Science

BIG, small, feathery, furry, fierce and friendly, all kinds of dinosaurs come to life in BIG pictures.

Explore this book to discover a lost world. ROAR!

Series: Big Picture Books

Big, sturdy books full of pictures that introduce fun topics in a large, unique format, perfect for little learners.

Age 6 years and up

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Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text. Developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Carefully selected Internet links to exciting websites to find out more. Great reading practice for children who prefer fact to fiction. Learn More

Contains 10 best-selling Beginners Science titles, the perfect beginning library set for young readers. All titles include internet links.

Box Set includes:

• Astronomy,
• Earthquakes,
• Living in Space,
• Planet Earth,
• The Solar System,
• Storms and Hurricanes,
• Sun, Moon and Stars,
• Volcanoes,
• Weather,
• and Your Body.

Series: Beginners

How many eyes do spiders have? What do fire fighters wear? What kind of truck can transport the space shuttle? Find the answers to these questions and lots more in these exciting books for children who are learning to read on their own.

Age 6 years and up

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Usborne Activity Cards: 100 Things to Spot in the Night Sky. Make learning fun and exciting with these full-color activity cards. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

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Interactive sticker book full of busy, detailed illustrations. Items to spot within the main picture are shown in the border as silhouettes and each has a corresponding sticker which children can find, match and add in the correct place. With over a thousand things for children to find, count and talk about.

Series: 1001 Things to Spot Sticker Books

Helps children develop skills in reading, counting, matching, and identification.

Age 4+

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Brimming with things to find, count and talk about, this charming picture book provides hours of puzzle-solving fun. Readers will delight in discovering the secrets of the sea. 

Series: 1001 Things to Spot

Helps children develop skills in reading, counting, matching, and identification.

Age 6 years and up

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Science is a huge topic, but this friendly book breaks it down into bite-sized chunks, making it an accessible introduction for anyone who wants to find out about this fascinating subject. Highly illustrated, in a pictorial, 'infographics' style, with snippets of information about all aspects of science from particle physics to genes and DNA.

Series: 100 Things to Know

These friendly books break info down into bite-sized chunks, making it an accessible introduction for anyone who wants to find out about these fascinating subjects.

Age 8+

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An introductory text for high school social studies students, Understanding Psychology covers the field’s background, current theories and practices, and the newest methods for comprehending how the brain functions. Chapters include "Biology and Behavior," "The Study of Personality," Human Development," and "Abnormal Psychology." Assessments throughout the title track students' comprehension of the material. The author, Dr. Paul Robbins, has a background in both research and therapy. He has served on the staffs of the National Institute of Mental Health and George Washington University School of Medicine. Learn More

Authors: Rachel Firth, Minna Lacey and Darran Stobbart

Physics is the study of the universe and everything in it. From the strange quantum behavior of invisible particles to the shapes of galaxies, physicists spend their time trying to uncover the laws that govern reality. In this accessible and fascinating guide, you too can dive into some of the biggest questions that human beings have every asked and discover what's still left to know.

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Welcome to the dwelling of a wise and cunning beast guarding countless treasures he will only reveal to the one bold enough to face his mechanical magic! Behold – the magnificent Windstorm Dragon of the Ugears’ automatons collection is here to challenge your wits and skills in your next mechanical model's adventure.

The Windstorm Dragon model kit is a classic mythical reptilian, the embodiment of ancient might and power, presented in wood and animated by the wizardry of Ugears engineers.

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Whether you’re already an avid sailor or just dream of taking to the open water, the UGears Trimaran Merihobus allows you to bring your love of boats alive even when you’re landlocked. Model builders who are both advanced or growing their skills will find a great experience awaiting them as they embark on their ship-building journey with this trimaran sailboat.

Anyone who appreciates the complexity, creativity, craftsmanship, and skill that goes into a great build kit will immediately recognize the quality provided by this one-of-a-kind project set. The boat itself comes together to form a striking finished product. This is not only because of the model’s realistic and exquisite design but also because it all starts with natural wooden pieces precisely cut from high-grade and sturdy plywood.

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The Clockwork Universe theory favored by 17th-century Deists held that the Earth and the heavens, and all their motions, were like a giant clock, with God as the Clockmaker. Newton's three laws of motion and the principle of universal gravitation were thought to be sufficient to explain phenomena of any kind, using mechanical conceptions. At UGears we love mechanical conceptions! And so, with a nod to Isaac Newton, we present the Sky Watcher Tourbillon Table Clock, a fascinating combination of the imaginative celestial observatory and functional mechanical desk clock!

