent installation on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Roberta Collier-Morales is the illustrator of many children's books, including How Spirit Dog Made the Milky Way , Inside Out , and Where Is Thumbkin . They both live in Boulder, Colorado.

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Exploring the Solar System A History with 22 Activities Mary Kay Carson

Summary Winner of the 2009 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Children's Literature Award. How do we know that Mars is covered in rusty dust, that a day on Venus lasts longer than its year, and that Neptune has 13 moons? Human exploration! Exploring the Solar System relates the rich history of space Chicago Review Press 9781556527159 exploration using telescopes, satellites, probes, landers, and human missions. This book has been updated to Pub Date: 2/1/08 include the recent discovery of Eris, which, along with Pluto, has been newly classified as a "dwarf planet" by $17.95/$22.95 Can. the International Astronomical Union. In addition to history, this book contains 22 hands -on projects to explore Discount Code: LON the planets and other celestial bodies from right here on earth. Exploring the Solar System also includes Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) biographies of 20 space pioneers, details of specific missions, a time line, and a 20 -page Field Guide to the Solar System with detailed scientific data on each of our celestial neighbors and the historic missions to visit them. 176 pages Download the free teaching guide. Carton Qty: 24 Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Author Bio Science & Nature Mary Kay Carson is the author of more than 15 nonfiction books for children, including The Underground JNF051040 Railroad for Kids , Weather Projects for Young Scientists , and The Wright Brothers for Kids . Series: For Kids series 11.000 in W | 8.500 in H | 0.500 in T | 1.410 lb Wt 279mm W | 216mm H | 13mm T | 640g Wt

Beyond the Solar System Exploring Galaxies, Black Holes, Alien Planets, and More; A History with 21 Activities Mary Kay Carson

Summary Winner of: NSTA -CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 for 2014 list Chicago Review Press 9781613745441 Humans have gazed into the night sky for thousands of years and wondered, What are those twinkling lights? Pub Date: 6/1/13 Though the sun, moon, and planets moved across the background of stars, the stars themselves appeared $18.95/$20.95 Can. immovable, forever fixed in constellations. Only when astronomers began taking a closer look did anyone realize Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / what a fascinating, ever -changing universe lies beyond our solar system-red giant and white dwarf stars, spiral Trade paperback (US) galaxies, wispy nebulae, black holes, and much more.

144 pages Carton Qty: 38 In Beyond the Solar System , author Mary Kay Carson traces the evolution of humankind's astronomical Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 knowledge, from the realization that we are not at the center of the universe to recent telescopic proof of And Up planets orbiting stars outside our solar system. In addition to its engaging history, this book contains 21 hands- Juvenile Nonfiction / on projects to further explore the subjects discussed. Readers will build a three -dimensional representation of Science & Nature JNF051040 the constellation Orion, model the warping of space-time caused by a black hole, see how the uni... Series: For Kids series 11.000 in W | 8.500 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Author Bio 279mm W | 216mm H | Mary Kay Carson has written more than 30 nonfiction books for children, including The Bat Scientists , Exploring 454g Wt the Solar System , and The Wright Brothers for Kids .

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} My First – My First Book of the Solar System

Summary My First Book of the Solar System introduces children to the ever -popular topic of space and the amazing worlds that make up our solar system.

My First Book of the Solar System is written in clear and easy -to-follow language and packed with colourful illustrations and photographs. Young children can find out facts about the Sun, the planets, asteroids and comets.

Educational and entertaining, and full of colourful photographs. Supporting facts and quizzes.

Collins Part of the Collins 'My First' series of reference books for young readers. 9780007521241 Pub Date: 6/20/13 £9.99 UK Content breakdown Paperback / softback

80 pages • Introduction Carton Qty: 0 • The Solar System Ages 6 And Up • The Sun 212.000 mm W | 272.000 • Inner Planets mm H | 260.000 gr Wt • Outer Planets 8.35in W | 10.71in H | 260gr Wt • Quizzes • Index

Author Bio Collins has been publishing educational and informative books for almost 200 years. Throughout this rich heritage we have maintained an impressive record in creating market -leading products across various sectors.

Space The Whole Whizz -Bang Story Glenn Murphy

Summary What would happen if you were flying a spaceship near a black hole? Find the answer, along with a whole solar system of games and puzzles.

What is a black hole? How do we know that stars and galaxies are billions of years old? What is the difference between stars and planets? Find the answers to these and other space -related questions in this funny and informative book. Packed with doodles and information about all sorts of incredible things, like supermassive black holes, galaxies, telescopes, planets, solar flares, constellations, eclipses, and red dwarfs, this book contains absolutely no boring parts!

Pan Macmillan 9781447226239 Pub Date: 5/1/14 Author Bio Ship Date: 5/1/14 Glenn Murphy is the author of How Loud Can You Burp? and Why Is Snot Green? He lives in Raleigh, North $7.99 Carolina. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

188 pages Carton Qty: 64 Ages 7 to 9, Grades 2 to 4 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051040 5.000 in W | 8.000 in H | 0.330 lb Wt 127mm W | 203mm H | 150g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Cool Astronomy 50 Fantastic Facts for Kids of All Ages Malcolm Croft

Summary Learn amazing space -related tricks such as how to watch a solar eclipse safely and mapping stars, right down to expertly simplifying the supermassive numbers and distances involved in the space between space. Readers will discover everything they need to know about the universe, from Asteroids to Zubenelgenubi, and almost Pavilion Children's everything in between. 9781909396418 Pub Date: 11/1/14 Ship Date: 11/1/14 Author Bio $14.99/$17.99 Can. Malcolm Croft is a writer of popular reference books. Discount Code: LON Hardback / Cloth over boards

112 pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 10 And Up, Grades 5 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051040 6.000 in W | 7.750 in H 152mm W | 197mm H

Max Goes to Mars A Science Adventure with Max the Dog Jeffrey Bennett, Alan Okamoto

Summary Max gets ready to go on the first human mission to Mars. This time, his mission is to help the human crew in the search for life on Mars, while providing the comfort that only a dog can offer on a journey that lasts more than two years. With sidebars on science lessons, this picture book also has a take -home message about the beauty and fragility of planet Earth. Big Kid Science Author Bio 9780972181914 Pub Date: 3/1/03 Jeffrey Bennett is an astrophysicist and educator who proposed the idea for and helped develop the Voyage $16.95/$21.95 Can. Scale Model Solar System -the first science-oriented exhibit approved for permanent installation on the National Discount Code: LON Mall in Washington, DC. He is the lead author of bestselling college textbooks in four distinct disciplines: Hardback / Picture book astronomy, mathematics, statistics, and astrobiology. He lives in Boulder, Colorado. Alan Okamoto is a 32 pages children's book illustrator and a space artist who has done commissioned work for the Air Force, numerous Carton Qty: 24 aerospace corporations, and college textbooks. He lives in Lodi, California. Ages 7 to 9, Grades 2 to 4 Juvenile Fiction / Science & Technology JUV036000 Series: Science Adventures with Max the Dog series 11.000 in W | 11.000 in H | 0.400 in T | 1.300 lb Wt 279mm W | 279mm H | 10mm T | 590g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Max Goes to the Moon A Science Adventure with Max the Dog Jeffrey Bennett, Alan Okamoto

Summary Max the Dog and his human friend Tori take the first trip to the Moon since the Apollo era and their trip proves so inspiring to people back on Earth that all the nations of the world come together to build a great Moon colony. From the colony, the views of Earth make everyone realize how small and precious planet Earth is. Behind -the-scenes science lessons with activities round out this entertaining and educational picture book. Big Kid Science Author Bio 9780972181907 Pub Date: 4/1/03 Jeffrey Bennett is an astrophysicist and educator who proposed the idea for and helped develop the Voyage $16.95/$21.95 Can. Scale Model Solar System -the first science-oriented exhibit approved for permanent installation on the National Discount Code: LON Mall in Washington, DC. He is the lead author of bestselling college textbooks in four distinct disciplines: Hardback / Picture book astronomy, mathematics, statistics, and astrobiology. He lives in Boulder, Colorado. Alan Okamoto is a 32 pages children's book illustrator and a space artist who has done commissioned work for the Air Force, numerous Carton Qty: 24 aerospace corporations, and college textbooks. He lives in Lodi, California. Ages 7 to 9, Grades 2 to 4 Juvenile Fiction / Science & Technology JUV036000 Series: Science Adventures with Max the Dog series 11.000 in W | 11.000 in H | 0.390 in T 279mm W | 279mm H | 10mm T

Max Goes to Jupiter A Science Adventure with Max the Dog Jeffrey Bennett, Nick Schneider, Erica Ellingson, ...

Summary Scientifically -accurate illustrations and information-packed sidebars enrich this fascinating tale, the third in this acclaimed series about diversity and space exploration. Set in the future, Max the Dog's friend Tori is all grown up and is the chief scientist of the Jupiter Mission. In order to reach their spacecraft, Max and his crew must take an amazing ride on a new device called the Space Elevator. Once they've probed the planet's atmosphere, Max and friends begin exploring two of Jupiter's moons -the volcanically active moon Io and the ice-encrusted Big Kid Science 9780972181938 moon Europa. On Europa, Max once again saves the day by locating a weak spot in the ice to launch a Pub Date: 10/1/08 submarine and explore the ocean below. $16.95/$18.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Hardback / Picture book Author Bio 32 pages Jeffrey Bennett is the author of Max Goes to Mars and Max Goes to the Moon . He is an astrophysicist and Carton Qty: 24 educator who proposed the idea for and helped develop the Voyage Scale Model Solar System -the first science- Ages 7 to 9, Grades 2 to 4 oriented exhibit approved for permanent installation on the National Mall in Washington, DC. He is the lead author Juvenile Fiction / Science & Technology of bestselling college textbooks in four distinct disciplines: astronomy, mathematics, statistics, and astrobiology. JUV036000 He lives in Boulder, Colorado. Nick Schneider is the coauthor of The Cosmic Perspective and a leading expert on Series: Science Adventures Jupiter and its moons. Erica Ellingson is an extragalactic astronomy and cosmology specialist. They are all with Max the Dog series science professors at the University of Colorado and live in Lyons, Colorado. Michael Carroll is a renowned 11.000 in W | 11.000 in H | space artist. His work has been featured at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the National Air and Space 0.360 in T | 1.000 lb Wt Museum; in National Geographic , Smithsonian magazine, and Time ; and on NOVA . He lives in Littleton, Colorado. 279mm W | 279mm H | 9mm T | 454g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Max viaja a la estacion espacial Una aventura de ciencias con el perro Max Jeffrey Bennett, Michael Carroll

Summary The long -awaited prequel to the books in the Science Adventures with Max the Dog series, this installment follows Max on his trip to the International Space Station where he shares in the adventures of astronaut life and helps save everyone from a potential disaster along the way. The book teaches children to see themselves and the planet in a new light and encourages readers to discover how they can help make the world a better place. Accompanying the story of how Max saves the day are numerous "Big Kid Box" sidebars that offer science Big Kid Science 9781937548322 facts and other pieces of fascinating information. Grown -ups and kids learn about science together with this fun Pub Date: 11/1/13 and educational picture book. $15.00/$15.00 Can. Discount Code: LON Hardback / Picture book La tan esperada historia previa a las de los libros en la colección Science Adventures with Max the Dog, esta entrega sigue a Max en su viaje a la estación espacial internacional donde participa en las aventuras de la vida 32 pages astronáutica y rescata sobre la marcha a toda la gente de un desastre potencial. El libro les enseña a los niños a Carton Qty: 24 Ages 7 to 9, Grades 2 to 4 verse a sí mismos y a ver el planeta desde una nueva perspectiva y anima a... Juvenile Fiction / Science & Technology JUV036000 Author Bio Series: Science Adventures Jeffrey Bennett is an astrophysicist and educator who proposed the idea for and helped develop the Voyage with Max the Dog series Scale Model Solar System -the first science-oriented exhibit approved for permanent installation on the National 11.000 in W | 11.000 in H | 1.350 lb Wt Mall in Washington, DC. He is the lead author of bestselling college textbooks in four distinct disciplines: 279mm W | 279mm H | astronomy, mathematics, statistics, and astrobiology, as well as the critically acclaimed books for the general 612g Wt public Beyond UFOs and Math for Life . He is also the author of children's books, including those in the Science Adventures with Max the Dog series and El mago que salvo el mundo . He lives in Boulder, Colorado. Michael Carroll is a renowned space artist, a fellow of the International Association of Astronomical Artists, and a recipient of the Lucien Rudaux award for lifetime achievement in the astronomical arts. His work has been featured at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the National Air and Space Museum; in National Geographic , Smithsonian magazine, and Time magazine ; and on NOVA . He is the illustrator of Max Goes to Jupiter . He lives in Littleto...

Max viaja a la luna Una aventura de ciencias con el perro Max Jeffrey Bennett, Alan Okamoto

Summary Max the Dog and a young girl named Tori take the first trip to the Moon since the Apollo era, and their trip proves so inspiring to people back on Earth that all the nations of the world come together to build a great Moon colony. From the colony, the views of Earth make everyone realize how small and precious planet Earth is. Along the way, the story sets the stage for more sophisticated science, featured in the 19 "Big Kid Box" sidebars which cover topics including "Phases of the Moon," "Wings in Space?," and "Frisbees and Curve Balls on the Moon" -all Big Kid Science 9781937548247 thoughtfully explained so that grownups and children can learn about science together. Behind -the-scenes Pub Date: 9/26/12 science lessons with activities round out this entertaining and educational picture book, which is designed to $15.00/$15.00 Can. accompany the new Max Goes to the Moon planetarium show, coming soon to planetariums around the world. Discount Code: LON Hardback / Picture book El perro Max y una joven llamada Tori emprenden el primer viaje a la luna desde la época del programa Apolo, y 32 pages su viaje resulta ser tan inspirador para los habitantes de la Tierra que todas las naciones trabajan juntas pa... Carton Qty: 24 Ages 7 to 9, Grades 2 to 4 Juvenile Fiction / Science & Technology Author Bio JUV036000 Jeffrey Bennett is the author of El mago que salvó el mundo as well as the books in the Science Adventures Series: Science Adventures with Max the Dog series. He is an astrophysicist and educator who proposed the idea for and helped develop the with Max the Dog series Voyage Scale Model Solar System -the first science-oriented exhibit approved for permanent installation on the 11.000 in W | 11.000 in H | 1.310 lb Wt National Mall in Washington, DC. He lives in Boulder, Colorado. Alan Okamoto is a children's book illustrator and 279mm W | 279mm H | a space artist who has done commissioned work for the Air Force, numerous aerospace corporations, and college 594g Wt textbooks. He lives in Lodi, California.

