Books with author April%20Chloe%20Terrazas

Book 8 of the Super Smart Science Series goes outdoors and explores plants. First, a microscopic view of the plant cell and associated organelles. This is followed by an outline of the process of photosynthesis, both the "ingredients" and products. Finally, the vascular part of the plant, the xylem and phloem. Reviews throughout the text reinforce the material learned while candy colored illustrations engage readers of all ages!

Learn about: arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, veins, atria, ventricles, superior and inferior vena cava, pulmonary artery and vein, aorta, tricuspid and mitral valve, sinoatrial node, atrioventricular node, and purkinje fibers. Understand each of these terms and where they are located in this color-packed guide to the heart! For all ages to enjoy.

From the author/illustrator of the SUPER SCIENCE SERIES comes a new exploratory science children's series, Premed Kids! Premed Kids is an intro to topics covered on the MCAT, the medical school entry test! Start learning early so you can become a doctor (which is just another awesome form of a scientist!) This quick read is stuffed with new microbial vocabulary plus April's signature "sound it out" phonics guides for early readers. Enjoy 18 pages packed with delightful illustrations and fun facts. Ever wonder how the flu virus gets into your cells? Want to know what a bacterium looks like? By the close, you will add the following terms to your comprehension and vocabulary: bacteriophage, virus, lytic, lysogenic, bacillus, coccus, spirillum, nucleoid, pilus, capsule, prokaryote, eukaryote, influenza, endocytosis, receptor, viral RNA and DNA, infection, HIV, adenovirus, rabies, AND MORE! The book closes with a quiz to see how much you remember. It's never too early to start preparing for the MCAT!

Books 1 - 5 COMBINED INTO ONE BOOK! Bring joy to learning with the Super Smart Science Series. This is a collection of books one through five; Cellular Biology: Organelles, Structure, Function; Chemistry: The Atom and Elements; Neurology: The Amazing Central Nervous System; Astronomy: The Solar System; Anatomy & Physiology Part 1: Bones, Muscles and The Stuff That Connects Bones and Muscles. Color coding on the exterior makes it easy to find each title. Keep your favorite books all together in one book!

The exciting topic of Chemistry is explored, covering the atom--protons, neutrons, electrons, nucleus--as well as the basics of the periodic table, elements and atomic number. This is followed by an examination of individual elements, such as Lithium, Helium, Carbon, Sodium, Neon and Oxygen. Sound it out sections aid young readers in pronunciation and elementary definitions allow basic understanding of complex topics. Learn the vocabulary of a genius at a young age!

Cellular Biology: Organelles, Structure and Function covers the basics of biology on a cellular level, specialized in text for emergent readers. This book includes "sound it out" sections containing phonics for the names of the organelles inside the cell. Young readers will learn what each organelle looks like and how it functions in the cell. Questions are posed throughout as a form of review so the reader is reinforcing the new material learned. Colorful images and text make this book intriguing and engaging for all ages!

Author/Illustrator April Chloe Terrazas continues with Book 5 of the Super Smart Science Series, sharing an in depth look at bones and muscles for kids. Candy colored illustrations are combined with simplified text and pronunciation guides in this upbeat, textbook-like guide. Beginning with the skeleton, continuing with bone anatomy (compact bone KOM-PAKT BONE, periosteum PER-EE-OS-TEE-UM, osteon OS-TEE-ON, spongy bone SPUN-JEE BONE, marrow MER-OH), the reader is brought face to face with the intriguing way our bodies are made. After a thorough look at bones and a review to reinforce the material, skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscles are explored, beginning with their physical appearance (striated or not), to where they are found in the body. Terrazas takes you even further into understanding how the body moves, combining the previously learned material on bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments and fusing it with the active role of the neuron in the neuromuscular junction! Enjoy learning with Book 5 of the Super Smart Science Series.

A fun and innovative way to explore the Solar System for all ages! Emergent readers accurately pronounce planet names and associated terms using the sound it out sections on each page. Learn details about the 8 planets of the Solar System and the elements contained in their atmospheres. Discover the other amazing things that can be found in our Solar System! Explore new vocabulary in this exciting 4th installment of the Super Smart Science Series. Colorful illustrations and simplified text make a complex topic easy to understand.

Neurology explores the complexities of the Central Nervous System, beginning with the different sections (lobes) of the brain, continuing to the spinal cord and concluding with the structure and function of the neuron. Bold images engage the reader and color-coded text reinforce new material. Learn advanced vocabulary and bring out your inner Neurologist! Fun for all ages.

Learn about: arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, veins, atria, ventricles, superior and inferior vena cava, pulmonary artery and vein, aorta, tricuspid and mitral valve, sinoatrial node, atrioventricular node, and purkinje fibers. Understand each of these terms and where they are located in this color-packed guide to the heart! For all ages to enjoy.

Books 6 - 10 COMBINED INTO ONE BOOK! Bring joy to learning with the Super Smart Science Series. This is a collection of books six through ten. Anatomy & Physiology Part 2: Body Systems; Cardiology FOR KIDS ..and Adults Too!; Botany: Plants, Cells& Photosynthesis; Marine Biology; Geology: Earth Composition, Landforms, Rocks & Water. Color coding on the exterior makes it easy to find each title. Keep your favorite books all together in one book!

Explore the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, integumentary and immune systems in Book 6 of the Super Smart Science Series. Color-coded text throughout aid in retention of new vocabulary, and quiz sections reinforce new material learned. Find out how the body systems all work together to keep us happy and healthy in the fun new look at the human body!