Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village.When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William began to explore science books in his village library, looking for a solution. There, he came up with the idea that would change his family's life forever: he could build a windmill. Made out of scrap metal and old bicycle parts, William's windmill brought electricity to his home and helped his family pump the water they needed to farm the land.Retold for a younger audience, this exciting memoir shows how, even in a desperate situation, one boy's brilliant idea can light up the world. Complete with photographs, illustrations, and an epilogue that will bring listeners up to date on William's story, this is the perfect edition to read and share with the whole family. Read more

Transform Your Family Time And Bid Farewell To Boredom With The Best Facts For Smart Kids. Break free from the screen time trap and discover a world of engaging activities and educational wonders that your kids will love!We all understand that nurturing curiosity and learning in our children is vital for their development, but finding activities that are both fun and educational can be a real challenge sometimes.Did you know that kids who play and learn simultaneously are more likely to remember what they've been taught?Finding the right balance between fun and education is exactly what we aimed to solve for when creating The Best Facts For Smart Kids. Unlike other trivia books that may overwhelm or even bore young learners, our book is interactive, highly illustrated, and covers a diversity of engaging facts, ensuring the perfect balance of entertainment and educational fun.Why This Book Is A Great Gift:100+ Unique And Entertaining In-Depth Facts To Keep Boredom At BayA Playful Approach To Building Crucial Life Skills Such As Reading, Critical Thinking, And Social SkillsAn Interactive Format That Enhances Memory Retention And Avoids Overwhelming Young ReadersA Family-Friendly Escape From Mindless Media With A Game Everyone Can EnjoyYour Child Will Embark On A Journey Where:Seeing Is Believing, As Each Fact Comes To Life With Vibrant IllustrationsAwkward Discussions Are Eliminated, Thanks To Careful Editing For Readers Of All AgesCritical Thinking Is Encouraged Through A Range Of Difficulty, Covering Science, History, Culture, Famous People, Inventions, Pop Culture, Art, And MoreEven if your child is glued to Tik Tok or Instagram, don’t worry, The Best Facts For Smart Kids can provide a delightful break from the screen, offering your family hours of educational fun.Go beyond this book for even more fun:BONUS 1: Get our best-selling e-book FREE when you purchase this paperback!BONUS 2: Get an exclusive, never-before-seen, e-book with an additional 100 interesting and fun facts!Don't Miss Out—If You Want To Create Lasting Family Memories And Encourage Your Child’s Curiosity Then Scroll Up and Click Add to Cart! Read more

Fans of Chris Ferrie's ABCs of Economics, ABCs of Space, and Organic Chemistry for Babies will love this introduction to neural networks for babies and toddlers!Help your future genius become the smartest baby in the room! It only takes a small spark to ignite a child's mind.Neural Networks for Babies by Chris Ferrie is a colorfully simple introduction to the study of how machines and computing systems are created in a way that was inspired by the biological neural networks in animal and human brains. With scientific and mathematical information from an expert, this installment of the Baby University board book series is the perfect book for enlightening the next generation of geniuses. After all, it's never too early to become a scientist!If you're looking for programming for babies, coding for babies, or more Baby University board books to surprise your little one, look no further! Neural Networks for Babies offers fun early learning for your little scientist! Read more

Get a charge out of Electricity, a new edition to the Science Comics series!Giant monsters are on the warpath, and it’s Menlo the mech’s job to protect the city! But when this metal marvel is shut down by an unlucky lightning strike, a resourceful engineer and his high-energy niece will have to find a way to plug in and power up to save everyone from certain doom!From simple circuits to giant grids, fossil fuel power plants to wind farms, electricity keeps the world running. In Science Comics: Electricity, you’ll discover where electricity comes from, why lightning suddenly strikes, and how we’ve harnessed it all to turn the lights on in your room. Ready for action? Get energized with electricity! Read more

Build your child’s foundation for success by helping them develop social skills – Witness them thrive in their life ahead!Do you worry that your child might struggle to make friends?Are you concerned about their ability to handle social situations and resolve conflicts?Do you want them to be able to set healthy boundaries so they can protect their well-being?Social skills are critical for your child's overall success and happiness. These skills encompass a range of interpersonal abilities that will enable them to adeptly navigate human interactions.While they may seem like simple lessons in communication and good manners, the impact of mastering these skills reaches well beneath the surface.But how can you instill these essential social skills in your child and make them understand their importance?This guide offers practical steps and valuable wisdom for children and young teens, with social skills exercises with each chapter, and 60 social dilemmas at the end of the book for your child to figure out how to problem-solve, and determine what they would do in such scenarios.In this social skills book for kids, your child will discover:How to be a good friend– and how to choose the right friends who will have positive influences on themThe importance of taking responsibility and how to be a responsible personWhy communication is important – and 7 steps to improving communication skillsHow to recognize and manage their emotions so they can express themselves and handle difficult people without fightingThe power of empathy – and how to develop empathy every dayHow to communicate their feelings effectively and deal with conflicts in a respectful mannerWhat will empower them to succeed and how to problem solve efficientlyHow to make good decisions – and what they should do if they make a bad oneThe importance of setting body boundaries while also respecting those of othersHow to courageously recognize and address instances of bullying and prejudiceAnd much more.Allow your kid to practice what they have learned in a fun and engaging way! As a parent, it’s important to set a positive example and engage in activities that will help improve empathy for kids within the family.This crucial time in their life is the best time to mold them into the kind of person you want them to be. Take that important step now. Someday, they’ll thank you for what you’ve done for them.If you want to help your child succeed and become happy and confident in life through the power of social skills, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now. Read more

