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Gareth Stevens Vital Science books are designed to help prepare students for NCLB science testing by reinforcing key concepts across the science curriculum. The eight volumes in Physical Science use clear language and a variety of photographs and diagrams to increase students' understanding of forces and motion; light, heat, electricity, magnetism and sound; and the properties of objects they encounter in their daily lives. Two volumes discuss the history of science and the role of science in society.
Provides statistics and political and physiographic maps for the world, each continent, and the United States, with political maps, flags, and statistics for each country, Canadian province, and state of the United States.
In graphic novel format, this book tells the story of "Hercules and the Sea Monster" and discusses other famous sea monsters.
Interest in the world of cooking has only risen since the advent of television shows and competitions that invite us all to try our hand at the culinary arts. This entertaining volume, which includes several biographies of world-famous chefs, lets readers know how to make the jump from grilled-cheese master to professional cook. Foodies will be delighted to find out they can start on their path today as they learn some tips and tricks in the pages of this guide to all things gourmet.
Whales are some of the largest creatures on the planet, yet they eat some of the smallest creatures in the ocean. Through the use of accessible text, readers take an exciting look at the life cycle of the ocean’s giants. A picture glossary helps beginning readers strengthen their vocabulary skills, and vibrant, full-color photographs shows how these spectacular animals live and survive in their the ocean home.
Explains the different forms materials can take and shows how materials can combine to make new materials.
Imagine an animal whose tongue can weigh as much as an elephant, and whose heart can weigh as much as a car. Blue whales are amazing animals that we have to weigh in tons, not pounds. This book explores the aquatic lives of the largest animals on Earth, from what they eat to where they live and just how big they really are. Through full-color photographs paired with accessible text, young readers will be amazed to learn that these massive animals survive by eating tiny plankton.
As people grow up, they become more active and often get involved in physical activities. This can make us sweat, and sweating can make us stink! In this book, readers will discover how exactly sweat can make us stinky. Straightforward images of age-appropriate kids, as well as a helpful graphic organizer, helps make a potentially difficult science topic accessible and fun.
This book lists some of the most dangerous mythical creatures.
Describes how the eye interprets light and sends images to the brain, and explains why some people need corrective lenses to correct and complement poor eyesight.