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IRON WIDOW meets SIX CRIMSON CRANES in this immersive YA fantasy inspired by Chinese legend, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Chloe Gong.Aihui Ying's life is viciously torn apart when her father is killed by a masked assassin. Left with only his journal and a jade pendant snatched from his killer, she vows to take her revenge.Seeking answers, Ying infiltrates the prestigious Engineers Guild - the ancient institution home to her father's secret past. There, she begins to navigate a world fraught with politics and treachery.Soon though, Ying's quest for vengeance turns into a fight for survival and she'll have to stay one step ahead of everyone. . .if she's to make it out alive.'A richly detailed and wildly imaginative book.' - Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Iron Widow

Learn how and why a useful, 5000-year-old invention has become a threat to our planet--and what you can do about it--in this history of the simple straw.From reeds used by ancient Sumerians to bendy straws in World War II hospitals, people have changed the straw to fit their needs for 5000 years. Today however, this useful tool is contributing to the plastic problem polluting our oceans. Once again, the simple straw needs a reinvention.With bright illustrations and well-researched text, children can read about the inventors behind the straw’s technological advancements, including primary sources like patents, as well as how disposable plastic harms the environment. See the newest solutions, from plastic straw alternatives to activism by real kids like Milo Cress who started the Be Straw Free campaign when he was 11 years old.Learn about what kids can do to reduce plastic waste. The backmatter includes more information on the movement to stop plastic waste, action items kids can do, a bibliography, and additional resources on plastic pollution. Books for a Better Earth are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on. A Horn Book Fanfare BookA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!

"From the pedal-less, brakeless wooden velocipedes of the 1800s to the sleek racing machines of today, from a luxury for the wealthy to a lifeline for the working class, the bicycle's journey is a study in invention, innovation, and ingenuity. Sarah Nelson's affectionate and poetic tribute covers almost a century of the two-wheeler's development, while Iacopo Bruno's bold, bright artwork illuminates this marvel of engineering. Cycling enthusiasts as well as budding mechanical engineers, inventors, tinkerers, and dreamers will revel in this fact-packed nonfiction adventure story--complete with a time line and other lively back matter designed to remind readers how truly extraordinary everyday objects can be"--Provided by publisher.

Imagine a world where distances felt infinite, ideas couldn't be replicated en masse, darkness consumed nights, and a fever could spell the end. It's a world nearly unrecognizable to us today, thanks to inventions that have crafted the very fabric of our modern existence.Where would we be without the wheel's revolution, or the profound ripple of the printing press? Would the stars still feel out of reach if not for telescopes and rockets, or our world feel vast without cars, planes, and the internet to bridge it?Fuel your curiosity and gain a deeper understanding of the inventive spirit that revolutionized our world. Discover the ingenious minds and fascinating anecdotes behind each invention, and find inspiration in their revolutionary impact.Discover the Pioneers: Explore the brilliant inventors who transformed ideas into reality, inspiring generations to come.Engage in Trivia: Delight in intriguing trivia and fun facts, impressing friends and family with your newfound knowledge.Insights Into Progress: Gain valuable insights into the progress of human history, seeing how innovations shaped societies and cultures.Technological Evolution: Follow the evolution of inventions from ancient times to the cutting-edge technologies of today.Inspiration for Tomorrow: Be inspired by the boundless creativity of inventors and envision the potential for future breakthroughs.From the invention of the wheel to the marvel of electricity, from the groundbreaking medical discoveries to the wonders of the digital age, Top 101 Inventions Of All Time! celebrates the brilliance of human creativity and ingenuity. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious about the marvels that surround us, this book promises an enlightening and exhilarating journey through the realm of invention.Are you ready to unlock the secrets of history's most influential inventions?Scroll up and click Buy Now to embark on an enlightening journey that will forever change your perspective on the world of innovation!

What do you get if you add a beakerful of steam, a sprinkle of mischief, and a heaping dose of humor? Kinzie's Kinventions, of course!It's talent show time, and Kinzie could win a real pretend-gold trophy! There's only one problem. Kinzie can't find her talent. Sure, she's good at a lot of things. But dodging the Ferocious Lee Monstrous monster in the basement, fixing her best friend's tapped-out tap shoes, and reading Whiz Kidz science magazine don't count as talent. But could they be part of a bigger, soon-to-be-discovered talent?Recommended for ages six to nine, this young chapter book series will appeal to listeners of Junie B. Jones.

