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By: Barretta, Gene
Neo Leo: The Ageless Ideas of Leonardo Da Vinci
$8.99PaperbackRead moreAn introduction to Leonardo da Vinci’s genius focusing on his famous notebook sketches and the modern inventions they predicted.
In 1781, Thomas Paine came up with a model for a single-span bridge; in- Author: Barretta, Gene
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: June 21 2016
- ISBN10: 1250079608
- Language: English
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By: Challoner, Jack
Tech Lab: Awesome Builds for Smart Makers
$19.99HardcoverAdd to cartThis DK children’s book for ages 11-14 is brimming with exciting, educational activities and projects that focus on electronics and technology.
Keep your siblings out of your room with a brilliant bed- Series: Maker Lab
- Author: Challoner, Jack
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: October 01 2019
- ISBN10: 1465481729
- Language: English
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By: Hagar, Erin
Awesome Minds: The Inventors of Lego(r) Toys: An Entertaining History about the Creation of Lego Toys. Educational and Entertaining.
$14.99HardcoverAdd to cartEveryone has played with LEGO(R) toys, but not many people know who is behind this awesome invention.
This fun and engaging book tells the story of how a Danish carpenter and his family turned a desper
- Series: Awesome Minds
- Author: Hagar, Erin
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: April 12 2016
- ISBN10: 1938093534
- Language: English
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By: Macaulay, David
City: A Story of Roman Planning and Construction
$14.99PaperbackAdd to cartAward-winning author-illustrator David Macaulay brings readers into a beautiful exploration of Roman buildings and construction.
With black and white illustrations and detailed explanations, this com- Author: Macaulay, David
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: October 24 1983
- ISBN10: 0395349222
- Language: English
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By: Barry Mault
The Knots Handbook: Over 45 Easy-To-Learn, Practical Knots
$8.99PaperbackAdd to cartThis entertaining, easy-to-follow, and eminently practical book will equip readers with knotting skills to last a lifetime.
This full-color guide is packed with over 45 knot projects, accompanied by- Author: Mault, Barry
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 96
- Publish Date: June 15 2021
- ISBN10: 183940499X
- Language: English
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By: Rob Colson
The Spectacular Science of Buildings
$17.99HardcoverRead moreThe Spectacular Science of Buildings is guaranteed to answer all those tricky questions that children ask about buildings, bridges, and other structures – and that parents often struggle to answer.
Fi- Series: Spectacular Science
- Author: Colson, Rob
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: August 15, 2023
- ISBN10: 0753479044
- Language: English
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By: Sequeira, Eldrid
3D Printing and Maker Lab for Kids: Create Amazing Projects with CAD Design and Steam Ideas
$24.99PaperbackAdd to cartCreate 25 amazing projects with 3D printing! With 3D Printing and Maker Lab for Kids, you can explore the creative potential behind this game-changing technology.
- Design your projects using free browse
- Series: Lab for Kids #22
- Author: Sequeira, Eldrid
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: February 25 2020
- ISBN10: 163159799X
- Language: English
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By: Hughes, Susan
Lights Day and Night: The Science of How Light Works
$17.99HardcoverAdd to cartA young girl and her cat watch a firefly glow, make shadows in the sun and learn all about how light works in this accessible, kid-friendly introduction to the science of light.
Where does light com
- Series: The Science of How
- Author: Hughes, Susan
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: September 07 2021
- ISBN10: 1525303198
- Language: English
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By: Hughes, Susan
Sounds All Around: The Science of How Sound Works
$17.99HardcoverRead moreA comprehensive exploration of sound for young children that’s friendly, fun and easy to digest.
From a cat’s purr to a thunderstorm’s clap, from a friend’s voice to a school bell’s clang, sounds ca
- Series: The Science of How
- Author: Hughes, Susan
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: May 04 2021
- ISBN10: 1525302507
- Language: English
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By: Gibbons, Gail
How a House Is Built
$8.99PaperbackAdd to cartHouses are built with many different materials, and in many shapes and sizes.
