Technology Fiction For Children

Before a great discovery, the Renaissance scientists had to endure long days of working in sometimes unhygienic places. You need to know these gross facts in order to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of the work these early scientists did for the sake of knowledge.

Now teleported to a Minecraft mini-game that's unlike any they've ever been in before, Herobrine, Emman, and SparkleGirl must fight their way through all of it to survive. The only problem is only one player can win their freedom. Which leaves them with the question - which one of them should it be?

Life has been tough on the Portal police lately, after losing a whole squad of players. Up against a mysterious player, Grober can't understand why the Portal police can't catch him. Little does he know that mixing with Gifu is something he's going to regret for the rest of his life.

After breaking free of the trap ChuckBone had set for them, SparkleGirl and Emman have to make it to Herobrine's island. The only thing stopping them is ChuckBone and 200 angry players. Is this a bridge too far for SparkleGirl or will ChuckBone get his wish and get rid of Herobrine once and for all? Find out now inside ChuckBone: Battle of the Monsters, the fourth dramatic book in the monster series. This is definitely one audiobook you do not want to miss. Grab a copy today before your friends do!

What if you were faced with the job of babysitting a player who's just become as powerful as Herobrine? Emman finds himself in just that situation. All alone, and powerless to control SparkleGirl, Emman thinks things can't get any worse for him. That is, until a group of players attacks SparkleGirl's home, intent on griefing it. What starts off as a simple robbery suddenly becomes a battle with an old enemy who no one saw coming.

The inspiring stories of six people who changed history. Contents: Edward Jenner, the man who fought the terrible disease smallpox; Florence Nightingale, the nurse known as 'the lady with the lamp'; Elizabeth Garrett, England's first female doctor; Carl Jung, the doctor who wanted to understand the human mind; Jonas Salk, who defeated the dangerous illness polio; Christiaan Barnard, the first man to replace a human heart.

The inspiring stories of six people who changed history. Contents: Antoine Lavoisier, who wrote the first modern chemistry textbook; Humphry Davy, who discovered 'laughing gas'; Charles Darwin, who changed people's ideas with his theory of evolution; Gregor Mendel, who first discovered the science of genetics; Louis Pasteur, who saved millions of lives by killing germs; Francis Crick, who helped to discover the structure of DNA.

The inspiring stories of six people who changed history, including Johannes Gutenberg, inventor of the printing press; Louis Braille, creator of an alphabet for blind people; Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone; Thomas Edison, inventor of the electric lightbulb; Guglielmo Marconi, inventor of the wireless system; and John Logie Baird, inventor of the television.

The inspiring stories of six people who changed history, including Alessandro Volta, inventor of the battery; Michael Faraday, inventor of the electric motor; Marie Curie, famous for her work on radioactivity; Albert Einstein, creator of the theory of relativity; Alexander Fleming, discoverer of the first antibiotic; and Linus Pauling, chemist and peace activist.

Robots help us understand our universe. Some fly to distant planets. Others work alongside astronauts in space. And some drive across the surface of Mars. How do these robots work, and what are they doing today? Listen to this audiobook to find out!

Welcome to Fancy Nancy's Fabulous Fashion Boutique! Here you can find the fanciest almost-new outfits, accessories, jewelry, and lots more. There's even a necklace with real rhinestones for sale. Ooh la la!

¿Quién es la criatura más hambrienta en el mar del sur? El camarón antártico puede moverse en cardúmenes y el bacalao azul puede estar cazando para cenar, pero ninguno es lo suficientemente feroz como para estar en la cima de la red trófica. Este es un cuento con sabor a "pescado" sobre quién se come a quién. Los depredadores se vuelven presas y finalmente, sólo un animal llega a la cima. Bucea dentro del rítmico texto y averigua quién podría ser.

Este libro nos muestra de una manera muy atractiva las relaciones simbióticas de los animales grandes y pequeños.

Robots help us understand our weather and climate. Some fly into storms to measure wind. Others dive into the ocean to learn about weather patterns. And some drive across frigid polar regions to gather climate data. How are robots helping us plan for the weather of the future? Listen to this audiobook to find out!

Mary Holland capta los primeros meses de la vida de un búho. Los grandes ojos y las esponjosas plumas se robarán el corazón de los lectores mientras aprenden cómo los padres de los búhos carabo norteamericanos preparan a sus jóvenes críos para el gran mundo fuera del nido. Acompaña a Otis mientras aprende a comer, pelea con su hermana, y se prepara para alzar el vuelo.

Desde el primer rayo de luz del amanecer hasta que se mete el sol al anochecer, la sabana se siente viva con muchos sonidos. Un león ruge temprano por la mañana, un joven babuino hace alaridos para alertar a los otros del peligro al medio día, y un joven ratón hace chillidos al atardecer. ¿Qué es lo que los animales están diciendo y por qué? Los animales se comunican de diferentes maneras; explora la próspera sabana y la "manera de hablar" entre sus habitantes a lo largo del transcurso del día.

Gewohnt schwungvoll präsentieren Shary und Ralph Leckerbissen für Wissenshungrige. Diesmal führt das bekannte Moderatoren-Duo die größten Erfindungen aller Zeiten vor. Ob Dampflok, Kuckucksuhr oder Bügelfalte: Keine Errungenschaft bleibt unerwähnt. Wer hätte gedacht, dass Genie und WAh!nsinn oft so nAh! beieinanderliegen?

¿Cuáles son algunas de las cosas que nosotros podemos aprender sobre los animales tomando en cuenta la forma de sus bocas o picos? ¿Qué podemos deducir sobre los animales con dientes filosos comparados con los que tienen dientes largos y planos? ¿Existen algunos animales sin bocas? En esta secuela sobre las series de Adaptaciones de animales, la galardonada fotógrafa y educadora naturalista Mary Holland comparte las fascinantes bocas de los animales con los lectores de todas las edades.

Which websites are fun and safe for kids? What is cyberbullying? What information is dangerous to share with strangers online? Find out how to protect yourself in this book about using online resources safely.

¡Entonces este libro animado de carácter informativo y ritmo ligero les encantará! ¡Lleno de estupendas y vibrantes imágenes que serán atractivas para niños de todas las edades!