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} El color Philippe Nessmann, Peter Allen

Combel Editorial Author Bio 9788478649211 Philippe Nessmann is the author of the children's books The Air and Light . Pub Date: 5/28/06 $9.95/$10.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Hardback / Cloth over boards

24 pages Carton Qty: 60 Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051110 Series: Que es? series 7.750 in W | 9.500 in H | 0.200 in T | 0.550 lb Wt 197mm W | 241mm H | 5mm T | 249g Wt

Disgusting Science A Revolting Look at What Makes Things Gross Glenn Murphy

Summary Prepare yourself for a gross overload

What's worse than finding a maggot in your apple? Which smells worse: a rotten egg or a rotten leg? What is sick and poo made of? This book explains how being revolted (and sometimes being revolting) can be both incredibly beneficial and stupendously silly in this fantastically informative book. Packed with illustrations, photographs, information, and jokes about all sorts of disgusting things, from bugs, bacteria, and sweaty armpits to exploding bodies and creepy -crawly creatures, this book contains absolutely no boring bits.

Pan Macmillan Author Bio 9781447252993 Pub Date: 10/1/14 Glenn Murphy is the author of How Loud Can You Burp? and Why Is Snot Green? He lives in Raleigh, North On Sale Date: 10/1/14 Carolina. Ship Date: 10/1/14 $7.99 Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

160 pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 7 to 9, Grades 2 to 4 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051000 5.000 in W | 7.500 in H 127mm W | 191mm H

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Slimy Science and Awesome Experiments Susan Martineau, Martin Ursell

Summary No special equipment is needed to get started with these weird and wonderful experiments

Ectoplasmic Gunk, Balloon Belchers, Floating Eyeballs, and Pus -filled Boils -does this sound like your kind of fun? Well then, you're definitely a grossologist. These tried and tested scientific experiments will disgust even the most gruesome. "Fact Files" explain the science behind each experiment. b small publishing Author Bio 9781908164629 Susan Martineau is a children's author whose books include 50 French Phrases , 50 Spanish Phrases , and Pub Date: 12/1/14 Ship Date: 12/1/14 Shadows in the Bedroom . Martin Ursell is an author and illustrator of children's books including The Big Book of $8.99/$10.99 Can. Experiments and Activities , Dragon Boy , and You Can Draw Wild Animals . Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

48 pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 6 to 10, Grades 1 to 5 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051110 Series: Gruesome Series 7.000 in W | 9.000 in H 178mm W | 229mm H

Where Do Recyclable Materials Go? Read Think Recycle Sabbithry Persad

Summary After their dog Bubbles chases after the recycling truck, Tiana and her family set off on a search to the Materials Recovery Facility, learning about recycling along the way. Exploring the MRF on their adventure, they see how papers, plastics, metals, and glass are collected, sorted, and baled, and then sent to be made into new Firewater Media Group products. Based on facts about the process of recycling in industrial countries, this book will help children 9780981243900 understand the importance of recycling to save natural resources, as well as how they can take action in their Pub Date: 4/1/11 own communities. $8.95/$10.95 Can. Discount Code: SPT Paperback / softback / Picture book Author Bio Sabbithry Persad is the creator and author of the Garbology Kids series: We Can Reduce: Precycle It! , 40 pages Carton Qty: 72 Operation: Reuse It! , and Where Do Recyclable Materials Go? , which was a finalist in the 2011 USA Best Books Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 Awards. Sabbithry lives in Toronto. Juvenile Fiction / Science & Technology JUV036000 Series: Garbology Kids 10.000 in W | 8.500 in H | 0.200 in T | 0.360 lb Wt 254mm W | 216mm H | 5mm T | 163g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} De donde vienen las cosas?

This educational resource presents facts on where everyday things come from, including food, metals, and oil.

Los niños disfrutarán mientras aprenden de la naturaleza y la ciencia con los libros educacionales en esta colección. Cada libro incluye solapas que se levantan, ruedas que se giran para revelar información adicional y Macmillan Iberia S.A. acetatos que ayudan a los niños a comprender mejor el interior de los objetos 9788479427481 Pub Date: 4/1/12 $16.95/$18.95 Can. Este recurso didáctico presenta datos e información sobre de dónde vienen las cosas que nos rodean, Discount Code: LON incluyendo alimentos, metales y el petróleo. Board book

12 pages Author Bio Carton Qty: 24 Priddy Books is a publisher of innovative books for children, from first books for babies to early reference titles Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 for older children, designed to help young readers develop key early learning skills. Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051000 Series: Descubre y juega 9.50 W | 9.50 H | 1.20 T 10W | 10H | 1T

Operation: Reuse It! Read Think Reuse Sabbithry Persad, Jenny Campbell

Summary With colorful illustrations and fact -filled diagrams complementing the adventure, this picture book tells the story of how Peter and his friends help Mr. Ogilvy rediscover forgotten belongings in his shed. They help him organize and distribute the unwanted stuff to reuse centers in the community, learning the many ways and benefits of Firewater Media Group reusing. The children have fun with forgotten treasures such as old toys, electronics, art supplies, and even a 9780981243917 broken -down car, while they work together to determine how the items should be reused, in the process saving Pub Date: 9/30/11 resources, energy, and money, while diverting materials from the landfill. $8.95/$10.95 Can. Discount Code: SPT Paperback / softback / Picture book Author Bio Sabbithry Persad is the creator and author of the Garbology Kids series: We Can Reduce: Precycle It! , 40 pages Carton Qty: 100 Operation: Reuse It! , and Where Do Recyclable Materials Go? , which was a finalist in the 2011 USA Best Books Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 Awards. Sabbithry lives in Toronto. Juvenile Fiction / Science & Technology JUV036000 Series: Garbology Kids 10.000 in W | 8.500 in H | 0.360 lb Wt 254mm W | 216mm H | 163g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Something Stinks! Gail Hedrick

Summary Dead fish are washing ashore on the Higdon River, and seventh grader Emily Sanders decides to find out why. Mocked by her fellow students and abandoned by her best friend, Emily investigates farms, a golf course, and local factories. Gradually she persuades friends to help her test the waters. Their investigations lead them into trouble with the law and confrontation with the town's most powerful citizen. Can a handful of determined seventh graders find out the true source of the stink in the Higdon River? Tumblehome Learning, Inc. 9780985000899 Pub Date: 4/1/13 Author Bio $7.95/$11.95 Can. Gail Hedrick is a freelance writer, editor, and proofreader. She lives in Bradenton, Florida. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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¡Nos divertimos con la ciencia! Angels Navarro, Anna Mongay

Summary First Place Winner in the category of Best Educational Children's Picture Book - Spanish or Bilingual for the 2013 International Latino Book Awards.

Combel Editorial Children are in for hours of scientific fun with this entertaining and educational activity book. Featured are 28 9788498257557 projects that can be carried out with easily obtainable household materials. Kids will have fun experimenting with Pub Date: 11/1/13 $17.95/$19.95 Can. a balloon that doesn't pop, simulating a volcanic eruption, constructing a water xylophone, and more. Each Discount Code: LON interior spread provides illustrated step -by-step instructions, and the end of the book includes cards that explain Hardback / Cloth over the scientific principles behind each experiment and feature photographs of the projects. This is a great book to boards exercise the curiosity of the youngest scientists. 64 pages Carton Qty: 20 A los niños les espera horas de diversión científica con este entretenido y didáctico libro de actividades. Se Ages 7 to 9, Grades 2 to 4 incluyen 28 proyectos que se pueden llevar a cabo con materiales asequibles. Los niños se divertirán Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature experimentando con un globo que no explota, simulando la erupción de un volcán, construyendo un xilófono de JNF051000 agua y más. ... 12.250 in W | 8.750 in H | 1.470 lb Wt 311mm W | 222mm H | Author Bio 667g Wt Àngels Navarro is a former psychologist and the author of series of school notebooks and numerous children's books. Her work focuses on brain teasers and logic puzzles in various formats. She is the author of Los 10 mejores juegos del mundo ; Buenas noches ; Letra a letra ; Mira, mira ; El tesoro de Barbazul ; and the Cuando era . . . series. Anna Mongay is an illustrator who has worked with some of the most important publishing houses in Spain.

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Weather Projects for Young Scientists Experiments and Science Fair Ideas Mary Kay Carson

Summary From the everyday phenomena of wind and clouds to the awesome, destructive power of lightning, tornados, and hurricanes, children can explore weather in detail with this fascinating science activity book. Throughout the text instructions for building weather -measuring tools-barometers, psychrometers, anemometers, wind vanes, rain gauges, and thermometers -allow the reader to assemble them into a working weather station. More than 40 weather projects are included, such as building a model of the water cycle, creating a tornado in a bottle, calculating dew point, and reading a weather map. Most of the experiments also include ideas for expanding them into full -fledged science fair projects. Weather-related environmental issues are also addressed, such as global climate change, ozone depletion, and acid rain, as well as profiles of scientists working in the field of Chicago Review Press meteorology. 9781556526299 Pub Date: 3/1/07 Author Bio $16.95/$18.95 Can. Mary Kay Carson has written more than 15 nonfiction books for children, including Exploring the Solar System , Discount Code: LON The Underground Railroad for Kids , and The Wright Brothers for Kids . Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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The Weather Sophie Kniffke

Summary Follow the changing weather through the seasons of the year. Author Bio Sophie Kniffke is the author of On Wheels .

Moonlight Publishing 9781851033492 Pub Date: 9/1/14 Ship Date: 9/1/14 $4.99/$5.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Kelvin McCloud and the Seaside Storm Michael Erb

Summary An anonymous note in the middle of the night, an obituary for a banker who died in a hailstorm, and a mysterious woman vanishing down the stairwell: these clues lead Henry Alabaster and his uncle Kelvin McCloud to a spooky mansion in a coastal town. As a weather detective, Kelvin knows a thing or two about hailstorms, and then strange events surrounding the banker's death suggest foul play. Henry teams up with the fiery, artistic Rachel to help his uncle investigate, and they learn a lot about weather on the way. Nothing -not a thunderstorm, Tumblehome Learning, Inc. threats, burglary, a baseball bat -wielding suspect, nor even a devastating fire-can keep Henry and his team from 9780985000837 chasing down the truth. Pub Date: 5/1/12 $9.95/$11.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Author Bio Trade paperback (US) Michael Erb received his Ph.D. in atmospheric science from Rutgers University in 2014. He now lives in Texas, continuing his research at the University of Texas, Austin. 244 pages Carton Qty: 44 Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7 Juvenile Fiction / Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories JUV028000 5.500 in W | 8.000 in H | 0.700 lb Wt 140mm W | 203mm H | 318g Wt

Dinosaur Eggs and Blue Ribbons A Look at Science Fairs, Inside & Out Barnas G. Monteith

Summary A personal look at science fairs from the varied perspectives of a successful participant, judge, policymaker, and science fair organization leader

Dinosaur Eggs and Blue Ribbons takes young readers on a journey into adventure science as experienced by a young aspiring scientist who turned scientific inspiration into scientific success. The book is full of anecdotes and advice from the world of STEM education and contains practical advice about judging, display boards, and other preparations for the big science fair day. Throughout the text and appendix are examples of original, winning science fair materials as well as links to a wide variety of proprietary online resources which complement the text. In the end, the hardships are all worthwhile when you work alongside some of the top scientists in the

field, make groundbreaking discoveries, and win big in the science fair and beyond! Tumblehome Learning, Inc. 9780989792455 Pub Date: 1/1/15 Author Bio Ship Date: 1/1/15 $9.95/$11.99 Can. Barnas G. Monteith is chair of the Massachusetts State Science & Engineering Fair and a cofounder of the Discount Code: LON Curious Minds Initiative for Science Fairs. He is a record -holding science fair winner spanning his middle and high Paperback / softback / school years, with multiple international science fair wins, including two ISEF 1st Prize Grand Awards. He Trade paperback (US) operates his not -for-profit blog and resource site, www.mistersciencefair.com. He is the author of The Furious 150 pages Case of the Fraudulent Fossil and The Harrowing Case of the Hackensack Hacker . He lives in Brockton, Carton Qty: 36 Massachusetts. Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7 Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography JNF007090 5.750 in W | 8.500 in H 146mm W | 216mm H

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} The Confounding Case of the Climate Crisis Owen R. Liu, Barbara Tinker

An adventure that investigates the causes and consequences of climate change

Tumblehome Learning, Inc. 9780989792448 Something strange is going on during Anita and Benson's field trip to a greenhouse as their guide is making wild Pub Date: 1/1/15 claims about carbon dioxide and their science teacher, Mr. Fazmel, has mysteriously disappeared. That's when Ship Date: 1/1/15 Quarkum Phonon, a Dude from the future, sends Anita and Benson on a Galactic Academy of Science mission to $9.95/$11.99 Can. learn about the origins of climate change and the ways communities around the world are dealing with its impact. Discount Code: LON With ... Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) 160 pages Author Bio Carton Qty: 36 Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7 Owen R. Liu is a PhD student in environmental science and management at the University of California-Santa Juvenile Fiction / Science Barbara. He lives in Santa Barbara, California. Barbara Tinker is a PhD clinical psychologist and a cofounder of Fiction the Concord Consortium, a pioneer in using technology to enhance inquiry in science education. She lives in JUV053000 Amherst, Massachusetts. Series: Galactic Academy of Science 5.750 in W | 8.500 in H 146mm W | 216mm H

The Cryptic Case of the Coded Fair Barbara Tinker, Robert Tinker, Pendred Noyce

Learn to create and crack codes in this latest G.A.S. installment

Tumblehome Learning, Inc. Dr. G and his companions are using coded messages in a plot to corrupt the International Science Fair. Quarkum 9780989792424 Pub Date: 9/1/14 Phonon, a Dude from the future, calls on four middle school students for help. Benson and Anita work on their Ship Date: 9/1/14 computers while two new G.A.S. recruits, Ella and Shomari, travel through time, facing kidnappers, thieves, and $10.95/$12.95 Can. spies in their scramble to learn about codes and ciphers. Across two millennia and five countries, they meet Discount Code: LON Julius Caesar, T... Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) 192 pages Author Bio Carton Qty: 50 Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7 Barbara Tinker is a PhD clinical psychologist. Robert Tinker has a PhD in physics and is widely recognized as a Juvenile Fiction / Science pioneer in the field of educational technology. He and Barbara Tinker are founders of the Concord Consortium, a Fiction pioneer in using computers and other technology to enhance inquiry in science and mathematic education. They JUV053000 live in Amherst, Massachusetts. Penny Noyce is a doctor and the author of several books in the Galactic Series: Galactic Academy Academy of Science series, including The Baffling Case of the Battered Brain , The Desperate Case of the of Science Diamond Chip , and The Vicious Case of the Viral Vaccine . She lives in Weston, Massachusetts. 5.750 in W | 8.500 in H 146mm W | 216mm H

