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• First Encyclopedia of Science

  Firth, Rachel,

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  For Readers. Why do things float? How do magnets work? What is gravity? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this fact-filled book. Simple, easy-to-read text and lively illustrations introduce basic science topics.

• Rockin' Robots!

  Beaty, Andrea,

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  For Readers. What exactly is a robot? How do they talk and move? And what does it take to build one? Designed in a scrapbook format, these books combine art from the show, illustrations, and photography to bring simple science concepts to life.

• How to Be a Super Awesome Artist

  20 Art Projects Inspired by the Masters

  Carroll, Henry,

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  For Readers. Take inspiration from some of the world's greatest creators and become a SUPER AWESOME ARTIST! With real works of art to spark your creativity, this great book features 20 art challenges for you to try, as well as helpful 'know-how'…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Book of the Elements

  a Fact-filled Guide to the Periodic Table

  Dingle, Adrian, 1967-

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  For Readers. Learn about the elements that make up our world and the science that defines them. My Book of the Elements is a wonderful introduction to the periodic table for young children who are interested in all things chemistry. Covering all…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• This Is Not My Lunch Box!

  Dupuis, Jennifer,

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  For Readers. A lunch box filled with snails and spiders and eggs?! That is not MY lunchbox! Whose could it be? Join in on a surprising camping trip and discover the favorite meals of all your favorite forest creatures--from the wood frog (who loves…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Our Camping Trip

  Physics, Chemistry & Fun

  Haraštová, Helena,

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  For Readers. Embark on a STEM journey with a family camping trip, uncovering the marvels of physics and chemistry in everyday activities, promoting real-world applications and hands-on learning.

• What Is Color?

  the Global and Sometimes Gross Story of Pigments, Paint, and the Wondrous World of Art

  Weinberg, Steven, 1984-

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  For Readers. In this zany and vibrantly illustrated nonfiction guide to all things color, the origins of today's pigments come alive across continents and history, with oodles of art, tons of science--and extensive interactive backmatter!

• The Simple Science Activity Book

  Bull, Jane, 1957-

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  For Readers. The Simple Science Activity Book contains more than 20 fun-filled craft projects, each accompanied by a 'What's the science?' section explaining how key scientific concepts work.

• Wheels Make the World Go Round

  Diehn, Andi,

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  For Readers. If you were designing a wheelbarrow, how would you make it move easily when you pushed it? Skis? Stilts? Springs? How about wheels? The wheel and axle is a simple machine that has been used for centuries to make work easier for humans.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Science Magic Tricks for Kids

  50 Amazing Experiments That Explode, Change Color, Glow, and More!

  Gendreau, Kathy,

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  For Readers. Is it magic? Or is it science? Amaze family and friends with these 50 science experiments designed to work as magic tricks! Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and a helpful photo for every trick.

• How to Explain Coding to a Grown-up

  Spiro, Ruth,

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  For Readers. In this tongue-in-cheek guide, an in-the-know narrator instructs perceptive kid readers in the fine art of explaining coding to a grown-up. Both children and their adults learn the basics of coding, including hardware, software,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Brainiac's Book of Robots and AI

  Virr, Paul,

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  For Readers. Through quirky stories, infographic data dumps, and entertaining activities, readers will discover all there is to know about robots and artificial intelligence. Hands-on activities include building a grippy robot hand, making a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ask a Scientist

  Winston, Robert M. L.,

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  For Readers. All the popular science topics are covered, with weird and wacky questions and clear and lively answers, including biology: "Why do freckles come in dots on your face?"; physics: "Could you jump off the world?"; Earth: "Why is the sky…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How Was That Built?

  the Stories Behind Awesome Structures

  Agrawal, Roma, 1983-

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  For Readers. This striking book explains the feats of engineering behind the world's most impressive architectural marvels. From skyscrapers that reach astonishing heights to bridges that span deep and wide rivers, the world is filled with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Who Is a Scientist?

  Gehl, Laura,

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  For Readers. Scientists work hard in the lab and in the field to make important discoveries. But that's not all. They also love to dance, fly drones, eat french fries, and more! Meet fourteen phenomenal scientists.

• It's All Art!

  From Drawing to Dress-up With Sesame Street

  Miller, Marie-Therese,

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  For Readers. Art can be painting, singing, playing pretend, and more! Furry friends from Sesame Street help introduce readers to the many forms of art while prompts and hands-on features inspire kids to get creative.

• Can You See a Circle?

  Explore Shapes

  Musgrave, Ruth A., 1960-

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  For Readers. Shapes are all around us, from a circle in a sunflower to a sphere in the sun to a hexagon in a bee's honeycomb. This book is an introduction to basic shapes, such as triangles and squares, and to 3-D shapes, such as cubes and cones,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Exploring Flight!

  Beaty, Andrea,

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  For Readers. Why do airplanes look the way they do? Why can’t birds fly when they’re first born? And why do some paper planes fly farther than others? Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files is the perfect nonfiction resource for all these questions…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 1000 Words Science

  Build Knowledge, Vocabulary, and Literacy Skills

  Pottle, Jules,

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  For Readers. This book introduces key scientific concepts while broadening children's vocabulary and strengthening their early reading and writing skills. Every picture-packed page is full of things such as sounds, light, senses, and machines, with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 100 Things to Know About Money

  James, Alice (Editor),

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  For Readers and Pre-Teens. A graphic information book shares 100 little-known facts about money, from ancient coins to cryptocurrency, including why rain makes chocolate more expensive, how music makes people spend more, where gold grows on trees…Read moreRead more of this annotation