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Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
This book includes never-before-seen activities. More than 30 new inventions are outlined and most projects can be completed in just minutes using common items already found around the house. Each activity begins with a complete list of materials and continues with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions paired with helpful illustrations. 144 pp. 25,000 print.
Author
Publisher
Greystone Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"In this quirky and endlessly surprising book, scientist and award-winning YouTuber Dr. Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim tells us about the amazing science behind everyday things (like drinking water) and not-so-everyday things (like space travel and baby dinosaurs). Come along for the ride of a lifetime! Chemistry for Breakfast turns the ordinary into extraordinary, explaining everything from heat conduction to expiration dates, with a side of states-of-matter...
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"In the vein of acclaimed popular-science bestsellers such as Atlas Obscura, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry, The Way Things Work, What If?, and Undeniable, the co-founders of the global science organization Nerd Nite bring readers a collection of wacky, yet fascinating STEM topics. For 20 years, Nerd Nite has delivered to live audiences around the world, the most interesting, fun, and informative presentations about science, history, the...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Formats
Description
The creator of the popular webcomic "xkcd" uses line drawings and common words to provide simple explanations for how things work, including microwaves, bridges, tectonic plates, the solar system, the periodic table, helicopters, and other essential concepts.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"How do refrigerators stay cold? How does water come out of the faucet? Answers to these questions and many more will help parents move beyond the stock answer "because" and give level-appropriate, fascinating, true answers. More than 300 photos bring a child's world to life while satisfying kids' curiosity and sense of fun. Questions in each chapter encourage interactivity, and parent tips extend the experience of the book."--
11) Tech
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Sometimes big nerdiness comes in a small package-and this little book is a tech nerd's dream! Experience tech of all kinds-from Mars rovers and space suits to retro arcade games- in this quirky, jam-packed original from National Geographic Kids"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Covering topics such as animals, architecture, inventions, food, space, and dinosaurs, a book from the hosts of the popular children's podcast Wow in the World presents 250 of the most astounding, gross, and all-around weird scientific facts on Earth.
Publisher
Chartwell Books
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever looked at a car and wondered how it worked? Maybe an airplane piqued your curiosity. Or a building, or a piece of everyday technology like your phone. Learn about how these things developed over time and how they impacted the course of human development. From ancient chariots of war, to the telegraph, to the technologies of the future, learn about the mechanics of the world around us." --
14) How things work
Author
Publisher
Time-Life Books
Pub. Date
c1996
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and drawings explain the workings of certain everyday items including bicycles, traffic lights, and computers.
Author
Publisher
Aguilar
Pub. Date
c2018
Language
Español
Description
The creator of the popular webcomic "xkcd" uses line drawings and common words to provide simple explanations for how things work, including microwaves, bridges, tectonic plates, the solar system, the periodic table, helicopters, and other essential concepts.
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