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} The Perilous Case of the Zombie Potion Pendred Noyce

Only the G.A.S. kids can stop an evil scientist who wants to enslave humans of the future

Tumblehome Learning, Inc. 9780989792431 When a corrupt Dude from the future threatens to harm Sam's mother unless he steals a zombie potion from his Pub Date: 10/1/14 scientist father, Clinton and Mae know they have to help. This time -traveling journey on the science and history Ship Date: 10/1/14 of death takes the G.A.S. crew to China, Italy, Belgium, Haiti, New Guinea, Arizona, and Indonesia. Along the $10.95/$12.95 Can. way, Sam faces his greatest fears and grows braver, but when disaster threatens his father's research ... Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Author Bio 192 pages Carton Qty: 36 Pendred Noyce is a doctor and the author of several books in the Galactic Academy of Science series, including Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7 The Baffling Case of the Battered Brain , The Desperate Case of the Diamond Chip , and The Vicious Case of the Juvenile Fiction / Science Viral Vaccine . She lives in Weston, Massachusetts. Fiction JUV053000 Series: Galactic Academy of Science 5.750 in W | 8.500 in H 146mm W | 216mm H

Albert Einstein and Relativity for Kids His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities and Thought Experiments Jerome Pohlen

Summary Winner of: 2013 VOYA Nonfiction Honor List Selection Chicago Review Press 9781613740286 Best known for his general theory of relativity and the famous equation linking mass and energy, E = mc ², Albert Pub Date: 10/1/12 Einstein had a lasting impact on the world of science, the extent of which is illuminated -along with his $16.95/$18.95 Can. fascinating life and unique personality -in this lively history. In addition to learning all about Einstein's important Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / contributions to science, from proving the existence and size of atoms and launching the field of quantum Trade paperback (US) mechanics to creating models of the universe that led to the discovery of black holes and the big bang theory, young physicists will participate in activities and thought experiments to bring his theories and ideas to life. Such 144 pages Carton Qty: 36 activities include using dominoes to model a nuclear chain reaction, replicating the expanding universe in a Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 microwave oven, creating blue skies and red sunsets in a soda bottle, and calculating the speed of light using a And Up melted chocolate bar. Suggestions for further study, a time line, and sidebars on the work of other physicists of Juvenile Nonfiction / the day make this an incredibly accessi... Science & Nature JNF051110 Series: For Kids series 11.000 in W | 8.500 in H | Author Bio 1.320 lb Wt Jerome Pohlen is a former elementary school science teacher, an engineer, an editor, and the author of a 279mm W | 216mm H | dozen award -winning science kits, including Famous Experiments , Microscopic World , and Wild Weather . He lives 599g Wt in Chicago.

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP}

Frank Lloyd Wright for Kids (2nd Edition) His Life and Ideas Kathleen Thorne -Thomsen

Summary An engaging, kid -friendly exploration of America's leading architect and his work

Chicago Review Press This revised and updated edition of a longstanding classic, Frank Lloyd Wright for Kids , details the life, times, 9781613744741 and work of the celebrated architect. Through simple, kid -friendly prose and anecdotes, author Kathleen Thorne- Pub Date: 7/1/14 Thomsen describes the influences of Wright's Wisconsin childhood filled with nature, music, and close family ties; Ship Date: 7/1/14 his struggles to find work as a young architect; the unique style that led him to the top of his profession; and $16.95/$19.95 Can. Discount Code: LON masterpieces such as the Robie House, Hollyhock House, Fallingwater, the Guggenheim, and many others. Also Paperback / softback / discussed are Wright's sometimes controversial private and public life and the people and times that influenced Trade paperback (US) him and vice -versa, with new sidebars on topics such as the Chicago and Bauhaus schools of architecture, 144 pages Friedrich Froebel and his toy blocks that enchanted Wright as a child, and the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Budding Carton Qty: 40 architects will delve into architectural and design concepts while having fun through 21 hands -on projects, such Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 as creating ... And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography JNF007010 Author Bio Series: For Kids series Kathleen Thorne -Thomsen is an author who specializes in writing and designing books and websites for 11.000 in W | 8.500 in H | museums, historical sites, and educational organizations. She is the author of Greene and Greene for Kids , The 1.060 lb Wt Huntington for Kids , The Sustainability Book for Kids , and many others. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. 279mm W | 216mm H | 481g Wt

Isaac Newton and Physics for Kids His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities Kerrie Logan Hollihan

Summary Isaac Newton was as strange as he was intelligent. In a few short years, he made astounding discoveries in physics, astronomy, optics, and mathematics - yet never told a soul. Though isolated, snobbish, and jealous, he almost single -handedly changed the course of scientific advancement and ushered in the Enlightenment. Newton Chicago Review Press 9781556527784 invented the refracting telescope, explained the motion of planets and comets, discovered the multicolored Pub Date: 7/1/09 nature of light, and created an entirely new field of mathematical understanding: calculus. The world might have $16.95/$18.95 Can. been a very different place had Netwon's theories and observations not been coaxed out of him by his Discount Code: LON colleagues. Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Isaac Newton and Physics for Kids paints a rich portrait of this brilliant and complex man, including 21 hands-on projects that explore the scientific concepts Newton developed and the times in which he lived. Readers will 144 pages build a simple waterwheel, create a 17thcentury plague mask, track the phases of the moon, and test Newton's Carton Qty: 32 Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7 Three Laws of Motion using coins, a skateboard, and a model boat they construct themselves. The text incl... Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature Author Bio JNF051140 Kerrie Logan Hollihan has written for Boy's Life magazine. Series: For Kids series 11.000 in W | 8.500 in H | 0.400 in T | 1.040 lb Wt 279mm W | 216mm H | 10mm T | 472g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Thomas Jefferson for Kids His Life and Times with 21 Activities Brandon Marie Miller

Summary An architect, statesman, farmer, and inventor, Thomas Jefferson had few equals among this nation's founders. Left fatherless at a young age, he was a hardworking scholar who came into his own as a lawyer, landowner, and county leader. Elected to the Virginia Assembly in 1769, Jefferson became an eloquent critic of the colonial Chicago Review Press 9781569763483 policies of Great Britain and King George III. His talents made him the perfect candidate to write the Declaration Pub Date: 9/1/11 of Independence, which set the United States apart in a world ruled by monarchs. $16.95/$18.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Jefferson, however, was not without his contradictions. His quill penned the immortal phrase "all men are created Trade paperback (US) equal," but during his lifetime he owned 600 slaves. And though he sought elected office, he was sensitive to criticism and often wished to escape his public role and return to his Monticello estate. 144 pages Carton Qty: 34 Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 Author Brandon Marie Miller captures the complexity of this talented leader through his original writings and And Up hands -on activities from the colonial era Juvenile Nonfiction / History JNF025190 Series: For Kids series Author Bio 11.000 in W | 8.500 in H | Brandon Marie Miller is the author of George Washington for Kids and Benjamin Franklin, American Genius . 0.300 in T | 1.070 lb Wt 279mm W | 216mm H | 8mm T | 485g Wt

Cool Circuits and Wicked Wires Susan Martineau, Martin Ursell

Summary Children can learn about electricity the fun way -by doing projects made from every day materials. Also included are exciting facts about electricity and the people who discovered and developed it. Author Bio Susan Martineau is a children's author whose books include 50 French Phrases , 50 Spanish Phrases , and Slimy Science and Awesome Experiments . Martin Ursell is an author and illustrator of children's books including The b small publishing 9781902915333 Big Book of Experiments and Activities , Dragon Boy , and You Can Draw Wild Animals . Pub Date: 9/1/05 $8.99/$10.99 Can. Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} My First – Collins My First Book of Transport

Summary Discover about the world's fastest planes, boats and floating trains. There's everything inside: cars of the future, one man space -ships, hot air balloons, submarines and more.

This brightly illustrated and engaging book will give hours of pleasure as well as help with school work and projects. Find out about it all with Collins.

Part of the 'My First' series of reference books for young readers.

Collins Author Bio 9780007521180 Collins has been publishing educational and informative books for almost 200 years. Throughout this rich heritage Pub Date: 6/20/13 £9.99 UK we have maintained an impressive record in creating market -leading products across various sectors. Paperback / softback

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The Flying Machine Book Build and Launch 35 Rockets, Gliders, Helicopters, Boomerangs, and More Bobby Mercer

Summary Calling all future Amelia Earharts and Chuck Yeagers -there's more than one way to get off the ground! The Flying Machine Book will show you how to construct 35 easy-to-build and fun -to-fly contraptions that can be used indoors or out. Better still, each of these rockets, gliders, boomerangs, launchers, and helicopters can be made for little or no cost using recycled materials. Rubber bands, paper clips, straws, plastic bottles, and index cards can all be transformed into amazing, gravity -defying flyers, from Bottle Rockets to Grape Bazookas, Plastic Chicago Review Press 9781613740866 Zippers to Maple Key Helicopters. Pub Date: 5/1/12 $14.95/$16.95 Can. Each project contains a materials list and detailed step -by-step instructions with photos, as well as an Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / explanation of the science behind the flyer. Use this information to modify and improve your designs, or explain Trade paperback (US) to your teacher why throwing a paper airplane is a mini science lesson.

208 pages Carton Qty: 48 Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 Author Bio And Up Bobby Mercer has been sharing the fun of free flight for over two decades as a high school physics teacher. He Juvenile Nonfiction / is the author of several science books and lives with his family outside Asheville, North Carolina. Science & Nature JNF051110 Series: Science in Motion 8.000 in W | 8.000 in H | 0.890 lb Wt 203mm W | 203mm H | 404g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} The Wright Brothers for Kids How They Invented the Airplane, 21 Activities Exploring the Science and History of Flight Mary Kay Carson

Summary This activity book tells the amazing true story of how two bicycle -making brothers from Ohio, with no more than high -school educations, accomplished a feat that forever changed the world. At a time when most people still hadn't ridden in an automobile, Wilbur and Orville Wright built the first powered, heavier -than-air flying machine. Chicago Review Press 9781556524776 Woven throughout the heartwarming story of the two brothers are activities that highlight their ingenuity and Pub Date: 5/1/03 problem -solving abilities as they overcame many obstacles to achieve controlled flight. The four forces of flight- $18.95/$20.95 Can. lift, thrust, gravity, and drag -and how the Wright brothers mastered them are explained in clear, simple text. Discount Code: LON Activities include making a Chinese flying top, building a kite, bird watching, and designing a paper glider, and Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) culminate with an activity in which readers build a rubber -band-powered flyer. Included are photographs just released from the Wright brothers' personal collection, along with diagrams and illustrations. The history of 160 pages human flight and its pioneers, a time line, and a complete resource section for students are al... Carton Qty: 32 Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 And Up Author Bio Juvenile Nonfiction / Mary Kay Carson is the author of Space , Great Weather Activities , Wow's and Why's of Weather , and The History Creepiest, Scariest, Weirdest Creatures Ever! She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. JNF025200 Series: For Kids series 11.000 in W | 8.500 in H | 1.400 in T | 1.000 lb Wt 279mm W | 216mm H | 36mm T | 454g Wt

The Hot Air Balloon Book Build and Launch Kongming Lanterns, Solar Tetroons, and More Clive Catterall

Summary More than a century before the Wright brothers' first flight, humans were taking to the skies in hot air balloons. Today, with basic craft skills, you can build and safely launch your own balloons using inexpensive, readily available materials. Author and inventor Clive Catterall provides illustrated, step -by-step instructions for eight different homemade models, as well as the science and history behind them. Some, like the Solar Tetroon or the Trash Bag Sausage, are made from plastic bags and tape. Others, like the Khom Loi or the Kongming Lantern, are Chicago Review Press 9781613740965 built using tissue paper and wire. Pub Date: 8/1/13 $14.95/$16.95 Can. The Hot Air Balloon Book also shows readers ways to heat the interior air that lifts these balloons, from tea Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / candles to hair dryers, kitchen toasters to the sun's warming rays. Always keeping safety in mind, the author Trade paperback (US) includes detailed guidelines on when and where open flames are appropriate and the proper weather conditions to launch these lighter -than-air craft. 240 pages Carton Qty: 40 Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 And Up Author Bio Juvenile Nonfiction / Clive Catterall is an inventor, a product engineer, a technical writer, and an elementary school teacher. Science & Nature JNF051110 Series: Science in Motion 8.000 in W | 8.000 in H | 1.020 lb Wt 203mm W | 203mm H | 463g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Galileo for Kids His Life and Ideas, 25 Activities Richard Panchyk, Buzz Aldrin

Summary Galileo, one of history's best -known scientists, is introduced in this illuminating activity book. Children will learn how Galileo's revolutionary discoveries and sometimes controversial theories changed his world and laid the groundwork for modern astronomy and physics. This book will inspire kids to be stargazers and future astronauts Chicago Review Press 9781556525667 or scientists as they discover Galileo's life and work. Activities allow children to try some of his theories on their Pub Date: 7/1/05 own, with experiments that include playing with gravity and motion, making a pendulum, observing the moon, and $18.95/$20.95 Can. painting with light and shadow. Along with the scientific aspects of Galileo's life, his passion for music and art are Discount Code: LON discussed and exemplified by period engravings, maps, and prints. A time line, glossary, and listings of major Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) science museums, planetariums, and web sites for further exploration complement this activity book. 184 pages Author Bio Carton Qty: 30 Richard Panchyk is the author of American Folk Art for Kids , World War II for Kids , and Archaeology for Kids , Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 And Up and the coauthor of Engineering the City . Buzz Aldrin Ph. D. was one of the first two humans to walk on the Juvenile Nonfiction / moon during the Apollo 11 landing of 1969. Since retiring from NASA, he has devoted himself to ensuring the Activity Books continuation of manned space exploration. JNF001000 Series: For Kids series 11.000 in W | 8.500 in H | 0.300 in T | 1.300 lb Wt 279mm W | 216mm H | 8mm T | 590g Wt

Thomas Edison for Kids His Life and Ideas, 21 Activities Laurie Carlson

Summary Thomas Edison, one of the world's greatest inventors, is introduced in this fascinating activity book. Children will learn how Edison ushered in an astounding age of invention with his unique way of looking at things and refusal to be satisfied with only one solution to a problem. This book helps inspire kids to be inventors and scientists, as Chicago Review Press 9781556525841 well as persevere with their own ideas. Activities allow children to try Edison's experiments themselves, with Pub Date: 2/1/06 activities such as making a puppet dance using static electricity, manufacturing a switch for electric current, $16.95/$18.95 Can. constructing a telegraph machine, manipulating sound waves, building an electrical circuit to test for conductors Discount Code: LON and insulators, making a zoetrope, and testing a dandelion for latex. In addition to his inventions and Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) experiments, the book explores Edison's life outside of science, including his relationship with inventor Nikola Tesla, his rivalry with George Westinghouse, and his friendship with Henry Ford. A time line, glossary, and lists of 160 pages supply sources, places to visit, and websites for further exploration complement th... Carton Qty: 24 Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7 Juvenile Nonfiction / Author Bio Technology Laurie Carlson is the author of Classical Kids , Colonial Kids , Days of Knights and Damsels , Green Thumbs , More JNF061010 Than Moccasins , and Westward Ho , and the co-author of Kids Camp . Series: For Kids series 11.000 in W | 8.500 in H | 0.500 in T | 1.310 lb Wt 279mm W | 216mm H | 13mm T | 594g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Benjamin Franklin, American Genius His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities Brandon Marie Miller

