Mathematical concepts are all around us — in nature, architecture, art, biology, computer science and in our everyday lives. Did you know that natural processes, such as how bees swarm, have been used as a model for computer algorithms, or that boomerangs work using similar aerodynamic concepts as aircraft?
Extreme weather events, from bushfires to floods, and sudden geological changes, like earthquakes and tsunamis, have an enormous impact on our planet. In this book, students investigate different examples of extreme weather, focusing on examples from around Australia, and how these events affect living and non-living aspects of the environment.
Zoom into space with this guide to the universe. You’ll learn everything there is to know about our Solar System, discover what it takes to become an astronaut and imagine what the future of space exploration might look like. Get your spacesuit on and prepare for lift off!
Life on Earth is found in all types of environments - from rainforests to deserts, grasslands and many more. In this book, students investigate how the different features of these environments, such temperature range, and availability of food, water and shelter impact the growth and survival of living things.
In this book, students investigate the different types of adaptations that animals might have to help them survive and thrive in their particular environment, and then explore a range of key Australian habitats, from deserts to rainforests.
Step back in time to discover how crocodiles were once warm-blooded and how snakes had legs and burrowed underground. Meet terrifying giant birds, and tiny elephants living on islands. From the moment life crawled out of the oceans and onto land, to when our primate ancestors climbed down from the trees, the history of Planet Earth is filled ......
In Pollution Solution, the friendly turtle, Professor Poppy, comes in the nick of time to show Jack and his mates how to handle a rubbishy deluge of storm water.
Our vast solar system is made up of galaxies, stars, planets, moons and much more. Discover Earth’s place as one of eight planets in orbit around the sun.
Read the real-life adventures of Wildlife Wong. Meet a crazy pig parents Michael and Mary and their three little pigs, learn all about their species, then make a 3D map of where they live.
Read the real-life adventures of Wildlife Wong as he encounters weird and wonderful rainforest creatures including the heroic mighty fig wasp, then make your own mini rainforest.
Read the real-life adventures of Wildlife Wong. Find out what happens when an elephant sits on his car, or when elephants take selfies with his camera traps. Then can you build your very own camera?
Read the real-life adventures of Wildlife Wong as he is on the front line of a race against extinction for one of the most ancient animals on earth, then build your own Sumatran rhino model and habitat.
Read the real-life adventures of Wildlife Wong as he raises and releases a tiny sun bear cub. Learn what makes sun bears special, then become a scientists and see if you can make electricity from vegetables!
Read the real-life adventures of Wildlife Wong as he cares for a rescued orangutan called Polly, find out what happens when another orangutan locks him into his office, and see if you can build an oranutan nest!
Every living thing on our planet experiences a life cycle. From fertilization, to birth, through life and death, plants and animals undergo key stages of development. In this book, students explore the life cycles living things such as of insects, birds, whales and flowering plants and discover the environmental factors that can affect these ......
Packed with information, this book opens before us like a tunnel through space, enabling us to make a fascinating tour of the planets in our solar system. Revised and updated, the new edition of this three-dimensional information book encourages children to study interesting data about each of the planets. Larger trim size and additional ......
When the SOS Lifesaving Day is held on a pirate ship, Flick Foulweather wants to run down the gangplank and hide. The ocean terrifies her. Especially the sharks! Can the black cat face her fears and perform the rescue of her life? Welcome to the School of Scallywags (SOS), a boarding school for young pirates where each new day is an adventure ......
Can one girl's questions change the world? Women in Chemistry follows a conversation between an inquisitive young girl, who wonders what living things are made of, and a scientifically astute narrator, whose answers are both accurate and approachable to a young mind. In this way, learning the basics of chemistry becomes a natural outcome of ......
Can one girls questions change the world? Women in Biology follows a conversation between an inquisitive young girl, who wonders what living things are made of, and a scientifically astute narrator, whose answers are both accurate and approachable to a young mind.
How Girls of Color Find and Define Themselves in the Digital Age
What does is it mean for girls of color to become techno-social change agents--individuals who fuse technological savvy with a deep understanding of society in order to analyze and confront inequality? Kimberly A. Scott explores this question and others as she details the National Science Foundation-funded enrichment project COMPUGIRLS. This ......
"Delve into the wonders of physics! Learn alongside inspirational women physicists whose innovations changed the world. Discover the power of curiosity and resilience through a conversation between a spunky young protagonist, asking questions about the world around her, and a scientifically astute narrator, whose answers are both accurate and ......
For Women in Biology, Women in Chemistry, and Women in Physics
Give kids hours of entertainment with the Women in Science Coloring and Activity Book! The Science Wide Open series of educational picture books, written by Mary Wissinger and illustrated by Danielle Pioli, encourages kids to ask questions about the world around them. Readers learn basic science concepts through the stories of inspiring women who ......
Ted the bear and best friend Fleur are going on a Solar System adventure! So zip up your spacesuit and join them - you'll visit planets, the Sun, the Moon and the stars. Just make sure you're back before breakfast!
Why do you see lightning before you hear thunder? What keeps the planets orbiting around the sun? What metal is a liquid at room temperature? Science affects everything -- yet so many of us wish we understood it better. Using an accessible question-and-answer approach, key concepts in biology, chemistry, physics, earth and general science are ......