Explore the wonders of the night sky with Velma and the Scooby-Doo gang as they delve into the science behind meteors, meteor showers, and comets. This engaging journey teaches readers how to spot meteor showers and find meteorites, while unraveling the fascinating components that make up comets. Perfect for young science enthusiasts, it combines adventure with educational insights into astronomy.
Explore the wonders of the Milky Way galaxy, which contains an astonishing 100 to 400 billion stars. Join Velma and the Scooby-Doo gang as they delve into the formation of galaxies, the intriguing mysteries surrounding black holes, and the unique characteristics that differentiate various galaxies. This adventure blends scientific insights with engaging storytelling, making complex astronomical concepts accessible and entertaining for readers.
After a summer of nine typhoons in 1931, the dams on the Yangtze River in China broke, completely flooding nearby towns and farms. Twelve-year-old Ting wakes up to a house full of water and her parents nowhere to be found. It's up to her to lead her younger brother and others to safety, battling high waters and greedy characters along the way. Will the children survive to be reunited with their parents? Part of the Girls Survive Graphic Novels series, Ting and the Deadly Waters brings a defining historical event to life.
Think you know a lot about space and the universe? Prepare to learn even more about amazing galaxies, stars, planets and space exploration. You'll be surprised by how much you'll discover in this totally terrific book of space trivia. Dynamic design pairs with engaging photos and carefully levelled text to make the facts easy to read but hard to forget, making these books perfect for both on-level and struggling readers.
The narrative centers on a colossal storm on Jupiter that has puzzled scientists for 150 years. Velma and the Mystery Inc. team embark on an investigation to uncover its secrets. Along the way, readers will explore the differences between inner and outer planets, the wind speeds on Neptune, and the latest rover missions on Mars, blending adventure with educational insights into planetary science.
"Think you know a lot about Earth's natural wonders? Prepare to know even more about the world's biggest deserts, tallest mountains and deepest canyons. You'll be surprised by how much you'll discover in this totally terrific book of trivia about natural wonders."--
Today most people travel in vehicles powered by fossil fuels. But what will transport look like 30 years from now? Will people ride in cars that drive themselves? Will the flying cars from sci-fi films become a reality? How will advancements in transport help reduce climate change? In this non-fiction graphic novel, readers can take a trip with Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists to discover new types of vehicles people may use to travel from place to place in the future.
There's much more to stars than meets the eye! Our Sun is a star, and it's medium-sized. Super giant stars can be 1,500 times the size of our Sun! Come along with science expert Velma and other members of the Mystery Inc. gang, and learn what constellations you can spot, how stars form, and how stars can die in huge explosions. Under Velma's magnifying glass, you'll get a close-up look at stars like never before!
Three friends cheat on a math test and get away with it -- until a strange substitute teacher starts asking questions.