Science For Kids

Over 1,200 curiosities that will make you roar, laugh, and say: "Seriously?!" Did you know that sharks have been around since before the dinosaurs? Or that male seahorses are the ones that get pregnant and give birth? And what if I told you that octopuses have 3 hearts and 9 brains? Or that snakes smell... with their tongues! Get ready for a wildly fascinating adventure through the animal kingdom. This book is a celebration of the weird, the incredible, and the absolutely amazing wonders of nature. Perfect for curious minds of all ages. Great for sharing with the family or breaking the ice ...

Featuring stories from R.L. Stine and Madeleine Roux, this middle-grade horror anthology, curated by New York Times best-selling author and master of macabre Jonathan Maberry, is a chilling tribute to Alvin Schwartz’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Flesh-hungry ogres? Brains full of spiders? Haunted houses you can’t escape? This collection of 35 terrifying stories from the Horror Writers Association has it all, including ghastly illustrations from Iris Compiet that will absolutely chill listeners to the bone.

When a school assembly is interrupted by an ALIEN INVASION, bookworm Finley Swinnerton finds himself catapulted into an unlikely quest to save the planet, humanity and even Derek the school Guinea Pig!

In the high-stakes world of a middle school science fair, Marie Lane has one goal: to win first prize. Her ambitious project—a self-sustaining ecosystem that could survive in any environment—pushes her to the edge of possibility. With her supportive mother by her side and her inspiring teacher, Mrs. Thompson, guiding her every step, Marie is determined to take on the ultimate challenge. But the path to success is far from easy. Her first attempt ends in spectacular failure, leaving her questioning everything. Yet, with each setback, she discovers something even more valuable—...

"If you cannot explain it simply, you have not understood it well enough" Fundamental concepts of physics such as motion, gravity, energy, electromagnetism and atomic structure have been simplified in this book - anybody should be able to read and enjoy this book, because physics is for everyone - it is a global science!

Twelve-year-old criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl has discovered a world below ground of armed and dangerous—and extremely high-tech—fairies. He kidnaps one of them, Holly Short, and holds her for ransom in an effort to restore his family's fortune. But he may have underestimated the fairies' powers. Is he about to trigger a cross-species war?

WARNING: This book will transform you into the ultimate cool-cat in ANY crowd! Ever wondered about why cats seem irresistibly drawn to laser pointers? Or the mystery behind cats' uncanny ability to sense their owner's emotions? (HINT: It's NOT because they're psychic) Look up, cat lovers! Get ready to pounce on a whisker-twitching adventure with "Interesting Facts for Curious Cats"! Prepare To Uncover: The scientific curiosity behind a cat's love for chasing laser dots The historical tale of cats' sacred status in Ancient Egypt The intriguing fact that cats have a unique 'language' they use...

For two years, Cyrus and Antigone Smith have run a sagging roadside motel with their older brother, Daniel. Nothing ever seems to happen. Then a strange old man with bone tattoos arrives, demanding a specific room. Less than 24 hours later, the old man is dead. The motel has burned, and Daniel is missing. And Cyrus and Antigone are kneeling in a crowded hall, swearing an oath to an order of explorers who have long served as caretakers of the world's secrets, keepers of powerful relics from lost civilizations, and jailers to unkillable criminals.

She was built to serve. But when her family vanishes in a beam of light, a droid named CALI begins to question everything. In a world unraveling after a mysterious global disappearance, CALI—a spherical home assistant with no soul but a lot of heart—must navigate faith, fear, and freedom. Alone at first, then adopted by a new family, she quietly watches as those she loves face the most important decision of all: whether to believe. The Watcher is a powerful middle-grade novel that blends suspense, humor, and hope through the eyes of a droid who longs to understand humanity—and maybe ...

Parents are beginning to realize that deficiencies in ethics and character are becoming a big problem among our nation's children. According to the latest data, lying, cheating, and rampant insensitivity to other people are increasingly common. What can parents do? In this book, ethics expert Rushworth Kidder shows how to customize interventions to a child's age and temperament. He encourages parents not to give up, since what they do can always make a difference, regardless of how long or deep the bad habits of dishonesty may be.

