Catalog Search Results
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Formats
Description
Explore Rocks and Minerals! offers kids ages 6–9 a fascinating introduction to geology. It investigates the geological forces that create and transform rocks, outlining the life cycle of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, and what they can tell us about the earth. It also explores fossils, and how they come to exist and are discovered.
Explore Rocks and Minerals! includes 20 hands-on activities to bring learning
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Language
English
Description
"Simple Machines! introduces kids to the concept of mechanical advantage and harnesses kid-power by inviting them to build machines of their own design. This book also opens eyes and minds to the diversity of machines in their lives, and sparks the imagination with challenge, humor, and achievable projects"--Publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Formats
Description
In Explore Money! With 25 Great Projects, money is more than something to earn, save, and spend. It's an opportunity to explore history, art, science, economics, and math! While checking out the change in their pockets and bills from their banks, young readers search for hidden treasures, learn how money can multiply, and see how countries keep their currency secure. Very large and very small numbers take on a new relevance when seen through
...Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Formats
Description
Explore Night Science! encourages 6–9 year olds to safely explore and understand what happens around the world when it is dark outside. Readers are led step by step into integrated, active explorations that uncover the science and technology of the natural and physical world that surrounds them. Kids learn about the rod and cone cells found in their eyes as they test their color vision at night, create a chorus mimicking the sounds
...Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Young readers discover the remarkable people and mythical creatures of old. Learning about Norse myths means unearthing the origin of Viking beliefs, as well as exploring their ships, tools, and other technology that flourished for nearly 450 years. Along the way, kids will read how Norse myths helped explain the natural world from thunder to the seasons, from creation to death. They may be surprised at how Norse myths continue to influence modern...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Architecture, democracy, the Olympics--the modern world owes a lot to the ancient Greeks! In Explore Greek Myths! With 25 Great Projects, readers embark on a fascinating journey to explore the myths that infused ancient Greek culture, civilization, and innovation. Readers will learn how these myths, popular more than 3,000 years ago, have provided fundamental support to today's art, architecture, mathematics, science, philosophy, literature, and government....
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Imagine a world without light. What would it be like? Dark, cold, and lifeless! In Explore Light and Optics, readers find out why light is so important to our world. We use light to communicate. Because of light, there are natural phenomena such as rainbows and the auroras. And it's light that provides living things with the energy they need to exist. In this book, readers learn how light travels, how the eye works, and why we can see objects. They...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Explores the physical and behavioral adaptations of predators and prey and their impact on the environment, and includes activites that compare and contrast physical characteristics, behavioral patterns, and ecosystem dynamics.
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press, a division of Nomad Communications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Provides an introduction to comets and asteroids and gives step-by-step directions for interactive projects, including creating models of various celestial objects, experimenting with gravity, and building a refracting telescope.
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press, a division of Nomad Communications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
A kid's world is made of shapes and angles--by encouraging readers to become savvy at identifying and using the different shapes, this book serves as the perfect introduction to geometry and a way to build a strong foundation in math skills that will serve them well as they are exposed to increasingly more complicated concepts. Hands-on, design-minded projects, such as designing a tree house, offer opportunities to discover how engineers and designers...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Brrr... does it feel cold? Get out your gloves and get ready to experience the Ice Age! About 12,000 years ago, glaciers up to 2 miles tall covered up to one-third of Earth's land! Explore how these moving mountains of ice changed almost everything on Earth, including shorelines, weather, plants, animal and human activities, migration and more."--Pg.[4] of cover.
16) Lakes and ponds!
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Lakes and Ponds! With 25 Science Projects for Kids invites kids ages 7 though 10 to investigate the bodies of water that might look calm from the shore but which are teeming with life and activity! Through fun facts and engaging content, readers explore the plants and animals living in lakes and ponds, from fish darting about to dragonfly nymphs gestating in the shallows to algae and aquatic plants converting sunlight into energy through photosynthesis....
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"In Marshes and swamps! With 25 science projects for kids, readers ages 7 to 10 explore wetlands through fun facts, cool illustrations, and hands-on STEM projects that deepen their understanding of these special places"--Back cover.
18) Oceans and seas!
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Explores the plants, animals, and ecology of oceans and seas. Includes 25 science projects and links to online resources.
"In Oceans and seas! With 25 science projects for kids, readers ages 7 to 10 dive into the underwater world of some of the most amazing landscapes on Earth. Through fun facts, cool illustrations, links to online resources, and STEM projects, kids meet the plants and animals that call these watery worlds home and learn why oceans...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press, a division of Nomad Communications
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Why were there more than 3,000 steps built at Machu Picchu? Why did the Aztecs roam Mexico for nearly 200 years before finding a place to settle? How did the Maya study the movements of the stars and the planets? Ancient Civilizations: Aztecs, Maya, Incas! With 25 Social Studies Projects for Kids takes kids ages 7 to 10 on a guided tour to experience the history, culture, economics, and daily life of the Aztecs, Maya, and Incas. Travel through humid...
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request