Summary Benjamin Franklin was a 17 -year-old runaway when he arrived in Philadelphia in 1723. Yet within days he'd found a job at a local print shop, met the woman he would eventually marry, and even attracted the attention of Pennsylvania's governor. A decade later, he became a colonial celebrity with the publication of Poor Richard: An Chicago Review Press 9781556527579 Almanack and would go on to become one of America's most distinguished Founding Fathers. Franklin established Pub Date: 10/1/09 the colonies' first lending library, volunteer fire company, and postal service, and was a leading expert in the $16.95/$18.95 Can. study of electricity. He represented the Pennsylvania colony in London but returned to help draft the Declaration Discount Code: LON of Independence. The new nation then named him Minister to France, where he helped secure financial and Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) military aide for the breakaway republic.Author Brandon Marie Miller captures the essence of this exceptional individual through both his original writings and hands -on activities from the era. Readers will design and print an 144 pages almanac cover, play a simple glass armonica (a Franklin invention), experiment with static electrici... Carton Qty: 32 Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7 Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography Author Bio JNF007020 Brandon Marie Miller is the author of Declaring Independence , George Washington for Kids, Growing Up in Series: For Kids series Revolution and the New Nation , and Good Women of a Well-Blessed Land . 11.000 in W | 8.500 in H | 0.400 in T | 1.030 lb Wt 279mm W | 216mm H | 10mm T | 467g Wt

TOOLS OF THE ANCIENT ROMANS A Kid's Guide to the History & Science of Life in Ancient Rome Rachel Dickinson

Summary Tools of the Ancient Greeks: A Kid's Guide to the History and Science of Life in Ancient Greece explores the scientific discoveries, athletic innovations, engineering marvels, and innovative ideas created more than two thousand years ago. Through biographical sidebars, interesting facts, fascinating anecdotes, and fifteen hands- on activities, readers will learn how Greek innovations and ideas have shaped world history and our own world view.

Author Bio Nomad Press Rachel Dickinson has published hundreds of articles on travel, nature, and science in numerous newspapers and 9780974934457 magazines. Her work has appeared in publications as varied as The Christian Science Monitor, USA Weekend, Pub Date: 1/1/06 $15.95/$17.99 Can./ £10.99 Islands Magazine, Audubon, National Geographic Traveler, AARP, Living Bird Magazine , and Dolphin Log . Her book UK/ €11.99 EU The Witch's Handbook: A Field Guide to Magic was published in 2002. She is a member of the American Society of Discount Code: JVTP Journalists. Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Shawn Braley is an award -winning illustrator. He attended the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, Inc. 144 pages He specializes in cartoon and editorial illustration. Braley is also a world traveler, musician, cat owner, and comic B&W illustrations art collector. throughout Carton Qty: 30 Ages 9 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Juvenile Nonfiction / History JNF025020 Series: Build It Yourself 8.000 in W | 10.000 in H | 12.500 oz Wt 203mm W | 254mm H | 354g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} TOOLS OF THE ANCIENT GREEKS A Kid's Guide to the History & Science of Life in Ancient Greece Kris Bordessa

Author Bio Nomad Press Kris Bordessa's work has appeared in more than 50 national and regional publications, including FamilyFun, Nick 9780974934464 Jr. Family Magazine and Parenting . She is the author of Tools of the Ancient Greeks: a Kid's Guide to the History Pub Date: 3/1/06 $16.95/$17.99 Can./ £11.99 and Science of Life in Ancient Greece and Great Colonial Projects You Can Build Yourself . UK/ €11.99 EU Discount Code: JVTP Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

128 pages B&W illustrations throughout Carton Qty: 38 Ages 9 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Juvenile Nonfiction / History JNF025020 Series: Build It Yourself 8.000 in W | 10.000 in H | 12.500 oz Wt 203mm W | 254mm H | 354g Wt

Tools of Native Americans A Kid's Guide to the History & Culture of the First Americans Kim Kavin

Summary Named an Honor Book in the Social Studies, Grade K -6 category by the Society of School Librarians International Focusing on the inventive history of Native Americans -from tools and technology to cultural achievements-this exploration shows how the first Americans, facing varying climates and unconquered lands, found ways to develop food supplies, shelter, religion, games, and jewelry. With fascinating regional histories, including information on the Arctic tribes that fashioned igloos, the Midwest tribes that discovered copper, and the tribes of the Southwest that learned to cultivate maize and beans, children learn the history of the first Americans by Nomad Press understanding how they made use of their region's natural resources. 9780974934488 Pub Date: 8/1/06 $16.95/$22.95 Can. Author Bio Discount Code: LON Kim Kavin is the author of The Everything Family Travel Guide to Cruise Vacations . She lives in Califon, New Paperback / softback / Jersey. Trade paperback (US)

144 pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7 Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places JNF018040 Series: Tools of Discovery series 8.000 in W | 10.000 in H | 0.360 in T | 0.700 lb Wt 203mm W | 254mm H | 9mm T | 318g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Tools of Navigation A Kid's Guide to the History & Science of Finding Your Way Rachel Dickinson

Summary Children will learn all about inventions: their inventors, the way they changed history, and their evolution over centuries, through the activities and anecdotes provided in this interactive series. Travel through the past and into the future to explore the history of human navigation, from the crude maps of early explorers to the satellite -based Global Positioning System (GPS) of today. This guide to learning about geography, trade routes over land and sea, and navigational tools and people who used them, is supplemented with 15 hands -on projects and educational activities to expand world view and build navigational confidence. Nomad Press Author Bio 9780974934402 Rachel Dickinson is a travel, nature, and science writer whose articles have been published in such magazines Pub Date: 7/1/05 $16.95/$22.95 Can. as Audubon , The Christian Science Monitor , National Geographic Traveler , and U.S.A. Weekend . She is the Discount Code: LON author of The Witch's Handbook . She lives in Freeville, New York. Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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Charting the World Geography and Maps from Cave Paintings to GPS with 21 Activities Richard Panchyk

Summary As soon as early humans began to scratch images on cave walls, they began to create maps. And while these first drawings were used to find hunting grounds or avoid danger, they later developed into far more complex navigational tools. Charting the World tells the fascinating history of maps and mapmaking, navigators and Chicago Review Press 9781569763445 explorers, and the ways that technology has enhanced our ability to understand the world around us. Richly Pub Date: 8/1/11 illustrated with full -color maps and diagrams, it gives children an in-depth appreciation of geographical concepts $18.95/$20.95 Can. and principles and shows them how to unlock the wealth of information maps contain. It also features 21 hands- Discount Code: LON on activities for readers to put their new skills to the test. Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Children will: build a three -dimensional island model using a contour map, engrave a simple map on an aluminum 144 pages Carton Qty: 30 "printing plate," determine the elevation of hills in their neighborhood, draw a treasure map and have a friend Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 search for the hidden stash, create a nautical chart of a small puddle, survey their backyard or local park, And Up navigate a course using a compass, and... Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051180 Series: For Kids series Author Bio 11.000 in W | 8.500 in H | Richard Panchyk is the author of World War II for Kids , Franklin Delano Roosevelt for Kids , and Galileo for Kids , 0.400 in T | 1.070 lb Wt and the coauthor of Engineering the City . 279mm W | 216mm H | 10mm T | 485g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} The Art of the Catapult Build Greek Ballistae, Roman Onagers, English Trebuchets, and More Ancient Artillery William Gurstelle

Summary Whether playing at defending their own castle or simply chucking pumpkins over a fence, wannabe marauders and tinkerers will become fast acquainted with Ludgar, the War Wolf, Ill Neighbor, Cabulus, and the Wild Donkey- ancient artillery devices known commonly as catapults. Building these simple yet sophisticated machines introduces fundamentals of math and physics using levers, force, torsion, tension, and traction. Instructions and diagrams illustrate how to build seven authentic working model catapults, including an early Greek ballista, a Roman onager, and the apex of catapult technology, the English trebuchet. Additional projects include learning how to lash and make rope and how to construct and use a hand sling and a staff sling. The colorful history of siege warfare is explored through the stories of Alexander the Great and his battle of Tyre; Saladin, Richard the Chicago Review Press Lionheart, and the Third Crusade; pirate -turned-soldier John Crabbe and his ship-mounted catapults; and Edward 9781556525261 I of England and his battle against the Scots at Stirling Castle. Pub Date: 7/1/04 $16.95/$18.95 Can. Author Bio Discount Code: LON William Gurstelle is the author of Absinthe and Flamethrowers , The Art of the Catapult , the bestselling Backyard Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Ballistics , Building Bots , Whoosh, Boom, Splat , and Notes from the Technology Underground . He is a professional engineer who has been researching and building model catapults and ballistic devices for more than 30 years. He 192 pages is a contributing editor at Make magazine and writes frequently for Wired , The Rake , and several other national Carton Qty: 48 Ages 10 And Up, Grades 4 magazines. He can be contacted at nfttu.blogspot.com . And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Technology JNF051120 7.000 in W | 9.750 in H | 0.400 in T | 0.750 lb Wt 178mm W | 248mm H | 10mm T | 340g Wt

Junk Drawer Physics 50 Awesome Experiments That Don't Cost a Thing Bobby Mercer

Summary A children's instructional book on how to use readily available materials to turn the house into a science lab

Physics teacher Bobby Mercer provides readers with more than 50 great hands -on experiments that can be performed for just pennies, or less. Turn a plastic cup into a pinhole camera using waxed paper, a rubber band, and a thumbtack. Build a swinging wave machine using a series of washers suspended on strings from a yardstick. Or construct your own planetarium from an empty potato chip canister, construction paper, scissors, and a pin. Each project has a materials list, detailed step -by-step instructions with illustrations, and a brief explanation of the scientific principle being demonstrated. Junk Drawer Physics also includes sidebars of fascinating physics facts, such as did you know the Eiffel Tower is six inches taller in summer than in winter Chicago Review Press because its steel structure expands in the heat? Educators and parents will find this title a handy resource to 9781613749203 Pub Date: 6/1/14 teach children about physics topics that include magnetism, electricity, force, motion, light, energy, sound, and Ship Date: 6/1/14 more... $14.95/$17.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Author Bio Bobby Mercer is a high school physics teacher and the author of several books, including The Flying Machine 208 pages Book , How Do You Light a Fart? , Quarterback Dad , and Smash It! Crash It! Launch It! He lives outside of Carton Qty: 44 Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 Asheville, North Carolina. And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051140 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H | 0.720 lb Wt 152mm W | 229mm H | 327g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Cool Science Tricks 50 Fantastic Feats for Kids of All Ages Daniel Tatarsky

Summary From making matches dance without touching them to making sound waves visible, 50 very cool science tricks

As we all know now, the geeks have inherited the earth and, it's official, science is now cool! This book offers 50 Anova Books 9781907554698 amazing tricks that reveal the wonder of science. That's 50 awesome new ways to make 50 new friends. This Pub Date: 4/1/14 action -stuffed book is for kids of all ages who love to experiment with peculiar physics, mind-boggling biology, Ship Date: 4/1/14 and crazy chemistry, and want to learn more fascinating factoids than you can shake a Bunsen burner at. $14.99/$17.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Hardback / Cloth over boards Author Bio Daniel Tatarsky is the author of Everything You Need to Know About Everything You Need to Know About . 112 pages Carton Qty: 18 Ages 10 And Up, Grades 5 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051110 6.000 in W | 8.000 in H | 0.750 lb Wt 152mm W | 203mm H | 340g Wt

On Teaching Science Principles and Strategies That Every Educator Should Know Jeffrey Bennett

Summary Focusing on solutions specific to science and math education both for K -12 and college, this book explores how students learn in general and helps teachers develop successful techniques for the classroom

On Teaching Science is a short, practical guide to key principles and strategies that will help students learn in any subject at any level but with special focus on the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects. Though aimed primarily at current and future teachers, the ideas covered will be of interest to anyone involved in education, including parents, school administrators, policymakers, community leaders, and research scientists. The book describes how important it is to instill the notion that learning requires study and effort; presents big picture ideas about teaching; provides general suggestions for successful Big Kid Science teaching; and includes pedagogical strategies for success in science teaching. With a combination of personal 9781937548407 Pub Date: 9/1/14 experience and research -based studies to discuss the current state of education in the United States, the Ship Date: 9/1/14 author shows how it can be ... $15.00/$17.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Author Bio Jeffrey Bennett , winner of the 2013 American Institute of Physics Science Communication Award, is an 170 pages astrophysicist and educator who proposed the idea for and helped develop the Voyage Scale Model Solar Carton Qty: 25 System -the first science-oriented exhibit approved for permanent installation on the National Mall in Washington, Education / Professional Development DC. He is the lead author of college textbooks in four subjects -astronomy, astrobiology, mathematics, and EDU046000 statistics -and has written critically acclaimed books for the general public including Beyond UFOs and On the 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H Cosmic Horizon . He is also the author of children's books, including those in the Science Adventures with Max 152mm W | 229mm H the Dog series and The Wizard Who Saved the World . He lives in Boulder, Colorado.

