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1. Car Science
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by: Richard Hammond Release date: Sep 01, 2008 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
Car Science is an intuitive and user-friendly children’s science book based on a topic dear to children’s hearts: cars. In four sections, the book includes: a timeline of automotive invention; a “how it works” guide to modern cars, with exploded diagrams, cutaways, and computer graphics; key physics concepts, all relating to cars and how they run; and a look into the future of cars, including eco-friendly concept cars.
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Children’s Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Experiments & Projects
2. The Everything KIDS’ Human Body Book: All You Need to Know About Your Body Systems – From Head to Toe!
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by: Sheri Amsel Release date: Nov 18, 2012 Number of Pages: 160 Find in Library Read Review |
A book about the most interesting thing on earth–you!
What happens to food after you eat it?
Why is your blood red?
How do your bones grow?
Your body is an amazing machine. Every second of the day and night–without you even knowing it–your body is busily working to keep you running smoothly. When you think about how complicated the human body is and how little goes wrong, it is really an incredible feat! So how does your body do it all?
The Everything Kids’ Human Body Book is the expert answer to all your questions–from the tips of your toes to the top of your head, you will learn the hows and whys of the human body. Author Sheri Amsel takes you on a journey through the body, with information on:
- The muscles–from your biceps to your heart
- Your nerves and how they transmit messages
- How your skin heals itself
- Bones, joints, and other things you shouldn’t break
- Blood, guts, and the circulation system
- How your body digests food (it’s not always pretty!)
- Why you need air and how breathing works
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Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Friendship, Social Skills & School Life > School
3. From Kernel to Corn (Start to Finish, Second)
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by: Robin Nelson Release date: Jan 01, 2012 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
How does a corn seed become corn on the cob? Follow each step in nature’s cycle-from planting to picking and eating-in this fascinating book!
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Children’s Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Farming & Agriculture
4. From Flower to Honey (Start to Finish, Second)
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by: Robin Nelson Release date: Jan 01, 2012 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
How is honey made from a flower? Follow each step in nature’s cycle-from pretty bloom to tasty treat-in this fascinating book!
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Children’s Books > Animals > Bugs & Spiders
5. Why Do Elephants Need the Sun? (Wells of Knowledge Science)
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by: Robert E. Wells, Robert E. Wells Release date: Aug 01, 2012 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
There are trillions of stars in the universe, but we rely on our sun to provide (or contribute to) most of what we need to survive and thrive: heat, light, plants, animals, wind, and water. Complete with fun, cartoon illustrations, this book give kids plenty of information about our sun in an easy-to-read and digest format. By focusing on the needs of an elephant, Wells makes clear just how important the sun is to life on Earth.
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Children’s Books > Animals > Elephants
6. From Tadpole to Frog (Start to Finish, Second)
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by: Shannon Zemlicka Release date: Jan 01, 2012 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
How does a tadpole become a frog? Follow each step in nature’s cycle-from egg to adulthood-in this fascinating book!
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Children’s Books > Animals > Reptiles & Amphibians
7. From Oil to Gas (Start to Finish, Second Series: Everyday Products)
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by: Shannon Zemlicka Release date: Jan 01, 2013 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
How does oil turn into fuel for cars and trucks? Follow each step in the production cycle-from clearing land to filling a tank with gas-in this fascinating book!
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Children’s Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Earth Sciences
8. Trees to Paper (Rookie Read-About Science)
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by: Lisa M. Herrington Release date: Jan 01, 2013 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Introduce your learners to science! Through simple text and clear photographs, young minds will learn how some of their favorite things are made.
Key Features:
- Step-by-Step recap with photos at the end of each book
- Fast facts – offering fun, sometimes little known facts about the subject
- Low, accessible reading level for emergent and struggling readers
- Glossary with pictures provides a visual review of important vocabulary terms
- Large, colorful photos provide a visual connection to the text
- Additional content for further learning on this subject available at www.factsfornow.scholastic.com
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Children’s Books > Literature & Fiction > Chapter Books & Readers > Beginner Readers
9. From Shoot to Apple (Start to Finish, Second)
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by: Stacy Taus-Bolstad Release date: Jan 01, 2012 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
How does an apple tree produce a tasty fruit? Follow each step in nature’s cycle-from starting a new tree to eating a juicy apple-in this fascinating book!
