Books with author Nicolas Brasch

Readers explore some of the most captivating engineering marvels in the world. They also get an in-depth view of ten of the tallest, longest, and most ornate structures. Aspiring engineers and builders can use their new knowledge to build their own amazing structures.

Explores the science of food, including how honey is made, why protein is important, and the debate of genetically modified foods.

"Gives information on types and features of community maps. Includes quizzes and a mapmaking activity"--Provided by publisher.

Explains the technology behind such sports and sporting equipment as technologically advanced swimsuits, the history of running shoes, and the physics behind the design of a snowboard.

The presence and absence of light is an ever-fascinating thing. It’s fun to watch shadows as they change in shape, lengthening, and eventually disappearing into surrounding darkness. Readers will enjoy learning about light, white light, and polar nights. Activities are included to create a lasting enthusiasm about the mysteries of light.

Why do volcanoes erupt? What causes floods? Do people live in the polar regions? Kids will discover the answers to these and other questions about extreme climates in this exciting, information-filled book.

Presents an introduction to light and sound, discussing their identifying characteristics, color, mirrors, refraction, acoustics, sound waves, and human hearing and vision.

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"Gives information on types and features of world maps. Includes quizzes and a mapmaking activity"--Provided by publisher.

"Gives information on types and features of land and sea maps. Includes quizzes and a mapmaking activity"--Provided by publisher.

Presents the history, instruments, performers, and compositions of jazz and blues music.

Part of the Pobblebonk back-to-basics shared reading program.