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} The Art of Teaching Science Grady Venville, Vaille Dawson

Summary Ideas for exciting and effective classroom instruction are revealed in this thorough and research -based introduction to teaching science. Secondary school teachers learn how to combine their knowledge of science with teaching methods that make the classroom a dynamic and collaborative place. Methodology and theory are also discussed in terms of controversies relating to science, equity, and integration. Lesson plans, lab and electronic resources, and assessment measurements are also provided to give this introduction practical value to current or aspiring science teachers. Author Bio Grady Venville is associate professor in science and technology education at Edith Cowan University in Perth,

Australia. She is a former research associate at Curtin and King's College, London, and a former full -time teacher Allen & Unwin of high school science. Vaille Dawson lectures in secondary science education at Edith Cowan University and is 9781741142174 a past editor of SCIOS, the journal for the Science Teachers Association of Western Australia. Pub Date: 10/1/05 $35.00/$42.00 Can. Discount Code: SHO Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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Science for Every Learner Brain -Compatible Pathways to Scientific Literacy Kathleen Carroll

Summary Teachers will learn to combine inquiry -based learning and alternative assessments to increase real scientific understanding. Specifically designed to help teachers link their curriculum to National Science Standards, an outline is provided for setting teaching goals and a tried -and-true format is offered for making sure activities are aligned with objectives. Students will be hooked on science with exciting units that engage and inspire curiosity. Units include Science as Inquiry, Monarch Butterflies, Electricity, Sound, and Living Things. Hands -on projects and activities lead students to make individual connections to what they learn. They can expand their understanding and continue to build their science knowledge base with stories, songs, plays, experiments, Chicago Review Press journals, and portfolios. 9781569761052 Pub Date: 2/1/00 Author Bio $26.99/$53.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Kathleen Carroll is a professor at Cambridge College. She is the author of Field Trips and Sing a Song of Paperback / softback / Science . She lives in Washington, DC. Trade paperback (US)

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Team Science Organizing Classroom Experiments that Develop Group Skills Marilyn Coffin

Summary Make science more fun and meaningful for students with these 34 science labs that are easy to implement and that follow sound scientific method. These hands -on labs help to reinforce concepts in earth science, life science, and physical science. Students learn about atoms with a sealed shoebox, find out what kind of liquid defies Newton's law of viscosity, and discover just how biodegradable some materials are. Each of the 34, one- hour interactive labs has detailed directions, is easy to set up, and includes reproducible handouts.

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Stomp Rockets, Catapults, and Kaleidoscopes 30+ Amazing Science Projects You Can Build for Less than $1 Curt Gabrielson

Summary Kids will learn how things they encounter every day operate by building their own models with this hands -on activity book. Projects include building a working model of the human hand's muscles, bones, and tendons using drinking straws, tape, and string; using a pair of two -liter bottles and a length of rubber tubing to learn how a toilet flushes; and discovering how musical instruments make sounds by fashioning a harmonica, saxophone, drum, flute, or oboe. All devices are designed to use recycled or nearly free materials and common tools. Kids are encouraged to modify and improve the designs, or create an entirely new device using the concepts explored. Each project includes materials and tools lists, step -by-step instructions with photographs, a summary of the science concept demonstrated, and follow -up questions to gauge student understanding for use in the Chicago Review Press classroom. 9781556527371 Pub Date: 2/1/08 Author Bio $16.95/$18.95 Can. Curt Gabrielson is the director of the Watsonville Environmental Science Workshop. He has been a science Discount Code: LON educator for more than 15 years, with positions in the California public schools, the National University of East Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Timor, and San Francisco's Exploratorium Teacher Institute.

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Amazing Rubber Band Cars Easy -to-Build Wind -Up Racers, Models, and Toys Mike Rigsby

Summary Combining fun and interactive activities, this guide will have kids captivated for hours constructing fantastic racing cars with the basics of only rubber bands, cardboard, and glue. These simple instructions with templates allow budding engineers to gain hands -on experience as they learn not only how to build a basic racer, but how to make modifications such as aluminum foil axle bearings, steering mechanisms, hinges, cam shafts, and wheels made out of old CDs. This helpful resource has step-by-step instructions for making a basic rubber-band model, a railroad push -car, and a high-speed racer. Other unique projects include Oscar the Laughing Clown, which has a jaw mechanism that opens and closes when it moves, and Spot the Dog, which has a moving tail. Children can even learn how to build a rubber band car big enough for a human. Exploring wheels, bearings, and friction, kids Chicago Review Press will learn not only how to make speedy racers but also the science that makes the process work. 9781556527364 Pub Date: 11/1/07 Author Bio $14.95/$16.95 Can. Mike Rigsby is an electrical engineer who has contributed to several magazines, including Byte , Circuit Cellar , Discount Code: LON Modern Electronics, and Robotics Age . Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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The Motorboat Book Build & Launch 20 Jet Boats, Paddle -Wheelers, Electric Submarines & More Ed Sobey

Summary Using everything from electric motors, balloons, and gears to water jets, steam, chemical reactions, and even gravity, this clever handbook offers a variety of choices for propelling homemade vessels across a pool. Through step -by-step instructions with clear photos, kids will learn how to build more than 20 different model boats for traveling above water and several different submarine projects for traveling below the surface. In addition to the boatbuilding activities included within, young naval architects will find instructions for building an "ocean" to test Chicago Review Press 9781613744475 the boats and a variety of accessories, including four different water pumps, a waterproof battery and motor Pub Date: 3/1/13 case, and a working foghorn. Most of the watercrafts are built from recycled and easy -to-find materials, but an $14.95/$16.95 Can. appendix also lists local and online sources for wire, plastic propellers, small motors, and more. Do -it-yourselfers Discount Code: LON and kids with an interest in how things work will find hours of educational entertainment in the projects offered Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) within.

224 pages Carton Qty: 30 Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 Author Bio And Up Ed Sobey is the author of numerous books, including Unscrewed , The Way Kitchens Work , and The Way Toys Juvenile Nonfiction / Work . He lives in Redmond, Washington. Science & Nature JNF051110 Series: Science in Motion 8.000 in W | 8.000 in H | 1.000 lb Wt 203mm W | 203mm H | 454g Wt

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Backyard Ballistics (2nd Edition) Build Potato Cannons, Paper Match Rockets, Cincinnati Fire Kites, Tennis Ball Mortars, and More Dynamite Devices William Gurstelle

Summary This bestselling DIY handbook now features new and expanded projects, enabling ordinary folks to construct 16 awesome ballistic devices in their garage or basement workshops using inexpensive household or hardware store materials and this step -by-step guide. Clear instructions, diagrams, and photographs show how to build projects ranging from the simple match -powered rocket to the more complex tabletop catapult and the offbeat Cincinnati fire kite. The classic potato cannon has a new evil twin -the piezo-electric spud gun and the electromagnetic pipe gun has joined the company of such favorites as the tennis ball mortar. With a strong emphasis on safety, the book also gives tips on troubleshooting, explains the physics behind the projects, and profiles scientists and Chicago Review Press extraordinary experimenters such as Alfred Nobel, Robert Goddard, and Isaac Newton. This book will be 9781613740644 indispensable for the legions of backyard toy -rocket launchers and fireworks fanatics who wish every day was Pub Date: 9/1/12 the fourth of July. $16.95/$18.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Author Bio William Gurstelle is the author of Absinthe & Flamethrowers ; The Art of the Catapult ; Building Bots ; The 240 pages Carton Qty: 36 Practical Pyromaniac ; Notes from the Technology Underground ; and Whoosh, Boom, Splat . He is a professional Science / Experiments & engineer who has been researching and building model catapults and ballistic devices for more than 30 years and Projects is a contributing editor at Popular Mechanics and Make magazine and writes frequently for Wired , The Rake , and SCI028000 several other national magazines. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 7.000 in W | 10.000 in H | 1.100 lb Wt 178mm W | 254mm H | 499g Wt

Gonzo Gizmos Projects & Devices to Channel Your Inner Geek Simon Quellen Field

Summary Step -by-step instructions to building more than 30 fascinating devices are included in this book for workbench warriors and grown -up geeks. Detailed illustrations and diagrams explain how to construct a simple radio with a soldering iron, a few basic circuits, and three shiny pennies. Instructions are included for a rotary steam engine that requires a candle, a soda can, a length of copper tubing, and just 15 minutes. To use optics to roast a hot dog, no electricity or stove is required, just a flexible plastic mirror, a wooden box, a little algebra, and a sunny day. Also included are experiments most science teachers probably never demonstrated, such as magnets that levitate in midair, metals that melt in hot water, a Van de Graaff generator made from a pair of empty soda cans, and lasers that transmit radio signals. Every experiment is followed by an explanation of the applicable physics or Chicago Review Press chemistry. 9781556525209 Pub Date: 12/1/03 Author Bio $16.95/$18.95 Can. Simon Field is an information systems specialist, ham radio operator, and tireless tinkerer who collects science Discount Code: LON experiments for his popular web site, www.scitoys.com. Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Return of Gonzo Gizmos More Projects & Devices to Channel Your Inner Geek Simon Quellen Field

Summary This fresh collection of more than 20 science projects -from hydrogen fuel cells to computer-controlled radio transmitters -is perfect for the tireless tinkerer. Innovative activities include taking detailed plant cell photographs through a microscope using a disposable camera; building a rocket engine out of aluminum foil, paper clips, and kitchen matches; and constructing a geodesic dome out of gumdrops and barbecue skewers. Organized by scientific topic, each chapter includes explanations of the physics, chemistry, biology, or mathematics behind the projects. Most of the devices can be built using common household products or components available at hardware or electronic stores, and each experiment contains illustrated step -by-step

instructions with photographs and diagrams that make construction easy. No workbench warrior, science Chicago Review Press teacher, or grown -up geek should be without this idea-filled resource. 9781556526107 Pub Date: 8/1/06 Author Bio $16.95/$22.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Simon Quellen Field is the author of Gonzo Gizmos and creator of the popular website www.scitoys.com. Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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The Desperate Case of the Diamond Chip (2nd Edition) Pendred Noyce

Summary With time travel and mysteries that need solving, the Galactic Academy of Science (G.A.S.) series instructs readers on how to think like scientists. Under the guidance of a Dude or Dudette from the future, the middle school characters are faced with treacherous, present -day crimes that require a historical knowledge of science in order to be solved. From investigating problems to analyzing data and constructing explanations and solutions, this series blends elements of sci -fi with educational methods that distill the key thinking habits of scientists and Tumblehome Learning, Inc. engineers. 9780985000806 Pub Date: 4/1/12 When the Russian scientist Professor Gufov accuses Clinton of stealing his invention, all Mae and Clinton want to $9.95/$11.95 Can. Discount Code: LON do is get away and work on their science project. But that's before a Dudette from the future tells them about Paperback / softback / the Galactic Academy of Science and sends them on a mission back in time to beef up their scientific knowledge. Trade paperback (US) Mae and Clinton meet Dmitri Mendeleev, Niels Bohr, John Bardeen, William Shockley, and Robert Noyce. They break up a séance, escape the Gestapo, jump from a plane, and return with enough un... 145 pages Carton Qty: 68 Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7 Juvenile Fiction / Science Author Bio Fiction Pendred Noyce is a physician, an educator, and the author of The Baffling Case of the Battered Brain and The JUV053000 Series: Galactic Academy Vicious Case of the Viral Vaccine . She is also the author of the award-winning middle -grade Lexicon Adventure of Science Series. She lives in Weston, Massachusetts. 5.500 in W | 8.000 in H | 0.350 lb Wt 140mm W | 203mm H | 159g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Science Whiz How One Student Used Science to Get into College and Win $100,000 in Scholarships (and You Can Too!) Jerry Guo

Summary The entire process of conducting research in high school and college, whether independently or through a research institution, is broken down into easy steps in this student resource. Topics covered include finding a lab, publishing results, and ultimately getting into a choice college using research experience. Students will find a complete list of research scholarships, internships, and competitions -peppered throughout with a coach's synopsis, insider tips from top winners, detailed information on science and technical colleges, and extensive case studies. A truly invaluable resource, this book's straightforward advice on how to write a research paper and guidance from top scientists will undoubtedly aid students with the most prestigious research competitions. Supercollege, Llc Author Bio 9781932662191 Jerry Guo is an undergraduate at Yale University, a freelance writer for Science , a reporter at the Yale Daily Pub Date: 7/1/07 News , editor in chief of Crossroads , and the winner of more than $100,000 in college scholarships. He lives in $16.95/$21.95 Can. Discount Code: LON New Haven, Connecticut. Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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How Do You Get an Egg into a Bottle? And Other Puzzles: 101 Weird, Wonderful and Wacky Puzzles with Science Erwin Brecher, Mike Gerrard

Summary A book of 100 fascinating science puzzles perfect for astounding friends, impressing party guests, and annoying relatives

A book for the curious, this engaging read takes a slightly different look at puzzle questions -every one is based exclusively on real world science. Using scientific principles, it teaches why a golf ball has dimples, why feet feel cold on a wooden floor, and how to get an egg into a bottle, among other fun and challenging activities. It also includes a glossary of science related terms for the non -rocket scientists interested in purchasing the book, and the answer to each problem explains the scientific principle behind the solution in clear and concise terms.

Carlton Publishing Group 9781847325273 Author Bio Pub Date: 4/1/11 $13.95 Erwin Brecher has written 22 books, including Challenging Science Puzzles and Lateral Logic Puzzles . He is a Discount Code: LON member of Mensa. Mike Gerrard is an award-winning travel author who has written Colors of Paris , Greece , and Hardback / Cloth over Top 10 Paris , among others. boards

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} How Do You Walk on Fire? And Other Puzzles: 101 Weird, Wonderful and Wacky Puzzles with Science Erwin Brecher

Summary One hundred more fascinating science puzzles that explain scientific principles in fun, accessible, and easy -to- understand terms

A follow -up to the delightful How Do You Get an Egg into a Bottle? , this amusing puzzle book yet again allows people to have fun while they learn by undertaking a wide variety of brain bending questions rooted firmly in scientific fact. By taking a new and unique look at puzzle questions, it teaches a wide variety of mesmerizing lessons -such as how to boil water in your palm, how to travel faster than the speed of light, why you can crack your knuckles, and how to walk on fire.

Carlton Publishing Group 9781847325280 Author Bio Pub Date: 4/1/11 $13.95 Erwin Brecher has written 22 books, including Challenging Science Puzzles and Lateral Logic Puzzles . He is a Discount Code: LON member of Mensa. Hardback / Cloth over boards

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Are There Rainbows on the Moon? Over 200 Bizarre, Weird & Wonderful Puzzles with Science Erwin Brecher, Mike Gerrard

Summary More than 200 fascinating science puzzles perfect for astounding friends, impressing party guests, and annoying relatives

A book for the curious, this engaging read takes a slightly different look at puzzle questions -every one is based exclusively on real world science. Using scientific principles, it teaches how the moon causes tides, how one can walk on a tightrope, why a golf ball has dimples, whether you can cool a whole room by leaving the refrigerator door open, and what makes glue stick. The answers to these and many more puzzles, queries, and curios are found inside the pages of this volume of educational fun.

