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DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Nature, Science and technology, Environment
Human-narrated audio
Take cover—a tornado is coming! This book teaches young readers storm safety tips as it explains how twisters form, behave, and are tracked and predicted.
DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Nature, Science and technology
Human-narrated audio
The Midwestern United States was nicknamed "The Dust Bowl" in the 1930s because years of drought devastated the region. This…
book teaches why droughts happen, how they affect living things, and the importance of conserving water.
DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Nature, Science and technology, Environment
Human-narrated audio
Roads become slick when freezing rain falls. Drivers can easily lose control of their vehicles and crash into each other.…
This book introduces children to unpredictable ice storms by explaining their cause and effect.
DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Nature, Science and technology
Human-narrated audio
Volcanoes are many different shapes and sizes. They can be dormant or active. Students will learn about the different kinds of volcanoes and discover what makes a volcano erupt.
DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Nature, Science and technology, Environment
Human-narrated audio
Winter winds blow snow at 35 miles per hour or more for at least three hours during a blizzard! Young…
readers will learn how blizzards form and why blizzard conditions temporarily shut down communities.
DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Nature, Science and technology, Environment
Human-narrated audio
Hurricane winds spin around a central point called an eye. A hurricane's eye usually has calm weather and clear skies.…
Eager readers will discover how hurricanes form, move, and damage tropical areas.
DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Nature, Science and technology
Human-narrated audio
Discusses the different types of extreme weather, how climate differs from weather, and how weather has shaped the world we…
live in. Includes a timeline, glossary, and other nifty facts. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2015
DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Animals and wildlife, Science and technology, Games
Human-narrated audio
'Never mind the kids, I've had an education from reading this book! ... Recommended for any budding scientists, eco-warriors or…
fans of weird facts' Rachel Riley, TV presenter and mathematician 'The best way to get out of being bored is discovering something new. The great thing about this book is it whizzes you off to a world of facts you had never heard of. Result: not being bored. Result!' Michael Rosen, Children's poet and author 'Every page bursting with fantastic facts you never thought you needed to know. Indispensable , planet-saving, fact-tastic fun for all the family!' Dallas Campbell, BBC Science presenter In this new book, TV science expert Dr Emily Grossman answers incredible and important questions about our natural world. You'll find out silly things like why some animals do square-shaped poos and which direction a dog is likely to face while weeing, but you'll also learn what climate change and wildlife loss are actually doing to our planet and what YOU can do to help. Covering a diverse range of key science topics, from human biology and animals and plants to the weather and space, Dr Emily shows readers why Earth is so weird and wonderfully great. Did you know there's a planet in our solar system where it actually rains diamonds? Imagine that! If you lived there, you'd always be picking them out of your hair, your pockets and probably your pants! Dr Emily also tackles Earth's BIGGEST problem: climate change. Through clear, sensitive explanations, you'll find out what is actually happening to our Earth and what this means for both humans and wildlife - and what we can all do to help! Written by TV science expert, STEM ambassador and advocate for women in science Dr Emily Grossman, this book will make your eyebrows rise, your jaw drop and your world WHIZZ! It will also give you hope about our future and how we can ALL make a difference. 'I love this book! It's funny, accessible and quirky and has exactly the right balance of questions and information to light the flame of scientific inquiry in young minds. A must-read for all budding young scientists' Lucy Hawking, Children's science author 'Since we got this book, all my kids want to talk about is diamond rain, tuna fish eyeballs and how to save the planet ... thank goodness Emily has written down the answers to their insatiably curious questions in a single handy and hilarious volume' Helen Arney, Science presenter, comedian and author Emily Grossman's first book Brain-fizzing Facts: Awesome Science Questions Answered was shortlisted for the Teach Primary Book Awards 2020
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Nature, Science and technology
Human-narrated audio
Scientific examination of seventeen common beliefs such as a ring around the Moon indicates rain or snow, opening windows prevents…
house damage during a tornado, the Great Wall of China is the only man-made object seen from space, and all deserts are hot. For grades 3-6. 2010
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Adventurers and explorers, Adventure and exploration, Nature
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Don't get too comfortable. This isn't the type of book you can snuggle up with under the covers. Not even…
close! You're off on the expedition of a lifetime to experience the sights, sounds, smells, feelings and tastes of the world's most extreme places. Have you ever wondered what the buzz of the rainforest sounds like on a trek through the Amazon? Or how it would feel to experience the biting cold as you voyage across Antarctica? Or how about how chocolate would taste on Mount Everest? From every heart-bursting sight to tummy-lurching bite, this is a truly immersive round-the-world adventure, where YOU are the explorer.
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Adventure and exploration, Humour, Nature, Travel and geography
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
The creators of the award-winning science podcast for kids, Brains On!, take readers on a humorous, highly illustrated, fact- and…
fun-filled journey through Earth—from the core, to the outer atmosphere, and everywhere in between. Perfect for STEM enthusiasts!Did you ever wonder why volcanoes erupt? Or why the ocean is salty? How about why no two snowflakes are the same?Embark on an epic road trip to find the answers to these burning questions and more! The Brains On! team is traveling from deep inside the earth, through the oceans, the land, the clouds, and even into the outer atmosphere in their high-tech ride—to uncover the coolest facts, strangest mysteries, and most incredible marvels of our planet.Packed with scientific research, mind-boggling trivia, and laugh-out-loud jokes, this highly illustrated fact-filled exploration of the earth promises a brain-bending, jaw-dropping, belly-laughing good time that curious kids and budding scientists won&’t be able to resist.Turn your BRAINS ON! with more books and check out:Brains On! Presents...It's AliveBrains On! Presents...Earth Friend Forever