In the vast expanse of the cosmos, celestial bodies journey through space, their paths occasionally crossing with our own planet Earth. Among these wanderers are asteroids, mysterious remnants of our solar system's formation that can pose potential threats to our world. Throughout history, Earth has endured the impact of asteroids, leaving lasting marks on our planet's landscape and shaping the course of evolution. Today, as we delve deeper into the...

Starting with STEAM: Let's Build a Model! introduces young learners to the ways models are used in STEAM disciplines. Readers will learn how models can be used to understand concepts and make new discoveries in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Everyone from scientists to artists makes models. What are they and why are they used? Let's find out! This collection introduces young readers to a variety of STEAM (science, technology,...

Fred was a beautiful bright pink flamingo. He spent his day eating shrimp and admiring himself. Fred paraded about showing off his lovely pink feathers to the others in his flock. This high-and-mighty, better than you, attitude caused the other flamingos to dislike Fred. He had one friend, a funny little flamingo, named Chubs. Chubs liked everyone and everyone liked him. Even though he didn't look like any of the others, no one seemed to notice. Chubs'...

Kick a ball. Drop a cup. Jump in the air. What happens? Starting with STEAM: Gravity in Action introduces young readers to the ways in which science, technology, engineering, art, and math help us understand motion and gravity. The Starting with STEAM collection introduces young readers to a variety of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) topics using kid-friendly language and examples. Books include simple activities for home...

Oceans cover more than half of our planet. But what's under all that water? Starting with STEAM: Ocean Explorers introduces young readers to the ways in which science, technology, engineering, art, and math help us learn more about the oceans and their inhabitants. The Starting with STEAM collection introduces young readers to a variety of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) topics using kid-friendly language and examples. Books...

With easy-to-read text and full-color photos, this book discusses a variety of the types of maps available today. Readers will first come to understand the difference between reference maps, thematic maps, and navigational charts. Yet there is so much more! The book also familiarizes readers with the difference between relief maps and topographical maps, as well as political maps and population maps. Readers will learn about economic maps, resource...

Surviving Ancient Droughts, Plagues, and Natural Disasters will capture readers' attention with historical tales of human triumph and tribulation in the midst of ancient illness and forces of nature. Written with reluctant readers in mind, considerate text, engaging stories, and intriguing sidebars and photographs will help open readers' eyes to the wonders of ancient droughts, plagues, and natural disasters.

Most humans think Costa Rica has no army or other armed forces because Costa Rica has no human armed forces. The country has an active security force. I, General Loth, am in charge of the forces. Sloths, birds, animals, frogs, etc. observe the forest. Caimans and crocodiles watch the river entrances. Birds patrol the coasts as well as scanning the skies and the rivers. Since our forces are so numerous, there are always sufficient numbers on alert...

Why are some memories more memorable than others? Why don't you hear when someone is talking to you sometimes? Can you tell how sour something is without tasting it? These questions and many more are answered for readers of this fun book of experiments, presented by Scientific American! Each of the 10 experiments in the book have clear, step-by-step instructions for completing them, supplemented by background information that highlights the science...

A simple picture book about the different animals the children draw together. Can be as a prompt to discuss different animals. This book can be used to encourage children to be curious about the different animals in the world.