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Children’s Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Farming & Agriculture
10. From Sheep to Sweater (Start to Finish, Second Series: Everyday Products)
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by: Robin Nelson Release date: Jan 01, 2013 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
How does sheep’s wool turn into cozy clothing? Follow each step in the production cycle–from shearing a sheep to pulling on a warm sweater–in this fascinating book!
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Children’s Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Heavy Machinery
11. Eat Your Science Homework: Recipes for Inquiring Minds
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by: Ann McCallum, Leeza Hernandez Release date: Aug 05, 2014 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
Hungry readers discover delicious and distinct recipes in this witty companion to Eat Your Math Homework. A main text explains upper-elementary science concepts, including subatomic particles, acids and bases, black holes, and more. Alongside simple recipes, side-bars encourage readers to also experiment and explore outside of the kitchen. A review, glossary, and index make the entire book easy to digest.
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Children’s Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Experiments & Projects
12. Wax to Crayons (Welcome Books: How Things Are Made)
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by: Inez Snyder Release date: Mar 01, 2003 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
An introduction to the process by which wax is transformed into crayons.
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Children’s Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > How Things Work
13. Fizzing Physics (Science Crackers)
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by: Steve Parker Release date: Jan 07, 2012 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
This exciting new series satisfies the most enquiring young scientific minds! With a back-to-basics approach to the core topics, these books investigate science in a clear and concise way and explain how science is relevant to children’s everyday world. The book features a bright, contemporary design and fantastic photographs and the series covers all key science topics for this age group. Writen by award-winning science authors, the humorous cartoon characters engage readers.
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Children’s Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > How Things Work
14. Heat (The Science Behind)
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by: Darlene R. Stille Release date: Jan 01, 2012 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
This book explores the awesome science behind heat. Topics include energy, the Sun, and friction.
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Children’s Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > How Things Work
15. Trees to Paper (Welcome Books: How Things Are Made)
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by: Inez Snyder Release date: Mar 01, 2003 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
Simple words and photographs show the steps involved in making paper.
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Children’s Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > How Things Work
16. How Your Body Works (Children’s World Series)
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by: Judy Hindley, Christopher Rawson Release date: Oct 01, 1995 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
All the functions of the body, such as digestion, respiration, reproduction, movement and sensitivity are described in this book, using the device of friendly robots and machines to show how everything works.
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Children’s Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Anatomy & Physiology
17. From Peanut to Peanut Butter (Start to Finish, Second Series: Food)
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by: Robin Nelson Release date: Aug 01, 2012 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
How does a peanut turn into peanut butter? Follow each step in the food production cycle-from planting peanut seeds to spreading peanut butter on bread-in this fascinating book! Read all the Start to Finish titles and discover how one thing becomes another.
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Children’s Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > How Things Work
18. The Everything Kids’ Space Book: All about Rockets, Moon Landings, Mars and More Plus Spacie Activities You Can Do at Home!
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by: Kathiann M. Kowalski Release date: Oct 01, 2000 Number of Pages: 144 Find in Library Read Review |
In The Everything Kids’ Space Book kids will learn not only about contemporary space heroes, but they will unlock the mysteries of Stonehenge and discover Oort Clouds, the Keiper Belt, and Planet X. We haven’t forgotten to include the Big Bang Theory, the Greenhouse Effect, Black Holes, Aliens — wow, this book really does have everything!
There are plenty of activities, like how to monitor space signals, make a safe rocket, and measure the moon! It’s enough to make any child want to grow up to be an astronaut.
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Children’s Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Astronomy & Space > Aeronautics & Space
19. Ripley Twists: Mighty Machines- Fun, Facts, and Crazy Machines
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by: Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Release date: Sep 15, 2009 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
A uniquely fun Ripley’s Believe It or Not! way of looking at traditional subject matter with a Ripley’s twist!
Feeling the need for speed? Wish that your father’s car was bigger than anyone else’s? Perhaps robots are more your thing? Humans have invented some mighty machines that let us go faster than ever before, reach other planets, soar through the skies, or simply attract attention from unsuspecting passers-by.
Take a trip around your favorite mechanical and moving things with this fun but factual book. Learn about the science of flight, put some wind in your sails, and boost your va-va-voom with special Ripley’s fascinating facts and amazing “Believe It or Not!” stories from around the world. What are you waiting for? Off you go!
