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Books in Flowchart%20Smart series

  • Weather and Seasons

    Richard Spilsbury, Louise Spilsbury

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2019)
    The "greenhouse effect" is a buzz-worthy phrase today, but how it works is often misunderstood. A flowchart is the perfect way to clear the air of how the greenhouse effect keeps Earth warm, sometimes too warm! In this book, readers can find out all about Earth's atmosphere, the seasons, winds, and even extreme weather through engaging chapters on these important Earth science topics. Each colorful flowchart improves readers' understanding, particularly those who learn best using visual aids. Full-color photographs add even more interest as they correlate to the curriculum-supporting main text.
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  • The Science of the Heart and Circulatory System

    Richard Spilsbury, Louise A Spilsbury

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 15, 2017)
    What makes our hearts pump? How does blood circulate throughout our bodies? Curious readers will love this innovative look at the human heart and circulatory system. Clean, simple flowcharts located at the end of each chapter break down complex processes into bite-sized information. This allows readers to visualize and retain essential curriculum materials while having fun. Colorful graphics and clear language further ensure the accessibility of this important information. Even readers who are reluctant to study science will be eager to explore this unique, visually rich book. All libraries will have a place for this engaging look at the human heart and circulatory system.
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  • The Science of Deserts

    Louise A Spilsbury

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 15, 2020)
    There are many kinds of deserts, and not all are hot and sandy. In fact, there's a desert in Antarctica! This eye-opening book takes readers into various deserts around the world where they'll learn about the incredible adaptations that make desert life possible. They'll also discover much about desert food webs and the interactions that plants and animals depend on to survive in this ecosystem.
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  • The Science of the Digestive System

    Louise A Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Explores the human digestive system using simple flowcharts to break down difficult concepts into accessible chunks.
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  • The Science of the Senses

    Richard Spilsbury, Louise Spilsbury

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Fun graphics and easy-to-comprehend language teach young readers about the workings of the sensory systems in the human body. Includes glossary and flowcharts that emphasize key concepts.
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  • The Science of the Heart and Circulatory System

    Richard Spilsbury, Louise A Spilsbury

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Introduces the workings of the heart and circulatory system in the human body.
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  • The Science of the Skeleton and Muscles

    Louise A Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Skeletons are more than classic Halloween dcor theyre intricate structures inside every human being! In this innovative book, readers will learn how bones and muscles work together to support the human body and enable its many movements. Fun graphics and easy-to-comprehend language makes this important topic accessible to all readers. Concise flowcharts emphasize key concepts at the end of each chapter, helping readers visualize and retain essential science curriculum material. Even readers who are reluctant to engage with science will enjoy this unique, visually based approach to learning. Any library will have a home for this reader-friendly look at the human skeleton and muscles.
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  • The Science of the Lungs and Respiratory System

    Louise A Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2017)
    How does oxygen reach our cells? What does our body do with the carbon dioxide it produces? Each breath we take demonstrates the marvel of the human lungs and respiratory system. This accessible book gives inquisitive readers an inside look at this essential bodily function. Engaging graphics and concise language create a reader-friendly experience that will attract even those who are reluctant to study science materials. Fun, easy-to-follow flowcharts summarize key concepts at the end of each chapter, ensuring that readers are able to visualize and retain essential information. This unique, visually rich approach to learning will make this book stand out in any library.
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  • Natural Resources

    Richard Spilsbury, Louise A Spilsbury

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 15, 2019)
    "Natural resources are anything from nature that people can use. From fossil fuels deep underground used for power to trees used for lumber, natural resources are precious and sometimes nonrenewable. Readers learn both how natural resources are accessed as well as the importance of conserving them in two ways: traditional chapter text on each topic and a colorful flowchart to help them add a layer of understanding to their reading. Including topics supportive of the Earth science curriculum, this book covers renewable energy, mineral mining, water, and much more, as well as full-color photographs which have a strong text correlation"--
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  • The Science of the Brain

    Louise A Spilsbury

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 15, 2017)
    The human mind is more complex and powerful than any technology humanity has ever created. How much do we really know about these incredible organic computers that power our bodies? This engaging book explores the human brain using clean, simple flowcharts to break down difficult concepts into accessible chunks. Each chapter condenses key concepts into flowcharts to help readers retain essential information. Curious readers will love learning about this high-interest topic through fun graphics and clear, easy-to-understand language. This innovative format makes important science curriculum material fun and easy to absorb, making this book an invaluable addition to any library.
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  • The Science of Light

    Mary Colson

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Light is an amazing thing. It allows us to see, sure, but how is it made? This book takes a look at the science behind the creation, travel, and appearance of light. From how fast light travels to the materials that create it, the science behind illumination is fascinating and essential to understanding human life. Informative flowcharts bring the context to life with bright photographs and fact boxes explaining how the human eye sees and reacts to light and how some animals can even see in the dark!
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  • The Rock Cycle

    Richard Spilsbury, Louise A Spilsbury

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 15, 2019)
    "Within the rock cycle, there are so many other processes! Weather, erosion, and the creation of metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary rock are all part of the greater process scientists call the rock cycle. In this colorful and engaging volume, readers read about each process in accessible language and then review it in an easy-to-follow flowchart. Full of Earth science content that supports classroom learning, the main content guides readers through important subject areas including what rock is made of, how minerals are used, and metal mining. Full-color photographs correlate to and complement each chapter."--Amazon.
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