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Juvenile Nonfiction
2024 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books Winner Pediatrician Dr. Betty Choi invites kids ages 8 and up to explore the marvels of the human body with lively hands-on projects and activities, including shaping bones from salt dough, creating a moving model of the eyes, crafting a 3d skin model, making a blow-up model of how a bicep muscle contracts, tracing capillary action, and even setting up a working model of the urinary system to show how pee is produced. Packed with colorful diagrams of how each major body system works, fun facts, and easy tests that kids can use to learn about and evaluate their own body functions--from touch sensitivity to colorblindness, taste perception, lung capacity and more--The Human Body Learning Lab makes biology more exciting and engaging than ever.
A human body book with a twist--discover the science behind the weird and unusual stuff our bodies can do from Dr. Azmain Chowdhury, with illustrations from Daniel Nelson.
You know your heart is always beating, your intestines digest your food, and even that your brain is still awake when you're asleep--that's no mystery. But why do we get "brain freeze" if we eat ice cream too quickly? And why on earth do we get butterflies in our stomach when we're nervous? And is it true we can squirt milk from our eyes?! This book focuses on the bizarre things all of our bodies do--including things we don't understand (looking at you, appendix). Dr. Azmain also asks the burning medical questions we've all been wondering about: Why does cilantro taste like soap to some people?How long can we stay awake for?
Can our hearts actually break after a romantic break-up? (Asking for a friend). Filled with gross, surprising, and downright terrifying facts, it's bloated with cool science to impress your friends.
Determination meets dance in this prizewinning and New York Times bestselling memoir by the history-making ballerina Misty Copeland, vividly recounting the story of her journey to become the first African American female principal ballerina at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. When she first placed her hands on the barre at an after-school community center, no one expected thirteen-year-old Misty Copeland to become one of America's most groundbreaking dancers. A true prodigy, she was attempting in months roles that take most dancers years to master. But when Misty became caught between the control and comfort she found in the world of ballet and the harsh realities of her own life, she had to choose to embrace both her identity and her dreams, and find the courage to be one of a kind. With an insider's passion, Misty opens a window into the life of an artist who lives life center stage, from behind the scenes at her first classes to her triumphant roles in some of the world's most iconic ballets. A sensational memoir as "sensitive" and "clear-eyed" (The Washington Post) as her dancing, Life in Motion is a story of passion, identity, and grace for anyone who has dared to dream of a different life.
Plunge deep into the awe-inspiring true story of a freediver's encounter with a newborn sperm whale and its family. When a freediver (one who dives without the benefit of oxygen) slips underwater, he encounters a pod of sperm whales so close he can almost touch them. When he sees blood in the water, he wonders if there's been an injury. When he comes even closer, what he finds instead is a moments-old calf, skin wrinkly and tail fluke still folded from the womb. The calf's family nudges it up to breathe; nudges it toward each member of the pod, by way of introduction; and then it happens--the mother nudges her child toward the diver, inviting him, too, to share in the family moment. Told from the vantage point of Belgian freediver Fred Buyle, who with his diving partner Kurt Amsler are the only people known to be present at the birth of a sperm whale, In the World of Whales features lyrical-yet-precise text by Michelle Cusolito and dreamlike illustrations by Jessica Lanan, creator of the Sibert Honor book Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider. Any child who dreams of speaking to animals will adore this proof of humanity's bond with the wild world. At the end of the story, find more information about freediving and whales. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Ten read-aloud, stunningly illustrated five-minute stories invite young readers to explore the ocean Dive into the world of oceans with this lavish read-aloud nonfiction collection. Each read-aloud, 5-minute story celebrates life in our oceans, from the deepest sea to the brightest coral reef. The Clownfish, the Anemone, and the Big Coral Reef The Great White Shark's Tooth Machine The Song of the Humpback Whale The Time-Traveling Immortal Jellyfish The Migration of the Magic Eel The Shape-Shifting Octopus A Penguin Squeeze in the Freeze The Salty Tears of the Sea Turtle The Darkness of the Deep-Sea Anglerfish The Hermit Crab's New Home
Each story ends with an information page that explains more about the topic. Kids will discover interesting facts about life cycles, migration, food chains, and much more.
