Science & Technology

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780803740822Author Brad MeltzerFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Dial Books for Young Readers,USPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams)...

From Inner-City Nobody to Brilliant Neurosurgeon When Ben Carson was in school, his classmates called him the class dummy. Many-including Ben himself-doubted that he would ever amount to anything. But his mother never let him quit. She encouraged Ben...

Meet the masterminds behind the greatest inventions in history with this nonfiction book for kids aged 7 to 9.Step into Leonardo da Vinci's workshop, relax on board Hideo Shima's speedy bullet train, and join movie star Hedy Lamarr to bounce ideas around...

Crazy about Wii, Nintendo, X-Box, and PlayStation? Meet the inventor whose work made them all possible: Ralph Baer, creator of the first home video game system! Today, the video game industry keeps growing, with ever more platforms available to fans...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Schneider Family Book Award (Children's) 2017.Book InformationISBN 9780449813379Author Jen BryantFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Random House Books for Young...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789505283Author Emily HollandFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint ArcturusPublisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Discover the inventors who changed our world in My First Heroes: Inventors! Push, pull and slide the scenes to find out about Archimedes, Patricia Bath, George Stephenson and Hedy Lamarr, and be inspired by their incredible work.With scenes to explore,...

Isaac Newton was always a loner, preferring to spend his time contemplating the mysteries of the universe. When the plague broke out in London in 1665 he was forced to return home from college. It was during this period of so much death, that Newton gave...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Cook Prize 2017 and IRA CBC Children's Choice.Book InformationISBN 9781580892971Author Chris BartonFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Charlesbridge...

Follow the fearless highs and dangerous lows of the Wright brothers in their quest to take to the skies in this courageous - and true - story of the pioneers of flight. The Wright brothers dared to dream of being the first men in the world to fly... but...

Discover how geology is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Science - Geology. Explore the wonders of Earth and see how geology is all around us, from nature's materials that are used to construct roads and buildings, to the minerals found in...

Leonardo da Vinci was a gifted painter, talented musician, and dedicated scientist and inventor, designing flying machines, submarines, and even helicopters. Yet he had a hard time finishing things, a problem anyone can relate to. Only thirteen paintings...

Award-winning duo Catherine Thimmesh and Melissa Sweet inspire a new generation of innovators in this fascinating celebration of women inventors from diverse backgrounds. For fans of Women Who Dared and Women in Science.In kitchens and living rooms, in...

Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? Why did the Japanese kill Godzilla with missiles made of cadmium (Cd, 48)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation? And why did tellurium (Te, 52) lead to the most bizarre gold rush in history?The...

Based on the New York Times bestselling book and the Academy Award-nominated movie, author Margot Lee Shetterly and illustrator Laura Freeman bring the incredibly inspiring true story of four black women who helped NASA launch men into space to picture...

National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children's...

Find out how weather works in this fun and friendly book. Learn why it rains and snows, and the fascinating science that causes thunder, lightning, hurricanes and rainbows.Introduces young readers to this fascinating subject.About the AuthorRob Lloyd...

A beautifully illustrated picture book biography of Mary Anning that will enlighten children about the discovery of the dinosaurs and the importance of female scientists, perfect for fans of The Girl Who Thought in PicturesMary Anning loved scouring the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593426814Author Deborah HopkinsonFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780547576985Author Pamela TurnerFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Clarion BooksPublisher Clarion BooksWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 224mm * 277mm * 8mm

'Highly recommended.' School Reading List'I couldn't put the book down as it was so exciting to read.' Holly, aged 9, Books Up North'A valuable resource and a joy to read and share.' Lancashire Post'Pleasing and informative.' Kirkus'Fact-finding fun.'...

One of New York Times' Twelve Books for Feminist Boys and Girls!This is the story of a woman who dared to dive, defy, discover, and inspire. This is the story of Shark Lady. One of the best science picture books for children, Shark Lady is a must for...

What causes earthquakes? What do they feel like? What are tsunamis and why do they happen? An informative introduction to earthquakes and their effects for young readers. Features information on real-life earthquakes, accompanied by striking colour...

Charles Darwin was a scientist by profession but an explorer at heart. At age 22, Darwin embarked on his first voyage aboard a ship called the Beagle. This picture book follows Charles as he explores South America for the first time, collecting insects,...

A celebration of the lives and achievements of inspirational black people through history who made a differenceBlack Stories Matter: Groundbreaking Scientists explores the important contributions that black people have made to the field of science...

This book peers through the microscope to reveal TINY unimaginable wonders. Discover bizarre minibeasts and peculiar plants, meet the millions of microbes that live around and inside you, and marvel at miniature technology. The perfect introduction to a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781648768682Author Kathy TrustyFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint Callisto KidsPublisher Callisto Media Inc.Weight(grams) 1gDimensions(mm) 1mm * 1mm * 1mm

* 2021 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books in Middle Grade Longlist * 2021 NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book * 2021 EUREKA! Nonfiction Children's Honor BookAspiring young chemists will discover an amazing group of role models...

Charles Darwin's ideas about evolution caused both outrage and wonder, and quickly made him one of the most famous men in history. From his early days at school to his five-year voyage aboard the HMS Beagle and 20 years of study and research, follow...

Most famous as the painter who created the Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci is also one of history's greatest geniuses - he was a mathematician, architect, astronomer, scientist and musician...and he even invented the helicopter!From artists to aviators and...

'Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls' GUARDIAN 'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER 'An absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf' HUFFINGTON POST ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Cook Prize 2017 and IRA CBC Children's Choice.Book InformationISBN 9781580892988Author Chris BartonFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Charlesbridge...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593305119Author Jess KeatingFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781943147311Format HardbackPage Count 40Imprint The Innovation PressPublisher The Innovation Press

From the time he was a small boy, Wilson Bentley saw snowflakes as small miracles. And he determined that one day his camera would capture for others the wonder of the tiny crystal. Bentley's enthusiasm for photographing snowflakes was often...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781584690115Author Jeannine AtkinsFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Dawn Publications,U.S.Publisher Sourcebooks, Inc

*Kirkus Best Picture Book of the Year*Learn the funny and fascinating story of Charles Darwin and the groundbreaking discoveries that resulted from his love of the humble worm in this hilarious, illustrated children's book. Charles Darwin is widely known...

This true story of a woman whose brilliance and mechanical expertise helped Britain win World War II is sure to inspire STEM readers and fans of amazing women in history.Beatrice Shilling wasn't quite like other children. She could make anything. She...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Cook Prize 2016.Book InformationISBN 9781939547200Author Laurie WallmarkFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Creston BooksPublisher Creston BooksWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780823431939Author Laurie LawlorFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Holiday House IncPublisher Holiday House IncWeight(grams) 147gDimensions(mm) 251mm *...