A cool kit to build your own dinosaur and discover what made T. rex the terror of its time. Combine learning with fun and build your own T. rex model, with this kit for 9-12 year olds based on a real T. rex skeleton. Children will love to learn about the mighty T. rex, as they build this 70cm-long model that's easy to put together. Whilst assembling, they can read the accompanying book that is jam-packed with facts. Each page looks at a different part of the mighty T.rex as you piece it together, building your dinosaur know-how along the way. This exciting make-your-own dinosaur kit offers: - A model built of 80 sturdy "bones" that stands 30 cm tall and 70 cm long. - An easy to assemble kit - no need for glue, the pieces just slot together following the step-by-step instructions. - A book to learn as you build, packed with facts about this fearsome predator - its anatomy, behavior, and habitat. - All the latest information and theories and information about T.rex, including its behavior and whether it had feathers. Starting with the base, step-by-step photographic instructions clearly show how each stage of the model slots together. At the same time, you learn about the Cretaceous world, fossils, and paleontology. Moving onto the legs and feet, discover facts about claws, muscles, the tail, and stance. As you continue to build the model, you'll also learn about dinosaur behavior, speed, teeth, diet, fearsome hunting techniques, raising young, and defense.

Is it magic? Or is it science? Amaze family and friends with these 50 science experiments designed to work as magic tricks! Make a flame jump from candle to candle, create a cloud in a bottle, and keep water from pouring out of an upside-down container in this exciting science book for kids! Young magicians will thrill to these age-appropriate tricks--and gain confidence in their scientific knowledge and abilities at the same time. Features: " 50 magic tricks based on science for kids ages 8 12 using common household materials " A new way of learning science, with clear explanations of the scientific principles behind the magic " Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and a helpful photo for every trick " Detailed directions for putting on a spectacular magic show " "Ask the Audience" questions that help kids involve their audience (and learn the science before the performance) " "Run with It!" sections that suggest ways to try each trick with different materials and instructions

In order to figure out why robotic versions of history's greatest scientists and inventors keep going haywire, eleven-year-old twins Nick and Tesla create a gadget glove.

"This first picture book biography of Erno Rubik, creator of the Rubik's Cube, reveals the obsession, imagination, and engineering process behind the creation of a bestselling puzzle that will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024"--

Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series, with photographs and illustrations throughout, this book examines the history, science, ethics and social issues related to infectious diseases and vaccines.

"An exploration of the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone Park, and the positive cascade effect they caused on its environment and surroundings"--

"Tiny computers chips keep our cars running and our smartphone apps and appliances functioning properly. But can computer chip design keep up with the increasing demands of modern technology? Learn about the next generation of computer chips and other computer tech that will run our future devices"

A journey through the evolution of knowledge, communication, and information

"In this interactive picture book, young readers poke, roll, and slide objects on the page, using their imagination to conduct simple physics experiments. They learn about forces (pushes and pulls), inertia, gravity, acceleration, and friction. Back matter includes a real-world experiment"--

Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book examines how animals think and the ways scientists study their cognitive abilities.

THE Christmas Lectures at the Royal Institution are, by a time-honoured custom, invariably addressed to a "juvenile audience." This term, however, has always been held to be an elastic one, and to include those who are young in spirit as well as those who are young in years. The conditions, therefore, necessarily impose on the Lecturer the duty of treating some subject in such a manner that, whilst not beyond the reach of youthful minds, it may yet possess some elements of interest for those of maturer years. A subject which admits of abundant experimental illustrations is accordingly, on these occasions, a popular one, particularly if it has a bearing upon topics then attracting public attention. The progress of practical invention or discovery often removes at one stroke some fact or principle out of the region of purely scientific investigation, and places it within the purview of the popular mind. A demand then arises for explanations which shall dovetail it on to the ordinary experiences of life. The practical use of æther waves in wireless telegraphy has thus made the subject of waves in general an interesting one. Hence, when permitted the privilege, for a second time, of addressing Christmas audiences in the Royal Institution, the author ventured to indulge the hope that an experimental treatment of the subject of Waves and Ripples in various media would not be wanting in interest. Although such lectures, when reproduced in print, are destitute of the attractions furnished by successful experiments, yet, in response to the wish of many correspondents, they have been committed to writing, in the hope that the explanations given may still be useful to a circle of readers. The author trusts that the attempt to make the operations of visible waves a key to a comprehension of some of the effects produced by waves of an invisible kind may not be altogether without success, and that those who find some of the imperfect expositions in this little book in any degree helpful may thereby be impelled to study the facts more closely from that "open page of Nature" which lies ever unfolded for the instruction of those who have the patience and power to read it aright.J. A. F.UNIVERSITY COLLEGE,LONDON, 1902.

