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Why Do We Need Soil?

Kelley MacAulay (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427182180

From the foods we eat to the flowers we grow, soil is an important natural resource in the growing cycle of plants. This informative title explains how soil is made and shares simple steps with readers on how to protect this often overlooked resource.

Why Do We Need Air?

Kelley MacAulay (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427182166

Clean air is essential to the health of the planet. This colorful title examines the importance of air to all living things and provides practical ways young readers can protect this valuable resource.

Trucks

Clive Gifford (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427180810

This entertaining book about trucks explains the basics of how trucks work. Topics include big and small kinds of trucks, tires, hydraulic beds that can be raised up, different kinds of fuel, and driving safety. A quiz at the end tests the reader's knowledge.

Cars

Clive Gifford (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427180780

This fast-moving book about cars uses dynamic photos and interesting facts to explain the basics of how they work. Topics include the engine, steering, going fast and slow, different kinds of fuel, and driving safety. A quiz at the end tests the reader's knowledge.

Diggers and Cranes

Clive Gifford (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427191915

Find out all about diggers and cranes, from bulldozers and tunnelling machines to the biggest tower cranes. Zoom in, see them up close and discover what makes them work. Then try the quiz to see how much you've learned!

What is a liquid?

Lynn Peppas (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427191106

This title introduces the properties of liquids. Young scientists will discover what happens to a liquid when it is heated and cooled. Readers will observe, describe, and compare the properties and behaviors of liquids. Relatable examples help readers make meaningful connections to the text.

Motorbikes

Clive Gifford (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427180797

This fast-moving book about motorbikes uses dynamic photos and interesting facts to explain the basics of how they work. Topics include the motor, tires, going fast and slow, steering and countersteering, and driving safety. A quiz at the end tests the reader's knowledge.

Tractors

Clive Gifford (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427191908

Learn all about tractors, from machines that lift, load, pull and push to the latest combine harvesters. Zoom in, see them up close and discover what makes them work. Then try the quiz to see how much you've learned!

Planes and Helicopters

Clive Gifford (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427180803

Kids love machines that fly! This amazing book explains the basics of how planes and helicopters work. Topics include engines, wings, propellers, fuel, and flying safety. A quiz at the end tests the reader's knowledge.

What Are Light Waves?

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427190086

This engaging title introduces readers to the science of light waves. Relatable examples, accessible text, and a creative design challenge help readers discover the properties of light waves and their essential role in seeing our world.

What Are Sound Waves?

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427190116

This book introduces the concept of sound waves in a relatable, child-centered way. Readers will discover that matter must vibrate to make sound and that sound can make matter vibrate. They will also learn how sound waves are used for communication and be able to demonstrate this knowledge by creating their own sound devices.

What Are Shadows and Reflections?

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427190109

What happens when light is blocked? How can we redirect light? Readers will discover the answers to these questions and more in this fact-filled title. Readers will explore the properties of transparent, translucent, opaque, and reflective materials, and learn how to redirect light beams and create shadows.

How Does Sound Change?

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427190093

Sounds help us understand the world around us. This engaging title provides a close-up look at the science behind different sounds. Readers discover how sound waves travel through different matter and learn about concepts such as echoes, volume, and pitch. Accessible language and relatable examples support reader comprehension.

Engineers Build Models

Reagan Miller (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427194008

Models play an important role in engineering - they are used to test and improve designs. Readers will learn how engineers use different kinds of models and identify how a model and its subject are alike and how they are different.

Engineering in Our Everyday Lives

Reagan Miller (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427193995

From video games and sports equipment, to cars and cleaning products, many of the things we use everyday were designed by engineers. This exciting title incorporates child-centered examples and engaging text to capture the readers attention as they explore the connections between engineering, science, and technology, and discover how engineering impacts our day-to-day lives.

How Engineers Find Solutions

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427194022

Engineers know that there is always more than one possible solution to a problem! This interesting title uses accessible text and relatable examples to explain how engineers test and compare different solutions to determine which solution is best.

Engineers Solve Problems

Crystal Sikkens, Reagan Miller (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427194015

Most people try to avoid problems, but not engineers! They go out and look for problems! In this fun, new title readers will learn about the kinds of problems engineers help solve. Readers are also introduced to the tool engineers use to solve problems - the Engineering Design Process.

Baby marsupials

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427180018

Kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, sugar gliders, and opossums are just a few of the marsupial babies introduced in this book. Children will learn that marsupial babies are born earlier than other baby mammals are and continue to grow and nurse inside their mothers pouches. They will love the pictures of these cute animals peeking out at the world around them. The book introduces life cycles, bodies, the foods these animals eat, how they move, and where on Earth they live.

Water Habitats

Bobbie Kalman, Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427165169

Water Habitats features breathtaking photographs, detailed illustrations, and text that is easy to read, yet comprehensive. Young readers will enjoy learning about the different types of water habitats, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and swamps. This book also discusses the differences between saltwater habitats and freshwater habitats, the plant and animal life in each water habitat, and how animals find food and protect themselves.

Sabre-tooth Tiger

Trevor Reaveley, Gerry Bailey (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427197054

This book tells the story of the powerfully built Sabre-tooth Tiger who stalked the land more than 10,000 years ago. It was like no cat living today. At the front of its jaw grew two long, curved canine teeth that resembled two sharp sabres. A fierce predator, it used these long teeth to pierce the flesh of its prey.

Ankylosaurus

Adrian Chesterman, Gerry Bailey (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427197016

This book tells the story of Ankylosaurus. This armored beast looked like a walking tank. It lived during the Cretaceous period between 100 and 65 million years ago and fed on plant material. At the end of its tail grew a bony club that it used to protect itself.

Tyrannosaurus Rex

Karen Carr, Gerry Bailey (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427197108

This book tells the story of the mighty Tyrannosaurus, which lived during the Cretaceous period between 140 and 65 million years ago. This ferocious dinosaur was one of the largest meat eaters, growing up to 40 feet (12 meters) in length. Its head was huge and full of long, sharp teeth.

Apatosaurus

Trevor Reaveley, Gerry Bailey (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427197023

This book tells the story of the enormous Apatosaurus, who lived during the late Jurassic period between 170 and 140 million years ago. It weighed up to 33 tons (30 metric tons), was more than 65 feet (20 meters) long, yet ate only plant food. It had bony skids on the underside of its long tail to protect the soft parts.

A Rainforest Habitat

Bobbie Kalman Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427165084

A Rainforest Habitat introduces children to the huge trees, colorful flowers, and other plants in South American tropical rain forests. This fascinating book also outlines the insects, amphibians, mammals, and other animals that live there. Captivating photographs and easy-to-follow text help young readers understand the climate in a rainforest, the different plants and animals in a rainforest, and how animals find food and shelter in rainforests.

The ABCs of Habitats

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427197801

Habitats are the natural places where plants and animals live. Deserts, forests, oceans, ponds, grasslands, polar regions, and mountains - this book introduces them all to young children. Fabulous photographs highlight this valuable learning resource. Children will be inspired to write their own ABCs after reading this book.