For years, UGears fans around the world clamored for us to create a functional wooden clock model. Together with the gravity-powered, wall-mounted Aero Clock, and now the spring-loaded Tourbillon Table Clock, we have doubly delivered! Clocks are complex mechanisms. We bet you never thought you could build your own clock out of wood that keeps accurate time! But with UGears models, you become a creative partner in an amazing mechanical adventure. To create this amazing DIY clock made from natural wood, our designers and engineers solved complex problems of friction, gearing, tooth strength, torsion of the clock body, and tourbillon axles under spring load. Now the challenge is yours: build, bring it to life, and become the clockmaker in your own steampunk universe.

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If you admire the creativity and ingenuity of early 20th-century transportation prototypes, the UGears Monowheel kit will make a great addition to your model collection. Based on early designs that were either unmanned or that accommodated single driver-passengers, this all-wood model reflects the intricate working designs of the originals. You can proudly show off this model to your family and friends and impress them with your knowledge of bygone modes of transportation. You may even inspire them to build one of their own. 

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The Mechanical Aquarium from Ugears is an ingenious saltwater fishbowl, with two pet tropical fish chasing each other around a forest of macroalgae fronds, inside of which hides another small inhabitant of the marine environment—a seahorse! The beauty, variety, and intrigue of saltwater fish-keeping make it one of the world's most popular hobbies. Perhaps you are a snorkeling or diving enthusiast and would like to be reminded of underwater adventures when you've dived a colorful reef or explored a kelp forest. Building Ugears' charming and unique wooden models, brainteasers, and 3D puzzles has become a popular hobby for thousands of people in 85 countries across five continents. Now you can combine these hobbies in a single model!

The Mechanical Aquarium has 325 pieces, is rated "Medium" level, and has an estimated assembly time of 6 hours. As you build the wooden aquarium, you will learn about the action and interplay of drive gears and driven gears in gear sets, the function of pendulums, and spring-action mechanisms. You will experience the satisfaction of building something beautiful with your own hands, without the need for glue or special tools. Everything you need for this fun DIY mechanical fish tank comes right in the box: high-quality plywood boards with precision laser-cut pieces that you snap out then snap together, the metal spring that powers the mechanism, and of course, a set of detailed, illustrated instructions in 11 languages.

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Presenting the UGears mechanical Marble Run Chain Hoist model—an exciting combination of art and engineering. The Marble Run Chain Hoist is both a beautiful kinetic sculpture and an intricate toy that teaches as it entertains. This DIY wooden marble run features a chain hoist powered by a hand crank, and a series of tracks, each with its own unique and fun obstacle or element. Turn the handle clockwise to set the machine in motion, and watch as the wooden chain hoist collects and lifts the marbles to the top of the machine, where a 3-way switch distributes them on different tracks. One marble plunges down a chute with a loop-the-loop at the bottom; the next tumbles down the various stages of the cascades, while three others are collected in the accumulator and then released down one of three short tracks. All marbles pass through the common tray or collector before returning to the chain hoist to be lifted on their next journey.

The Marble Run Chain Hoist is modular and can be connected to other Marble Run Chain Hoists (2 or 4 models can be connected, in pairs) using special connectors (included). Attach two mechanical Marble Run Chain Hoist models together frontally, or connect four together, both frontally and laterally, for a mini system of hoists and runs.

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Before the Age of Steam took over the world, drastically changing every sphere of human activity, the only reliable transport available to travellers had been strong and fast horses. Ugears looks away from high end technologies and ultrahigh-speed to appreciate the time of travelling by horse-back with a model joining nature and mechanics – the Bionic Horse.

Making the Horse quadrupedal was one of the project’s main challenges. In the walking mechanisms designed by many engineers before, stability of the moving construction was realized by means of additional extremities or other extra-supports. Ugears’ wizards have found a smarter way to achieve stability in motion. The absolutely unique mechanism of the model that makes your Horse a real quadruped is a brand new innovation developed by Ugears and presented for you to test for the first time ever.

The designers paid special attention to the anatomy of the animal’s legs to make sure that all the joints and movements closely resemble those of a real horse. To animate the legs the engineers implemented a claw mechanism.

The bionic heart of your horse is a pendulum installed in the chest of the mech. The oscillations of the pendulum slow the transmission of energy from the rubberband motor to the movable elements extending the working time of the mechanism.

The Bionic Horse won’t carry you over the horizon – the distance it can cover in one winding is quite limited. Although, it is enough to observe the work of the unique mechanism and enjoy the beauty of the mechanics of the model.

