Children aged three and over can take an amazing trip around the cosmos with this fact-packed book. From the Milky Way to the Solar System, Mercury to Mars, asteroids to comets, Space is a lively and accessible exploration of our universe. Illustrated with incredible, large size, full-colour photographs. Ideal introduction to space and the fascinating secrets it holds for fact-hungry kids.
Discover the mystery of science with Future Geniuses! Join Valentia, the little scientist, and her cat, Plank, as they learn why Plank can never seem to catch the laser he loves to play with. To do this, they must shrink down to the smallest size imaginable. Once they’re tiny, they can better learn about quantum physics, discovering secrets that are invisible to those of us who are full sized! Valentina teaches Plank all about molecules, atoms, particles, photons, and matter., as well as solids, liquids, and gasses—and fusion and fission! Future Geniuses is a collection that will help families spend time reading and learning together. Through simple text and fun illustrations, author and scientist Carlos Pazos makes the subjects of quantum physics approachable and easy to understand for even the smallest scientists.
A large-format book from bestselling children's book author Roger Priddy, Smart Kids: Rainforest. This book introduces kids to the animals, flora, and fauna which inhabit our planet's rainforests. Includes amazing, close-up photographs, and accessible, easy-to-absorb fascinating facts about the plantlife and creatures featured. Perfect with little curious minds and animal lovers.
So, you wanna turn Junior into a smarty-pants? What parent doesn't? Thing is, kids nowadays are more independent than ever and aren't always receptive to what parents want. In fact, if you tell your kids that studying is "good for them," they're more than likely to mumble, "Yeah, sure," in your general direction and head off to do something "fun." Sharpening the minds of your youngsters presents more challenges than climbing Mt. Everest, and the responsibility of making your kids use more of their brain cells can be overwhelming – even when you don't encounter resistance. Raising smart kids requires long-term commitment, sacrifice, and diligence – not to mention the patience of a saint. And as long as you don't obsess about being the perfect parent, you will be able to enjoy your kids' journey of self-discovery right along with them. But how do you accomplish this? How do you overcome the resistance? How do you tackle the overwhelming task of not only helping your children succeed in school, but also increasing their ability to make their own way in the world? That's where Raising Smart Kids For Dummies steps in to help. Written in easy-to-understand terms (and absolutely no slick psycho-babble), this book gives you sound advice on encouraging your kids to set their sights high and achieve success, whether at school, with friends, or in your community. And you don't have to be a new parent to gain insight from this book; experienced parents can reap rewards with the help of this book in their effort to raise fulfilled children. Here's just a sampling of what you'll find in Raising Smart Kids For Dummies: Recognizing the characteristics of smart kids Knowing when to push – and when not to Disciplining your kids in a positive way Growing smarter kids from healthier bodies Planning the development of your kids' brains: From newborns to teenagers Taking your smart kids beyond high school Eliminating brain drain from school-skipping, drug abuse, and raging hormones Top Ten lists of family characteristics that nurture smart kids, what smart kids read, and resources for bolstering parents' confidence You've heard it said a thousand times: The children are the future. Children have such potential, but rarely live up to it. Why take this chance with your own kids? Make the commitment to prepare your kids for life on their own. With Raising Smart Kids For Dummies, you, too, can achieve success – and have a little fun along the way!
From the poisonous rattlesnake to the color-changing chameleon Roger Priddy’s Smart Kids Reptiles and Amphibians is an amazing introduction into the world of these fascinating creatures. Ideal for helping children in elementary or first grade with school projects, this reference book is filled with full-color photographs and incredible facts about each animal, such as how big each creature is and their danger rating. This book is a must-have for kids who are interested in the world around them.
Following three teenagers who chose to spend one school year living in Finland, South Korea, and Poland, a literary journalist recounts how attitudes, parenting, and rigorous teaching have revolutionized these countries' education results.
Open your eyes to a world of discovery with this amazing fact-packed book all about space from Roger Priddy. From the Solar System to the Milky Way, from Mars to Mercury, from UFOs to the Space Shuttle, Smart Kids Space is an ideal first guide to the mysteries and wonders of our incredible universe. Written in an accessible and fun style, the informative text is perfectly complemented by visually stunning, large-sized, full-color photography. Perfect book to introduce children aged three and over to the fascinating world above us.
From the ferocious T. Rex to the spiky Stegosaurus, Smart Kids Dinosaurs is an amazing introduction into the world of dinosaurs. Ideal for elementary or first-graders, this reference book features photographs of dinosaur models as well as incredible facts for kids to help with school projects and amaze their friends with. With over 30 stickers just for fun, this paperback book is a must-have for kids who love dinosaurs.
Dive into Smart Kids Sharks and take an underwater journey of discovery into the amazing world of these fascinating creatures of the deep. Ideal for helping children in elementary or first grade with school projects, this reference book is filled with full-color photographs and incredible facts about each animal, such as how big each creature is and their danger rating. With over 30 stickers just for fun, this paperback book is a must-have for kids who are interested in the world around them.