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To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Scholastic is re-releasing the ten original Magic School Bus titles in paperback. With updated scientific information, the bestselling science series ever is back!Small enough to squeeze through power lines, Ms. Frizzle's class learns how electric current travels through the town, lights up a light bulb, heats up a toaster, and runs an electric motor. Fans of the Magic School Bus won't be left behind by this simple and informative introduction to the generation and distribution of electricity.Don't miss the all-new Magic School Bus: Rides Again book series and the animated show streaming on Netflix now! Read more

Why do the lights in a house turn on when you flip a switch? How does a remote-controlled car move? And what makes lights on TVs and microwaves blink? The technology around you may seem like magic, but most of it wouldn’t run without electricity.Electronics for Kids demystifies electricity with a collection of awesome hands-on projects. In Part 1, you’ll learn how current, voltage, and circuits work by making a battery out of a lemon, turning a metal bolt into an electromagnet, and transforming a paper cup and some magnets into a spinning motor. In Part 2, you’ll make even more cool stuff as you:–Solder a blinking LED circuit with resistors, capacitors, and relays–Turn a circuit into a touch sensor using your finger as a resistor–Build an alarm clock triggered by the sunrise–Create a musical instrument that makes sci-fi soundsThen, in Part 3, you’ll learn about digital electronics—things like logic gates and memory circuits—as you make a secret code checker and an electronic coin flipper. Finally, you’ll use everything you’ve learned to make the LED Reaction Game—test your reaction time as you try to catch a blinking light!With its clear explanations and assortment of hands-on projects, Electronics for Kids will have you building your own circuits in no time. Read more

Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village. When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William began to explore science books in his village library, looking for a solution. There, he came up with the idea that would change his family's life forever: he could build a windmill. Made out of scrap metal and old bicycle parts, William's windmill brought electricity to his home and helped his family pump the water they needed to farm the land. Retold for a younger audience, this exciting memoir shows how, even in a desperate situation, one boy's brilliant idea can light up the world. Complete with photographs, illustrations, and an epilogue that will bring readers up to date on William's story, this is the perfect edition to read and share with the whole family. Read more

Attention young LEGO brick builders: Sean Kenney is back again with original creations of Robotopolis--robots, transformers, and spaceships of all sizes, colors, and features. Complete with select model instructions, insider tips, and landscape designs for new LEGO fans of all ages as well as diehard enthusiasts, Cool Robots is the pefect book for builders and makers. Read more

101 Science Experiments and Projects is a book filled with incredible fun experiments for you to do at home. These engaging experiments will reveal the secrets of science through practical application. This exciting book covers topics such as heat, air, water and liquids, light and much more as you discover the what’s and how’s of science. Each experiment is explained in easy clear steps which was accompanied by accurate illustrations for the young scientists to follow. The science behind each experiment is also explained to make your understanding complete. Read more

Make learning about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fun in this colorful, robot-filled activity book!   Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are subjects crucial to children’s education. In these illustrated pages, your child will be immersed in the world of STEM through technology and robotics! Filled with activities such as mazes, spot the difference, drawing, puzzles, pattern identifying, quizzes, and more, this book will introduce your child to the fascinating science of robotics. While boys and girls think they’re just playing games and looking at fun infographics, actually they’ll be learning about different robot jobs, machinery, circuitry, coding, and more.   With this new book in the STEM Starters for Kids series of educational workbooks, your child will not only be entertained for hours, but also be familiarized with robots and the STEM subjects that are important to his or her education and maybe even a future career. The books in this series aim to pique the interest of children in these areas of study, stress the importance of these subjects, and help encourage children who are interested to continue within these fields as they grow and learn. Introduce your child to STEM subjects today through STEM Starters for Kids: Robotics Activity Book! Read more

Techies in training will go bezerk over this sticker activity book, packed with 1,000 robot-themed stickers and pages loaded with sticker prompts, coloring activities, counting, patterns, mazes, matching, and more.Fans of Transformers, Wall-E, and the other AI heroes will gravitate to this awesome sticker activity book. Discover super high-tech robots that explore land, sea, air, and space; wacky inventions of the past; superstrong bots and supersmall ones; how robots help humans; everyday bots they're familiar with; and megastar machines like BB-8 and more. After getting the buzz on all things bot, kids get to play genius inventor as they sticker, draw, and color their very own special robot. This exciting, educational, yet wildly fun interactive title brings National Geographic Kids signature content to a sticker and activity book format. Read more

Big, brainy science for the littlest listeners.Baby discovers the science behind Christmas lights! Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores electricity, circuits, and electrical safety. Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby's sense of wonder. Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two as well. Read more

This title focuses on video game hero Mega Man! It breaks down the origin of his character, explores the Mega Man franchise, and his legacy. This hi-lo title is complete with thrilling and colorful photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Read more

Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village. When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William began to explore science books in his village library, looking for a solution. There, he came up with the idea that would change his family's life forever: he could build a windmill. Made out of scrap metal and old bicycle parts, William's windmill brought electricity to his home and helped his family pump the water they needed to farm the land. Retold for a younger audience, this exciting memoir shows how, even in a desperate situation, one boy's brilliant idea can light up the world. Complete with photographs, illustrations, and an epilogue that will bring readers up to date on William's story, this is the perfect edition to read and share with the whole family. Read more

Renewable sources of energy are non-invasive and they're perpetually there. It's high time that they be harvested and used globally. This educational resource will discuss wind power in a way that is easy to understand. Reading about this topic might be overwhelming for some children but because of the layout and choice of words, this book will make an effective read. Grab a copy today. Read more

This informative title examines how fossil fuels contribute to climate change, how wind turbines could help slow the crisis, and the current challenges scientists and engineers face. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars, a ÒThatÕs AmazingÓ special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7. Read more