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Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a . . . robot hummingbird? Meet robots inspired by animals that are racing through water like sharks, climbing walls like geckos, flying through the sky like honeybees, and more." --
4) ¡Jálalo!
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
Español
Description
¡Jálalo! Jalar mueve las cosas hacia ti. ¿Qué jalas?
Simple text and photographs give young readers an introduction to things that you can pull.
6) Motion
Author
Series
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Welcome to the physics lab! In this picture book, young scientists use their imagination to bring experiements to life. They poke whipped cream in the illustrations, tilt the book to roll a ball down a ramp, and slide beanbags to test friction. After predicting what will happen next, eager readers turn the page to see the results."--
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Illustrates the differences between pushing and pulling. Explains different forces that push and pull and how they affect everyday life. Colorful photographs and diagrams help illustrate each science concept. A chart compares the concepts head-to-head to help solidify readers' grasp of the material. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2022
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From riding a roller coaster to riding a wave, there are many ways to have fun. The science of fun examines the science behind all your favorite activities.
Author
Series
Publisher
Childs Play (International) Ltd
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
Corre, trepa, gatea o salta... ¡A todo el mundo le guta moverse! ¡Rápido o despacio, arriba o abajo, solo o con amigos!-- Back cover.
Run, climb, crawl or jump-everybody loves to move! Fast or slow, up or down, alone or with our friends!-- Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Flowerpot Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Come along on a science adventure to discover how cars speed up and slow down, how astronauts float in space, and so much more! This fun question and answer book has everything from facts and figures to simple diagrams and hilarious illustrations to help you learn introductory physics terms and concepts including displacement, velocity, acceleration, forces, friction, gravity and more."--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"In Fairground Physics: Motion, Momentum, and Magnets with Hands-On Science Activities, readers 9 to 12 learn about the forces that rule our world and everything in it by examining the rides, games, and even food you might find at a county fair. Interesting trivia, fascinating sidebars, links to online material that supplements learning, and hands-on science activities all bring learning to life as kids make text-to-world connections and discover...
Author
Series
Publisher
Sourcebooks eXplore, an imprint of Sourcebooks Kid
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Red Kangaroo is playing with her favorite ball she throws it into the air and it comes back down. But what makes this happen? She knows that Dr. Chris will have the answer! Soon, Red Kangaroo learns about force, mass, and acceleration and that Newton's Laws are at work anytime anything moves! Chris Ferrie offers a kid-friendly introduction to Newtonian physics in this installment of his new Everyday Science Academy series. Written by an expert, with...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Humans have used rockets for everything from firework displays to getting people to the Moon - and their explosive potential may bring us to uncharted galaxies! How do you create a controlled explosion and harness that power for the benefit of humankind? Meet the visionary physicists, chemists, engineers, and entertainers (as well as mice, bears, tortoises, and more) who took rockets from illuminations in the sky to the most powerful vehicles ever...
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