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How does wax turn into a colorful crayon? Follow each step in the production cycle - from melting wax into a liquid to coloring - in this fascinating book!

How does steel become a shiny new bicycle? Follow each step in the process - from shaping the steel to testing the finished bike - in this fascinating book!

How does sheep's wool turn into cozy clothing? Follow each step in the production cycle - from shearing a sheep to pulling on a warm sweater - in this fascinating book!

How does iron turn into a brand-new car? Follow each step in the production cycle - from digging up iron ore to hitting the road - in this fascinating book!

How does cotton turn into a soft T-shirt? Follow each step in the production cycle - from growing cotton to wearing a comfy shirt - in this fascinating book!

Space vehicles are out of this world! But how do they fly out into space? How do they carry people safely? And what parts do these amazing aircraft have? Find the answers inside this book!

Helicopters can take off from almost anywhere and change directions quickly. They can even hover. But how do they stay in the air? And how do pilots control these special aircraft? Listen to this book to find out!

Motor Mille elsker store, hurtige og vilde maskiner så meget, at hun har lavet en række programmer om det på DR Ramasjang. Hun har sejlet, ræset og fløjet i dem alle og fortæller historierne om, hvordan det gik. Man får også at vide, hvor hurtige og tunge maskinerne er, så man kan fortælle det, hvis man skulle støde på en af dem ude i virkeligheden.

Honey is a sweet treat! But where does it come from? Flowers open. A bee flies to the flowers. The bee drinks nectar. The bees fly home. Discover what happens next in the process of making of honey.

Does your child love to build, explore, experiment, and ask big questions about the world around them? Noa The Little Scientist: STEM Careers for Curious Kids introduces young listeners to a wide variety of fun, exciting, and real-world science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers.

¿Cómo aprenden divirtiéndose los niños y las niñas? Este fascinante libro da respuesta a algunas de las preguntas más interesantes y divertidas que les encanta hacer, por ejemplo: “¿Cómo pueden vivir los camellos en el desierto?” o “¿Cómo respiran los peces bajo el agua?”.

Is your child getting ready for eye surgery? Are they feeling a little nervous? Written by a board-certified anesthesiologist with 15+ years of experience, Getting Ready for My Eye Surgery tackles this head-on with a straightforward, interactive guide designed to ease your little one into the idea of eye surgery.

Sabrina is a curious girl who loves her family, nature, and learning… about almost everything. Maybe one day she’ll be a scientist. However, when she overhears her dad—who’s about the smartest person she knows—say that she’s "too bookish for a girl," her confidence is shaken.

Take flight on an exciting, fun-filled adventure exploring the history, technology, and future of airplanes. From the earliest flying machines to the high-tech jets and spaceplanes of the future, this book is packed with fascinating facts, immersive storytelling, and stunning visuals that bring the world of aviation to life.

Physik ist zu kompliziert, Chemie ist langweilig und Biologie doof: Wer als Kind kaum Kontakt mit den Naturwissenschaften hatte, findet in der Schule oft nur schwer den Zugang. In 100 Experimenten zu unterschiedlichsten Themengebieten wie chemische Reaktionen, physikalisch-mechanische Effekte, Natur & Umwelt, Wetter & Klima, Pflanzen, Insekten oder Optik & Licht kann Ihr Nachwuchs nicht nur auf unterhaltsame Weise seinen Forscherdrang ausleben, sondern begreift spielerisch und altersgerecht grundlegende Zusammenhänge.

Elephant memory, honeybee communication, octopus intelligence, monarch butterfly migration, and dolphin names! Volume one includes a fact, lesson, and story about each of these fascinating subjects that your kids will love! Not just a list of facts, this book includes heartwarming, educational stories about our animal friends on topics like friendship, bravery, and the importance of helping others in our big, beautiful world. The quick chapters are perfect for car rides, travel, or bedtime!

From the stethoscope to the clinical trial, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest inventions in medicine. Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in medicine, and explore the ups, the downs, and the eureka moments that are science in action.

From the first immunosuppressant drugs to the first successful heart transplant, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in transplant medicine. Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in medicine.

From laboratory robots to robotic prosthetics, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in medical robotics. Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in medicine, and explore the ups, the downs, and the eureka moments that are science in action.

Die Neugier unserer Jüngsten kennt keine Grenzen. Alles wollen sie genau wissen und den ganzen Tag sind sie damit beschäftigt, uns Erwachsenen unzählige Fragen zu stellen. Wieso kaut die Kuh auch im Liegen? Wie belagert der Ritter eine Burg? Warum sind Feuerwehrautos rot? Wozu hat der Triceratops drei Hörner? Diese Hörspielreihe ist für alle Kinder gemacht, die noch nicht lesen können oder es gerade erst lernen. Sie entführt wissbegierige kleine Weltentdecker zu Geschichten und Schauplätzen, die ihnen am Herzen liegen und die sie begeistern.