New Releases by Emily Sohn

Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva visit and learn about pond animals, including frogs, toads, and birds. Includes a note to caregivers, reading activities, and a word list.

"Zoom along as Max Axiom rides his way through a lesson in speed, acceleration, inertia, friction, and gravity! Young readers will discover the complex forces that keep the world running. Download the free Capstone 4D app for an augmented reality experience that goes beyond the printed page. Videos, writing prompts, discussion questions, and hands-on activities make this updated edition come alive and keep your collection current"--

Follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind forces and motion. Written in graphic-novel format.

Engaging experiments using simple toys and everyday stuff teach curious young minds all about Earth Science and weather. Readers can take an up-close look at how tornadoes develop, why wind is sometimes cold, how the water cycle works, and so much more. With low-level text and step-by-step photos, connecting young readers with science concepts has never been simpler!

"Step-by-step instructions for experiments pertaining to forces, motion, and simple machines."--

Describes the importance of models and using good designs to create anything from buildings to roller coasters and beyond. As readers use scientific inquiry to learn the different tactics to use in the planning stages, an activity based on real world situations challenges them to apply what theyve learned in order to solve a puzzle.

Describes how little details around you can help solve mysteries and come up with new ideas. As readers use scientific inquiry to learn about patterns and textures and how often they benefit and are used in society, an activity based on real world situations challenges them to apply what theyve learned in order to solve a puzzle.

Here, a superhero mentor guides the reader through basic science concepts using a graphic novel approach.

The world is full of living and nonliving things that move and change-including you. You eat, grow, and develop. You may run, jump, or swim. To do it all, you need energy. In this book, you will learn about the many forms of energy, and how they are related to matter. You will then use this information to solve a puzzle and save the school''s lunch! Readers put the focus and fun on scientific inquiry! Each book introduces science fundamentals through a science puzzle and related hands-on activities. Critical thinking skills are strengthened through exploring science concepts and applying them to the real-world situations that the puzzle introduces. Three levels offer increasingly more challenging text and problem-solving activities. Simple science concepts and activities in 24 pages. Science concepts and activities in 32 pages. More in-depth science concepts and activities in 48 pages. Book jacket.

You find a labeled rock collection. You pick it up, but while looking at it you trip over a chair. The labels scatter on some of the rocks, and you can''t tell which label goes with which rock. Read this book and learn how rocks form, how they change over time, and how they look. It won''t be long before you are able to get the labels back on the right rocks. iScience Readers put the focus and fun on scientific inquiry! Each book introduces science fundamentals through a science puzzle and related hands-on activities. Critical thinking skills are strengthened through exploring science concepts and applying them to the real-world situations that the puzzle introduces. Three levels offer increasingly more challenging text and problem-solving activities. Simple science concepts and activities in 24 pages. Science concepts and activities in 32 pages. More in-depth science concepts and activities in 48 pages. Book jacket.

"Describes what all animals share in common, how scientists group them, and what makes each kind of animal unique. As readers use scientific inquiry to learn about the specific needs of different animals, an activity based on real world situations challenges them to apply what they''ve learned in order to solve a puzzle"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the science behind the sport of skateboarding, including basic skills, tricks, skateparks, and competitions"--Provided by publisher.

"In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Isabel Soto as she leads a rescue mission in Antarctica"--Provided by publisher.

"In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Isabel Soto as she explores the history and culture behind the Inca city of Machu Picchu"--Provided by publisher.

In graphic novel format, super scientist Max Axiom explains the science behind light.

"In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Max Axiiom as he explains the secence behind light"-

In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind sound.

Presents information and current research in space science and astronomy as presented in articles from Science News for Kids.