Juvenile Nonfiction : Science & Technology

This is a fascinating and popular account of the very large and the very small, from the universe as a whole to subatomic physics. It includes qualitative explanations of quantum mechanics and relativity, the big bang with inflation, the synthesis of elements, atoms, nuclei, subnuclear physics, quarks, leptons, and other elementary particles. It also gives an account of dark matter and dark energy. In summary, it provides and overview of what we know about the universe and what it is made of, and also what we don't know. more...

Price: $70.20

Children will learn all about inventions: their inventors, the way they changed history, and their evolution over centuries, through the activities and anecdotes provided in this interactive series. Travel through the past and into the future to explore the history of human navigation, from the crude maps of early explorers to the satellite-based Global Positioning System of today. This guide to learning about geography, trade routes over land and sea, and navigational tools and people who used them, is supplemented with 15 hands-on projects and educational activities to expand world view and build navigational confidence. more...

Price: $13.95

This blackline masters book takes a look at transport – from skateboards to spaceships – and provides many interesting ideas and suggestions for class use. The activities are spread across a number of subject areas and include air, space, water, bicycle and road transport. Suitable for Grades 3-5. more...

Price: $7.95

Stimulating science and social studies themed activities for Grade 4-6 students. This photocopy masters book presents interesting information on a range of topics such as the Loch Ness monster, the Yeti, UFOs and Stonehenge. Students are asked to develop original ideas based on reading and additional research. The activities in this book challenge the student's creativity and innovation by presenting a variety of hypothetical scenarios. more...

Price: $7.95

This blackline masters book was devised to enhance and consolidate students' knowledge of the exciting phenomenon of volcanoes. An integrated theme book covering all subject areas with extensive background notes and ideas for the junior classroom. Suitable for grades 1-3. more...

Price: $8.50