Written by science writer and poet Gabby Dawnay, and illustrated with adorable characters created by Instagram star Mona K, this is a gorgeously packaged title will inform and delight the youngest ocean lovers.
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5-Minute Nature Stories
Bill Gates, born in Seattle, Washington, in 1955, is an American business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and author. In this Who Was...? biography, children will learn of Gates' childhood passion for computer technology, which led him to revolutionize personal computers. Through the success of his now-world-famous software company, Microsoft, Bill Gates became one of the wealthiest philanthropists in history.This fascinating story of a child technology genius is sure to captivate any audience!
Learn about what school is like around the world in this nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read series with relatable and fun facts, playful illustrations, and interactive backmatter. Around the world, kids wake up and go to school, just like you! Some students go to school by train, while others go by boat. There are schools in the middle of busy cities and schools that float on water. Learn about what schools are like across the globe!
Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls from the Greek Myths celebrates heroines from Circe to Psyche, from Athena to Artemis, re-telling their stories to inspire and empower a new generation of readers. Watch as Penelope cunningly outwits her suitors and discover how Artemis defeats two giants. See Circe perform powerful magic and follow Demeter on her brave search for her missing daughter. Beautifully illustrated with lively retellings which bring these much-loved myths to life.
A beautiful collection featuring notes, spectacular photos, and illustrations of more than 100 types of shell. A compact version of DK's bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Shells is perfect for young nature enthusiasts aged 7-9 for taking on the go. Children can marvel at a wide range of shells from around the world that no collection would be complete without. Learn all about the shell shapes, colors, and textures-and get up close with the snails, crabs, and clams that live in them. This impressive shells anthology for kids offers: The third book in the new compact spin-off of the bestselling Children's Anthologies series. A magnificent collection of over 100 shell profiles and their creatures from all over the world, from tropical rainforests to icy Antarctic waters. A quality gift book, with metallic foil and striking photographs on every page.
An Anthology of Shells pairs photography with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, whether it's marveling at conchs or clams. Featuring photographs of striking formations and illustrations by the artist behind DK's bestselling Anthology series, as well as plenty of intriguing information, this book will be one to treasure for young conchologists. More in the series Anthology of Shells is part of the beautiful, new, and compact Anthology spin-off series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore geology and earth materials with Rocks and Minerals or mushroom species with the Fungi field guide.
An Anthology of Shells pairs photography with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, whether it's marveling at conchs or clams. Featuring photographs of striking formations and illustrations by the artist behind DK's bestselling Anthology series, as well as plenty of intriguing information, this book will be one to treasure for young conchologists. More in the series Anthology of Shells is part of the beautiful, new, and compact Anthology spin-off series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore geology and earth materials with Rocks and Minerals or mushroom species with the Fungi field guide.
Spark the love of learning with this picture-packed guide to the Earth's oceans for children. DK's best-selling Eyewonder series is back and has been refreshed for the next generation of young readers aged 5-7. This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of the biggest habitats on our planet. Stay-at-home explorers will feel inspired by the dramatic photographs, up-to-date information, and fact-packed pages, and a brand-new "eyewonder" feature where knowledge meets real-world application. Throughout the pages of this newly revised book on oceans, you can find: Fully updated and revised content for children starting to develop a passion for science. Eye-catching photographs that grab the attention of young readers and keep them coming back for more. Engaging facts, simple explanations, and fun activities throughout the book.
Eyewonder Oceans introduces children to the incredible world of marine life, the darkest depths and even the polar regions. Children can witness the wonders of the ocean floor and learn how different sea creatures live together in harmony in this refreshed guide. Explore the series! The Eyewonder series is back and better than ever, with a fresh new look and the latest information. If you liked Eyewonder Oceans, why not dig into Eyewonder Rocks and Minerals or Eyewonder Human Body?
Eyewonder Oceans introduces children to the incredible world of marine life, the darkest depths and even the polar regions. Children can witness the wonders of the ocean floor and learn how different sea creatures live together in harmony in this refreshed guide. Explore the series! The Eyewonder series is back and better than ever, with a fresh new look and the latest information. If you liked Eyewonder Oceans, why not dig into Eyewonder Rocks and Minerals or Eyewonder Human Body?