STEM

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With vibrant imagery, World Book's Explore the Universe 10-volume STEM-correlated set takes readers on a guided tour of the universe. From pulsars to quasars to extrasolar planets, readers will learn about the celestial wonders beyond our solar system and how human beings study them. The question-and-answer format effectively draws readers into the material.

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The world is full of animals with strange shapes, dangerous defenses, and bizarre habits. The Ugh! Yuck! and Whoa! series highlights the most extreme among them: the grossest, the deadliest, and the ugliest! Learning about lesser-known creatures they may never have seen before (and might not want to see again!) helps children to better understand ecosystems and the natural world.

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Whether building a racing cart, running from tornadoes, or tracking a mysterious beast, Zac Newton and friends are ready for adventure. Zac, Lucía, Marcus, Ning, and Zac’s dog Orbit solve their problems with science. But to do so, they need a little help from some of history’s greatest minds. Luckily, Zac’s greatest invention, the Backspace app, allows them to take virtual visits to history. Travel along with Zac Newton and friends as they learn about electricity, animals, space, and more from...

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Every day, people perform chores, jobs, or other tasks to learn, make money, or improve their lives. Animals can be thought of as performing jobs and tasks, too, but they do them to survive and reproduce. Animals at Work is an informative way to look at the lives of animals, particularly at a time when the hard work of survival is becoming even harder because of habitat destruction and climate change. If animals are to thrive alongside us, it’s important for students to see the parallels...

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Alligators, grizzlies, and whales—oh my! Learn about a variety of animals’ anatomy, care, and communication. Easy-to-understand graphics enhance readers’ learning. Plus, a glossary with vocabulary to both help understand the book and to use in other subjects.

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With vibrant imagery, World Book's Explore the Solar System 10-volume STEM-correlated set takes readers on a guided tour of our solar system. Take a close look at our planetary neighbors and discover their chemical compositions, atmospheres, moons, and other characteristics. Other topics include the development of telescopes and space probes and the history of space exploration.

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In collaboration with NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program, World Book has created Out of This World—an exclusive series where kids with a 6th through 8th grade primary reading level can explore the next frontiers of space. Discover alien caves; hitchhike to asteroids, and more in this easy-to-read series about complex space science topics. Stunning imagery and interactive activities round out these books that will entice and challenge readers of all ages. The Out of This World...

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Did some dinosaurs have feathers? Were all dinosaurs huge like the tyrannosaurus, long-necked like the brachiosaurus, or spiked like the stegosaurus? Meet fierce, birdlike, armored, and giant dinosaurs from hundreds of millions of years ago! Colorful and scientifically accurate illustrations paired with intriguing facts will be sure to captivate your kids in grades 4-8. World Book’s four-volume Dinosaurs! series explains the origins and features of more than 100 types of dinosaurs. ...

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How do animals hunt, escape, and communicate? And how do scientists distinguish one animal group from another? World Book’s acclaimed Animal Lives series introduces the main animal groups to readers and teaches them basic principles of scientific classification.

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Quirky characters drawn in comic-book style introduce basic mathematics concepts in this six-volume series of books. Story problems help students develop a fundamental understanding of mathematical operations and teach them techniques for solving real-life math problems.