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" S]tudents clamoring for more books with STEAM experiments and fun facts would enjoy these two titles."?School Library Connection, review of STEAM Tales: Alice in Wonderland and STEAM Tales: Around the World in 80 Days"Each volume in the STEAM Tales series offers a famous title that has been adapted for younger readers and studded with informational features and engaging science activities that relate to the story in some way....This literary series will appeal to kids with far ranging curiosity about STEAM-related topics."?Booklist, review of STEAM Tales: Alice in Wonderland and STEAM Tales: Around the World in 80 Days Fire up young readers' imagination and creativity with this classic story featuring added STEAM activities. Frances Hodgson Burnett's enchanting tale is retold with vivid and engaging new illustrations - and at the end of every chapter, there are exciting new science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics activities, themed around the events in the book. The activities range from simple puzzles to fun, dynamic experiments, so there's something for every enquiring mind. It's the ideal combination of wonderful story and stimulating science fun.

Explore the wide world of fascinating facts with this fully illustrated title. Did you know that around 550 people have been to space, but only around 20 people have been to the bottom of the ocean? Or that the deepest hole ever dug by people is deeper than the deepest part of the ocean, but still only 530th of the distance to the centre of the Earth? Or that Mawsynram, a town in India, receives over 11 metres of rain a year, while there are parts of the McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antarctica that haven't seen any rain in over 2 million years? This book is packed with amazing facts and incredible contrasts, brought to life by stunning illustrations and imaginative infographics. It's going to be an exciting journey for young geographers About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore

"Garden" encourages children to investigate a garden whatever the weather--from planting seeds in spring to feeding birds in winter. Children are introduced to gardening tools and techniques, and to the creatures found near ponds, grass, flowers, and soil. They are also encouraged to use the garden as a place to play and to enjoy time with family and friends.

How do you perceive the world? Learn about and explore your five senses in lots of fun simple ways.

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues we face today, but what can we as individuals do about it? Readers find out as they examine both the problem of climate change and the ways we can work to combat it. Actionable, age-appropriate suggestions are given for ways readers can get more involved in environmental causes and climate activism. These suggestions, coupled with the informative text that provides a strong base of knowledge about this issue, empower readers to take a more active role in protecting the planet. Fact boxes and colorful photographs support science and social studies lessons.

Inequality takes many forms, and when faced with all of them, it can seem impossible for just one person to fight. However, people who believe in fighting inequality do not fight alone. That's one of the important lessons readers discover as they uncover important facts about inequality in our world and the people who work hard to combat it. Empowering examples are given for achievable ways young people can support the cause of equality around the world, and the helpful fact boxes, sidebars, and photographs add to this unique introduction to global citizenship.

Inequality takes many forms, and when faced with all of them, it can seem impossible for just one person to fight. However, people who believe in fighting inequality do not fight alone. That's one of the important lessons readers discover as they uncover important facts about inequality in our world and the people who work hard to combat it. Empowering examples are given for achievable ways young people can support the cause of equality around the world, and the helpful fact boxes, sidebars, and photographs add to this unique introduction to global citizenship.

Environmental issues such as climate change can seem insurmountable. However, this empowering title offers explanatory text that breaks down the latest technological advancements helping humans live more environmentally-responsible lives. Fascinating fact boxes highlight the key ideas behind environmental issues and how science and technology are addressing them. Each spread features a dynamic, futuristic design and graphic organizers that make the content more engaging. This title is sure to inspire both budding engineers and everyday individuals to take steps to use technology to live more sustainably.

Whether it's during the writing of a school paper or when trying to make an argument to convince caregivers to give permission for something, kids know they need reasons to back up their thinking. But, understanding whether an argument or idea is accurate is a skill that often needs honing. In this engaging book, readers work to solve puzzles and riddles that exercise their accuracy muscle. Each activity or question is followed by more information about how to use critical thinking to solve the problem, as well as how to apply accurate thinking in daily life.