This series will delight every inquisitive child with its mix of clear core factual information and Ripley’s stories and images about the weird and wacky in our world today
Feeling the need for speed? Wish that your father’s car was bigger than anyone else’s? Perhaps robots are more your thing? Humans have invented some mighty machines that let us go faster than ever before, reach other planets, soar through the skies, or simply attract attention from unsuspecting passers-by.
Take a trip around your favorite mechanical and moving things with this fun but factual book. Learn about the science of flight, put some wind in your sails, and boost your va-va-voom with special Ripley’s fascinating facts and amazing “Believe It or Not!” stories from around the world. What are you waiting for? Off you go!
This series will delight every inquisitive child with its mix of clear core factual information and Ripley’s stories and images about the weird and wacky in our world today
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Children’s Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Heavy Machinery
20. Magnets (Science Alive!)
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by: Darlene Lauw, Lim Cheng Puay Release date: Oct 01, 2001 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Book by Lauw, Darlene, Puay, Lim Cheng
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Children’s Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > How Things Work
21. Simple Machines in Your Home (Simple Machines Everywhere)
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by: Gillian Gosman Release date: Aug 01, 2014 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
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Children’s Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > How Things Work
22. Get to Know Levers (Get to Know Simple Machines)
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by: Karen Volpe Release date: Jan 01, 2009 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Introduces levers and describes how their implementation helps make everyday life easier.
Title: Get to Know Levers
Author: Volpe, Karen
Publisher: Crabtree Pub Co
Publication Date: 2009/04/15
Number of Pages: 32
Binding Type: PAPERBACK
Library of Congress: 2009004583
Title: Get to Know Levers
Author: Volpe, Karen
Publisher: Crabtree Pub Co
Publication Date: 2009/04/15
Number of Pages: 32
Binding Type: PAPERBACK
Library of Congress: 2009004583
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Children’s Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > How Things Work
23. From Wax to Crayon (Start to Finish, Second Series: Everyday Products)
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by: Robin Nelson Release date: Jan 01, 2013 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
How does wax turn into a colorful crayon? Follow each step in the production cycle–from melting wax into a liquid to coloring a fun picture–in this fascinating book!
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Arts & Photography > Drawing
24. Wind Power (True Books: Environment)
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by: Christine Petersen Release date: Mar 01, 2004 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
Ideal for today’s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive “To Find Out More” section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.
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Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Health > Diseases
25. Ramps and Wedges (Simple Machines (Lerner Classroom))
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by: David Glover Release date: Apr 01, 2002 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
Uses a variety of examples, from scissors and axes to zippers and hairpin turns, to demonstrate the power of the inclined plane and show how ramps and wedges make work and play easier.
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Children’s Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > How Things Work
26. Sound (Science Alive!)
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by: Darlene Lauw, Lim Cheng Puay Release date: Oct 31, 2001 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
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Children’s Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > How Things Work
27. Bubbling Biology (Science Crackers)
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by: Steve Parker Release date: Jan 07, 2011 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
This exciting new series will satisfy the most enquiring young scientific minds! With a backto- basics approach to the core topics, these books investigate science in a clear and concise way. Simple practical activities will help children understand how s
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Children’s Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Biology
28. From Foal to Horse (Start to Finish: Nature’s Cycles)
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by: Robin Nelson Release date: Feb 01, 2012 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
How does a foal grow into a horse? Follow each step in nature’s cycle-from birth to stallion or mare-in this fascinating book!
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Children’s Books > Animals > Horses
29. The Periodic Table (True Books: Elements)
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by: Salvatore Tocci Release date: Mar 01, 2005 Number of Pages: 47 Find in Library Read Review |
Ideal for today’s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive “To Find Out More” section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.
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Children’s Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Chemistry
30. From Maple Tree to Syrup (Start to Finish, Second Series: Food)
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by: Melanie Mitchell Release date: Aug 01, 2012 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
How do trees make sweet maple syrup? Follow each step in the food production cycle-from planting sugar maple trees to pouring syrup on pancakes-in this fascinating book! Read all the Start to Finish titles and discover how one thing becomes another.
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Children’s Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > How Things Work
Best Selling Books for 7 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Sports & Outdoors
Recommended Books for 7 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Sports & Outdoors
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