Step by step, this picture book explains how homes are built–from the architect’s plans through the arrival of a happy f… [more below]- Author: Gibbons, Gail
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 30
- Publish Date: January 01 1990
- ISBN10: 0823412326
- Language: English
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By: Rob Colson
The Spectacular Science of Art
$0.00HardcoverRead moreThe Spectacular Science of Art is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about colors, perspective, and symmetry – and that parents often struggle to answer – such a
- Series: Spectacular Science
- Author: Colson, Rob
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: March 26, 2024
- ISBN10: 075347915X
- Language: English
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By: Wade, Jess
Nano: The Spectacular Science of the Very (Very) Small
$17.99HardcoverRead moreThe cutting-edge world of nanoscience leaps to life on boldly patterned pages in this STEM-ready gem.
An acclaimed physicist and debut picture-book author introduces readers to the tiny building bloc- Author: Wade, Jess
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: September 15 2021
- ISBN10: 1536217662
- Language: English
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I Love My City
$21.95HardcoverRead moreThe Big Book of Civil Engineering for Curious Kids
56 pages packed with information about
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How cities developed around the world–
The people who make cities their home–
Architecture and culture–
How ur… [more below]- Author: Desmarais, France
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 56
- Publish Date: March 28 2023
- ISBN10: 1772782734
- Language: English
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By: Geoff Waring
Oscar and the Bird: A Book about Electricity
$8.99PaperbackAdd to cartStart with Science books introduce kids to core science concepts through engaging stories, fresh illustrations, and supplemental activities.
When Oscar the kitten finds a tractor in a field and accide- Series: Start with Science
- Author: Waring, Geoff
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: February 22 2011
- ISBN10: 0763653020
- Language: English
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By: Zettwoch, Dan
Science Comics: Bridges: Engineering Masterpieces
$21.99HardcoverAdd to cartA 2023 National Science Teachers Association Best STEM Book
Suspend your disbelief with Science Comics: Bridges, a new volume of First Second’s STEM graphic novel series! Follow Bea, Archie, Trudy, an- Series: Science Comics
- Author: Zettwoch, Dan
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: July 19 2022
- ISBN10: 1250216893
- Language: English
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By: Swerdlove, Larry
Let’s Build It! – Vamos a Construirlo!
$5.99PaperbackRead moreMost children like to build things, and this book gives them a realistic glimpse into construction projects, from houses and skyscrapers to bridges and stadiums. Along the way, readers will learn abou… [more below]
- Series: Bilingual Spanish/English We Both Read
- Author: Swerdlove, Larry
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 44
- Publish Date: January 01 2019
- ISBN10: 1601150962
- Language: Spanish
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By: Rajan, Rekha S.
Amazing Landmarks: Discover the Hidden Stories Behind 10 Iconic Structures!
$19.99HardcoverRead moreCould you build the world’s most iconic landmarks?
Could you design the Golden Gate Bridge? Could you construct the Eiffel Tower? Could you decorate the Burj Khalifa? Could you make a budget, draw up t
- Author: Rajan, Rekha S.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: August 02 2022
- ISBN10: 1338652494
- Language: English
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Good Housekeeping 1,001 Amazing Science Facts
$23.00HardcoverRead moreDo bees sleep? Can rocks bend? Discover the amazing answers to questions like these in this science fact-packed treasure trove for kids age 8 to 12!
Join the experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute- Author: Good Housekeeping
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: August 22 2023
- ISBN10: 1958395854
- Language: English
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By: Diehn, Andi
Wheels Make the World Go Round: Simple Machines for Kids
$13.95PaperbackRead more*Selected as a “recommended title” by the Kansas National Education Association’s Reading Circle Commission
Learn how simple machines make work easier in these colorful nonfiction picture books all ab
- Series: Picture Book Science
- Author: Diehn, Andi
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: November 15 2023
- ISBN10: 1647411106
- Language: English
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Electricity: Circuits, Static, and Electromagnets with Hands-On Science Activities for Kids
$17.95PaperbackAdd to cartFascinating explanations of something we use every day! Kids ages 8 to 12 discover where electricity comes from, how it works, and how we can make it more efficient.
It’s everywhere. In our homes, scho
- Series: Build It Yourself
- Author: Van Vleet, Carmella
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: October 15 2022
- ISBN10: 1647410061
- Language: English










