Bøger udgivet af Nomad Press (VT)

What's the matter? Everything is matter! Everything you can touch and hold is made up of matter--including you, your dog, and this book! Matter is stuff that you can weigh and that takes up space, which means pretty much everything in the world is made of matter! In Matter: Physical Science for Kids, kids ages 5 to 8 explore the definition of matter and the different states of matter, plus the stuff in our world that isn't matter, such as sound and light! T By combining children's natural curiosity with prompts for keen observations and simple STEM activities, Matter provides a useful and fun introduction for kids to the physical science that rules our world! Perfect for children who love to ask, "Why?" about the world around them, Matter satisfies curiosity while encouraging continual student-led learning. Part of Picture Book Science, a set of books about physical science for kids ages 5 to 8.

Have you ever floated on waves in the ocean? Have you ever stood in a human wave at a baseball game? You can find waves just about everywhere you look! Take a tour of the world of waves in this fun, illustrated introduction to the concept of waves and energy and their presence in our world. In Waves: Physical Science for Kids, kids ages 5 to 8 observe lots of different kinds of waves, including those found in water, wheat, a baseball stadium, and even invisible waves! By combining children's natural curiosity with prompts for keen observations and simple STEM activities, Waves provides a useful and fun introduction for kids to the physical science that rules our world! Perfect for children who love to ask, "Why?" about the world around them, Waves satisfies curiosity while encouraging continual student-led learning. Part of Picture Book Science, a set of books about physical science for kids ages 5 to 8.

Introduces the world of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Learn how atoms and molecules combine to form ordinary objects, such as a chair, the water in a glass, and even people.

When might a fancy leaf costume be useful for a fish? And how do fish in Antarctica keep from freezing? In Anti-Freeze, Leaf Costumes, and Other Fabulous Fish Adaptations, children ages 5 to 8 discover some of the amazing adaptations in the world of fish with detailed illustrations, layered text, a hands-on activity, and plentiful back matter. Perfect as a read aloud or early reader for kids who are curious about science!

Given the pace of how we harness and utilize electricity, as well as the importance of developing new sources of energy, electricity is a timely subject for kids to explore. In Explore Electricity! With 25 Great Projects, kids ages 6-9 will learn the basics of electricity: currents, circuits, power, magnetism and electromagnetism, motors and generators. They'll become more attuned to how much they rely on electricity in their daily lives. They'll also understand that while electricity is a wonderful resource, and one we've used to our advantage ever since it was discovered, the future of how we make and use electricity is still changing and there are things they can do today to impact these changes. This title invites kids to experiment on their own with 25 simple projects that will "spark" their learning and enthusiasm, including making their own clothespin switch, lemon battery, compass, electromagnet, and flashlight, as well as generating their own "lightning." These hands-on activities combined with informational text will excite kids about STEM? the interrelated fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Explore Electricity! meets common core state standards in language arts for reading informational text and literary nonfiction and is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards. Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity.

"Learn about the events that led to the first battles of WWI all the way through the war's final hours. This book asks readers to examine primary source stories, photographs, artwork, and literature produced by people involved in the war to explore a complete picture of a global conflict that still resonates around the world 100 years after it ended"--Provided by publisher.

From reed boats, papyrus, and amulets, to pyramids, pharaohs, and mummies, Great Ancient Egypt Projects You Can Build Yourself explores the fascinating lives of ancient Egyptians through more than25 hands-on building projects and activities. Great Ancient Egypt Projects You Can Build Yourself gives readers today a chance to experience how the ancient Egyptians lived, cooked, worked, worshipped, entertained themselves, and interacted with their neighbors through building projects that use common household supplies. Detailed step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and templates for creating each project are combined with historical facts and anecdotes, biographies, and trivia for the real-life models of each project. Together they give kids a first-hand look at daily life in ancient Egypt. Great Ancient Egypt Projects You Can Build Yourself meets common core state standards in language arts for reading informational text and literary nonfiction. Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity.