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Claudia Martin
Arcturus has sold over 750,000 children's space-themed books worldwide!
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Ann Martin
Claudia has a sad goodbye to make. Her grandmother, Mimi, has just died. Claudia understands that Mimi was sick for a long time, but she's still mad at her grandmother…
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Young readers can take a deep dive into the extraordinary world beneath our oceans with this wonderfully visual, full-color reference guide.
Full of fascinating facts and stunning sea life photography…
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"It's time to explore space! Learn all about the history and science of the solar system, all the way back to the beginning of time. Detailed diagrams and in-depth text…
From the Arctic Circle to Oslo's lively city life, from the northern lights to nights when the sun never sets, from gardens to immense bridges linking the country's many islands…
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From antiquity to modernity, from the tallest mountains to the tiniest islands, from the Romans to the Venetians to the Ottomans, Greece is a beautiful photographic exploration of one of…
"It's time to explore space! Learn all about the history and science of humans making discoveries beyond Earth, from the first time humans looked into the sky to blasting beyond…
Aspiring young geologists will enjoy learning about rocks, minerals, and gems from agate to zircon in this beautiful beginner's encyclopedia that comes with a poster to help kids identify rocks…
In 170 vibrant photographs, Spain celebrates the landscapes, lifestyle and culture of the jewel of southwestern Europe, from the stunning architecture of Andalucia to the rugged coastline of Galicia, the…
Core technology topics are explored through an entertaining mix of facts, photos and artwork
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Illustrated with 180 photographs, Hidden Places ranges from exploring Siberian salt mines to a diving trench in Iceland, from bizarre trees in Poland to Thai temples. A feast of hidden…
"It's time to explore space! Learn all about the history and science of stars and galaxies, all the way back to the beginning of time. Detailed diagrams and in-depth text…
It's time to explore space! Learn all about the history and science of Earth and its moon, all the way back to the beginning of time. Detailed diagrams and in-depth…
It's time to explore space! Learn all about the history and science of stars and galaxies, all the way back to the beginning of time. Detailed diagrams and in-depth text…
A habitat is where a living thing makes its home. Habitats can range from a rainforest to a backyard. The health of a habitat can mean the endurance of a…
Plants are more than pleasant things to look at. Our lives depend on them! This beautifully designed volume about vegetation stresses the importance of plants on our planet. Readers will…
Sometimes we only think about the weather when it affects us. Weather is the state of Earth's atmosphere. It's always changing and impacting lives, whether we know it or not…
Rocks may seem big and bulky, but they are in a constant cycle of change. Readers learn about the cycle rocks undergo to change from one kind into another as…
They can be quite scary, but volcanoes and earthquakes are fascinating, natural occurrences on Earth. Readers will learn about earthquakes and volcanoes--the way they're measured, their sizes and shapes, their…
Weathering breaks rock, then erosion moves it. Rocks can be found just about anywhere on and below Earth's surface--even on and under water. Readers learn about the processes of weathering…
Computers come in many forms--phones, tablets, laptops, and they're even incorporated into some houses--but how exactly do they work? When were computers even invented? Questions like these and more can…
From cars to kettles and cranes to drills, machines do useful work in homes, factories, schools, and even on construction sites! But what powers machines? How do wheels work? And…
Planes, trains, and automobiles are crucial forms of transportation today, but the first vehicles ever used date back 9,600 years ago! Society has come a long way from humans riding…
This comprehensive, accessible encyclopedia is perfect for younger readers.
Step into the scintillating world of science with this eye-opening hardback encyclopedia, brimming with full-color illustrations that bring subjects to life!
From brain cells and birds to energy and elements…
Set off on a cosmic odyssey with this lavishly illustrated visual encyclopedia. It's packed with out-of-this-world facts that will delight and surprise young readers.
From the birth of a star…
When you make artworks, you experiment with materials to create exciting results. In this exciting volume, readers have a variety of fun and creative art projects at their fingertips. From…
Cooking is a great way to learn about science. The fun of cooking is experimenting and then examining the results using all our senses--and science is about exactly the same…
Music is all about science. Whether we are playing an instrument or singing a tune, we are relying on some amazing science to make every sound. In this exciting volume…
Caring for plants is an amazing way to learn about science. When you are gardening, you are carrying out experiments more often than you think. In this fascinating volume, readers…
