Science For Kids

When Molly Bigelow discovered that zombies shared New York with humans, she didn't think life could get more shocking. Then she learned that her mother was once one of the greatest zombie killers ever - and she discovered that her dead mother is not technically dead after all (although she isn't alive, either). Molly's efforts to keep these secrets and to help her Omega team track down the identity of the original 13 zombies will take her from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade to New Year's Eve in Times Square.

The human body is full of many wonders, some of which we have yet to explore! There's so much to discover, especially for young scientists! Jump-start your child's learning of biology with this program. In this book, kids will take a journey with Dr. Discovery Jones on an exciting and educational journey throughout the human body looking at the cells, the tissues, and the organs! Filled with fun facts, this book will fill young and curious minds with a great foundational knowledge of how the human body works.

With murder, court battles, and sensational newspaper headlines, the story of Lizzie Borden is compulsively listenable and perfect for the Common Core. Lizzie Borden took an axe, gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one. In a compelling...

A science book for the general reader that is informative enough to be a popular textbook and yet well-written enough to appeal to general readers. “Hazen and Trefil [are] unpretentious—good, down-to-earth, we-can-explain-anything science teachers, the kind you wish you had but never did...

Experts highly recommend keeping your child awake for a little longer than their usual bedtime using calm, pre-sleep activities. Bedtime stories help your child’s brain create a new association, one that connects bedtime with an easy, more positive, and calming transition to sleep. This is why Bedtime Stories for Kids by renowned child development expert Katie Miller, and seasoned teacher Sarah J. Young is perfect for you and your child!

Detective Miles Jensen is called to the lawless town of Santa Mondega to investigate a spate of murders. This would all be quite ordinary in those rough streets, except that Jensen is the Chief Detective of Supernatural Investigations. The breakneck plot centres around a mysterious blue stone, 'The Eye of the Moon', and the men (and women) who all want to get their hands on it: a mass murderer with a drink problem, a hit man who thinks he's Elvis and a pair of monks among them.

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Doctor Who: Time Lord Fairy Tales read by Tom Baker, Joanna Page, Adjoa Andoh, Ingrid Oliver, Anne Reid, Dan Starkey, Sophie Aldred, Rachael Stirling, Samuel Anderson, Nicholas Briggs, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Yasmin Paige...

An essential, encylopedic introduction to physics, chemistry, and biology. You'll be firing on all cylinders with this science spectacular! The exciting exploration of biology, chemistry, and physics is vital reading for curious minds. Science becomes simple and straightforward, so you never get...

Discover the answers to these questions and many more at the Supervillain Academy: the magnificently morbid school for young bad folks-in-training. Read more about how the search for extraterrestrial life and the search for planets are linked, the exoplanets and extremophiles that can be found...

In Teaching with Poverty in Mind: What Being Poor Does to Kids' Brains and What Schools Can Do About It, veteran educator and brain expert Eric Jensen takes an unflinching look at how poverty hurts children, families, and communities across the United States and demonstrates how schools can improve the academic achievement and life readiness of economically disadvantaged students.

Brought to you by Ladybird. Winner of The FutureBook of the Year Award 2019 and shortlisted for the Best Children's Audiobook at the New York Festival Radio Awards 2020. Meet our fearless adventurers Cassandra, Otto and Missy AKA the smartest raven in the universe as they set out on their next...

Fusing science and social justice, renowned public health researcher Dr. Arline T. Geronimus offers an urgent and necessary book exploring the ways in which systemic injustice erodes the health of marginalized people. America has woken up to what many of its citizens have known for centuries and...

Read by the author. A Whole-Child Approach to Digital Wellness and Healthy Media Use "...a godsend for the parent whose child is glued to their smartphone or laptop." –Michael G. Thompson, Ph.D., psychologist, author of Raising Cain In this holistic approach, Dr. Michael Rich empowers you to...

"Mermaid Mia and the Sea Serpent's Lair" is an enchanting tale that immerses listeners in the vibrant world of Mermaid Mia, a courageous and adventurous young mermaid, as she embarks on an unforgettable journey beneath the waves. In this captivating children's book, listeners will dive into the azure depths of the ocean alongside Mia, where sunlight dances in shimmering rays, colorful fish dart among vibrant corals, and hidden wonders await around every corner.

After a botched escape plan from her boarding school, Abigail is stunned to discover the school is actually a cover for an elite spy ring called The Center, along with being training grounds for future spies. Even more shocking? Abigail's mother is a top agent for The Center and she has gone MIA, with valuable information that many people would like to have - at any cost. Along with a former nemesis and charming boy from her grade, Abigail goes through a crash course in Spy Training 101, often with hilarious - and sometimes painful - results.

One night, when Ethan checks under the bed for his monster, he finds a note instead: “Gone fishing. Back in a week. --Gabe” What will Ethan do? He needs a monster under his bed. How is he supposed to get to sleep if his monster is gone? Substitute monsters appear, but none are just right. Herbert's teeth aren't sharp enough, Mack's slobbering induces giggles, Cynthia's tail isn't scary at all, and Ralph has nail polish on his claws! This will never work! How will Ethan ever get to sleep without his monster?

Protecting Your Children from Internet Pornography exposes the many ways that pornography is menacing people, relationships, society, and—especially—our children. Dr. John Foubert’s ability to write about complex concepts in practical terms will help you understand issues like how pornography affects the brain, how pornography is a recipe for sexual violence, and why you should take measures to protect your children and those you love. Foubert’s book opens the door and invites the listener to join the battle against porn with greater knowledge of its actual effects.

Six extraordinary children are trying to lead normal lives in the Rocky Mountain countryside—but something powerful and dangerous connects them all as terrible secrets begin to arise . . . They live in different homes, with different families, but there is something powerful that connects them...

The Ultimate History of the '80s Teen Movie goes behind the scenes of a genre where cult hits mingled with studio blockbusters, where giants like Spielberg and Coppola rubbed shoulders with baby-faced first-timers, and where future superstars Sean, Demi, and Tom all got their big break. Music, comedy, and politics all play a part in the surprisingly complex history of the '80s teen movie. And while the films might have been aimed primarily at adolescents, the best tackle universal issues and remain relevant to all ages.

A day of training at the Jedi temple takes a sinister turn when the temple is attacked by an unknown assailant and a Jedi master is taken. Obi-Wan and Anakin are thrown into a race against time to save their friend and uncover who is behind the attack.