Carlton Publishing Group 9781780971070 Author Bio Pub Date: 4/1/13 $16.95 Erwin Brecher has written 22 books, including How Do You Walk on Fire? , Lateral Thinking Posers , and Lateral Discount Code: LON Thinking Puzzles . He is a member of Mensa. Mike Gerrard is an award-winning travel author who has written Hardback / Cloth over Colors of Paris , Greece , and Top 10 Paris , among others. They previously collaborated on How Do You Get an boards Egg Into a Bottle? 288 pages Carton Qty: 32 Science SCI000000 5.000 in W | 8.000 in H | 1.000 lb Wt 127mm W | 203mm H | 454g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Understand the Weather Peter Inness

Summary Ideal for gardeners, farmers, sailors -anyone who relies on the weather, this practical book explains how readers can predict the weather themselves Packed full of case studies, this book explains both the daily weather (winds, cold fronts, rain, and shine) and the extreme weather that makes the headlines all too often (El Nino, Hurricane Katrina, floods). Readers will learn what causes changes in the weather on local and global scales, and how to interpret weather broadcasts to make their own predictions. It also focuses on climate change and its effects. Whether a reader's job or leisure pursuits rely on the weather, or they just want to understand more about it, this is the perfect place to begin. Author Bio Peter Inness is in the department of meteorology at the University of Reading and is a former a research Hodder & Stoughton scientist at the Hadley Centre for Climate Research and Prediction. 9781444103106 Pub Date: 6/1/11 $16.95 Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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The Furious Case of the Fraudulent Fossil Barnas Monteith

Summary With time travel and mysteries that need solving, the Galactic Academy of Science (G.A.S.) series instructs readers on how to think like scientists. Under the guidance of a Dude or Dudette from the future, the middle school characters are faced with treacherous, present -day crimes that require a historical knowledge of science in order to be solved. From investigating problems to analyzing data and constructing explanations and solutions, this series blends elements of sci -fi with educational methods that distill the key thinking habits of scientists and Tumblehome Learning, Inc. engineers. 9780985000851 Pub Date: 9/1/12 On a museum visit, Benson and Anita meet a famous paleontologist showing off his newest fossil find: a missing $9.95/$11.95 Can. Discount Code: LON link between dinosaurs and birds. But something doesn't feel right. Then a Dude from the future sends them back Paperback / softback / in time to visit an ancient Chinese scientist, dig a huge sea monster out of a cliff, and outwit a fossil thief. Trade paperback (US) Benson and Anita need to root out and expose a fraudulent fossil. 184 pages Carton Qty: 56 Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7 Author Bio Juvenile Fiction / Science Barnas Monteith is past chairman of the Massachusetts State Science Fair, has started several successful Fiction technology companies, has published a number of scientific articles, and has filed a number of patents. He lives JUV053000 Series: Galactic Academy in Brockton, Massachusetts. of Science 5.500 in W | 8.000 in H | 0.550 lb Wt 140mm W | 203mm H | 249g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Fossils Sticker Book Natural History Museum

Summary This colorful activity book is crammed with 100 reuseable stickers of fossilized plants and animals that lived a long time ago, from ancient sea creatures and dinosaur claws to whole cockroaches preserved in amber. The book contains bite -size facts about many of the creatures featured, so young children can discover what fossils actually are and what they can look like in a fun and engaging way. Author Bio The book is fully checked and approved by experts in the Earth Sciences Department at the Natural History

Museum, London. Natural History Museum, London 9780565093525 Pub Date: 12/1/14 Ship Date: 12/1/14 $7.99/$9.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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Rocks and Minerals Sticker Book Natural History Museum

Summary A colorful and informative introduction to some of the most common rocks and minerals, packed with amazing facts, fun puzzles and games, and more than 100 reusable stickers

Ideal for younger readers, this beautiful sticker book showcases stones from the tiger's eye and leopard skin stone to rubies, sapphires, diamonds, emeralds, and many more. The stickers are accompanied by fun learning pages with information on how rocks and minerals form, what they are made into, and how to identify them, as well as lots of bite -size facts about their size, color, and origin. Readers can put their knowledge to the test with some puzzles and games, including a coloring activity and rocky maze, and create their own scenes by adding Natural History Museum, stickers to a colorful double page landscape spread. The book is fully checked and approved by the department London 9780565093006 of zoology at the Natural History Museum, London. The museum's world -class collections of minerals, ores, Pub Date: 12/1/13 meteorites, rocks, and soils include specimens from Mars and the moon, and from the earliest bodies that helped $6.99/$7.99 Can. to form the solar system 4.56 billion years ... Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Author Bio 14 pages The Natural History Museum, London 's mission is to maintain and develop their collections, and use them to Carton Qty: 90 promote the discovery, understanding, responsible use, and enjoyment of the natural world. Ages 4 to 6, Grades P to 1 Juvenile Nonfiction / Activity Books JNF001000 8.500 in W | 11.000 in H | 0.320 lb Wt 216mm W | 279mm H | 145g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Supergeek! Dinosaurs, Brains and Supertrains Glenn Murphy

Summary The world cannot survive without quick -witted geek wisdom-do you qualify? This book can also be played as a game.

What kind of animal was a megalodon? How large would an asteroid have to be to wipe out all human life on the planet? How much do you really know about the science that matters? This book features more than 300 fun science questions and answers to test your knowledge. Find out all about dinosaurs and prehistoric life, blood and guts, brains, senses and feelings, weather and climate change, natural disasters, trains, planes and transportation, and lots more! There are instructions at the back of the book that allow you to "play" the book too, on your own or in a group.

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198 pages Carton Qty: 60 Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051000 Series: Supergeek! 5.000 in W | 8.000 in H | 0.350 lb Wt 127mm W | 203mm H | 159g Wt

Supergeek! Robots, Space and Furry Animals Glenn Murphy

Summary Are you a supergeek? Further test yourself in this second volume of the book that's also a game. This book features more than 300 fun science questions and answers to test your knowledge. Find out all about blood and guts, senses and feelings, robots, furry animals, and space. There are instructions at the back of the book that allow you to "play" the book too, on your own or in a group.

Author Bio Glenn Murphy is the author of How Loud Can You Burp? and Why Is Snot Green? He lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Pan Macmillan 9781447227328 Pub Date: 6/1/14 Ship Date: 6/1/14 $7.99 Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} The Harrowing Case of the Hackensack Hacker Barnas Monteith, Roberta Baxter

Summary With time travel and mysteries that need solving, the Galactic Academy of Science (G.A.S.) series instructs readers on how to think like scientists. Under the guidance of a Dude or Dudette from the future, the middle school characters are faced with treacherous, present -day crimes that require a historical knowledge of science in order to be solved. From investigating problems to analyzing data and constructing explanations and solutions, this series blends elements of sci -fi with educational methods that distill the key thinking habits of scientists and Tumblehome Learning, Inc. engineers. 9780985000882 Pub Date: 10/1/13 The new tablet Anita and Benson bought for the engineering fair crashes whenever a creepy face flashes on the $9.95/$11.95 Can. Discount Code: LON screen. Then Dude from the Future Quarkum Phonon, while briefing them on a new mission for the Galactic Paperback / softback / Academy of Science, fades away with a look of terror on his face. Now Anita and Benson must race against time Trade paperback (US) to learn about computer hacking, expose the enemies of G.A.S., try to save Quarkum and foil the computer virus that threatens to destroy the future of Earth. 175 pages Carton Qty: 60 Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7 Juvenile Fiction / Science Author Bio Fiction Barnas Monteith is past chairman of the Massachusetts State Science Fair, has started several successful JUV053000 Series: Galactic Academy technology companies, has published a number of scientific articles, and has filed a number of patents. He lives of Science in Brockton, Massachusetts. Roberta Baxter is the author of several books, including The Bill of Rights , The 5.500 in W | 8.000 in H | Dropping of the Atomic Bombs , The Magna Carta , and Moving with Children: A Guide to a Smooth Family 0.750 lb Wt Relocation. She lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 140mm W | 203mm H | 340g Wt

Rocket Science Alfred Zaehringer, Steve Whitfield

Summary The story of rocket science told from the perspective of one of the most important scientists in the field, this book begins with a short history of the birth of rocketry and explains the physics behind using rockets to fly in space. It includes a thorough discussion of the politics and economics of space flight, provides a detailed catalog of the uses of the reaction rocket for space travel, and examines new proposals and technologies for future endeavors in space.

Author Bio Alfred Zaehringer is a former engineer for the Apollo and Saturn space programs and has worked extensively on rocket systems for high -profile aerospace programs such as Lockheed Martin and LTV Aerospace. He is a member Collector's Guide of the National Space Society and the British Interplanetary Society. He lives in Troy, Michigan. Steve Whitfield Publishing, Inc. is a veteran of the computer electronics and aerospace industries and currently works as a technical and 9781894959865 science editor. He lives in Burlington, Ontario. Pub Date: 10/1/08 $21.95/$21.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Dr. Mollie Cule Reboots the Robot Awesome Science Activities You Can Do At Home Kendra Muntz, Matt Carrington

Summary Science is made fun for children through an exciting narrative adventure and hands -on experiments

Join Dr. Mollie Cule on her mission to reassemble Axel the robot. Complete with step -by-step, illustrated instructions, this book introduces the amazing science behind some of the coolest activities out there, including creating a tornado and building a robot hand. In the process of helping Mollie repair Axel, keep your mind sharp by learning about electricity, binary math, density, and more. Perfect for at -home diversion, these activities will interest the most curious young scientists. The projects use materials that are readily available around the

house and safe for kids; they vary in degree of difficulty, and it is noted when and where adult assistance should Bright Connections Media be requested. 9781622670307 Pub Date: 5/1/14 Ship Date: 5/1/14 $14.95/$16.95 Can. Author Bio Discount Code: LON Kendra Muntz is an author and editor of children's books. She is the coeditor of Herding a Hundred: Counting Paperback / softback / the Sheep and Picnic Fun: Hot Dog Operations . Matt Carrington is a designer and an animator. They both live in Trade paperback (US) Chicago. 160 pages Carton Qty: 40 Ages 7 to 9, Grades 2 to 4 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051110 7.000 in W | 9.750 in H | 0.820 lb Wt 178mm W | 248mm H | 372g Wt

The Robot Book Build & Control 20 Electric Gizmos, Moving Machines, and Hacked Toys Bobby Mercer

Summary How to use reuse and recycle components and supplies to build a variety of devices

The 20 easy -to-build robots in this project book can be constructed for little or no cost using common household objects and repurposed materials. From learning how to turn a toothbrush, an old cell phone or pager, and scrap Chicago Review Press wire into a Brush Bot, or how to hack a toy car to hotwire a Not -So-Remote Bot, each hands-on project 9781556524073 contains a materials list and detailed step -by-step instructions with photos. Explanations of the science and Pub Date: 10/1/14 technology behind each robot -including concepts such as friction, weight and mass, center of gravity, kinetic Ship Date: 10/1/14 and potential energy, electric circuitry, DC vs. AC current, and more -are also included. $14.95/$17.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Author Bio 224 pages Bobby Mercer has been a high school physics teacher for more than 20 years. He is the author of Junk Drawer Carton Qty: 1 Physics , The Flying Machine Book , and The Racecar Book . He lives outside of Asheville, North Carolina. Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Technology JNF061000 Series: Science in Motion 8.000 in W | 8.000 in H 203mm W | 203mm H

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Robots, Chips and Techno Stuff Glenn Murphy

Summary A whirlwind tour of modern technology with none of the boring bits

What's inside a laptop? How can you stuff 1,000 CDs into an mp3 player? Who built the Internet? How smart is the world's smartest robot? How do smartphones and TV remote controls work? The answers to these and other questions about technology can be found in this funny and fascinating book. Packed to capacity with megabytes of information, this book explores everything from the first simple engines to the latest gadgets, computers, and networks. It includes quizzes, puzzles, and activities.

Author Bio Pan Macmillan Glenn Murphy is the author of How Loud Can You Burp? and Why Is Snot Green? He now lives in Raleigh, North 9780330508964 Carolina. Pub Date: 8/1/11 $9.99 Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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Building Bots Designing and Building Warrior Robots William Gurstelle

Summary This is the definitive guide to designing and building warrior robots like those seen on BattleBots , Robotica , and Robot Wars . It walks robot enthusiasts of all ages step-by-step through the design and building process, enabling them to create any number of customized warrior robots. With a strong emphasis on safety, chapters include designing a robot, choosing materials, radio control systems, electric motors, robot batteries, motor speed controllers, gasoline engines, and drive trains. Clear instructions are accompanied by photos, line drawings, and detailed diagrams throughout. A color section showcases a variety of glorious fighting machines.

For beginners, there is machine shop 101 and robot physics, and, of course, chapters on weaponry that include Chicago Review Press spinner robots, thwackbots, cutting blade robots, lifters, and chameleon robots. When the bot of their dreams is 9781556524592 built, suggestions on where to compete and game -day strategies and tactics help readers take the next step. Pub Date: 12/1/02 An extensive resource section lists parts suppliers, pertinent Web sites, a radio frequency chart, and a glossary. $26.95/$31.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Author Bio Trade paperback (US) William Gurstelle is the author of the bestselling Backyard Ballistics . He is also a professional engineer and a technogeek bot builder. Gurstelle and his sons build and compete in the growing number of regional competitions 256 pages Carton Qty: 26 with their own Tosca and Weber the Grillbot. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Science / Experiments & William Gurstelle is the author of Absinthe and Flamethrowers , The Art of the Catapult , the bestselling Backyard Projects Ballistics , Building Bots , Whoosh, Boom, Splat , and Notes from the Technology Underground . He is a professional SCI028000 engineer who has been researching and building model catapults and ballistic devices for more than 30 years. He 8.500 in W | 11.000 in H | is a contributing editor at Make magazine and writes frequently for Wired , The Rake , and several other national 0.600 in T | 1.390 lb Wt magazines. He can be contacted at nfttu.blogspot.com . 216mm W | 279mm H | 15mm T | 630g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Kinetic Contraptions Build a Hovercraft, Airboat, and More with a Hobby Motor Curt Gabrielson

Summary Hobby motors -every workbench warrior has a few that have been pulled out of broken toys or rescued from old electronics kits. They're cheap, available, and with Kinetic Contraptions , essential to build some ingenious moving creations. The two dozen contraptions found in this handy resource are assembled primarily from low -cost or recycled materials, batteries, and a single motor. You'll learn how to build vehicles that move across the land, over the sea, and through the air. Construct a hovercraft out of a Styrofoam plate, two corks, and binder clips. Build a double paddle -wheeler out of paint stirrers, plastic bottles, and disposable knives. Kinetic Contraptions even has "bizarro" devices, such as a waterless snow globe, a tornado in a bottle, and a mechanical bubble maker -no blowing required! Chicago Review Press Each project is clearly explained through materials and tools lists, stepby - step instructions with photographs, 9781556529573 and scientific background on the concepts being explored. Budding engineers will get experience working with Pub Date: 1/1/10 tools, testing simple circuits, modifying and improving their desig... $16.95/$18.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Author Bio Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Curt Gabrielson is the director of the Watsonville Environmental Science Workshop and author of Stomp Rockets, Catapults, and Kaleidoscopes . 192 pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 12 And Up, Grades 7 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051110 7.00 W | 10.00 H | 0.40 T 7W | 10H | 0T

Do Try This at Home! Punk Science

Summary Would you like to make a fizz bang rocket or a helicopter? Then you need this very funny book packed with dozens of amazing, easy -to-do home experiments, ably demonstrated by the Science Museum's own Punk Science comedy team. You will have lots of fun, and will learn lots about Science at the same time. Do Try This At Home is crammed with facts, jokes, big ideas, and experiments. The book is full color and illustrated with artwork and photographs. It includes a cover mounted DVD featuring the Punk Science team showing us some brilliant experiments that should not be done at home.

