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Max the dog and his young friend Tori travel in back in time to the last Ice Age where they encounter ice age mammals and endure a chase by a saber-toothed tiger. The simple story and artwork is accompanied by question and answer balloons that focus on the most common types of questions that children ask about time travel, ice ages, saber-toothed cats, global warming, and more.
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The long-awaited prequel to the other books in the Science Adventures with Max the Dog series, this installment follows Max on his trip to the International Space Station where he shares in the adventures of astronaut life and helps save everyone from a potential disaster along the way. The book teaches children to see themselves and the planet in a new light and encourages readers to discover how they can help make the world a better place. Accompanying
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Winner:
2016 ILA CBC Children's Choice List
This is the updated edition of the first children's book ever launched into space and read aloud by astronauts from the International Space Station
Come with Max as he takes off on his next exciting science adventure, this time joining astronauts on the first human mission to Mars. Equipped with a specially designed spacesuit, Max sniffs for signs of microscopic life. Will he find any? Read the exciting...
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"Come with Max as he takes off on his next exciting science adventure, this time joining astronauts on the first human mission to Mars. Equipped with a specially designed spacesuit, Max sniffs for signs of microscopic life. Will he find any? Read the exciting story to find out, and to learn how his trip to Mars helps his young friend Tori reflect on the beauty and fragility of our own planet Earth. Max Goes to Mars is more than just a fun story. Educationally...
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"This is an adventure story with a difference! Follow Jess, Ben, Amelie, and Zac as the use science to escape from terrifying danger, and try some exciting experiments for yourself. In A Cry in the Dark, the gang uses the science of sound to escape from a mad scientist! Will they find their way back to safety before he catches them?" --
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Scientifically-accurate illustrations and information-packed sidebars enrich this fascinating tale, the third in this acclaimed series about diversity and space exploration. Set in the future, Max the Dog's friend Tori is all grown up and is the chief scientist of the Jupiter Mission. In order to reach their spacecraft, Max and his crew must take an amazing ride on a new device called the Space Elevator. Once they've probed the planet's atmosphere,...
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Join the agents of the National Rescue Group (N.R.G.) on a mission to thwart evil billionaire Alec Trick's shocking plan to cut Zap City's power supply. Put your physics skills to the test and use your knowledge of electricity, magnetism, and hydroelectric power to solve puzzles and help the agents save the day in this exciting, interactive adventure story!
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Anna Tomical and her friend Hugh must race against time to save world-famous scientist Professor Barrington Bone who is very sick. Join the duo on their microscopic journey as they are transported into Professor Bone's Blood stream. Put your biology skills to the test and help them navigate through the human body in their fight against infection. This book is exciting, educational, and fun for readers aged 7+.
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Molly Cool and her friends must navigate to Dr. Smasher's laboratory on Atomic Island to retrieve a priceless, stolen substance called reversium, but they can't do it without you! Use your knowledge of materials and the Earth's elements to solve chemistry conundrums and help the gang on their quest. Learn all about chemical reactions and how to make machines in this action-packed, interactive adventure story!
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In this incredible, interactive adventure story, aspiring astronauts Anthony and Astrid and famous astronomer Professor Andromeda blast off into space on an intergalactic mission to find alien life. Join them in their action-packed planetary quest and use your knowledge of gravity, the moon, and the solar system to solve the puzzles and help the gang, all while learning about space travel!
20) Space scientists
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Space Scientists examines the human explorers who are uncovering new information about space, whether they launch into space themselves or explore the cosmos through telescopes and sophisticated scientific instruments. Features include vivid photos, in-depth examinations of scientific concepts, a glossary, additional resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint...
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