Books in The Project Makers series

The more people learn about their hardworking heart, breathtaking lungs, and brilliant brain, the more they marvel at the amazing machine that's called the human body. This beautiful book, teeming with astonishing information and eye-catching activities, takes young biologists on a journey into the human body. Each thought-provoking project is presented with easy-to-follow instructions, while accompanying facts and imaginative graphics allow readers to truly engage with the important subject material.

Whether insects seem squirm inducing or enchanting, this notable book is a door into their undeniably engrossing world. Readers curious about these creatures will discover much about bug biology through interesting, science curriculum-oriented text. They'll reinforce what they learn through stimulating educational projects. Stunning artwork and amusing cartoons illustrate indispensable information about record-breaking bugs and other awesome insects.

Calling all scientists who love to see science at work while it is bubbling, popping, and exploding! This dynamically designed book has some truly awesome experiments and activities for scientists in training. Readers will learn about the forces of physics while following step-by-step instructions to create water-powered rockets, fizzy eruptions, and more. Carefully researched text explains these reactions, while fun facts and impressive diagrams permit young researchers to delve deeper into many significant subjects.

Whether insects seem squirm inducing or enchanting, this notable book is a door into their undeniably engrossing world. Readers curious about these creatures will discover much about bug biology through interesting, science curriculum-oriented text. They'll reinforce what they learn through stimulating educational projects. Stunning artwork and amusing cartoons illustrate indispensable information about record-breaking bugs and other awesome insects.

Before every young paleontologist goes on their inaugural fossil dig, they should prepare for their excavation with this guide to fascinating facts about the dinosaurs they love. These formidable reptiles dazzle with detail through striking illustrations and enlightening text, which has been carefully reviewed by dinosaur experts. Delighted dino-loving readers will reinforce what they learn through entertaining hands-on projects, such as making a map of the prehistoric world and fashioning their own dinosaur mask. They'll be further engrossed with the subject matter through the many fun facts offered throughout this dynamic volume.

Before every young paleontologist goes on their inaugural fossil dig, they should prepare for their excavation with this guide to fascinating facts about the dinosaurs they love. These formidable reptiles dazzle with detail through striking illustrations and enlightening text, which has been carefully reviewed by dinosaur experts. Delighted dino-loving readers will reinforce what they learn through entertaining hands-on projects, such as making a map of the prehistoric world and fashioning their own dinosaur mask. They'll be further engrossed with the subject matter through the many fun facts offered throughout this dynamic volume.

Weather can be truly wild. Mild breezes can give way to a terrifying tornado in a matter of minutes. What happens in Earth's atmosphere to cause weather is the focus of this beautifully designed volume. Fascinating facts about weather matters such as the water cycle, thunderstorms, and climate change are presented alongside absorbing, hands-on activities that reinforce key concepts. Gripping graphics, exciting images, and a dynamic design will especially inspire visual and kinesthetic learners.

Teaming fun, educational information with creative projects is always a winning teaching technique. Each of these lively volumes is bursting with fascinating facts about an appealing subject matter, such as bugs, dinosaurs, space, and ancient Egypt. Accompanying hands-on activities allow readers to further develop their understanding of key points about each high-interest topic, and have a blast while they're learning. Detailed diagrams and vivid images keep readers engaged in their unique quest for knowledge. Features include: Activities are explained through comprehensible step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Encourages meaningful connections with essential standards of the elementary science and social studies curricula. Using information gained from illustrations and text to demonstrate understanding is an important benchmark of the English Language Arts Common Core.

Until a time machine can zap us back into ancient Egypt, this entertaining volume may be the best way for readers to experience it. Appealing projects reinforce intriguing information about ancient Egypt, such as jaw-dropping facts about mummification. Among the motivating activities are writing with hieroglyphics, playing an ancient game, and making a royal headdress. The vivid and creative design keeps readers engaged and includes enlightening diagrams that reveal further facts about this fascinating time and place.

Until a time machine can zap us back into ancient Egypt, this entertaining volume may be the best way for readers to experience it. Appealing projects reinforce intriguing information about ancient Egypt, such as jaw-dropping facts about mummification. Among the motivating activities are writing with hieroglyphics, playing an ancient game, and making a royal headdress. The vivid and creative design keeps readers engaged and includes enlightening diagrams that reveal further facts about this fascinating time and place.

Calling all scientists who love to see science at work while it is bubbling, popping, and exploding! This dynamically designed book has some truly awesome experiments and activities for scientists in training. Readers will learn about the forces of physics while following step-by-step instructions to create water-powered rockets, fizzy eruptions, and more. Carefully researched text explains these reactions, while fun facts and impressive diagrams permit young researchers to delve deeper into many significant subjects.

There's plenty to discover about the planet we call Earth, and this vivacious volume summons readers to pay attention to the wonderful world around them. Packed with must-know facts and illustrated step-by-step activities, readers are invited to experience and investigate, rather than just read about, earth-science topics such as habitats and extreme weather events. A spectacular design offers valuable explanatory graphics, while practical step-by-step projects provide supportive learning opportunities.