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How to survive in the age of pirates : a handy guide to swashbuckling adventures, avoiding deadly diseases, and escaping the ruthless renegades of the high seas / Boyer, Crispin

"Set sail into this imaginative series from National Geographic Kids that gives young readers all the know-how they need to survive any time period"--

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Nature's fascinating friendships / Hyndman, Kerry

Go on an amazing journey around the world to discover how animals, plants and microscopic organisms develop fascinating friendships to survive and thrive.

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Enchanted tales : magical fairy tales from around the world / Huynh, Kim Lien.

This stunning collection brings together a diverse selection of 18 enchanted and magical tales from all over the world, including from Siberia, West Africa, North America, Peru, India, Japan, the UK, and Australia. Get lost in tales of imaginary worlds, enchanted animals, fantastical creatures, wizards, and more.

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Animal superpowers! / Cherrix, Amy E.

"Did you know that many of Earth's animals have superpowers? These behaviors and physical traits are called adaptations, and animals use them in amazing ways. Some are expert escape artists. Other subdue their prey with electricity -- or bubbles! Come meet these curious creatures and explore how they use their natural superpowers to survive"--

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Easy paper crafts for kids : 45 fun and creative projects for children aged 5 years + / Woram, Catherine

Easy Paper Crafts for Kids is divided into four vibrant chapters containing 45 fun products. The first chapter, Cutting, features decoupage, collage-making, and mosaics. Folding contains simple origami projects as well as cute hanging mobiles, classic paper planes, dress-up hats, and fans. In Printing and Painting, kids can look forward to paper plate masks, treasure maps, and marbling paint techniques. Finally, Modeling contains a paper-mâché pig, doll's house furniture, and a supersonic cardboard space rocket.

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Albert Einstein's theory of relativity / Woolf, Alex
Theory of relativity
Among the many scientific advances that have shaped our world, few have been as important, or influential, as the theory that changed the way we think about space, time and energy.

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The awesome physics in your home / Amazing Theatre Of Physics

This fully illustrated children's book reveals the hidden physics in our everyday lives and our homes, from the kitchen to the bathroom. Step into the extraordinary world of everyday physics with The Awesome Physics in Your Home, a fully illustrated non-fiction children's book that reveals the physics that surrounds us within the comfort of our homes, thereby transforming the mundane into the extraordinary. By exploring real-life situations in the kitchen, living room, garage, bathroom, and garden, this book demystifies complex scientific concepts through relatable scenarios and provides safe, hands-on experiments for curious young minds. It presents science as an exhilarating activity, bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world applications. Authored by the Amazing Theatre of Physics, renowned for their entertaining and educational science experiments, this book guarantees an engaging and enlightening journey into the realm of physics. Whether you're a young science enthusiast or a parent looking to inspire a love for learning and the sciences, this book is the perfect tool to spark curiosity and exploration.

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Folk stories and tall tales : a treasury of traditional stories from across North America / Goldhawk, Zanna.

"The USA has a rich tradition of folk stories and tall tales. Native American myths and legends, Frontier-era folk heroes, and traditional homespun tall tales have delighted adults and children alike for generations. Folk Stories and Tall Tales is a treasury of the very best American stories, all beautifully illustrated in Zanna Goldhawk's traditional, folk-inspired style. This anthology introduces children to America's heritage of storytelling, with modern retellings of traditional tales. Discover how the Apache explained the invention of fire, meet folklore's wiliest tricksters, and marvel at the feats of the nation's greatest folk heroes. This enchanting book will bring the wonder of traditional stories to a whole new generation, and makes a perfect go-to bedtime book"--

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Bang : the wild wonders of Earth's phenomena / Smith, Jennifer N. R.

Bang immerses readers in the awe-inspiring phenomena of the natural world. Illustrator Jennifer N. R. Smith takes us on a breathtaking tour of the planet's most astonishing natural phenomena -- from explosive volcanoes and geysers to dancing lights in the night sky. The Earth may seem solid and stationary but deep beneath its surface it is constantly changing, twisting and transforming. Its unbridled power is what generates surreal natural phenomena and dramatic landscapes, as well as devastating natural disasters. Young readers will discover the explosive power of volcanoes, a cave filled with giant crystals, a hot spring pool filled with bathing snow monkeys, dinosaurs hidden between layers of rock and an incredible ecosystem that can survive the boiling hot waters around hydrothermal vents, as well as extreme weather and incredible optical phenomena, including auroras, light pillars and sun dogs. This book will inspire young earth scientists to see the wonder in the world around them.

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All you need to know about going to school / Aizen, Marina

"A friendly introduction to the world of school and the things that it's useful to know about before you start"--Back cover.