Can you imagine living and working under the sea? It's the reality for some scientists, who inhabit laboratories deep at the bottom of the ocean. Research on the Edge - Ocean Lab is a gripping look at the daily lives of these scientists, and the vital research they carry out in extreme conditions. Discover the difficulties of setting up an ocean lab and the challenges of supplying equipment and necessities to the workers. Children can read about the conditions scientists live in, from how they breathe to what they eat, and some of the dangerous animals and plants they must avoid. Explore how research conducted under the sea can help with conservation, increase our understanding of climate change, and expand our knowledge of marine life, biodiversity and habitats. It can reveal untapped resources, and unknown eco-systems. Learn about the incredible technology that enables the scientists to live and work in dangerous conditions and the transport they use to travel around the ocean floor. See how they attempt to live with as little impact on their environment as possible. Discover how scientists manage their data, and publish it in journals around the world, and see how their findings can affect the way we do things in our everyday lives. Find out about the international science community - where and why cutting-edge research is carried out, how it is paid for, and who owns the results. 'Danger' panels highlight some of the perils scientists face, while 'Cutting edge' panels detail the latest technology. Research on the Edge - Ocean Lab is ideal for children age 9+, for geography and science projects, or simply as a great leisure read. The ocean is not the only place where scientists work in extreme conditions. Try reading about the Rainforest Lab, the Space Lab and the Polar Lab.
Explains how the parts of the body work together, pointing out the main organs and muscle groups used in ball games, dancing, and chores, and the rewards of exercise and rest for health and quality of life.
Presents informaton on how to prevent getting sick, including washing hands, taking all medicines as prescribed, and covering one's mouth when coughing or sneezing.
Springs have been used for more than 500 years as a simple machine that can make other machines work. When you open a screen door, open an umbrella, sit on a sofa, or sleep on a mattress you are using springs. This book explains what springs are and how they help you do everyday things. Topics include: Why won't a Slinky go up stairs? How can a catapult help a place take off? How does a clock work?
Empower young readers to stay healthy with these first lessons in personal care. From keeping teeth clean, to exercising, readers are encouraged to make their own simple choices to be healthy from head to toe.
Empower young readers to stay healthy with these first lessons in personal care. From keeping teeth clean, to exercising, readers are encouraged to make their own simple choices to be healthy from head to toe.
Looking at the different aspects of how the body works, this series features photographs and artwork to give a complete picture of the human body - inside and out. Panels give extra interesting facts and advice on health issues where appropriate.
Put the world at readers' fingertips as they get a chance to see and study natural land formations as never before. Each book in this series examines one geographical feature, such as rivers or mountains, and includes engaging pairings of aerial photos with straightforward maps that contain appropriate detail for geograohic features. Amazing facts about particular landforms are also included.
Aimed at children aged 6-9 years, this series looks at everyday health conditions and explains how children can look after themselves and others. This book focuses on allergies and features differentiated text which enables a range of reading abilities to access the information.
Discover why travelling by bus is better for the environment than travelling by car, how cars cause air pollution and what monorails and rapid transit vehicles are.
Put the world at readers' fingertips as they get a chance to see and study natural land formations as never before. Each book in this series examines one geographical feature, such as rivers or mountains, and includes engaging pairings of aerial photos with straightforward maps that contain appropriate detail for geograohic features. Amazing facts about particular landforms are also included.
A simple introduction to the life cycle of a red delicious apple, from the blossoming of a flower bud in the spring through the development and ripening of the fruit to its harvesting in the fall.
It's amazing how many science experiments you can do with a lemon This book features lots of exciting experiments, including planting seeds, making a fizz in a cup, blowing up a balloon, writing secret messages and using a lemon to make a battery.
Being Healthy, Feeling Great covers a wide range of health topics to show readers what it takes to lead healthy lives. It encourages readers to understand why it is important to be healthy from a young age and how this will stand them in good stead as adults. Each book features a magazine-style design to engage readers. Topics are dealt with in a sensitive tone, making the subjects accessible.
Discover all about the different kinds of weather. Find out where in the world it rains for 350 days a year, what is the biggest hailstone ever recorded and how fast a flash of lightning travels.
Provides a simple explanation of the physical properties of reflective and non-reflective objects, including examples of their uses in nature and everyday life.
Introduces the life cycle of a dog, using a golden retriever as an example and describing various stages of her life, from newborn puppy to adult dog having puppies of her own.
The 'One-Stop Science' series is bursting with ideas for real experiments using everyday objects and materials. In this book you can find out about forces, levers, friction, air pressure, how quickly you react, and how to make a catapult.
Find out how machines can change a small force into a large force. What happens when forces are balanced? Why do moving things slow down? What are the benefits of friction? Includes three simple activities or experiments to try.
This series examines the environmental damage caused by modern life and discusses ways in which society can progress towards a more sustainable future.
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