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La Tierra y el Sol

Kelley MacAulay, Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778797777

This extraordinary book shows in a simple way how the Sun's light and warmth affect Earth. Children will be amazed to learn that the Sun is actually a star, and that its position and distance from the Earth cause day and night as well as changing weather and the seasons.

Inventions and Inventors

Darren Sechrist (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778789550

Edison, Marconi, and Bell. Inventors and Inventions brings these scientists and others to life. Young readers take a front row seat as Thomas Edison invents the light bulb. They'll also listen in as Guglielmo Marconi tests his first wireless telegraph, and Alexander Graham Bell makes the first phone call. This colorful graphic history is sure to inspire young readers.

What is electricity?

Ron Monroe (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427180544

Inspire readers to get wired for knowledge! This informative new title introduces the scientific principles of electricity. Full-color photographs, accessible text, and relatable, real-life examples explain how electricity is created, stored, and moved. Readers learn that electricity can occur naturally or can be produced by batteries or machines. Hands-on activities encourage readers to experience science in a meaningful way.

Elements and Compounds

Lynnette Brent (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778789642

This entertaining and insightful book will show young readers about the chemical compounds that make up the world around them. Colorful illustrations encourage interest in this vital basic science, giving readers knowledge of the periodic table and the importance of chemical compounds in their lives.

Mixtures and Solutions

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778789659

Almost everything around us is a combination of different things. These are mixtures and solutions. Seawater, for example, is a solution of salt and water. The engaging text and vivid illustrations in this book will help readers understand how mixtures and solutions form, and how they apply to everyday life.

States of Matter

Lynnette Brent (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778789666

This book gives young readers a better understanding of the different states of matter. Through colorful photographs and lively discussions of familiar materials, readers will be drawn in to learn about matters many forms.

Chemical Changes

Lynnette Brent (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778789635

Through exciting, familiar examples and engaging illustrations, readers will discover how chemicals react and change. Topics include how chemicals react with one another, chemical changes such as precipitation and oxidation, how catalysts affect chemical reactions, and what everyday events are actually chemical reactions

Atoms and Molecules

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778789628

Young readers will be amazed to learn about the tiny particles that make up everything in the world around them. Colorful illustrations and fun fact boxes will help readers understand how atoms come together to form molecules, the building blocks of everything in the universe.

Acids and Bases

Lynnette Brent (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778789611

Did you know that cola is an acid? And your saliva is a base? Young readers will learn about common acids and bases from lemon juice to ammonia. Through vivid examples and exciting illustrations, this book will eagerly explore these important chemical compounds.

What is wind?

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427191434

This new book will blow readers away! Accessible text, interesting facts, and bright, colorful design create an engaging combination for young readers. Readers will discover how wind forms, its affect on people, plants, and animals, and the tools scientists use to measure wind direction and speed. A hands-on experiment teaches readers how to make a wind vane and use it to find the winds direction.

What is weather?

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427191427

Weather changes from day to day and season to season. But what exactly is weather and how is it created? Readers will discover the answers to these questions and many other weather wonders. Bright, full-color photographs, inviting text, and engaging questions introduce readers to the different types of weather in our world and how it affects our lives.

What is precipitation?

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427191403

From gentle showers to heavy downpours and slow flurries to hail, this appealing title will be a hit with readers rain or shine! Readers will learn the basic concepts of the water cycle, the features of different kinds of precipitation, and the role temperature has in determining what falls from our clouds.

What is temperature?

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427191410

Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is. Temperature affects our lives from the clothes we wear to the activities we do. This engaging and entertaining title inspires a solid understanding of this essential concept. Readers also discover how a thermometer is used to measure temperature using units called degrees.

What is electromagnetism?

Lionel Sandner (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427180551

This engaging title explains that electromagnetism is the combined power of electricity and magnetism. Detailed images, clearly written text, and opportunities for hands-on learning combine to teach readers the core concepts of electromagnetism and their many applications in everyday lifefrom watching television to using a computer. Readers will learn how to build an electromagnet and perform tests to understand how to increase its strength.

What are electrical circuits?

Ron Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427180520

This comprehensive title introduces readers to current electricity and circuitsthe pathways through which electricity flows. Detailed diagrams and supportive text explain the basic components of an electric circuit and the functions of these parts. Through real-life examples and opportunities for hands-on learning, readers understand and construct simple open, closed, parallel, and series circuits.

What are insulators and conductors?

Jessica Pegis (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427180537

This informative title introduces readers to the electrical properties of different materials. Readers will learn that conductors are materials that allow the flow of electricity, while insulators are materials that do not allow the flow of electricity. Clear text and relatable, real-world examples help readers understand the importance of conductors and insulators and how each reacts to electric current. Readers will also learn how to perform simple tests to identify materials that are conductors and insulators.

What is a Living Thing?

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427166739

Children see themselves as part of a non-living world of houses, schools and televisions. This intriguing new book explains what a living thing is so that children can make the connection between themselves and other living things, including plants, animals, and insects.

What is the Animal Kingdom?

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427166746

All types of creatures, including insects, mammals, and fish, are covered in this engaging book on the animal kingdom. Young readers will learn all the basics of kingdoms, orders, classes, and species.

What is a Bird?

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427166685

What makes birds different from other animals? Do all birds fly? How are the bodies of birds different? Where do they live and how do they build their nests? These questions are answered in this fascinating new book on what makes a bird.

What is a Bat?

Bobbie Kalman, Heather Levigne (authors)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778790105

From blood-sucking vampire bats to mango-eating fruit bats, What is a Bat? tackles bat myths and teaches children about their hibernation, reproduction, migration, habitats, and bat communication.

What is a Mammal?

Bobbie Kalman, Kathryn Smithyman (authors)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778790129

This delightful new book shows children the ways in which mammals are different from other living things. Fascinating examples are featured, from mammals that lay eggs or have a pouch to human beings.

What is a Life Cycle?

Bobbie Kalman, Jacqueline Langille (authors)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778790150

This exciting new book explains the basic concept of the life cycle. Using fascinating examples, the book explores both plant and animal life from seed or egg through birth, growth, reproduction, and death.

What is a Bear?

Bobbie Kalman, John Crossingham (authors)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778790006

Powerful yet shy, bears are solitary creatures remarkable for their size, strength, and adaptable intelligence. What is a Bear? gives children clear insight into the bear family tree, a bears body, how mothers care for their cubs, their diets, and hunting techniques.

What is a Horse?

Bobbie Kalman, Heather Levigne (authors)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778789994

Children love horses! Today, there are more than 300 different breeds around the world! What is a Horse? explores the family tree of horses and their equine relatives including their physiology, feeding habits, the birth of a foal, "horse sense", and horses in the wild.

What's the Plan?

Natalie Hyde (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778798033

It is essential that scientists design a plan to ensure their experiments are conducted accurately and safely. Readers will learn how to gather materials, and create a step-by-step procedure to test their hypothesis. Readers will become familiar with controls and variables in a scientific setting.