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Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
122 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This fun and educational introduction to the exciting field of robotics, the science of designing, building, and operating robots, gives kids the basic tools for creating their own robots using ordinary craft materials and parts salvaged from recycled toys and other household devices."--Amazon.
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
vii, 119 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents an overview of forensic science and crime scene investigation, featuring projects in the areas of documenting a crime scene, identifying fingerprints, analyzing blood spatter, and extracting DNA.
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
v, 122 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses solar, wind, biofuel, hydro, and geothermal energy sources.
Everyone is looking for ways to expand our sources of renewable energy-- but which system is best? What is "renewable" energy, and what are the pros and cons of each source? Sneideman and Twamley introduce you to solar, wind, biofuel, hydro, and geothermal energy. They also provide hands-on activities and links to online primary sources.
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
29 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"Earth is our home, but do we really know about this planet? Quite a lot! We know how the Earth came to be the planet we live on, how oxygen made it possible for life to develop, and how the climate is changing in ways that affect everyone and everything. In The Earth: One-of-a-Kind Planet, the narrator, who just happens to be the Universe, explains where Earth is located in the solar system, how life evolved on Earth, and more. Universe uses a friendly,...
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
29 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
The moon is one of the smaller celestial objects in the universe, but it has some very important jobs. Without it, Earth would be a very different place! Narrated by the character of the Universe, this story offers up clearly stated scientific explanations designed to gets kids excited about astronomy, covering topics such as the moon's phases, eclipses, and humans' long history of watching the moon. A hands-on project, glossary, and a poem offer...
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press, a division of Nomad Communications
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
v, 122 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Expore the life of one of Colonial America's most fascinating citizens and scientific pioneer, Benjamin Franklin. Discover what it might have been like to be a young person during the eighteenth century, when work and entertainment looked much diferent from today. Includes hands-on activities.
A science biography that examines the life and work of Ben Franklin and offers kids the opportunity to make their own designs and inventions with hands-on...
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
29 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
A story narrated by the Universe, this explains how the stars are born, about the cosmic objects and discover what stars are made of, what makes them twinkle, how many there are, and even how they will come to an end and what humans use them for. Two aliens provide fun facts about space. Includes activity time and glossary.
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
29 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"In The Sun: Shining Star of the Solar System, the Universe itself explains the relationship between the sun and Earth. Kids ages 5 through 8 discover how the sun's place in the solar system gives us the days, seasons, and years we experience on our planet. They learn alongside funny alien characters how the sun supports life on our planet and how it's related to the weather." -- Amazon.com.
Narrated by the Universe, tells about the sun and how it...
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
29 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
In Destination Desert: Biome Explorers, kid scientists make the trek to four different types of deserts around the world-a hot and dry desert, a semi-arid desert, a coastal desert, and a cold desert-to discover the adaptations plants and animals have made to survive in these dry places! A hands-on activity provides deep foundational learning in this nonfiction picture book.
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
29 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
In Tour the Tundra: Biome Explorers, science adventurers ages 5 to 8 visit the Arctic, the Antarctic, and the alpine tundras. In these beautiful, remote places, we observe migrating animals, waddle like a penguin, and witness wildflowers in bloom in the mountains above the tree line. Plus, we learn about the impact of human activity on this fragile biome and find innovative ways of helping the plants and animals of the tundra thrive, even with the...
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