Books in Big Book Science series

Fun-packed science projects and experiments introduce readers to basic science principles. Full-color photographs and easy-to-follow text guide children through creative experiments using common materials, while practical examples relate each experiment to the world around us. “The handsome design and illustration of the series make it an inviting choice for library collections.”--Booklist “Clear, well-spaced photographs, good instructions, and appropriate warning typify this series of experiment books for middle graders.”--The Horn Book

Sounds that surround us can be vastly different. Still, the earsplitting blast of a car horn and the melodious chirp of a songbird travel to our ears in the exact same way. This eye-opening book explains how sound travels as well as the connection between sound and energy. Readers will delight in the vibrant panels and enlightening facts, which are conveyed in an accessible and compelling comic-book design. Quiz questions, puzzles, and humor abound in this must-have addition to any elementary science library or class.

Take the imagination of bestselling author Gordon Korman, add the hands-on expertise of the popular Mad Science group and eureka! A hilarious new science fiction series!Taste bud tricks. Artificial mucus. Skeleton models made out of marshmallows. Mr. Flask has his sixth graders studying the science of the human body. The Professor eagerly watches their experiments and then comes up with one of his own: the superpowered muscle-regenerating body rub. Too bad he couldn't keep that huge vat of goo from flooding the gym! The latest title in the ongoing series about science facts, fun, and the ongoing feud between the von Offels and the Flasks.

This original work contains 17 readings with 151 comprehension questions all about electricity. These readings explain the nature of electricity, electromagnetic waves, energy, and their application in cutting-edge technologies. The questions build vocabulary, find evidence in the text and connect ideas in informational texts. There are also 7 activities requiring students to use graphic organizers or write paragraphs explaining science concepts.There are an additional 3 chapters with hands-on experiments that can be done for less than $10 (users may need to acquire 9V battery, LED light, and two wires).We created this material for teachers looking for materials to support reading-across-the-curriculum initiatives. This book covers electrical topics in grades 4 and 5 while supporting reading comprehension skills at these levels. Keys are included within the book.List of readings:Chapter 1. IntroductionChapter 2. History of ElectricityChapter 3. Benjamin FranklinChapter 4. The Results of Ben Franklin’s ExperimentChapter 5. Thomas Edison’s LightbulbChapter 6. Parts of a Simple LightbulbChapter 7. The Battle for Electric PowerChapter 8. Cool Tech: Electric CarsChapter 9. How a Tesla Model S OperatesChapter 10. Electromagnetism and Electromagnetic WavesChapter 11. Light is an Electromagnetic WaveChapter 12. The Incredible (Invisible) Nature of LightChapter 13. Cool Tech: SmartphonesChapter 14. The Magical World of TelevisionChapter 15. Electric GridChapter 16. Cool Tech: Laptops & ComputersChapter 17. Hands-On Experiment #1: Playdough CircuitChapter 18. Hands-on Experiment #2: What Conducts Electricity?Chapter 19. Hands-on Experiment #3: Create an ElectromagnetChapter 20. ConclusionGlossaryResources/ReferencesAnswer Keys

The extinction of the dinosaurs may have been the result of an asteroid hitting Earth or an Ice Age freezing them to death. Today, animals such as elephants, zebras, tigers and leopards, some wolves, and many kinds of primates may still face extinction due to climate change, habitat loss, hunting, poaching, and pollution. This fascinating book introduces and explains the designations of endangermentfrom extinct in the wild to vulnerable.

Many forces of nature are at work all the time around us, without us even considering them. Friction slows down moving objects. Gravity fixes our feet to the ground. Magnetism sticks our objects to the fridge and keeps our computers working. This dynamic book, styled like a colorful comic, sheds light on these unseen forces surrounding us. Key scientific concepts are explained in a comprehensible way and accompanied by appealing graphics and diagrams. Questions featured throughout the text quiz readers and help them evaluate their understanding.