Claybourne, Anna

Magical, mysterious and sometimes mischievous, the fairy folk of the world are notoriously elusive, but this compendium will reveal their secrets. From Cornish pixies and Spanish goblins to the forest gnomes of the Congo, welcome to the world of the fairy folk. This book features a mix of fairy 'facts' and short retellings of some fairy tales.

Sustainability means trying to avoid using up natural resources so as to keep Earth's ecosystems in balance. Some sustainability practices include composting, limiting use of cars and other vehicles that use fossil fuels, and investing in solar power for your home. This title introduces to the main concept of sustainability in an age-appropriate way, including environmental and Earth science topics in the main content. Case studies gives readers relatable examples and tips on how to live more sustainably now and in the future. and how that will impact Earth.

The global COVID-19 pandemic feels unprecedented. But, the world has faced pandemics before: the black death, the flu, and antibiotic-resistant tuberculosis. The case studies of these occasions, alongside the COVID-19 pandemic, give readers perspective on how and why pandemics happen. The main content provides age-appropriate detail about how pandemics start, immunity, lockdowns, solutions, and more. This timely title combines history, science, and modern news information for young readers ready to learn and move on from the pandemic.

Think of all the animals and plants on Earth today. There are millions! But, in the history of Earth there are many more that have gone extinct. In this colorful volume, readers get a crash course in how and why a species may become extinct. Including understandable information about what scientists believe happened when life began, evolution, the dinosaurs, and how all of these plays a role in the ecosystems of today, this book is essential to the young reader's science library.

"Develop your STEAM skills as you design and build your very own transportation hub. This book contains step-by-step projects that give you clear instructions to make every element a model transportation hub needs, including a helicopter, cable cars, and roadways"--Provided by publisher.

Uses simple explanations and color photographs to teach children how different forces work, including gravity and friction.

Text and illustrations present ten hands-on science experiments that use motion.

Text and illustrations present ten hands-on science experiments using heat and cold.

Readers learn all about science by following along with step-by-step instructions and completing fun, informative messy activities. Each project is ranked from easy to hard so readers can find the project best suited for them.

Briefly discusses sound, pitch, sound travel, sound waves, vibration, frequency, length, and thickness, with simple experiments to demonstrate each concept.