Dieses interaktive Kindersachbuch für Kinder ab 5 Jahren ermöglicht es, den menschlichen Körper spielerisch zu erkunden. Mit einer Entdeckerlupe entdecken die Leser Skelett, Blutkreislauf und Organe. Altersgerechte Texte erklären Körperfunktionen und sorgen für ein spannendes Lernerlebnis. Wissen wird hier spielend vermittelt!
Computer sind überall, denn sogar ein Smartphone ist ein kleiner Computer. Aber was steuert alle Teile eines Computers, so wie das Gehirn den Körper? Welche Sprache sprechen Computer und wie werden sie miteinander verbunden? Was haben Programmiercode und Rezepte gemeinsam? Und wie passt man im Internet gut auf sich auf? In der Reihe "Computertechnik verstehen" finden Kinder ab 7 Jahren altersgerechte Antworten und lernen, wie moderne digitale Geräte und Technologien funktionieren
Computer sind überall, denn sogar ein Smartphone ist ein kleiner Computer. Aber was steuert alle Teile eines Computers, so wie das Gehirn den Körper? Welche Sprache sprechen Computer und wie werden sie miteinander verbunden? Was haben Programmiercode und Rezepte gemeinsam? Und wie pt man im Internet gut auf sich auf? In der Reihe „Computertechnik verstehen“ finden Kinder ab 7 Jahren altersgerechte Antworten und lernen, wie moderne digitale Geräte und Technologien funktionieren.
Explore the history of World War I, from causes and effects to what made this period of history so deadly.
"Spiders live everywhere! We even find them inside our homes. But how do they get way up on the ceiling? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out about spiders, including their body parts and behavior"--
The ground shook and buildings tumbled. San Francisco was struck by a violent earthquake during the early morning of April 18, 1906. Follow along with the true story of a city shaken into rubble. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember.
Chicago was a rapidly growing city, connecting the country's coasts . . . until 1871 when it all burned to ash. Follow along with the true story of a doomed flame that changed the course of an emerging city. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember.
The field of medicine is crucial to the advancement of society, but many groundbreaking achievements have been left out of the history books. This insightful book illuminates the lives and accomplishments of women in the fields of medicine and health, from Elizabeth Blackwell to Virginia Apgar. Quotes from featured scientists and their contemporaries empower readers to explore the world of STEM for themselves. Beautiful illustrations and photographs immerse even reluctant readers. A gallery spread introduces readers to even more ingenious women scientists, while a timeline highlights the progress of women in medicine and health throughout history and lists Nobel Prize winners. Readers will see the state of contemporary medicine in a captivating "Science Now" spread.
A car zips down the street. But you don't hear the engine rumbling. Why? It's an electric car! Electric cars are becoming more common around the world. Young readers will get a basic introduction to the main parts of these vehicles. They will see how electric cars are different from gas-powered vehicles and why electric cars are better for the environment. Get young readers excited about electric vehicles!
Smoke pours out of a window. Call 911. A fire truck is on its way! Fire trucks carry the equipment needed to put out fires and help people in emergencies. Young readers will find out about fire trucks, their main parts, and how these important vehicles are used.
A dirt trail in the woods is covered with thick mud and big bumps. What vehicle can get through? An ATV! All-terrain vehicles have wide, bumpy tires that provide good grip on all types of land. Young readers will find out about the types of ATVs, their main parts, and how these versatile vehicles can be used for work and fun.
People don't sleep standing up. But cows do! Why? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out all about cows and why they don't need to lie down to catch some Zzzzzs.
Will tomorrow be cold or warm? Cloudy or sunny? Wet or dry? Meteorologists make predictions about how weather conditions will change. Find out how they do it and what challenges they face in trying to help people prepare for coming weather conditions.
"Narrative nonfiction, each title highlights some of the major contributions women have made in the world of science. Photographs throughout"--
The harrowing tale of Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated expedition to the South Pole in 1912 unfolds against a backdrop of extreme cold and peril. This true story reveals the challenges faced by Scott and his men as they navigated uncharted territory, ultimately leading to tragedy. The book also includes a recap timeline and a quiz, allowing readers to engage with the historical events and test their knowledge of this significant and somber chapter in exploration history.
You have eyelashes. Your dog has eyelashes. But fish don't! Why? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out about fish, including their body parts and behavior.
What is it like to live in or visit Turkey? What makes Turkey's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Turkish people.
What is it like to live in or visit South Korea? What makes South Koreas culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of South Korean people.
A visual celebration of the huge variety of festivals that take place all across the world. As the book takes the reader on a journey around the world, it reveals celebrations of food and drink, nature, culture, religion and history, plus ways to mark the passing of the year.
A series that helps young children explore big, philosophical questions to come up with their own answers!
What is it like to live in or visit Argentina? What makes Argentina's culture unique? Explore the geography traditions and daily lives of Argentinian people. For ages 8- 11.
Ash rained down like burning snowflakes. There was nowhere to run and hide for the residents of Pompeii after Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE. Follow along with the true story of a doomed city pummeled with pumice and molten rock. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember.
