Books in Adventures in science series

In this survival story our main characters must survive a series of potentially flammable situations. They use science to solve problems and settle debates on how best to survive tricky situations. Page spreads include suitable experiments that linked to the narrative. Predicting outcomes is the nature of science and in these books readers must think critically and are offered explanations of the scienctific principles at play. This is STEAM teaching in a great format.

In the marvelous Land of Oz, magic is always around the next corner. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and their many Oz friends can't stop plunging into one adventure after another. Come journey over the rainbow to help save Oz from the Wicked Witch of the South, to ride an enchanted whirlpool that leads to a hidden island, to explore the spooky Great Gray Gillikin Swamp, to prevent a war between dragons and wood-nymphs, and to soar in an emerald unicorn to the frozen land of the mysterious Ice King.

In this survival story our main characters must use science to solve problems to find their way through the dark. They inquire and selfconsult, they settle debates on how best to survive tricky situations. Page spreads include suitable experiments that linked to the narrative. Predicting outcomes is the nature of science and in these books readers must think critically and are offered explanations of the scienctific principles at play. This is STEAM teaching in a great format.

In this survival stor our main characters must flee a volcano and use science to solve problems and settle debates on how best to survive tricky situations. Page spreads include suitable experiments that linked to the narrative. Predicting outcomes is the nature of science and in these books readers must think critically and are offered explanations of the scienctific principles at play. This is STEAM teaching in a great format.

Fossil Huntersshowcases the scientists who have discovered incredible fossils in deserts, rocky cliffs, underwater caves, and other locations all around the world. Features include vivid photos, in-depth examinations of scientific concepts, a glossary, additional resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Henri Matisse created some of his most exquisite works by cutting shapes out of paper. Delightfully entertaining and playfully inventive, his "paintings with scissors" are also a superb introduction to the most basic artistic concepts: color, line, and form. This engaging and accessible look at Matisse’s cut-outs, arguably the highlight of his magnificent career, follows the artist as he goes in search of pure forms of expression. Illustrated with beautiful reproductions and details of Matisse’s most famous works, the book explains how the artist’s paintings evolved over the course of his life, gradually becoming flatter, simpler and more chromatically pure until they resembled the cut outs themselves. Matisse’s spontaneity, his love of bold colors, and his seemingly effortless ability to capture movement on paper make him one of the most appealing artists to children. Fun and easy-to-follow, this exploration of Matisse’s cut-outs invites children of all ages to grab a pair of scissors, find some colored paper, and "paint."

This lively and fun introduction to Dali’s life and art focuses on eleven masterpieces, inviting readers to explore their imagination as they discover the works of the great artist. The book presents the strange, humorous, and wildly inventive paintings of Salvador Dali. The author helps children unlock the mysteries of Dali’s artwork by explaining his use of detail, color and illusion. Each double-page spread in this delightful book explores a single work to illustrate the ideas and influences that shaped Dali’s work. The author introduces themes such as dream imagery, landscape painting, portraiture, and satire. Throughout the book, the artist’s sense of playfulness and mystery shine through, revealing to children the wondrous qualities of art.