O'Daly, Anne

Introduces facts about cats as pets and how to take care of them.

Budding scientists and meteorologists have likely heard about how climate change is shaping their world, but they may have questions about the science behind it. This informative title has answers! First, explanatory text breaks down important concepts including solar radiation and air pressure. Then readers learn about the importance of experiments to the scientific method. Armed with this knowledge, students can then dive into 11 hands-on activities with compelling step-by-step directions, detailed illustrations, and STEM concept connections. These activities utilize everyday items such as plastic wrap and measuring cups, but allow students to simulate weather events including the creation of clouds and flooding. Complete with a glossary to boost reading comprehension and a section to find further information, this text is sure to inspire students to continue learning about the weather events that affect their everyday lives.

It?s often said that music can soothe the soul. Budding young scientists may wonder how the sounds that make up their favorite music work. This exciting title has the answers! It not only explains key ideas involving sound waves including wavelength and frequency, but it also features activities that allow students to experience what they are learning! First students are instructed to think like scientists using the scientific method. Then they must gather the materials needed for each experiment, which mainly consist of household items such as a pencil and pen, a rubber band, a bucket, and a ruler. Helpful illustrations and age-appropriate instructions then guide readers through each step in the experiment and in learning important STEM concepts. A further information section and a glossary also make this title a valuable addition to any aspiring scientist's curriculum!.

As an iceberg sliced into the side of the Titanic, frigid waters started pouring into the vessel. Soon, the ship of dreams turned into a living nightmare in the early morning of April 15, 1912. Follow along with the true story of a doomed passenger ship, sinking in the icy waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember.

"Young readers will love digging into the facts as they learn to use maps to explore planet Earth. With short text, fun facts, and maps, this text makes our home come alive in new and different ways. Let young readers develop a love of science and nature in this easy-to-read chapter book"--Provided by the publisher..

Become an "Earth detective" and uncover facts about salty oceans, where to find fresh water, and why water is vital for life on our planet.

Become an 'Earth detective' and uncover facts about mountains, how they were made, and which is the tallest mountain on our planet.

Become an "Earth detective" and uncover facts about Earth's biomes, where they are, what they are like, and the amazing animals that live in them.

Introduces facts about lions, tigers, and other large cats, discussing their physical features, habitat, diet, and more.