What is it like to live in or visit Italy? What makes Italy's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Italian people.
What is it like to live in or visit Guatemala? What makes Guatemala's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Guatemalan people.
What is it like to live in or visit England? What makes England's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of England's people.
What is it like to live in or visit Sri Lanka? What makes Sri Lankas culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of Sri Lankan people.
Whether it's being lost in a cave or caught in a collapsed mine, being trapped underground can be terrifying. You may be cold, wet, hungry and stuck in absolute darkness. Even worse is not knowing if anyone will ever find you. Find out how people survived their ordeal in these true stories of those who were trapped underground in this book from the Fighting to Survive series.
Scientist Marie Curie discovered radioactivity. What were the steps Curie took which led her to this world-changing discovery?
Every year families gather to ensure luck in the coming year and celebrate the approach of spring by sharing in the traditions of Chinese New Year. This book introduces readers to the sights, sounds, foods, and gifts of this special holiday and discusses the importance of Chinese New Year.
Explore the history of World War II, from causes and effects to what made this period of history so deadly.
This book looks at habitats and biomes, including rainforests, deserts, tundra and grasslands, through amazing facts, figures and stats.
This book looks at the rock cycle, including topics such as weathering, metamorphic rocks, sedimentary rocks, igneous rocks and making new rock, through amazing facts, figures and stats.
Weather is always changing. It can be unpredictable. But even with all the changes, some patterns can be found. Learn how meteorologists use tools and systems to measure and predict these patterns. Find out how these patterns influence weather around the world.
Millions of bags of rubbish are thrown away every day! That’s a lot of rubbish! Bin lorries are hard at work picking up this rubbish. They carry it to landfills and other places. Young readers will learn about the types of bin lorries, their main parts and how they work.
This brand-new series highlights some of the major contributions women have made in the world of science. From studying stars and discovering comets to flying into space as pioneering astronauts, women have been central to learning about space. Female astronomers gave us our first understanding of how large the universe really is and how much matter it contains. They were key to designing humans' first rocket-powered flights into space. And as soon as women could go into space themselves, they were eager to do so: some 65 women have now become space travelers. This book tells their stories and describes their vital contributions.
A storm is coming! How do people prepare? What supplies and tools do they need to survive? Find out how people around the world prepare for all kinds of severe weather. From tornadoes to hurricanes and blizzards to floods, people can be ready for anything.
"A car breaks down on the motorway. It won't go. What vehicle can help? A breakdown truck! Breakdown trucks carry broken vehicles to garages so they can be fixed and get back on the road. Young readers will find out about breakdown trucks, their main parts and how these important vehicles are used"--Publisher.
A series that helps young children explore big, philosophical questions to come up with their own answers!
A series that helps young children explore big, philosophical questions to come up with their own answers!
Smoke pours out of a window. Call 000! A fire engine is on its way! Fire engines carry the equipment needed to put out fires and help people in emergencies. Young readers will find out about fire engines, their main parts and how these important vehicles are used.
In the series Good Question!, you read about the special characteristics of animals. This book is about flamingos. Discover how these striking birds can change color, why they often stand on one leg, and how they eat food with their heads upside down. With beautiful photos and fun facts, you will be amazed!
How fast is the wind blowing? How much moisture is in the air? Meteorologists measure weather conditions to help answer these and other questions. Learn about the tools and systems they use. Find out how these measurements help people plan their days and prepare for any weather.
A series that helps young children explore big, philosophical questions to come up with their own answers!
"What is it like to live in or visit Germany? What makes Germany's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Germans"--Provided by publisher.
What is it like to live in or visit Brazil? What makes Brazil's culture unique? Grab your World Passport guide to Brazil and learn about the customs, traditions, food, celebrations and landmarks that distinguish this amazing country from others. What is it like to live in or visit Brazil? What makes Brazil's culture unique? Grab your World Passport guide to Brazil and learn about the customs, traditions, food, celebrations and landmarks that distinguish this amazing country from others. In every book in the World Passport series, readers will experience what it might be like to live in different spots around the globe through vibrant photos, engaging text, unique recipes and fun activities. The series introduces children to widely varied cultures throughout the world, broadening their understanding of how people are both similar and different worldwide.
Svět prehistorických zvířat je ještě úžasnější, než si dovedete představit. Najdete v něm děsivé dinosaury, kteří by vás dokázali celé spolknout, skutečné mořské obludy, srstnaté mamuty, šavlozubé kočky i chlupaté předchůdce lidí. Dozvíte se spoustu věcí o životě těchto úžasných tvorů. Zjistíte spoustu fascinujících faktů a prohlédnete si je na ohromujících ilustracích. Minulost rázem ožije – v životní velikosti! Prozkoumáte zázraky dávného světa, ohromující detaily částí těl v životní velikosti, informační rámečky plné fascinujících faktů a obrázků se srovnáním velikosti i největší zázraky dávného světa.
