Let's-read-and-find-out science book

A novel of sabotage and intrigue in the futuristic space world of 2013, SHOOTING STARS is a compelling story of an intrepid astronaut and a life-threatening interplanetary skydive. The sole survivor of a catastrophic space accident, Mac Harrison must now grapple with survivor guilt and try to keep his life from wildly spinning out of control. While he tries to reclaim his identity, the formidable owner of a failing moon colony asks him to attempt an audacious “skydive” from the highest altitude ever attempted—the moon. The colony’s rivals have other plans. In this enthralling story, Mac must use all his resources to avoid annihilation. Up until the very last second, it’s impossible to know if Mac will ever see Earth again in one piece.

Describes how and why animals shed their feathers, hair, shells, horns etc., with emphasis on the molting of birds.

Discusses the properties of light, particularly its source in heat.

An introduction to reflex acts that explains why we cough, sneeze, shiver, hiccup, yawn, and blink.

Uses LOGO and Basic to illustrate a description of home computer programs and languages.

Few natural events are as formidable and fascinating as an erupting volcano. Volcanoes are reminders of the constant processes taking place below the surface of Earth. While readers may have heard of the eruptions of Mount Vesuvius and Mount St. Helens, they may not know that Yellowstone National Park is due to erupt, too! The mechanics of plate tectonics, the kinds of volcanoes, historical eruptions, and geothermal energy are the diverse topics of these 100 facts. Awe-inspiring photographs and fun quizzes add to the valuable information. Activities, Quiz, Fact Boxes, Graphic Organizers, Glossary, For Further Information Section, Index.

Briefly introduces various types of dinosaurs, explaining how scientists find, preserve, and reassemble the giant dinosaur skeletons seen in museums.

A simple explanation of how the rotation of the earth causes night and day.

Describes the parts of the hand and all the things our hands help us to do.

Explains how icebergs are formed from glaciers, move into the ocean, create hazards to ships, and sometimes melt away.

Takes the reader on an imaginary journey to a black hole.

Imagines sights and experiences on a moon visit.

Explains how bacteria and viruses affect the human body and how the body fights them.

Presents an excellent primary-level introduction to the process of milk production from cow to dairy to home. (Let's Read-and-Find-Out Science).

Explains basic facts about the Big Dipper, including which stars make up the constellation, how its position changes in the sky, and how it points to the North Star.

Describes the Coelacanth, a fish thought to have been extinct for seventy million years until one was discovered in 1938, and other examples of plants and animals known as "living fossils."

Explains how to view stars and ways to locate star pictures, known as constellations, throughout the year.

Explains in simple text and illustrations what is known about the force of gravity.

A simple explanation of the water cycle, clouds, water vapor, condensation, evaporation, rain, and hail.

Describes the nine planets and other bodies of the solar system; includes directions for making models showing the size of the planets and their distance from the sun.

Explains how electricity is produced and transmitted, how to create electricity using an electrical wire and a magnet, how generators supply electricity for cities, and how electricity works in homes.

Explains the characteristics of comets.

Describes the water cycle, discusses water pollution, and examines what is being done toprotect our essential water supply

Describes the general characteristics and functions of a variety of jellyfish with emphasis on the ones to avoid.

Discusses the feeding habits of birds.

Describes the remarkable turtle, which can live almost anywhere, eat almost anything, range in size from tiny to gigantic, and live longer than any other animal.

"The air that surrounds Earth weigh 5 quadrillion tons. When it moves slowly, there's a breeze. When it blows very fast—74 miles an hour or faster—there's a hurricane. How does a hurricane begin? What should you do when you know a hurricane is coming? Franklyn M. Branley explains in a clear and simple way how these powerful storms get their starts, why they begin in warm places, and what you can do to stay safe when a hurricane is on the way." - jacket

The author tells "how to find north, south, east, and west, and also offers. . . experiments that a child can perform with only sunlight, a large piece of paper, crayon, and a few stones."

Briefly describes how a cow produces milk, how the milk is processed in a dairy, and how various other dairy products are made from milk.

Explains the fundamentals of programming, with simple exercises, in the BASIC language.

Explains how to use the Logo language to create graphics on a personal computer.

A dictionary of computer terms explaining parts, functions, and useful jargon.

Introduces the parts of a computer and explains how they work.