Anna Claybourne
Author
Series
Publisher
Arcturus
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
This fun-packed science book is sure to get a reaction! Young readers will love this awesome collection of science games - including incredible optical illusions, cool experiments, sneaky hacks, hilarious pranks, and awesome magic - using objects from around the home.
Author
Publisher
[EDC Publishing]
Pub. Date
2007
Description
Everyday things like toasters, chocolate bars, and cars are only here because someone bothered to invent them. Learn about these, and other brilliant ideas, from ancient inventions like the wheel, to the high-tech gadgets of the modern world.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 5
Description
"Learn how to face and survive the most disastrous things that could possibly happen! From terrifying natural disasters to dangerous weather, from getting lost in the wild to fighting off ferocious animal attacks, this is your ultimate guide against: avalanches, earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, wildfires, asteroid strikes ..."--Cover back.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 4
Description
"Can you face the most disgusting things you will ever encounter? From nauseating foods to revolting habits, from jungle crawlers to stomach worms, this is the ultimate guide. Each vile entry includes a yuck rating and all the disgusting details you need to prepare yourself for the real-life scenario."-back cover.
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Imagine yourself falling...falling...falling and never reaching the ground. Well that's exactly what our planet is doing, and it's taking you with it! Learn about all the disgusting and dreadful aspects of gravity. From blackouts caused by g-forces to toilet-troubles in space, this book is full of yucky, painful and fascinating facts. You can get your hands dirty too with some easy (and painless!) experiments.
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Imagine being struck by lightning. ZAP! You could be killed on the spot. So why do we have something as powerful and dangerous as electricity running through our homes? Because our modern lives now depend on it, that's why! Learn all about the most disgusting and dreadful aspects of electricity. From whizzing electrons and static shocks to frying flies and freaky frog legs, this book is full of yucky, painful and fascinating facts. You can even
...Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
"Love to tell scary stories around the camp fire? Like to solve mysteries? Brave enough to hear the truth about some pretty freaky phenomena? Then cuddle up with this spooky spine-tingler, filled with delightfully frightful true stories of real-life monsters, doomed domains, menacing mysteries, strange disappearances, and so much more. Meet ghosts, ghouls, and zombies. Go inside haunted houses, hidden graveyards, and deadly secret passages. The Fright-o-meter...
15) Caves
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Raintree
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Author
Publisher
Ivy Kids
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
"What makes a fish a fish? Why do giraffes have such long necks? How can all living things, from plants, tigers, and mushrooms to dragonflies, octopuses, and humans, be related? Evolution holds the answers to these, and many more, questions about life on Earth. This book explores what evolution is, how it works, and who discovered its secrets. It shows the journey of life, from the very first, simple life forms that developed on Earth 3.8 billion...
18) Deserts
Author
Series
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Provides an introduction to deserts around the world and covers key elements of physical geography, environmental issues, tourism, and interaction with the people who live there.
19) Mountains
Author
Series
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Provides information on how mountains are formed and how they change, the special characteristics of mountain wildlife and ecosystems, the extreme nature of mountain weather, and how people use and abuse mountain resources.
Author
Publisher
Arcturus Publishing Limited
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
These eye-opening tricks will introduce children to the miraculous world of biology, chemistry and physics, including forces, optics, acoustics and more. Every experiment is set out in clear, step-by-step instructions with hilarious cartoon artworks and includes a breakdown of the scientific principles behind it.from Amazon.com.