Bøger af Lisa J. Amstutz

This full-color book of marvelous mammals?provides 30 hands-on activities to give interested children an overview of the wide varieties of mammals in their world How big is a blue whale? Why does a sloth crawl from the safety of a tree to the ground once a week? How does a vampire bat feed? Young nature enthusiasts will find answers to these questions and learn all sorts of fascinating facts about mammals in this full-color, interactive book. Mammal Mania explores what makes mammals unique, as well as their anatomy, behavior, and conservation needs. Readers will learn to build a squirrel feeder, write a putrid poem, make an animal tracking station, and much more. Thirty hands-on activities promote observation and analysis, writing and drawing, math and science, and nature literacy skills. <hr> Young Naturalists is a kid-friendly series that introduces zoology and botany for upper elementary and middle-grades readers.

How heavy is it? Young readers will learn how scientists use scales and balances to observe and measure weight.

Young nature enthusiasts will learn these and other fascinating facts about amphibians in this colorful, interactive resource. Readers will explore the major amphibian groups-frogs, salamanders, and caecilians- including their anatomy, behavior, and conservation needs, and will learn about slime, venom, hibernation, and much more. Amazing Amphibians gives a full-color overview of amphibian life history, highlights a number of fascinating species, and explains characteristics of amphibians, such as egg-laying, metamorphosis, and ectothermy. With encouragement to "e;Try This,"e; "e;Look For,"e; and "e;Listen For,"e; kids participate in 30 hands-on activities that promote observation and analysis, writing and drawing, math and science, and nature literacy skills. This useful resource includes a glossary of scientific terms, a list of amphibian orders, and a teacher's guide to initiate classroom discussion. Did you know . . .Goliath frogs can grow to 6½ pounds and jump 10 feet in a single leap?The mudpuppy, a species of salamander, gets its name from the doglike barking sound it makes when out of the water?The North American wood frog can survive brutal winters, even after it has frozen solid?

"Describes methods of entertainment before the invention of the television including radio dramas and moving pictures. Includes fun facts and a "Blast from the Past" special feature"--

How have turtle shells and dandelion seeds helped to make us safer? There's no limit to the inspiration of the great outdoors. Learn about some of the best safety innovations that have been inspired by the natural world.

Young readers will learn how scientists use microscopes and magnifying glasses to make close-up observations.

Young readers will learn how scientists use rulers and tape measures to observe and measure length and height.

"Explores how brain-computer interfaces work, walking readers through the history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries, as well as the challenges scientists currently face. Includes infographics, discussion questions, and two "Scientist Bio" features highlighting people who've done important work creating BCIs"--

"Explores how the Internet of Things works, walking readers through the history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries, as well as the challenges scientists currently face. Includes infographics, discussion questions, and two "Scientist Bio" features highlighting people who've done important work related to the IoT"--

Whether they have fur, no fur, or even scales, pets are always a hit among the youngest readers, and this set has all the basics covered! Each pet's appearance, behaviour and special talents are discussed. With simple vocabulary and a strong photo-text match, beginner readers are bound to have success with these approachable books.