They shake the ground underfoot, causing tremors that, at their worst, can leave cracks in highways and topple buildings. But for the most part, earthquakes are constantly rumbling through the Earth with a force that's barely detectable. But why do they occur? In All About Earthquakes, children will examine the forces at work that cause earthquakes and discover the instruments that scientists use to predict and measure these earthly tremors. A visit to Mammoth Lakes in California showcases an advanced network of lasers that measures ground movement in the area, while a fun, hands-on activity demonstrates how architects test their designs by using a shaker table. Part of the Earth Science for Children DVD Series. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online. 23 minutes. Grades K to 4.
These colorful teaching models are designed specifically for hands-on use with young children. Made of resilient, non-toxic, EVA foam, the removable pieces stimulate problem-solving skills and develop small motor skills. Every model is accompanied by a reproducible activity card containing background information and extension ideas. teachers can cut out the task card and use it in learning center or as a group activity. This teaching model is designed to introduce students to what happens inside a chicken egg. It illustrates three major stages of the chick's development, and encourages students to explore how chicks change as they grow. Grades K-8.
These colorful teaching models are designed specifically for hands-on use with young children. Made of resilient, non-toxic, EVA foam, the removable pieces stimulate problem-solving skills and develop small motor skills. Every model is accompanied by a reproducible activity card containing background information and extension ideas. teachers can cut out the task card and use it in learning center or as a group activity. This model shows the various structures of roots. Use the companion model, From Seed to Plant, to further explore plant structure. Grades K-8.
This colorful teaching model is designed specifically for hands-on use with young children. Made of resilient, non-toxic, EVA foam, the removable pieces stimulate problem-solving skills and develop small motor skills. Model is accompanied by a reproducible activity card containing background information and extension ideas. Teachers can cut out the task card and use it in learning center or as a group activity. This teaching model is designed to introduce students to the "life and times" of the honeybee. It illustrates the major stages of the life cycle, the unique role that bees play in pollination, and the bee’s extensive social life. Grades K-6.
These colorful teaching models are designed specifically for hands-on use with young children. Made of resilient, non-toxic, EVA foam, the removable pieces stimulate problem-solving skills and develop small motor skills. Every model is accompanied by a reproducible activity card containing background information and extension ideas. teachers can cut out the task card and use it in learning center or as a group activity. This teaching model is designed to introduce students to the "life and times" of the ant. It illustrates the major stages of the life cycle and the ant’s extensive social life. Grades K-6.
The Earth Science Book Plus Series provides colorful teaching models and reproducible activity cards that teach children about earth science. The models are made of resilient, non-toxic, EVA foam, with removable pieces that stimulate problem-solving skills and develop small motor skills. The book covers contain background information, activities and extension ideas. Teachers can cut out the task card and use it in a learning center or as a group activity. The models are 10" x 14.5" x 3/4" thick.The Water Cycle model illustrates precipitation, evaporation, condensation and runoff. It shows that water is constantly reused and recycled and also illustrates how clouds are formed. Available in French. Grades K 6.
• Combines Ultra Bright LED technology with ANSI rated yellow safety material
• The perfect hands free flashlight.
• Yellow microfiber hat with reflective grey trim that let’s you be seen from all angles
• Perfect for walking or working at night
• 4 LED’s provide more than 48 Lumens and are concealed under the brim
• When you do click the easy on/off switch under the brim, you’ll notice that
• 2 LED’s are angled down 25 degrees to light up your hands for close up tasks
• 2 LED’s are aimed forward to light the distance up to 42 feet away.
