Books with author Ian Graham

GREAT SUMMER SCIENCE (STEM) PROJECT FUN FOR KIDS/ PARENTS/ TEACHERS at AvocadoToast. Smithsonian, Build a Rocket by Ian Graham (2015-11-01) Hardcover - 1898 by Ian Graham. Includes Guidebook + 88 model pieces to build a 2.5 foot Rocket. With this unique interactive guide to rockets, you'll build a model of the mighty Saturn V and learn fascinating facts about space exploration. Just slot the pieces together, no scissors or glue. Age 6+

This engaging series is tailored to young children's interests and reading level. Lively text explains the basics of a popular subject, while intriguing facts are brought to life through detailed and informative artwork.From the rockets that took humans to the moon to the satellites that circle Earth today, The Best Book of Spaceships by Ian Graham is a supersonic journey into space. Aspiring young astronauts will love this book full of essential facts about the solar system, rockets, spacecraft, satellites, moon landings, and life in space.

With this amazing pop-up guide, young astronomers embark on a spectacular 3-D tour of the solar system, from the infernal surface of the sun to the deepest, darkest reaches of space. They explore each of the solar system’s regions in detail; discover the planets, comets, and asteroids; experience the Apollo 11 lunar landing; hitch a ride on the International Space Station; and even traverse the dusty red surface of Mars. Filled with engaging and informative text, it’s an out-of-this-world look at the mysteries of space.

Discover the science of architecture behind different types of super structures—including bridges, domes, and towers—then use this knowledge to create your own with the included parts! From the Ancient Pyramids to the Eiffel Tower, get ready to take a close-up look at some awesome man-made structures. This unique, interactive book not only traces the history of the world’s most impressive, man-made mega structures from ancient times to the modern age, but also explores the science behind these incredible engineering feats. Using the included card pieces, plastic connectors, and string, you can make the different types of constructions and then conduct tests to see how they work! Follow the step-by-step instructions to build and test these super structures:PyramidColonnadeArchDomeSuspension bridgeArch bridgeTowerSkyscraperBig wheelWind turbineFilled with fascinating facts and colorful illustrations showing how amazing super structures around the world were designed and constructed, this is the perfect book for budding engineers and world explorers.

Kids will find engrossing facts along with food for their imaginations in this 3-D introduction to the planets, the stars, the galaxies, and human exploration of space. Full-color pop-ups and gatefold illustrations on every spread show the Earth and its relation to the Sun and Moon, the solar system's planets revolving around the Sun, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, and other heavenly bodies. Even the dramatic front cover, which illustrates a NASA space shuttle, features a slide-open door to reveal details of the craft's interior. The book's two final illustrations show-- A rocket launch with a pull-tab that moves the rocket The International Space Station, which pops up to present a 3-D effect It's a voyage into space that every boy and girl can take, simply by opening this exciting, color-illustrated book!

The Mighty Machines series. Mighty machines in full color for the kids who love them. In the Mighty Machines series, vivid color photographs of machines at work jump off the page. Large type describes the machines, their parts and their uses. Glossaries explain essential terms, and suggested activities add to the fun. The big format and vibrant designs make the books perfect for kids to read alone or share with a friend. With their lively designs and topics that are always a favorite with kids, these books offer popular subject matter and excellent value. Cars are everywhere and we use them everyday. With their bright colors, variety of shapes and revving sounds, they are a perennial favorite of children. Cars featured in this book include: Everyday cars, including hybrids and mini cars Sports cars, including convertibles Custom-built super cars Race cars Off-road vehicles Luxury cars, with a description of the president's car

How much does Earth’s air weigh? What is a wind farm? Why do plants need wind? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and more. Each book in the Managing Our Resources series examines a valuable natural resource, explaining where the resource is found, how it is extracted and processed, what it is used to make, and how the resource can be used sustainably.