Books in Science Busy Books series

Introduces primary school children to the amazing systems and organs that make up the human body. This classic resource for teachers and parents includes detailed illustrations and easy-to-understand descriptions of each body part's purpose and function. Use the included instructions and templates to create a life-sized, multilayered model of the human body and its systems. Young learners will love coloring the illustrations and placing each part in the correct location within a full-size tracing of their own body, all while learning the jobs each organ performs and the way the body systems work together as a whole. This resource is 40 pages in all.

Epicyclic trains, oblique rollers, trip hammers, and lazy-tongs are among the ingenious mechanisms defined and illustrated in this intriguing collection. Spanning the first century of the Industrial Revolution, this 1868 compilation features simplified, concise illustrations of the mechanisms used in hydraulics, steam engines, pneumatics, presses, horologes, and scores of other machines.The movements of each of the 507 mechanisms are depicted in drawings on the left-hand page, and the facing page presents a brief description of the item's use and operation. Ranging from simple to intricately complex, the mechanisms offer a fascinating view of the variety of small components that constitute complex machinery. A detailed index provides easy reference to specific mechanisms.Inventors, tinkerers, and anyone with an interest in the history of invention and technology will find this volume a treasury of information and inspiration.

Push, pull, turn, and slide—it’s playtime! This interactive board book has spinners to turn and tabs to slide, colorful illustrations filled with things to spot, and lots of new vocabulary to learn. The siren wails and the lights flash blue: here comes the firefighting crew! Help the firefighters slide down the pole, zoom away, climb up the ladder and spray their hose . . . and save the day.

Push, pull, turn, and slide—it’s playtime! This interactive board book has spinners to turn and tabs to slide, colorful illustrations filled with things to spot, and lots of new vocabulary to learn. Let’s go to the park! There’s so much to do and see, from spotting creatures in a tree to going up and down on the teeter-totter. What a happy way to play.

"Oceans! A Kayful Books Seek-and-Find Adventure" includes 14 gorgeously illustrated pages paired with cool, fun-to-read information about Earth's oceans and the life they contain...all guiding you on your search and find adventure! After that, another 20+ pages are filled with more exciting activities and ocean facts. Great for the whole family, and so entertaining, no one will notice they're learning along the way! With humor-filled, captivating graphics from the desk of award-winning artist Gus Morais, Kayful Books are built to appeal to both reluctant readers and avid booklovers, and to encourage children and adults to read and laugh together."My family truly enjoyed reading this book! We loved the adventure of seeking and finding our favorite sea animals on the pages and were excited to learn fun new facts. As a parent, I was happy to see the factual information seamlessly incorporated with the whimsical illustrations. This will be a great book to read and enjoy many times over!" -- Melissa, Mom of Matt, Zach and Katherine

Push, pull, turn, and slide—it’s playtime! This interactive board book has spinners to turn and tabs to slide, colorful illustrations filled with things to spot, and lots of new vocabulary to learn.At the beach having fun—throw and catch, jump and run! Kids will spend a lovely day by the sea making a whirly pinwheel spin, building sandcastles, eating ice cream, and bringing the whole sunny scene to life.

Push, pull, turn, and slide—it’s playtime! This interactive board book has spinners to turn and tabs to slide, colorful illustrations filled with things to spot, and lots of new vocabulary to learn. Lions and hippos and tall giraffes, too: wouldn’t you like to visit the zoo? Say hello to monkeys putting on a show, penguins and pandas and elephants spraying water . . . SPLASH! You’ll never want to leave.