"Mary Myers always dreamed of playing, but she lived when women were often told to stay put and stay quiet. Determined and fearless, Mary wouldn't stay tied down. With the help of her husband, she transformed into Carlotta, the famous aeronaut, and took to the skies. Carlotta performed much more than aerial feats in her gas balloons. A skybound scientist, she collected information on currents, weather, and atmospheric pressure."--

Emily Jayne and the Kairos Codex is a speculative science-fiction novel set in a Milky Way galaxy that is filled with intelligent extraterrestrial life. It has strong and smart female characters in lead roles, who like science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). It has strong and smart male characters too! Emily Jayne and the Kairos Codex is about children, friendship and adventure. It's about dogs, and the special connection that can exist between people and the canines they love. It's about neurodivergent kids, those children who don't fit in with the 'normal' kids at school, and it's about diversity. It's about a love for and connection with math, astronomy, space and the universe, and a longing to know more and to find life elsewhere. The heroine, 11-year-old Emily Jayne Hutchings, her canine sister Rex, and her cousin Sarah Spiller, need help from their friends to escape evil time travelling aliens and find the one extraterrestrial species that can help them. Emily Jayne and the Kairos Codex is the first book in the Fellowship of the Timeless series by J.A. Secker.Summary of Emily Jayne and the Kairos Codex:Eleven-year-old Emily Jayne (EmJ) Hutchings knows aliens exist. She's as certain about that as she is about the Fibonacci series and the digits of pi. Her best friend and adopted cousin, Sarah, is an alien camouflaged as a human.EmJ is surrounded by mysteries: her canine sister Rex is much smarter than any dog should be; her friend Samuel vanishes without a trace from the schoolyard; and Sarah's planet of origin is unknown. But Sarah is sick and needs help from her own kind. Can EmJ and Rex find Samuel? Will EmJ be able to find Sarah's people before it's too late?EmJ and Sarah invent and build an interstellar communicator and send a coded invitation toward the star Epsilon Eridani.Two weeks later, Cindy, a friendly 11-year-old alien appears in EmJ's backyard. EmJ hopes that Cindy and the scientists from her planet can help track down Sarah's species.The three friends and Rex are ready for an epic adventure. But bad luck comes in threes.They're abducted by time travelling aliens.They discover that they're at the centre of an interstellar war.And EmJ only makes things worse when she steals a crucial artefact from the enemy.The Kairos Codex. It's from the future. It commands their capture.The fate of worlds hangs in the balance.

"The World of Dinosaurs: Discovering Prehistoric Creatures."Enter the fascinating world of dinosaurs with this book packed with stunning images and exciting information! "The World of Dinosaurs" is an extraordinary journey into the past, allowing you to explore the age of dinosaurs as never before.Discover prehistoric creatures that inhabited Earth millions of years ago, admire the incredible illustrations that bring these vanished animals to life, and learn fascinating facts about their unique behaviors, habitats, and characteristics. Through realistic and extraordinary images, you'll be transported to an ancient world where huge dinosaurs walked the Earth.This book will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the dinosaur kingdom and gain scientific knowledge in a fun and engaging way. With its simple and accessible texts accompanied by beautiful full-color illustrations, "The World of Dinosaurs" is perfect for young paleontology lovers and anyone fascinated by prehistoric life.Whether you are a fan of T-Rexes, triceratops, velociraptors, or other species, this book will give you a privileged look at their unique characteristics and fascinating world. You will be able to imagine how they moved, what they ate, and how they interacted with their environment.No matter if you are an expert or a novice in the field of dinosaurs, "The World of Dinosaurs" will amaze you and keep you glued to the pages as you explore the various species, scientific discoveries, and extinction theories of these prehistoric giants.Get ready for an epic adventure into the past, where you will encounter creatures that shaped the history of our planet. Purchase your copy of "Dinosaur World" and begin your journey of discovery today!Discover, learn and be fascinated by the fascinating world of dinosaurs!