"The Spectacular Science of Buildings is guaranteed to answer all those tricky questions that children ask about buildings, bridges, and other structures – and that parents often struggle to answer. Find out how did the Egyptians build the Great Pyramid of Giza? How can skyscrapers keep getting taller? How do guests stay warm in an ice hotel? And many, many more!"--

"This book explains genetic theory, what genes are, why DNA plays an important role and what all these insights have to do with a curious monk. An exciting journey through the history of science, present-day genetic research and engineering and right through to the question of identity--because who would have thought how much of our personality is defined by our genes and how interesting genes can be?"--

How are bridges designed? What makes a bridge strong? Teaches students to look closer at real-life designs--and make original structures that use the same important elements. Created to encourage open-ended building with minimal teacher involvement. Includes 8 photo cards showing actual bridges, plus hands-on manipulatives that invite children to build, explore and engineer. Back of each photo card explains key elements for each design to guide children's...