• 4 CR2032 Coin Cell batteries are hidden in the sweatband and are easily replaceable
• 43 hours of battery life
POWERHAT LED Lighted Safety Hats Combine Ultra Bright LED technology with ANSI rated yellow safety material to provide you with the perfect hands free flashlight. The Yellow microfiber hats have reflective grey trim that let’s you be seen from all angles. Perfect for walking or working at night, you can rest assured that you will be easy to see. The 4 LED’s provide more than 48 Lumens and are concealed under the brim so the hat looks just like any other hat until you need to turn them on. When you do click the easy on/off switch under the brim, you’ll notice that 2 of the LED’s are angled down at 25 degrees to light up where your hands are for close up tasks, while the other 2 LED’s are aimed forward to light the distance up to 42 feet away. 4 CR2032 Coin Cell batteries are hidden in the sweatband, provide up to 43 hours of life and are easily replaceable.
A guide to the plants that nobody wants, the pest plants of the U.S.
A guide to the plants that nobody wants, the pest plants of the U.S.
This fascinating Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press covers the entire spectrum of space exploration. Learn about:
- The history of space travel
- Rockets and launchers, spy satellites, space stations, sky labs, and more
- Ways in which space explorers live and work-and how they survive
Full-color illustrations and accurate information make this a must-have for every space enthusiast.
This guide features information gathered by the Voyager space probe in 1989 and other exciting discoveries about the solar system.
A guide to familiar American trees. 143 in full-color. 160 pages.
A guide to familiar American trees. 143 in full-color. 160 pages.
This compact guide will help you understand--and enjoy--the unique zone where land and ocean meet. It is a guide to:
Seashells
Sea Plants
Shore Birds
Jellyfish, Starfish, Sand Crabs
With over 475 marine subjects illustrated in full color, Seashore Life not only aids in identification but also gives an overall picture of life at the shore.
Using clear text and detailed illustrations, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press present accurate information in a handy format for the beginner to the expert. These guides focus on what your students are really going to see. They are easy to use: detailed, full-color illustrations, text, and maps are all in one place. They are easy to understand: accurate, accessible information is simplified without being misrepresented. They are authoritative, containing up-to-date information written experts and checked by specialists. And they are portable: handy and lightweight, designed to fit in a pocket and be carried anywhere.
Common American species. 423 color illustrations.
Common American species. 423 color illustrations.
This is a practical beginner's guide to the most common American wildflowers. Emphasis is on those with showy petals and those that the amateur is most likely to see. Special features include:
Where to look for wildflowers
Tips on how to collect and grow them
Simplified range maps
As an added aid to quick and easy identification, the flowers are grouped according to color.
Simply, accurately, and graphically, this Golden Guide explains:
Massive movements of the atmosphere
Weather instruments and how they are used
The origins, development, and effects of storms
How to interpret weather maps
Full-color illustrations and up-to-date facts help you understand the fascinating phenomena of weather, and how changes are predicted.
Combines mathematics, geometry and aesthetics into a magical motion of surprising simplicity, beauty and fun. Its system of polymer links expand and contract almost effortlessly, changing in volume 30 times. A sturdy toy, an object of art, a tool for teaching mathematics and science - the Hoberman Sphere's universal appeal and versatility have led its owners to discover uses even its inventor never dreamed of. Children love to wear it on their heads, or climb inside. Grown-ups have proved themselves no less inventive: jugglers juggle with them. Drill teams march with them. Magicians make magic with them. Teachers teach geometry with them. Motivational speakers use them as metaphors for unity, teamwork and expanding potential. Ages 4 and up. Expands from 9.5" to 30".
36" x 24" full color laminated poster. "We can follow our dreams to distant stars...," declared President Reagan when he proposed this ambitious project in his 1984 State of the Union address. This poster provides a comprehensive overview of the program goals, how it got started, its various components, and its appearance when finished. The visiting Space Shuttle provides scale.
36" x 24" full color laminated poster. "We can follow our dreams to distant stars...," declared President Reagan when he proposed this ambitious project in his 1984 State of the Union address. This poster provides a comprehensive overview of the program goals, how it got started, its various components, and its appearance when finished. The visiting Space Shuttle provides scale.
24" x 36" full color laminated poster.
