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Juvenile Nonfiction
Factology:
Space is
a fact-packed introduction to astronomy presented in maps, timelines, diagrams
and statistics.
Did you know that the planet Saturn's famous
rings are made from individual ice chunks each about the size of a house? Blast
through Earth's atmosphere on a mission to learn everything you need to know
about our solar system... and what lies beyond it!
This visually stunning science guide explores
the furthest reaches of outer space, including our solar system and galaxy, the
secrets of stars and black holes, the history of human space travel, the
scientific brilliance of super-powerful telescopes and satellites, and much,
much more!
Each volume in the Factology series provides
a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and
highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and
entertaining.
The KS2 and KS3 school curriculum is consulted
when devising each volume, to ensure that the books cover important educational
topics, making them a perfect teaching aid for learning history and STEM
subjects.
Factology: The Human Body is a fact-packed
introduction to anatomy presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics.
Did you know that there are more nerve cells
in your body than there are stars in the Milky Way? Take a tour of the world's
most incredible living machine: the human body. You're a magnificent mass of
weird and wonderful cells (and smells!) and we're peeling back every layer to
show you what really goes on in your insides.
This visually stunning science guide explores
the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems, as well as all the vital organs -
from the heart to the brain - and the secrets behind how your senses work, plus
much, much more!
Each volume in the Factology series provides
a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and
highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and
entertaining.
The school curriculum is consulted
when devising each volume, to ensure that the books cover important educational
topics, making them a perfect teaching aid for learning history and STEM
subjects.
Adapted from Emmanuel Acho's New York Times bestseller Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, comes an essential young readers edition aimed at opening a dialogue about systemic racism with our youngest generation.
Young people have the power to affect sweeping change, and the key to mending the racial divide in America lies in giving them the tools to ask honest questions and take in the difficult answers. Approaching every awkward, taboo, and uncomfortable question with openness and patience, Emmanuel Acho connects his own experience with race and racism--from attending majority-white prep schools to his time in the NFL playing on majority-black football teams--to insightful lessons in black history and black culture.Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy is just one way young readers can begin to short circuit racism within their own lives and communities.
Uncover the secrets inside animals and humans with 14 full-length foldouts, over 50 animals, and over 160 color illustrations!
"Anatomy titles for this age group are usually focused on the human body or specific body parts. The comparative approach makes this one stand out. An appealing and enlightening, hands-on, full-bodied approach."--Kirkus Reviews
Humans and animals: are we similar? Different? Do we all have blood? Do we all smell and taste and think? How is it that birds can fly, fish can breathe underwater, but humans can't do either? Explore the amazing diversity of the animal kingdom and compare the body systems of over fifty animal species with those inside of you! Fourteen tall, page-length foldouts open to reveal animal inner workings and provide extra details about these fascinating curiosities of the animal kingdom.
The book includes dozens of illustrated explanations of the human skeletal, muscular, digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, and reproductive systems. It then explores those same systems in animals like the great white shark, the hooded crow, the bottlenose dolphin, the snail, the goldfish, and dozens more with over 100 more color illustrations!
Thick pages, interactive foldouts, and a sturdy binding ensure hours of enteraining learning.
In A Child's Introduction to Egyptology, kids will travel back in time and discover one of history's most fascinating civilizations: Ancient Egypt. Author Heather Alexander leads young readers from the very beginning of the kingdom 4,500 years ago through the reign of Cleopatra in 31 BC. Included throughout are beautifully illustrated profiles of gods and goddesses like Ra, the god of the sun, and Isis, the goddesses of magic, as well as information about scribes, priests, and other notable Egyptians. Kids will learn about the great pharaohs like Ramses II and Nefertiti, how the magnificent Great Pyramid in Giza was built, an in-depth explanation of how Tutankhamun's tomb was found, and even how mummies were made. This fact-filled book with original illustrations, a removable hieroglyphics poster, and activities like How to Mummify an Apple and Create Your Own Papyrus is perfect for every young, budding Egyptologist.
Get ready for an incredible journey, one in which you'll visit far-off places, meet interesting people, and learn all about continents, countries, climates, and more. This book is also full of fun facts about animals, sports, foods, inventions, and holidays from all over the world. Check out the largest oceans, highest mountains, and hottest deserts. Discover how the Grand Canyon was formed, how long it took to build the Great Wall of China, and how the Amazon River got its name. Meet brave explorers who risked their lives finding new places and, yes, learn how to locate dozens of countries on a map... and name their capitals! With 150 charming, original watercolor illustrations, A Child's Introduction to the World is an entertaining and comprehensive overview of our fascinating planet.
