Anne O'Daly

"Did you know cheetahs can run 70 miles per hour? How do we know this? In this book, readers learn how to measure speeds like that of a cheetah using a simple formula and metric and imperial units. Diagrams, illustrations, and photographs further illuminate the knowledge presented and help readers fully grasp the concept. A concluding activity teaches readers to measure their own speed and puts their knowledge to the test" --

"Even if objects are about the same size, that doesn't mean they're the same weight. Readers will learn about many units that measure weight and about concepts such as density, gravity, and mass. With colorful photographs and engaging illustrations of ancient and modern scales, this book will help readers learn facts about weight, including how boats float and how weight is a factor in baking" --

"Temperature can determine a multitude of things, such as if someone has a fever or if your dinner is fully cooked. Readers will learn many aspects of measuring temperature, including using a thermometer and navigating the two most common scales, Celsius and Fahrenheit. Key math concepts are made understandable through hands-on activities, problems to solve, and engaging graphics" --

Volume, the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, is an important math concept for readers to grasp. This book guides readers to learn the simple formula for finding volume. The information provided is accompanied by vibrant photographs and engaging illustrations. Readers learn about shapes--both regular and irregular--as they solve for exact volumes or estimates. Student comprehension is reinforced with a hands-on activity that allows...

This is a detailed introduction to matter, the elements of the periodic table, atoms, electrons, reactions and bonding, and radioactivity. This volume provides young adults with chemistry examples that reflect their real-world. Key terms, easy experiments, and clear illustrations guide students through subatomic explorations. A chapter about Niels Bohr and his model for the atom honors his contribution to the understanding of atomic structure. Tools...

Chemical reactions shape the world we live in. Some reactions are simple, and some are complex, which is at the very core of this informative text. This title explores the simplicity of basic chemical reactions and then builds to the more complex, giving readers a history of the years and the many scientific minds that contributed to the research that led to chemistry as we know it today. Biographical sidebars provide unique information about scientists...

A future engineer may gaze up at an airplane soaring high above and wonder about the forces that keep it in flight. This enticing title will not only help young readers understand these forces, but also experience them firsthand in a safe setting! It begins by breaking down Newton's laws of motion. Then students learn to take on the mindset of a scientist for their experiments with an explanation of the scientific method. Engaging illustrations and...

"While electricity and magnetism may seem like magic, there are concrete scientific ideas behind both that have allowed them to shape our modern world. Young readers who are interested in experiencing and understanding this magic powered by STEM concepts will have that opportunity with this interactive and intriguing title It breaks down key ideas including the movement of electrons and electromagnetism. It then challenges readers to analyze these...

"Budding scientists and meteorologists have likely heard about how climate change is shaping their world, but they may have questions about the science behind it. This informative title has answers! First, explanatory text breaks down important concepts including solar radiation and air pressure. Then readers learn about the importance of experiments to the scientific method. Armed with this knowledge, students can then dive into 11 hands-on activities...

"As an iceberg sliced into the side of the Titanic, frigid waters started pouring into the vessel. Soon, the ship of dreams turned into a living nightmare in the early morning of April 15, 1912. Follow along with the true story of a doomed passenger ship, sinking in the icy waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--