Pan Macmillan Author Bio 9780330508063 Punk Science are the London Science Museum's very own comedy team. Using experiments, live Pub Date: 6/1/10 $15.99 demonstrations, and music they put the fun into the fundamental theories of science. Punk Science are an Discount Code: AUD eclectic mix made up of comedian and journalist Jon Milton, who might well be the only person from Romford to Mixed media product have ever been interested in the general theory of relativity; then there's all drumming, all American, and all 96 pages round entertainer Brad Gross; and last but by no means least, actor, guitarist, and international jet setter Dan Carton Qty: 30 Carter -Hope. Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051110 8.500 in W | 11.000 in H | 0.400 in T | 1.040 lb Wt 216mm W | 279mm H | 10mm T | 472g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} La naturaleza, un lugar de recreo Actividades, descubrimientos, trabajos manuales, juegos y aventuras Fiona Danks, Jo Schofield, David George

Summary Playing hide -and-go-seek, collecting plants, making ice ornaments, building cabins, and following nature's clues are some of the fun activities included in this guide that stimulate children's creativity and appreciation for nature. These activities, which are explained in detail and are accompanied by charts specifying the materials needed for each -as well as any necessary safety precautions-are a perfect way for parents and children to spend time together while enjoying the great outdoors. Jugando al escondite, recolectando plantas, haciendo decoraciones de hielo, construyendo cabañas y siguiendo

las pistas de la naturaleza son algunas de las inteligentes propuestas para niños que fomentan la creatividad y el Blume amor hacia la naturaleza. Todas las actividades se explican con claridad y están acompañadas con recuadros en 9788498011890 los que se especifican los objetos necesarios para llevarlas a cabo. También se incluyen consejos para que todas Pub Date: 5/1/08 $35.00/$38.95 Can. las ideas se desarrollen de forma segura. Estas actividades son la manera perfecta para que padres y niños Discount Code: LON compartan juntos mientras disfrutan de la nat... Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Author Bio 192 pages Fiona Danks is a coordinator for WATCH, the national environmental club for young people. Jo Schofield is a Carton Qty: 32 photographer who has traveled around the world taking pictures. Ages 7 And Up, Grades 2 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051110 7.750 in W | 10.000 in H | 0.600 in T | 1.390 lb Wt 197mm W | 254mm H | 15mm T | 630g Wt

Doable Renewables 16 Alternative Energy Projects for Young Scientists Mike Rigsby

Summary Humankind needs to find and develop alternative forms of energy. As the world's population continues to grow, more people will need access to lighting, communication, transit, and computing. Fossil fuels are being used up at an alarming pace, but other energy sources --solar, wind, waves, "waste" heat, and even human power-- are both renewable and environmentally friendly. The projects in this book will help any budding scientist construct and explore working models that generate renewable, alternative energy.

In Doable Renewables , readers will learn how to build a Kelvin water drop generator out of six recycled cans and

alligator clip jumpers, a solar -powered seesaw from a large dial thermometer and a magnifying glass, and a Chicago Review Press windmill from eight yardsticks, PVC pipe, cardboard, and converter generator. Children will investigate the 9781569763438 energy -generating properties of a solar cell, a radiometer, a Nitinol heat engine, and a Peltier cell. They'll even Pub Date: 10/1/10 build a human -powered desk lamp. $16.95/$18.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Each project includes a materials and tools list, as well as online information on w... Trade paperback (US)

224 pages Carton Qty: 32 Author Bio Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 Mike Rigsby is a professional electrical engineer and author of Amazing Rubber Band Cars and Haywired . He has And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / written for Popular Science , Robotics Age , Modern Electronics , Circuit Cellar , Byte , and other magazines. Science & Nature JNF051100 7.000 in W | 10.000 in H | 0.500 in T | 0.810 lb Wt 178mm W | 254mm H | 13mm T | 367g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Serious Fun Ingenious Improvisations on Money, Food, Waste, Water & Home Ervin Laszlo, Carolyn North

Summary Creative and innovative solutions to difficult issues are presented in this practical guidebook for environmentally friendly living. Low -tech exercises for saving water, reducing waste, and preparing food help readers take communal actions to benefit their own neighborhoods, and the world at large, while having fun. By stressing that what is most essential is for human beings to relax, work, and play together, this humorous yet important resource shows that an attitude of creativity and abundance will transform environmental challenges into opportunities for personal and collective growth.

Author Bio Findhorn Press Carolyn North teaches movement and sound improvisation for healing. She is an environmental innovator and 9781844095407 the founder of the Daily Bread Project, a community hunger organization. She is the author of Earth Above, Pub Date: 4/1/11 $15.95/$17.95 Can. Heaven Below and Voices Out of Stone . She lives in Berkeley, California. Ervin Laszlo is the editor of a quarterly Discount Code: LON scientific journal, World Futures , and the corresponding books series, and is a professor of philosophy and Paperback / softback / science who studied at the Sorbonne in Paris. His research and articles are widely published in the United States, Trade paperback (US) Europe, and Asia. 176 pages Carton Qty: 0 Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection NAT011000 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H | 0.400 in T | 0.640 lb Wt 152mm W | 229mm H | 10mm T | 290g Wt

Big Ideas for Growing Mathematicians Exploring Elementary Math with 20 Ready -to-Go Activities Ann Kajander

Summary Introducing sophisticated mathematical ideas like fractals and infinity, these hands -on activity books present concepts to children using interactive and comprehensible methods. With intriguing projects that cover a wide range of math content and skills, these are ideal resources for elementary school mathematics enrichment Chicago Review Press 9781569762127 programs, regular classroom instruction, and home -school programs. Reproducible activity sheets lead students Pub Date: 8/1/07 through a process of engaged inquiry with plenty of helpful tips along the way. A list of useful terms specific to $19.95/$24.95 Can. each activity encourages teachers and parents to introduce students to the vocabulary of math. This second Discount Code: LON Big Ideas book covers more advanced concepts, with projects including "One in a Million," where children use Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) grains of rice to model the probability of astronomical odds; "Triangular Tessellations," in which students investigate the geometry and variations created by repeating patterns; and "Fractions of Salaries," where kids 160 pages use a real -world scenario to multiply and divide fractions. Carton Qty: 42 Education / Teaching Methods & Materials Author Bio EDU029010 Ann Kajander is the founder of the Kindermath Enrichment Project and a mathematics professor at Lakehead 11.000 in W | 8.500 in H | University. 0.400 in T | 0.620 lb Wt 279mm W | 216mm H | 10mm T | 281g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} The Verbal Math Lesson I Step -by-Step Math Without Pencil or Paper Charan Langton, Michael Levin

Summary By getting back to the basics, the innovative and time -proven techniques in this resource teach children that doing math can be fun and effortless. Teaching math verbally eliminates the added challenge of having a firm grasp on writing skills that are themselves still being learned, and does away with tedious worksheets. Separating tasks and learning math verbally not only helps children to solve math problems efficiently, but also teaches them to think conceptually rather than focusing all the effort on writing mechanics. This method stimulates speed and accuracy and is critical for success in higher school grades. The lessons in this book are developed for children in first grade, with exercises geared specifically for their age and ability. Mountcastle Company Author Bio 9780913063095 Charan Langton is a scientist. Michael Levin, MD, is a pediatrician specializing in childhood developmental and Pub Date: 9/1/07 $12.95/$16.95 Can. educational issues. They are the coauthors of Big Words for Little Kids and The Reading Lesson. They both live in Discount Code: LON Danville, California. Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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The Verbal Math Lesson II Step -by-Step Math Without Pencil or Paper Charan Langton, Michael Levin

Summary By getting back to the basics, the innovative and time -proven techniques in this resource teach children that doing math can be fun and effortless. Teaching math verbally eliminates the added challenge of having a firm grasp on writing skills that are themselves still being learned, and does away with tedious worksheets. Separating tasks and learning math verbally not only helps children to solve math problems efficiently, but also teaches them to think conceptually rather than focusing all the effort on writing mechanics. This method stimulates speed and accuracy and is critical for success in higher school grades. The lessons in this book are developed for children in second grade, with exercises geared specifically for their age and ability. Mountcastle Company Author Bio 9780913063125 Charan Langton is a scientist. Michael Levin, MD, is a pediatrician specializing in childhood developmental and Pub Date: 9/1/07 $12.95/$16.95 Can. educational issues. They are the coauthors of Big Words for Little Kids and The Reading Lesson. They both live in Discount Code: LON Danville, California. Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Doing Simple Math in Your Head W.J. Howard

Summary Almost all adults suffer a little math anxiety, especially when it comes to everyday problems they think they should be able to figure out in their heads. Want to figure the six percent sales tax on a $34.50 item? A 15 Chicago Review Press percent tip for a $13.75 check? The carpeting needed for a 12½ -by-17 -foot room? No one learns how to do 9781556524233 these mental calculations in school, where the emphasis is on paper -and-pencil techniques. With no math Pub Date: 4/1/01 background required and no long list of rules to memorize, this book teaches average adults how to simplify their $14.95/$16.95 Can. math problems, provides ample real -life practice problems and solutions, and gives grown-ups the necessary Discount Code: LON background in basic arithmetic to handle everyday problems quickly. Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Author Bio 144 pages W. J. Howard is a mathematician who specializes in making technical information understandable to the general Carton Qty: 92 reader. Mathematics MAT000000 8.500 in W | 5.500 in H | 0.400 in T | 0.450 lb Wt 216mm W | 140mm H | 10mm T | 204g Wt

Math Game, Volume 1 Tori Jung, Haley Chung

Summary Four good friends share a common passion �they all hate math. As they complain about it on their way home from school, the King of Math appears and whisks away Alice, one of the kids. Jimmy, Colby, and Sam decide to rescue their friend, but to enter into the Math King's world, they must first pass through 20 gates, guarded by 20 great mathematicians. In order to save Alice, they must solve some math problems, learning lessons along the way about the discovery of zero, Roman numerals, fractions, and rational and irrational numbers. Author Bio Tori Jung is a syndicated cartoonist for the Seoul Media Group. Haley Chung is the illustrator of several educational comics. YoungJin Singapore Pte. Ltd. 9789810522384 Pub Date: 4/1/05 $12.95/$16.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Math Game, Volume 2 Tori Jung, Haley Chung

Summary This second part of the story delves deeper into math mysteries as Jimmy, Colby, and Sam continue to search for their friend Alice. The friends' distaste for math slowly turns to enjoyment as they explore advanced topics such as primary numbers, addition and subtraction, multiplication, and Fibonacci numbers. Author Bio Tori Jung is a syndicated cartoonist for the Seoul Media Group. Haley Chung is the illustrator of several educational comics.

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Math Game, Volume 3 Tori Jung, Haley Chung

Summary The young adventurers continue their journey through the King of Math's world in their attempt to rescue Alice from the castle of the Math Demon. The children soon travel through a one -dimensional world consisting of dots and lines, a two -dimensional world consisting of sides, and a three-dimensional world consisting of figures�one world after the other. Will they ever be able to rescue Alice? Throughout the story, advanced topics, including root functions, are demonstrated. Author Bio Tori Jung is a syndicated cartoonist for the Seoul Media Group. Haley Chung is the illustrator of several educational comics. YoungJin Singapore Pte. Ltd. 9789810527686 Pub Date: 10/1/05 $12.95/$16.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} The Little Book of Number Chains Gareth Moore

Summary More than 400 number chain workouts guaranteed to give your gray matter calculator a thorough challenge

Good number skills are important for many reasons, from estimating costs while shopping to understanding interest rates and planning a savings. Unfortunately, most people today rarely perform calculations in their heads, leaving them in the slow lane when it comes to mental arithmetic. Thankfully, this book is here to help. Chock full of hundreds of number chains, each one consists of six calculations to perform in sequence on an initial given number. Novice mathematicians perform each numeric operation in order, from top to bottom as shown by the arrows, and write the result in the handy results box at the bottom. There's a mix of figures and Michael O'Mara words in the tasks and puzzles get harder as one moves through the book, forcing brains to work harder as they 9781843178729 convert the words into numbers. All answers are contained at the back of the book so that progress can be Pub Date: 10/1/12 $5.95/$6.95 Can. tested along the way. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Author Bio 224 pages Gareth Moore is the author of a wide range of brain-training and puzzle books for both children and adults, Carton Qty: 32 including 10 Minute Brain Teasers , The 10-Minute Brain Workout , Keep Your Brain Fit , and Train the Brain , Mathematics / Recreations among many others. His brain training material has also appeared in a wide range of newspapers and magazines. & Games MAT025000 4.500 in W | 6.500 in H 114mm W | 165mm H

Understanding Mathematics Keith Gregson

Summary Without a basic understanding of maths, students of any science discipline are ill -equipped to tackle new problems or to apply themselves to novel situations. In this book, Keith Gregson covers a few essential topics that will help encourage an understanding of mathematics so that the student can build on their understanding and apply it to their own scientific discipline Author Bio Keith Gregson is a professor of biology at the University of Nottingham.

Nottingham University Press 9781904761549 Pub Date: 12/1/08 $40.00/$44.00 Can. Discount Code: SHO Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Math Games & Activities from Around the World Claudia Zaslavsky

Summary More than 70 math games, puzzles, and projects from all over the world are included in this delightful book for kids.

Chicago Review Press 9781556522871 Pub Date: 5/1/98 $16.95/$18.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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Math Games for Middle School Challenges and Skill -Builders for Students at Every Level Mario Salvadori, Joseph P. Wright

Summary From addition and subtraction to plane and space geometry, simultaneous linear equations, and probability, this book explains middle school math with problems that kids want to solve: "Seventy -five employees of a company buy a lotto ticket together and win $22.5 million. How much does each employee get?" Intriguing facts about the history of math show what a human creation it is, and human errors are revealed through explorations of both Maya and Hindu concepts of zero as well as Mr. William Shanks' 1858 attempt at hand -calculating pi. Author Bio Mario Salvadori , author of The Art of Construction , Why Buildings Stand Up , and many other books, was an internationally known architect, mathematician, and teacher whose career spanned more than 60 years. A Chicago Review Press 9781556522888 longtime resident of New York City, Dr. Salvadori died in June, 1997. Joseph P. Wright is a professor of applied Pub Date: 7/1/98 mathematics at Columbia University. $16.95/$25.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Ejercicios de cálculo Anita Engelen

Summary Children learn in a fun way the essential skills at the foundation of understanding writing and arithmetic in this collection of workbooks. Young students can write directly on the pages, and the books contain information for parents, indicating what skill is developed by each exercise.

