Crunch! A garbage truck picks up a trash can and empties it! Learn more about the different types of garbage trucks, and find out what happens when you take out the trash. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Whirr! A concrete mixer's drum spins round and round! Learn more about why these big machines never stop moving. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Buzz! A worker in a cherry picker cuts a power line high above the trees! Learn more about how cherry pickers work and what they are used for. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Clank! A crane drops a steel beam on top of a skyscraper! Find out more about wrecking balls, heavy loads, and other things a crane might lift. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Boom! A digger picks up a huge boulder and drops it a few feet away! Diggers come in all shapes and sizes--learn more about how they work and what they are used for. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Smash! A massive bulldozer flattens a building! Learn more about how bulldozers move over any surface, and find out what they are used for. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Explores ways that mindfulness can be useful while using technology. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, a mindfulness activity, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Engineering can be tasty! Fun, hands-on projects bring STEAM learning to life. Simple, step-by-step instructions paired with colorful photos makes baking fun. Follow along with four edible engineering recipes. Then, learn how engineers design and build just like you!
It's totally about tech. Fun, hands-on projects bring STEAM learning to life. Simple, step-by-step instructions paired with colorful photos makes making fun. Follow along with four terrific tech projects. Then, learn how people are using technology to make the world easier and a little more fun--just like you!
Let's get a little silly! Fun, hands-on projects bring STEAM learning to life. Simple, step-by-step instructions paired with colorful photos makes exploring fun. Follow along with five silly science experiments. Then, learn how scientists everywhere are learning just like you!
Most of our world is covered by water, but we have only explored some of it. Follow a few trailblazers as they adventure on and under the sea. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to help readers learn all about our greatest adventures.
For thousands of years, people have wished they could fly. Thanks to a few trailblazers, people soar through the air every day. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to help readers learn all about our greatest adventures.
Many people use social media to talk and share things with their friends and families. It may be fun, but it can be dangerous, too. Explore the world of social media while also learning helpful tips to stay safe online. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers gain digital literacy.
Shopping online can be fun and easy, and there are many ways to do it. Explore the world of online shopping. Then, learn some helpful tips on spotting scams and staying safe online. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers gain digital literacy.
Let's play a video game online! There are many different kinds of online games, and they can be played on types of different devices. Explore the world of gaming, then learn some helpful tips on how to stay safe online. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers gain digital literacy.
What do spending a year in bed, making fake memories, and suggesting a giant eruption for the good of the planet have in common? They are all done in the name of silly and strange science! Dive into the wacky world of science. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to bring some of the craziest science to life!
Little pieces of paper help people remember things and leave quick notes, but did you know sticky notes were a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a useful tool. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!
It's fun to spray around at parties, but did you know spray string was a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into something silly to play with. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!
Yesterday, I had a bloody scrape from falling off my bike. But today there's a scab! Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of scabs. Learn why scabs happen, why they are healthy, and more. Lively text and bright layouts make this a perfect fit for budding scientists asking big body questions.
The giant, flightless Thunderbird was a creature so legendary tales of the animal are still told today. With their size and skills as predators, it's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the day. But many of the large animals of the Pleistocene epoch were not dinos. Become a paleontologist as you explore colorful illustrations and fabulous fossil photos to take a trip back in time and discover who was and was not a dino.
It's a quick way to heat up your food, but did you know the microwave oven was a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a common household appliance. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!
Who would ever think milk could become a shirt? Or that we'd consider making umbrellas for our pets? Inventions can be incredible, intense, and inexplicable! Dive into the wacky world of inventions. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to bring some of the craziest inventions to life!
They're a cool treat on a hot day, but did you know there was a long time before ice cream became handheld? Learn the story of how this sticky, melting treat gained its cone. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders when we find ourselves in sticky situations!
This book introduces early readers to wheels and axles and how we use them every day. Simple text and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of reading!
Squares, rectangles, triangles, circles--these shapes help us build things. Look around! Shapes are everywhere! Great for STEM and content literacy.