EXPERIMENTS AND INTERESTING FACTS FOR CURIOUS KIDS One of the best things about science is figuring out how and why things do what they do. This book provides easy, fun experiments that teach kids ages five and up to think like real scientists by explaining how the experiments actually work. With experiments spanning the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and math, this inspiring book gives our little scientist the amazing ability to make scientific hypotheses and test them in the most creative ways. Whether it is building an electric engine or building a microscope with a ...

Discover a world of knowledge and wonder with Fun Facts for Smart Kids! This captivating book is filled with fun facts about science, history, geography, and animals that will keep your child engaged and entertained for hours on end. From fascinating tidbits about the solar system to intriguing insights into ancient civilizations, this book has something to spark the curiosity of every young mind. Treat your smart kid to a collection of interesting facts that will expand their horizons and inspire them to learn more about the world around them. Perfect for kids ages 9 to 12 who are eager to...

Those wicked wizards are at it again! This time they are draining power from the Enchanted Forest. And that does not sit well with Mendanbar the King. On the advice of the witch Morwen, Mendanbar decides to consult with Kazul, the King of Dragons.

Several important questions that are asked in this book: 1. What were the beliefs of ancient people? 2. Is there any relation between science and religion? 3. Does god exist? 4. If yes, does he have the power to control the universe? 5. Or is he bound by the laws of physics? 6. Did god create the universe? 7. Why do we see dreams? 8. And how does the human brain work? All these questions and their answers lead you to many possible conclusions. Get ready to know the story of god!

Jack’s friends make a startling discovery: They may not be the last kids on Earth, after all. This is great news for everyone...except Jack. Once they’ve found other humans, his friends won’t stick around for long! Jack’s only hope for keeping things the way they are is to prove that everything here is perfect, life is crazy fun, and nothing else could be any better. After all, they live in a mind-clobberingly cool tree fort, speed through town playing real-life Mario Kart, have a crew of monster buddies, and battle zombies on the regular. That's as good as it gets!

Finally in English! A different kind of SF story, with a very special heroine. Only ten years old, Tanit is a genius and the youngest astrobiologist in history. For that reason she has been authorized to journey to the newly founded colony of Thuis, fifty light-years from Earth. There she will finally join her mother, who left for the colony two years before. But Tanit has no idea of the terrible events looming in her future that will force her to fend for herself in a hostile universe. First book of the popular Spanish science fiction series "In strange orbits". This episode is included in...

Max wants to be a knight! Too bad that dream is about as likely as finding a friendly dragon. But when Max's uncle Budrick is kidnapped by the cruel King Gastley, Max has to act...and fast! Joined by a band of brave adventurers - the Midknights - Max sets out on a thrilling quest: to save Uncle Budrick and restore the realm of Byjovia to its former high spirits!

In this third edition of the groundbreaking, global classic, Ruth E. Van Reken and Michael V. Pollock, son of the late original coauthor, David C. Pollock, have significantly updated what is widely recognized as "The TCK Bible". Emphasis is on the modern TCK and addressing the impact of technology, cultural complexity, diversity and inclusion, and transitions. Includes new advice for parents and others for how to support TCKs as they navigate work, relationships, social settings, and their own personal development.

Summer 1977. The Blyton Summer Detective Club (of Blyton Hills, a small mining town in Oregon's Zoinx River Valley) solved their final mystery and unmasked the elusive Sleepy Lake monster - another low-life fortune hunter trying to get his dirty hands on the legendary riches hidden in Deboën Mansion. And he would have gotten away with it, too, if it weren't for those meddling kids.

At once a memoir, a cookbook, a how-to handbook, and a delightful exploration of how the French manage to feed children without endless battles and struggles with pickiness, French Kids Eat Everything features recipes, practical tips, and 10 easy-to-follow rules for raising happy and healthy young eaters - a sort of French Women Don’t Get Fat meets Food Rules.