Buzz... Zoom! Remote control planes fly through the sky doing spins, tricks, and turns. It's amazing to think that these cool crafts are flown from a distance. In this book kids (Ages 6-7) will learn the science behind how transmitters and receivers work together to make flying a plane relatively easy-and totally fun!
How does a hot air balloon fly? For hundreds of years, humans dreamed of soaring through the skies like birds. Then the invention of the hot air balloon brought us closer than ever before. Most incredible of all: This amazing invention requires just a bit of hot air to send it floating among the clouds. This book shows you how.
The staff of the Rodent's Gazette sent me on a vacation to Cacklefur Castle. But who could relax in such a spooky place? On my first night there I stumbled on a mystery. A phantom was threatening the special pumpkins that grow in the Von Cacklefurs' garden. Could I trick the ghost thief into revealing its identity? RELATED SUBJECTS: Ghosts, Monsters, Vampires, Witches
Have you ever thought about how a toilet works? There's interesting science behind this simple machine. This book shows you how the various parts of a toilet work together to make quick work of a dirty job.
Famous paintings by Van Gogh, Renoir, Monet, and other major artists expose babies and toddlers to fine art and common first words.Art from the Start board books introduce basic concepts through fine art.
Weve all seen fire trucks racing through the streets. We know that these vehicles are taking firefighters to battle a blaze. But did you know that the trucks themselves are actually firefighting tools as well? This books lets you take a closer look inside this fire-fighting machine.
In 2014, an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa made headlines around the world. Because the disease spreads easily and has no known cure, many people were terrified that it would spread throughout the world. Readers (Grades 3-5) will learn how the outbreak began and how Ebola spreads from person to person. They will also explore earlier Ebola outbreaks and find out what scientists and doctors are doing to fight against the illness today.