Arthropods are animals that have an external skeleton. They are the most abundant animals on Earth but are often misunderstood. Spiders, millipedes, and other arthropods are often mistakenly referred to as €œinsects€� and €œbugs.€� This poster explains the differences.
Each of the five clades (formerly subphylum) is carefully explored. Highly detailed illustrations show an incredible 98 species, many life size. All are identified by both common and scientific names.
Insects account for the great bulk of the arthropods, and this poster includes representatives of all the major orders. The crustaceans include crabs and lobsters as well as shrimp, krill, and even barnacles. Included with them is the giant sea scorpion; this long-extinct animal is the largest arthropod that ever lived, reaching a length of six feet.
This remarkable poster even includes the prehistoric trilobites. They were the dominant life form during the Permian but became extinct. Highly educational, very attractive, and decorative, this poster appeals to teachers, students, collectors, and professional entomologists.
24" x 36" full color laminated poster. Arthropods are animals that have an external skeleton. They are the most abundant animals on Earth but are often misunderstood. Spiders, millipedes, and other arthropods are often mistakenly referred to as €œinsects€� and €œbugs.€� This poster explains the differences. Each of the five clades (formerly subphylum) is carefully explored. Highly detailed illustrations show an incredible 98 species, many life size. All are identified by both common and scientific names. Insects account for the great bulk of the arthropods, and this poster includes representatives of all the major orders. The crustaceans include crabs and lobsters as well as shrimp, krill, and even barnacles. Included with them is the giant sea scorpion; this long-extinct animal is the largest arthropod that ever lived, reaching a length of six feet. This remarkable poster even includes the prehistoric trilobites. They were the dominant life form during the Permian but became extinct. Highly educational, very attractive, and decorative, this poster appeals to teachers, students, collectors, and professional entomologists.
24" x 36" full color laminated poster. Through space imagery, this poster explores some of the many ways that our knowledge of our own planet has been expanded greatly by using satellites. Topics include making topographical maps, weather forecasting, documenting environmental trends, tracking wildfires, and more.
24" x 36" full color laminated poster. Through space imagery, this poster explores some of the many ways that our knowledge of our own planet has been expanded greatly by using satellites. Topics include making topographical maps, weather forecasting, documenting environmental trends, tracking wildfires, and more.
Experiment with magnetism, create fun games, and amaze your friends. Magically dangle a chain of marbles from the wand, make the marbles dance without touching them, and more. Includes 1 magnet wand (7.63 inches long) in assorted solid colors and 5 bicolor magnet marbles (.63 inches in diameter). Ceramic magnets are completely encased in plastic. Ceramic magnets are the most lightweight and economical magnets. Children safety tested for ages 4+.
A rainbow of 5/8" magnetic marbles that sometimes attract each other and sometimes repel. Used by the Astronauts in experiments in space.
Loved by kids for more than 20 years, this best seller got better! Perform astounding feats of magnetism as you playfully explor magnetic forces, motion, and stability. Integrates geometry and art too discuss shapes, positions, planes, symmetry, and more. Fourth edition includes additional coins plus a whopping 44 activities. Ages 8+/Grades 3+. Set includes: 2 super strong magnets encased in stainless steel, 32 newly-minted British pennies plus a bonus US penny, and an activity booklet packed with magnet facts, penny history, and 44 activities.
Six times life-size with five detachable parts including the upper hemisphere, the iris/cornea unit, the Lucite Lens that magnifies and inverts images, the transparent vitreous body, and the retina. The eyeball disassembles and reassembles with ease, so students can effectively learn through hands-on activity. A 2-page study guide highlighting its 19 principal features is included. Overall dimensions: 6x6x6 inches (15x15x15 cm) overall.
A plastic replica of a human brain showing multiple views. Great for hands-on study of brain anatomy. Sturdy base. 5" x 6 1/2". Dissectible into 3 parts.
A plastic replica of a human brain showing multiple views. Great for hands-on study of brain anatomy. Sturdy base. 5" x 6 1/2". Dissectible into 3 parts.