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...

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'...

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...

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...

Physics Camp is a set of hands-on lessons meant to teach younger children physics in a fun, engaging way! It is a compilation of the best of the best hands-on physics lessons around. The topics covered in this Physics Camp, which focuses on classical mechanics, are linear motion, Newton's Laws of Motion, mass versus weight, momentum, impulse, conservation of momentum, work, power, energy, torque, and circular motion. There are ten "lessons sets,"...

While fire is a part of nature, it can quickly spiral into a deadly natural disaster. Fires have been growing in intensity and frequency due to climate change, making it more imperative than ever that students understand these forces of nature. This book introduces young readers to key facts about fires, including how they start, how they spread, and some of the worst the world has seen. Sidebars and graphic organizers enhance the engaging and accessible...

For thousands of years, people have been fascinated by the stars in the sky. Astronomy-the study of everything outside Earth's atmosphere-remains one of the most exciting sciences today. Modern scientists can use their knowledge of math, science, and technology to find out about planets, stars, comets, asteroids, and their movement in our solar system and others. Through motivating yet accessible text, this volume allows readers of varying proficiency...

Many interesting, disgusting things lie hidden in the backyard! From manure fertilizer to crawling centipedes, this book teaches children the science behind gross stuff in the backyard. Fascinating, educational information about stinky corpse flowers, slithering snakes shedding skin, bloodsucking mosquitoes, and other backyard grossness are also included. Colorful graphics, oversized photographs, and short, engaging sentences will encourage reluctant...

There are millions of living things on Earth, but did you know some of them are practically invisible because they're so tiny? Microorganisms are living things that only have one cell--like bacteria, archaea, and yeast. Readers will learn about the microorganisms they share our planet with, including tiny plants, animals, tardigrades, underwater creatures, soil, and parasites. These creatures come to life in this book through eye-catching illustrations,...

People do all sorts of pushing and pulling each day-from pulling their socks up in the morning to pushing a button to start their car. In this volume, the forces behind pushing and pulling are broken down for readers to grasp, as concepts of friction, changing direction, and changing shape are explained and detailed. Full-color photographs of each movement are featured to help readers visualize each concept, and achievable text broadens readers' understanding...