Showing results by publisher "-emdashery books-" in Science & Technology

Did you know that ancient Romans used wee as mouthwash? GROSS! Or that snot was behind some of history's greatest discoveries? HUH? From French kings with boils on their bums to Victorians who liked to catch tears in special bottles, Wee, Snot and Slime Through Time features deadly battlefield diseases, disgusting dukes, beastly bacteria and slimy stories from the Egyptians to the Tudors and beyond.

We share this beautiful planet we call home with countless living creatures, from monarch butterflies and falcons to koalas and dolphins. And just like us, animals everywhere are faced with the growing threat of climate change. Featuring seven categories of animals, this book offers a roadmap for change and an invitation to explore the outdoors with fascinating facts, hope-filled stories, and hands-on STEAM activities. Each section includes biographies of adventurers, scientists, and artists from all over the world who used their passion and skills to become bold allies for nature.

In an immersive, exciting narrative nonfiction format, this powerful book follows a selection of people who experienced the 2011 Japan Tsunami.

For every child who has ever looked up at the stars and asked, "What are they?" comes the story of a curious boy who never stopped wondering: Carl Sagan. When Carl Sagan was a young boy he went to the 1939 World's Fair and his life was changed forever. From that day on he never stopped marveling at the universe and seeking to understand it better.

Both Thomas Edison and Henry Ford started off as insatiably curious tinkerers. That curiosity led them to become inventors - with very different results. As Edison invented hit after commercial hit, gaining fame and fortune, Henry struggled to make a single invention (an affordable car) work. Witnessing Thomas' glorious career from afar, a frustrated Henry wondered about the secret to his success.

Where does milk come from? Cows eat grass. They make milk in their bodies. Next a farmer uses a machine to take milk from the cows. Then what happens? Follow the story of milk step by step.

Listeners have come to expect chatty, direct narratives that develop distinct characters and place those individuals squarely in the context of both their times and their disciplines, and this account of the noted physicist’s life delivers the goods. From her childhood in an oppressed Poland, the daughter of two highly educated individuals, Curie emerges as a driven woman, determined to excel for both her parents’ and her country’s sake - this drive informing everything that followed.

The first woman to win a Nobel Prize, physicist and chemist Marie Curie is the 19th hero in the New York Times best-selling book biography series about heroes. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great - the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction listeners and that always includes the hero's childhood influences.

When I Grow Up, I Want to Be a Veterinarian follows the journey of Mia, a caring young girl who discovers her passion for helping animals after a visit to the vet with her sick dog. From that moment on, she dreams of becoming a veterinarian. Through easy-to-follow storytelling, children watch Mia learn about different animals, study hard, and develop the compassion and determination it takes to care for pets. The story concludes with a joyful glimpse into Mia’s future as a successful vet — proving that with hard work and heart, dreams really can come true.

Blast off on a cosmic adventure with Planets, a guidebook that’s perfect for young space enthusiasts ages 4-12. Written by Peter J., this engaging book brings the wonders of our cosmic neighborhood to life. From the rocky inner planets to the gas giants and beyond, Planets takes kids on a fascinating tour of the eight planets, as well as the dwarf planets, moons, asteroids, and comets that orbit our sun.

Step inside the most amazing city of all—your body! Join Adam on a colorful journey through the human body, where every organ is a building, every vein is a road, and every system works together like a bustling city! This vibrant and fun picture book introduces kids to the heart, lungs, brain, and more—all brought to life with adorable illustrations and simple explanations. Perfect for curious minds ages 2–8, this book helps children understand how their bodies work in a playful, imaginative way.

Motor Mille elsker store, hurtige og vilde maskiner så meget, at hun har lavet en række programmer om det på DR Ramasjang. Hun har sejlet, ræset og fløjet i dem alle og fortæller historierne om, hvordan det gik. Man får også at vide, hvor hurtige og tunge maskinerne er, så man kan fortælle det, hvis man skulle støde på en af dem ude i virkeligheden.

Have you ever seen a John Deere tractor? John Deere’s farm equipment brand is famous around the world, but it wasn’t an easy path to turn his ideas into reality. Listeners will love learning the story behind the name as they follow along with John’s beginnings as a blacksmith, obstacles in business, and eventual massive success.

Orcas Everywhere looks at how humans around the world (Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike) related to orcas in the past, how we relate to them now, and what we can do to keep cetacean communities alive and thriving. Writer, filmmaker, and orca activist Mark Leiren-Young takes us back to when killer whales were considered monsters, and examines how humans went from using orcas for target practice to nearly loving them to death.

Ocean Animals for Kids is a captivating children’s book designed for young listeners aged 3-13. This informative book takes children on an exciting underwater adventure, introducing them to 50 fascinating sea creatures from various ocean habitats.

Why do we need to exercise?

Prepare to learn all about the Earth from rocks to rivers and clouds to climate. You'll be drawn into each topic with one of 33 amusing questions that are guaranteed to make you think about our planet in a whole new way. Author Emma Young explains the answers with humor and plenty of science facts that you'll be racing to share with your friends and family.

Learn about sounds with animal pals! First, listen to the story in Spanish. Then listen to it again in English. Comparing words in both languages helps early listeners with comprehension and literacy.

Prepare for a gut-busting adventure through the twists and turns of the digestive system with Why Do We Poop? This uproarious children’s book takes young listeners on a wild ride from plate to potty, answering all those burning questions about bodily functions that kids are dying to ask (but parents might be too squeamish to answer)!

Flip it! It's 2-books-in-1! Start with a factual fiction story about a friendly rocket named Phoenix who becomes best friends with Pyxi, a space rover. Then listen to a nonfiction exploration of real-life rockets!