Young students learn basic addition and subtraction in this fun workbook.

Los niños aprenden de una manera lúdica las destrezas esenciales que forman la base del aprendizaje de la escritura y el cálculo en esta colección de cuadernos. Los estudiantes jóvenes pueden escribir directamente en Combel Editorial las páginas, y los libros contienen información para los padres, indicando qué destreza se desarrolla en cada 9788498257113 ejercicio. Pub Date: 4/1/13 $6.95/$7.95 Can. Los estudiantes jóvenes aprenden los fundamentos de la suma y la resta en este cuaderno divertido. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Author Bio 32 pages Anita Engelen is an illustrator of children's books, including Sudoku 5 -6 and Sudoku 6 -7. Carton Qty: 75 Ages 6 to 7, Grades 1 to 2 Juvenile Nonfiction / Mathematics JNF035030 Series: Aprendo jugando 8.250 in W | 11.000 in H | 0.310 lb Wt 210mm W | 279mm H | 141g Wt

Food Fights, Puzzles, and Hideouts Marlene Kliman, Valerie Martin, Nuria Jaumot -Pascu...

Summary Developed by the Mixing in Math group at TERC, an education nonprofit, and based on research funded in part by the National Science Foundation, this book is packed with all kinds of math games for young minds. These projects and games, which use everyday materials such as paper towel tubes and cardboard boxes, can be used as icebreakers, party games, and group activities for indoors and out as well as special events throughout the calendar year. Whether in the car, on the bus, in a waiting room, or at the dinner table, the varied games and Tumblehome Learning, Inc. activates in this book serve as the perfect introduction to math for young children. 9780985000868 Pub Date: 3/1/13 $9.95/$11.95 Can. Author Bio Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Marlene Kliman is the senior scientist and director of the Mixing in Math group at TERC (formerly Technical Education Research Centers) and is the author of Building Number Sense: The Number System , and a coauthor 88 pages of How Many in All? , Number Games & Story Problems: Addition & Subtraction , and Ten Everyday Math Activities Carton Qty: 52 for Parents and Kids. She lives in Newton, Massachusetts. Valerie Martin is a senior web and graphic designer Education / Teaching Methods & Materials at TERC who specializes in conveying math and science concepts in a clear and visually appealing manner. She EDU029010 designs web - and print-based curricula, games, and educational resources for a wide range of audiences. She Series: Mixing in Math lives in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Nuria Jaumot-Pascual is a senior research associate at TERC. She has 20 8.000 in W | 12.000 in H | years experience as a Spanish -English bilingual preschool and after-school teacher, staff developer, and 0.620 lb Wt educational researcher. She lives in Athens, Georgia. 203mm W | 305mm H | 281g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Rompecabezas, escondites y batallas de comida Marlene Kliman, Valerie Martin, Nuria Jaumot -Pascu...

Author Bio Tumblehome Learning, Inc. Marlene Kliman is the senior scientist and director of the Mixing in Math group at TERC (formerly Technical 9780989792400 Education Research Centers) and is the author of Building Number Sense: The Number System , and a coauthor Pub Date: 6/1/14 of How Many in All? , Number Games & Story Problems: Addition & Subtraction , and Ten Everyday Math Activities Ship Date: 6/1/14 for Parents and Kids. She lives in Newton, Massachusetts. Valerie Martin is a senior web and graphic designer $9.95/$11.95 Can. Discount Code: LON at TERC who specializes in conveying math and science concepts in a clear and visually appealing manner. She Paperback / softback / designs web - and print-based curricula, games, and educational resources for a wide range of audiences. She Trade paperback (US) lives in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Nuria Jaumot-Pascual is a senior research associate at TERC. She has 20 86 pages years experience as a Spanish -English bilingual preschool and after-school teacher, staff developer, and Carton Qty: 58 educational researcher. She lives in Athens, Georgia. Education / Teaching Methods & Materials EDU029010 Series: Mixing in Math 8.250 in W | 11.750 in H | 0.600 lb Wt 210mm W | 298mm H | 272g Wt

The Hidden Mathematics of Sport Rob Eastaway, John Haigh

Summary How to beat the odds, how to always win at tennis, and how to take a penalty and score every time -all using the power of mathematics From an author committed to the popularization of math, this novel and intriguing look at sports explores the mathematics behind the action. It explains the best tactics for taking a penalty, the pros and cons of being a consistent golfer, the surprising link between boxing and figure skating, and the formula for always winning a game of tennis. Whichever sport readers love, they will find plenty to absorb and amuse in this insightful and unique book -and maybe even find some new strategies for beating the odds. Author Bio Rob Eastaway is the author of Beating the Odds , How Long Is A Piece Of String? , Out of the Box: 101 Ideas for Anova Books Thinking Creatively , and Why Do Buses Come In Threes . He is the former president of the UK Mathematical 9781907554223 Association, one of the originators of the International Rankings of Cricketers, and a former puzzle writer for New Pub Date: 8/1/11 Scientist magazine. John Haigh is the author of Taking Chances: Winning with Probability . $15.95/$17.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Hardback / Cloth over boards

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Puzzles, Brainteasers & Mathematical Diversions A Definitive Collection of the Best Puzzles Ever Devised Erwin Brechers

Summary Hundreds of puzzles to give any puzzler's brain a great workout

For those who enjoy putting their mental agility to the test, this book offers a superb collection of many types of puzzle, all crammed into this one volume. There are riddles, lateral thinking problems, mathematical posers, mysteries to solve, and many more. The book not only provides the solutions, but also guides the reader through the thought process leading to the solutions.

Author Bio Carlton Publishing Group Erwin Brecher has written many books, including How Do You Walk on Fire? , Lateral Thinking Posers , and 9781847327260 Pub Date: 4/1/13 Lateral Thinking Puzzles . He is a member of Mensa. $12.95 Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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Teaching Mathematics in Primary Schools Robyn Zevenbergen, Shelley Dole, Robert J. Wright

Summary A systematic, research -based introduction to the principles and practice of teaching mathematics at the primary school level, this inquiry moves beyond traditional lockstep approaches to teaching mathematics to emphasize how students can learn to think mathematically in terms of globalization and new technologies. Author Bio Robyn Zevenbergen , and Shelley Dole , are researchers in primary mathematics. Robert J. Wright is the author of Early Numeracy: Assessment for Teaching and Intervention and Teaching Number: Advancing Children's Skills and Strategies . Allen & Unwin 9781741143584 Pub Date: 4/1/05 $34.95/$38.95 Can. Discount Code: SHO Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Excel for the Math Classroom Bill Hazlett, Bill Jelen

Summary This guide to enabling middle -grade mathematics teachers to use Microsoft Excel in the classroom focuses primarily on concepts taught in grades 4 -10, with some pre-algebra lessons for higher grades. Including files available for downloading to create custom math worksheets, build self -grading interactive spreadsheets, and use Excel to demonstrate charts and Cartesian math, this handbook provides fun examples of probability, solving equations, magic squares, and compound interest.

Author Bio Bill Hazlett is a mathematics instructor at the University of Akron who taught for 30 years at both middle and Holy Macro! Books high schools in the areas of industrial arts, mathematics, and computers. He lives in Akron, Ohio. Bill Jelen is an 9781932802153 Excel expert at www.mrexcel.com, a regular on TechTV Canada's Call for Help , and a video podcaster who is Pub Date: 1/2/07 $24.95/$33.95 Can. regularly listed in the iTunes top 50. He is the author of Excel Gurus Gone Wild , Pivot Table Data Crunching , and Discount Code: COM 14 titles in the Excel for Professionals series. He lives in Akron, Ohio. Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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Common Core Math Grade 1 Activities That Captivate, Motivate, & Reinforce Marjorie Frank, Joy MacKenzie, Kathleen Bullock

Summary Covering language and math for grades 1 through 5, this series invites, engages, and visually attracts students with activity pages to be used for group or individual lessons or reviews. Each page is focused on a specific grade -level standard. Common Core State Standards are clearly listed in the front of each book with correlation to particular activity pages. Each book also includes an assessment of the standards covered.

Author Bio Incentive Publications Marjorie Frank is an author, a consultant, and a teacher with more than 30 years of experience teaching and 9781629502250 creating materials for middle level students, college students, and practicing teachers. She has also served as an Pub Date: 5/13/14 editorial consultant for Incentive Publications. She lives in Ashland, Oregon. Ship Date: 5/13/14 $15.99/$17.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Common Core Math Grade 2 Activities That Captivate, Motivate, & Reinforce Marjorie Frank, Joy MacKenzie, Kathleen Bullock

Author Bio Incentive Publications Marjorie Frank is an author, a consultant, and a teacher with more than 30 years of experience teaching and 9781629502274 creating materials for middle level students, college students, and practicing teachers. She has also served as an Pub Date: 5/13/14 editorial consultant for Incentive Publications. She lives in Ashland, Oregon. Ship Date: 5/13/14 $15.99/$17.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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Common Core Math Grade 3 Activities That Captivate, Motivate, & Reinforce Marjorie Frank, Joy MacKenzie, Kathleen Bullock

Author Bio Incentive Publications Marjorie Frank is an author, a consultant, and a teacher with more than 30 years of experience teaching and 9781629502298 creating materials for middle level students, college students, and practicing teachers. She has also served as an Pub Date: 5/13/14 editorial consultant for Incentive Publications. She lives in Ashland, Oregon. Ship Date: 5/13/14 $15.99/$17.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Common Core Math Grade 4 Activities That Captivate, Motivate, & Reinforce Marjorie Frank, Joy MacKenzie, Kathleen Bullock

Author Bio Incentive Publications Marjorie Frank is an author, a consultant, and a teacher with more than 30 years of experience teaching and 9781629502311 creating materials for middle level students, college students, and practicing teachers. She has also served as an Pub Date: 5/13/14 editorial consultant for Incentive Publications. She lives in Ashland, Oregon. Ship Date: 5/13/14 $15.99/$17.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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Common Core Math Grade 5 Activities That Captivate, Motivate, & Reinforce Marjorie Frank, Joy MacKenzie, Kathleen Bullock

Author Bio Incentive Publications Marjorie Frank is an author, a consultant, and a teacher with more than 30 years of experience teaching and 9781629502335 creating materials for middle level students, college students, and practicing teachers. She has also served as an Pub Date: 5/13/14 editorial consultant for Incentive Publications. She lives in Ashland, Oregon. Ship Date: 5/13/14 $15.99/$17.99 Can. Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Common Core Mathematics Grade 3 SOLARO Study Guide

Summary A comprehensive study guide with age - and grade-appropriate content designed to familiarize students with new Common Core State Standards

With content developed by a team of teachers and curriculum specialists and reviewed by assessment experts with a minimum of five years of classroom teaching experience, SOLARO mathematics study guides are wholly curriculum aligned and serve as an excellent source of material for review and practice. Each guide breaks down the Common Core State Standards into teachable units, making it simple for educators and students to identify key learning concepts and how they align with the accompanying exercises and assessments. The practice Castle Rock Research questions and sample tests have detailed solutions that show problem -solving methods, highlight concepts that Corp. 9781770443877 are likely to be tested, and point out potential sources of errors. The multiplatform SOLARO study solution also Pub Date: 1/1/14 features additional learning tools in the complementary online version, and is designed to be used by students $29.95 throughout the school year for reviewing and understanding course content, preparing for ... Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Author Bio 280 pages Castle Rock Research Corp. is an educational resource development company that serves individual learners, Carton Qty: 24 schools and jurisdictions, education ministries, colleges, universities, and corporate clients with an array of print Ages 7 to 9, Grades 2 to 4 Education / Teaching products and online services. It is based in Edmonton, Alberta. Methods & Materials EDU029010 Series: Common Core Study Guides 8.250 in W | 10.750 in H | 1.420 lb Wt 210mm W | 273mm H | 644g Wt

Common Core Mathematics Grade 5 SOLARO Study Guide

Summary A comprehensive study guide with age - and grade-appropriate content designed to familiarize students with new Common Core State Standards

With content developed by a team of teachers and curriculum specialists and reviewed by assessment experts with a minimum of five years of classroom teaching experience, SOLARO mathematics study guides are wholly curriculum aligned and serve as an excellent source of material for review and practice. Each guide breaks down the Common Core State Standards into teachable units, making it simple for educators and students to identify key learning concepts and how they align with the accompanying exercises and assessments. The practice Castle Rock Research questions and sample tests have detailed solutions that show problem -solving methods, highlight concepts that Corp. 9781770443891 are likely to be tested, and point out potential sources of errors. The multiplatform SOLARO study solution also Pub Date: 1/1/14 features additional learning tools in the complementary online version, and is designed to be used by students $29.95 throughout the school year for reviewing and understanding course content, preparing for ... Discount Code: LON Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Author Bio 288 pages Castle Rock Research Corp. is an educational resource development company that serves individual learners, Carton Qty: 24 schools and jurisdictions, education ministries, colleges, universities, and corporate clients with an array of print Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7 Education / Teaching products and online services. It is based in Edmonton, Alberta. Methods & Materials EDU029010 Series: Common Core Study Guides 8.250 in W | 10.750 in H | 1.450 lb Wt 210mm W | 273mm H | 658g Wt

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{INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP} Say It with Shapes and Numbers Marlene Kliman

Summary Play games, build towers, move to the beat, and go on a pretend picnic -all with math

Developed by the Mixing in Math group at TERC, an education nonprofit, and based on research funded in part by the National Science Foundation, this book is packed with all kinds of math games for matching colors with numbers, comparing and counting, and simple addition and subtraction. These projects and games, which use everyday materials such as paper towel tubes and cardboard boxes, can be used as icebreakers, party games, and group activities for indoors and out as well as special events throughout the calendar year. Whether in the car, on the bus, in a waiting room, or at the dinner table, the varied games and activates in this book serve as Tumblehome Learning, Inc. the perfect introduction to math for young children. 9780989792462 Pub Date: 9/1/14 Ship Date: 9/1/14 $11.95/$13.99 Can. Author Bio Discount Code: LON Marlene Kliman is the senior scientist and director of the Mixing in Math group at TERC (formerly Technical Paperback / softback / Education Research Centers) and has more than 30 years of experience in developing research -based resources Trade paperback (US) for children's math learning. She is the author of Food Fights, Puzzles, and Hideouts and the coauthor of 144 pages Investigations in Number, Data, and Space . She lives in Newton, Massachusetts. Carton Qty: 56 Ages 3 to 5, Grades P to K Education / Teaching Methods & Materials EDU029010 Series: Mixing in Math 8.000 in W | 11.750 in H 203mm W | 298mm H

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