Books in The Amazing World of Math series

Enter a world of romance and adventure, of hardship and battle, and fight your way in between a hail of arrows to discover the world inside a castle under siege. Meet the humble laundry maid, the elegant lady, the blacksmith sweating in his forge, and the young squire learning to joust and fight. The projects are all presented in specially commissioned step-by-step photography, making them simple to follow either at home or in the classroom. They are exciting and fun as well as educational, and the practical activity brings history to life as well as placing it in context. For all children aged 8-12 years.

Take a look back at what it was like to be a pirate; find out who they were and how they lived, and learn of their swashbuckling adventures. Discover what it was really like to sail the Seven Seas in a creaking timber sailing ship, to dodge angry naval patrols and capture a Spanish galleon filled with gold and gems. Practical piratical projects show you how to serve up hard tack crackers, make a treasure chest, fashion a cutlass, dress like a pirate captain and much much more. This fascinating and exciting voyage of discovery crosses the centuries and takes you from the Caribbean to the South China Sea on a series of adventures you will never forget.

Enter a world of romance and adventure, of hardship and battle, and fight your way in between a hail of arrows to discover the world inside a castle under siege. Meet the humble laundry maid, the elegant lady, the blacksmith sweating in his forge, and the young squire learning to joust and fight. The projects are all presented in specially commissioned step-by-step photography, making them simple to follow either at home or in the classroom. They are exciting and fun as well as educational, and the practical activity brings history to life as well as placing it in context. For all children aged 8-12 years.

"Imagine that you're standing on the banks of a river fishing with your family, when suddenly, you see a gray fin poking up through the surface of the water! While this sounds impossible, it does happen. We usually think of sharks as strictly ocean creatures, but nothing could be further from the truth. In this book, you'll learn about how some sharks are able to live in freshwater instead of saltwater, what freshwater sharks eat, where they live, and which types are aggressive towards humans. You'll also learn what to do in the event that you're caught in a freshwater shark attack. Dive in and learn more if you dare!"--

Take a look back at what it was like to be a pirate; find out who they were and how they lived, and learn of their swashbuckling adventures. Discover what it was really like to sail the Seven Seas in a creaking timber sailing ship, to dodge angry naval patrols and capture a Spanish galleon filled with gold and gems. Practical piratical projects show you how to serve up hard tack crackers, make a treasure chest, fashion a cutlass, dress like a pirate captain and much much more. This fascinating and exciting voyage of discovery crosses the centuries and takes you from the Caribbean to the South China Sea on a series of adventures you will never forget.

"Horses, tires, license plates, and suits of armor- tiger sharks are incredible predators that will eat anything! These vicious creatures are the second-largest sharks in the ocean and are known for their aggressive nature and likelihood to attack. From their ability to detect electric currents in the water to their special organ that allows them to feel movement from other animals, tiger sharks are amazing predators. From the Northeastern United States to the Indian Ocean, these striped sharks are found all over the world, waiting to attack their prey"--

Some of the coolest science information in our world is out of it, in space. From how the celestial bodies move around our solar system to peoples ability to travel in it, space science is endlessly fascinating. Its also an incredible vehicle for physics learning. In this book, readers learn about space, light and sound, machines, and forces in an engaging format that introduces each new concept with a real-life, surprising fact. Colorful photographs and understandable language present STEM curriculum topics in a new way, sure to draw readers in with their gravitational pull.

High-level math is a big part of the technology that we use every day. But before most students can head to their chosen STEM career, they need to know the basics. Using real-life examples, this book reinforces the math curriculum, including counting, fractions, shapes, and data organization. Each spread introduces a cool concept, such as how robots communicate information, and explains it in a fun way, engaging readers with STEM concepts beyond word problems and digits. Full-color photographs further complement every interesting bit of content.