The mane and tail of the horse that are meant to flow in the wind are made of flexible rubber bands. When moving, the mechanoid shakes its head swaying its soft rubber mane.

Mechanical horse is a tribute to early automatons, the attempts to create a walking machine made by the Ancient Greeks, inventors of Japan and China, and Leonardo da Vinci himself. Let go of the rush and haste of modern times. Withdraw yourself from the race for some time to hop on the relaxing – but no less exciting! – stroll with the new Bionic Horse from Ugears!

The Ugears Horse-Mechanoid model kit is made of sustainably sourced high grade wood and has everything you might need for assembly. The quality of the parts is top-notch: a laser method is used for cutting items from a plywood board that provides precise hairline cuts. The details have to be pulled out of the boards and assembled to create a complete model. Like all other Ugears models, the Horse-Mechanoid comes with step-by-step, full-color, truly easy to follow instructions in 11 languages (English, German, Ukrainian, French, Polish, Spanish, Russian, Turkish, Italian, Chinese and Korean) and requires neither glue nor special tools to be fully assembled into functional self-walking Horse.

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Chartlets are an excellent reference resource for students! The Rocks are Made of Minerals chart measures 17” x 22” and includes a resource guide on the back. Display in a science center for students to easily reference. Learn More

Twisters and Other Terrible Storms A NONFICTION COMPANION TO MAGIC TREE HOUSE #23: TWISTER ON TUESDAY (#6666) By MARY POPE OSBORNE Illustrated by WILL OSBORNE and SAL MURDOCCA

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #23: Twister on Tuesday, they had lots of questions. How do tornadoes form? What kinds of tools can help predict bad storms? Where did the biggest snowfall on record happen? How fast are hurricane winds?

Paperback | Published by Random House Books for Young Readers Feb 25, 2003 | 128 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 7-10 years

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Tsunamis and Other Natural Disasters A NONFICTION COMPANION TO MAGIC TREE HOUSE #28: HIGH TIDE IN HAWAII (#6671) By MARY POPE OSBORNE and NATALIE POPE BOYCE Illustrated by SAL MURDOCCA.

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #28: High Tide in Hawaii, they had lots of questions. What causes tsunamis? Who studies earthquakes? How do volcanoes form? What should people do if an avalanche hits? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts.

Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures.

Paperback |  Published by Random House Books for Young Readers Feb 27, 2007 | 128 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 7-10 years |

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Everything you need to decorate, plant, water and grow your own tropical paradise. Trendy geometric planting dish comes with easy to grow polka dot plant seeds (hypoestes) and potting mix. A fabulous flamingo, succulent and a golden pineapple will complete your tropical setting. Includes easy-to-follow instructions that will help you create this tropical terrarium.

Finish your beachy landscape with layers of colorful sand and stones. Plastic terrarium measures 5" w x 9" h.

Ages: 12 and above Contents Include: Planting dish, Polka dot seeds (hypoestes), Potting mix,Gold foil tape, Flamingo, succulent & pineapple for decoration, Sand & stones and instructions

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This Dover coloring book includes several black and white illustrations with a variety of tropical and freshwater fish. All ages. Learn More

Covers mechanics, properties of matter, heat, light, electricity and magnetism, and more Presents intriguing experiments and lab activities that ignite students' interest Helps prepare students for the challenges of standardized test-taking. Meets the National Science Education Standards. Grades 9-12. From Walch Education. Learn More

This thorough study of Human Anatomy & Physiology begins by explaining the history of Anatomy & Physiology and presents clear lessons on each of the body's systems: The Digestive System; The Integumentary System; The Skeletal System; The Muscular System; The Nervous System, The Endocrine System; The Cardiovascular System; The Immune System; The Respiratory System; The Urinary System, and The Reproductive System, as well as Physical, Cognitive, and Social Development. Includes Teaching Notes, Answer Key, and Assessment Rubrics. Grades 9-12. From Walch Education. 178 pages. Learn More

Forensic Science is the study and application of science to legal matters. A forensic scientist primarily studies the different types of evidence recovered from a crime scene. This text offers program materials for an introductory course in forensic science. The fundamental objective is to teach the basic processes and principles of scientific thinking to enable students to apply problem-solving techniques in science and across all disciplines. For every piece of physical evidence brought in for analysis, the student must apply the five steps of the scientific method: collection and classification of data and looking for relationships; forming a hypothesis; testing the hypothesis; and developing a conclusion or opinion. Students must then be prepared to defend their conclusions based on their own empirical evidence. Contains Teaching Notes, Labs, and Rubrics for assessment, as well as Answer Keys. Grades 9-12. From Walch Education. Learn More