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The fabulous flying machines of Alberto Santos-Dumont
By Victoria Griffith. 2012
At nine years old, Eugenie Clark developed an unexpected passion for sharks after a visit to the Battery Park Aquarium…
in New York City. At the time, sharks were seen as mindless killing machines, but Eugenie knew better and set out to prove it. Despite many obstacles in her path, Eugenie was able to study the creatures she loved so much. From her many discoveries to the shark-related myths she dispelled, Eugenie made wide scientific contributions that led to her being nicknamed Shark Lady. Winner of 2018 Forest of Reading The Blue Spruce Award. Grades K-3. 2017.Sais-tu pourquoi-- papy a les cheveux blancs? (Sais-tu pourquoi)
By Dominique Galiana. 2007
Pour aider les parents à satisfaire l'insatiable curiosité des enfants sur les petits mystères de la vie et du quotidien,…
chaque titre de cette collection regroupe une vingtaine de réponses à autant de questions scientifiques, regroupées sous six thématiques: Je voyage dans l'espace - J'observe mon corps - Je traverse les saisons - Je fais la cuisine - J'aime les animaux - Je découvre la science. Années 1-3. 2007.Sais-tu pourquoi-- les bulles de savon éclatent? (Sais-tu pourquoi)
By Dominique Galiana. 2007
Pour aider les parents à satisfaire l'insatiable curiosité des enfants sur les petits mystères de la vie et du quotidien,…
chaque titre de cette collection regroupe une vingtaine de réponses à autant de questions scientifiques, regroupées sous six thématiques: Je voyage dans l'espace - J'observe mon corps - Je traverse les saisons - Je fais la cuisine - J'aime les animaux - Je découvre la science. Années 1-3. 2007.Rock collecting (Let's-read-and-find-out science book)
By Roma Gans. 1984
Les grands z'inventeurs (Ma petite vache a mal aux pattes ; #112)
By Alain Raimbault. 2012
Amusant recueil de poésie imaginé autour des grandes figures de l'Histoire des inventions. Une trentaine de savants passent ainsi dans…
le collimateur humoristique de l'auteur qui raconte, brièvement et en quelques lignes rimées, leur vie, leurs passions et leurs créations. Le tout est illustré de joyeux portraits réalistes réalisés à la plume. Années 1-3. 2012.Marco Polo (Connais-tu? ; #3)
By Johanne Ménard. 2010
Connais-tu Marco Polo, le plus intrépide voyageur du Moyen Âge? Ce fils de marchand de Venise parti au bout du…
monde à l'âge de 17 ans? Celui dont les aventures extraordinaires ont inspiré de grands explorateurs comme Christophe Colomb? Années 1-3. 2010.Les montagnes, toits du monde (Découverte benjamin ; #28)
By Anne De Henning. 2006
Quand et comment se sont formées les montagnes? Où se situent-elles et quelles sont les plus hautes, les plus froides?…
Comment les hommes et les animaux y vivent-ils? Qu'est-ce qu'un glacier, un volcan, une avalanche? Toutes ces questions trouveront des réponses dans ce petit recueil de la collection Découverte Benjamin, l'encyclopédie pour répondre aux questions des enfants qui lisent tout seuls. Années 1-3. 2006. (Découverte Benjamin ; 28)Ham the astrochimp
By Richard Hilliard. 2011
Grace Hopper: queen of computer code
By Laurie Wallmark. 2017
Who was Grace Hopper? A software tester, workplace jester, cherished mentor, ace inventor, avid reader, naval leader--AND rule breaker, chance…
taker, and troublemaker. Grace Hopper coined the term “computer bug” and taught computers to “speak English.” Throughout her life, Hopper succeeded in doing what no one had ever done before. Delighting in difficult ideas and in defying expectations, the insatiably curious Hopper truly was “Amazing Grace”, and a role model for science- and math-minded girls and boys. With a wealth of witty quotes, and richly detailed illustrations, this book brings Hopper's incredible accomplishments to life. Grades K-3. 2017.How you were born
By Joanna Cole. 1984
Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson's super-soaking stream of inventions
By Chris Barton. 2016
A love for rockets, robots, inventions, and a mind for creativity began early in Lonnie Johnson's life. Growing up in…
a house full of brothers and sisters, persistence and a passion for problem solving became the cornerstone for a career as an engineer and his work with NASA. But it is his accidental invention of the Super Soaker water gun that has made his most memorable splash with kids and adults. Grades K-3. 2016.Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13
By Helaine Becker. 2018
You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 [mission]. But do you know about the mathematical genius who made sure…
that Apollo 13 returned safely home? As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number of dishes and spoons she washed in the kitchen sink, everything! Boundless, curious, and excited by calculations, young Katherine longed to know as much as she could about math, about the universe. From Katherine's early beginnings as a gifted student to her heroic accomplishments as a prominent mathematician at NASA, this is the story of a groundbreaking American woman who not only calculated the course of moon landings but, in turn, saved lives and made enormous contributions to history. Grades K-3. 2018.Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson's super-soaking stream of inventions (Recorded Books new reader)
By Chris Barton. 2016
A love for rockets, robots, inventions, and a mind for creativity began early in Lonnie Johnson's life. Growing up in…
a house full of brothers and sisters, persistence and a passion for problem solving became the cornerstone for a career as an engineer and his work with NASA. But it is his accidental invention of the Super Soaker water gun that has made his most memorable splash with kids and adults. Grades K-3. 2016.This bridge will not be gray
By Dave Eggers. 2018
Tells the story of the making of the Golden Gate Bridge and how it came to be its distinctive color…
of orange through the persistence and vision of a few individuals. Grades K-3. 2018.Le tyrannosaure (Les sciences naturelles de Tatsu Nagata.)
By Tatsu Nagata, Dedieu. 2016
Catapulté en pleine Préhistoire, Tatsu Nagata observe le terrifiant tyrannosaure. Ce lézard géant pouvait peser jusqu'à 7 tonnes et mesurer…
12 mètres. Ce terrible prédateur, friand de chair fraîche Heureusement lorsqu'ils étaient sur terre, les hommes n'existaient pas encore ! Années M-2 et plus.Le grand voyage de monsieur Papier
By Angèle Delaunois, Bellebrute. 2013
Qu'est-ce que deviennent les journaux, les cartons et tous les vieux papiers une fois que nous les avons déposés dans…
le bac de recyclage? Venez le découvrir dans ""Le grand voyage de monsieur Papier""! Allez!! On recycle! " Années M-2 et plus.Clic! l'énergie ((Protège ta planète).)
By Núria Jiménez, Empar Jiménez, Rosa Maria Curto, Annick Lalucq, Christine Barozzi. 2010
Stories from Chickadee 1984
By Chickadee. 1984
Stories from Chickadee 1984
By Chickadee. 1984