Childrens Books

Report copyright infringementby Instructables Com (Author), Mike Warren (Editor)Discover the sense of accomplishment after watching your rockets, fireworks, and launchers soar into the sky! Originating from Instructables, a popular project-based community made up of all sorts of characters with wacky hobbies and a desire to pass on their wisdom to others, Do-It-Yourself Backyard Rockets is made up of projects from a medley of authors who have collected and shared a treasure trove of rocket-launching plans and the knowledge to make their projects soar! Do-It-Yourself Backyard Rockets gives step-by-step instructions, with pictures to guide the way, on how to launch your very own project into the sky. All of these authors have labored over their endeavors to pass on their knowledge and make it easier for others to attempt. Discover how to create the following projects: Teeny, Tiny Rocket Engine Ultimate Straw Rocket Rocket Eggstronaut Pocket Rocket Launcher Iron Man Model Rocket Model Rocket with Camera Rocket-Powered Matchbox Cars - Extreme And much more! The Instructables community has provided a compendium of rocket savvy from innovators who have paved the way for other curious minds of all ages!Author BiographyInstructables.com is a bona fide Internet sensation, a web-based community of motivated do-it-yourselfers who contribute invaluable how-to guides to the site on a wide range of topics, from gardening and home repair to recipes to gadgets that defy categorization. The site hosts more than 100,000 projects. More than 15 million people visit the site each month, leaving comments and suggestions on the ever-growing list of do-it-yourself projects. Mike Warren is nearly an architect by training who makes tasty, dangerous, and fun things . . . sometimes all at once! He destroyed a microwave to determine if it could be used to melt metal. (It worked. Mostly.) He has spray painted dinosaurs with a spray can he made himself, brewed a potent pot of coffee using energy drinks and other legal stimulants, and deconstructed a pair of high heels to add dinosaurs to them. Number of Pages: 208 Dimensions: 0.9 x 9 x 7.5 IN Publication Date: May 02, 2023

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Report copyright infringementby Jerome Martin (Author), Andy Tudor (Illustrator)3,2, 1... LIFT OFF! A hundred decorated tear-out sheets to fold into a fleet of paper spaceship planes, from orbital cruisers to alien motherships. The book includes detailed folding instructions for four different types of spaceship, from mighty star cruisers to speedy scout ships, plus flying tips and challenges so children can test the spaceships' power and speed.- Printed on special tear-out pages, each of the 100 spaceships features a unique design.- Perfect for practicing fine motor skills.- An ideal rainy day activity, or for anytime kids want to get crafty.- A fantastic gift, or great to use as party favors and stocking stuffers! Number of Pages: 200 Dimensions: 0.4 x 8.7 x 6.8 IN Publication Date: September 19, 2023

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Young readers can take an intergalactic tour of our universe and solve over 50 mind-boggling, space-themed puzzles along with way!This fantastic, full-color activity book is jam-packed with incredible puzzles and out-of-this-world facts about space. Discover what life is like on the International Space Station, how hot the Sun is, how the entire universe was formed, and much more! Every new idea is brought to life by an entertaining puzzle or activity, including mazes, spot-the-difference and logic puzzles.Topics include:- Planets in our solar system- The Apollo 11 moon landing- Constellations- Meteors and cometsThis vibrantly illustrated book supports STEM learning in an innovative and entertaining way. If only learning were always this much fun! Ideally suited to kids aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Young readers can puzzle it out in the depths of the oceans, the far reaches of space, the systems of the human body and more with the Super Smart Activity Books. These vibrantly illustrated books are filled with brain-teasing activities to reinforce school learning on a range of topics, including science, biology and geography.

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Packed with entertaining information and great illustrations, this book is perfect for children who love learning about space!Inside you'll find everything you need to make your own fantastic models. No glue or cutting is needed, you simply press out the pieces and slot them together. Once the model panel is removed, you will discover some extra facts about our solar system and beyond!

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Zoom into space for an exhilarating journey through the Solar System and beyond.Land on the Moon, visit the International Space Station, take a space walk, and tour the planets in this fact-filled guide to the galaxy! Watch out for space junk and black holes!Filled with bright, bold, and scientifically accurate illustrations, fascinating information, and an interactive "Spot It" game throughout the book, My First Space Atlas will thrill aspiring astronauts and space explorers.FILLED WITH FACTS: Dozens of space facts for curious young space explorers.BOLD ILLUSTRATIONS: Astronauts, rockets, rovers, planets, and more are depicted in bright, colorful illustrations that accurately represent their key features and characteristics.EXPERT AUTHORITY: Created in collaboration with astrophysicist Dr Ben Maughan, My First Space Atlas “space scientist approved” and includes all the latest expert information.READ ALONE OR READ ALOUD: Independent readers will pore over the hundreds of fascinating facts about space, and emerging readers will love learning along with their favorite grown-up.PLAY THE "SPOT IT" GAME: "Can you find the camera on the Moon buggy", "How many planets are in the Solar System" There are clues and pictures on every spread to find out all sorts of space information.

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A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO LIFE IN THE SPACE AGE “Kellie is probably one of the best ambassadors for spaceflight in the 21st century that the industry could have.” ?Lucy Hawking, author of George's Secret Key to the Universe and host of Audible's Lucy in the Sky. #1 Bestseller in Astronomy & Space Science, Universe Aerospace science professional Kellie Gerardi guides and encourages anyone who has ever dreamed about stars, the solar system, and the galaxies in space. Ever wondered what it’s like to work in outer space In this candid essay collection and career guide, Kellie Gerardi offers an inside look into the industry beginning to eclipse Silicon Valley. Whether you have a space science degree or are looking to learn about stars from one of the most successful contemporary women in science, Kellie Gerardi’s, Not Necessarily Rocket Science proves there’s room for anyone who is passionate about exploration. Front row seats to the final frontier. With a space background and a mission to democratize access to space, Kellie offers a front row seat to the final frontier. From her adventures training for Mars to testing spacesuits in microgravity, this unique handbook provides inspiration and guidance for aspiring astronauts everywhere.

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Report copyright infringementby Anna Brett (Author), Mike Jacobsen (Illustrator)Five. Four. Three. Two. One. Blast off!Having survived some of the scariest destinations on Earth in The Daredevil's Guide to Dangerous Places, Eddie and Junko are off on another epic adventure-this time to outer space.Join our intergalactic explorers as they travel across our Solar System and beyond. Find out what it's like to live on the Moon, visit the International Space Station and fly through Saturn's rings, before you head deeper into space to escape black holes and watch stars explode.You'll encounter many dangers on your journey, but your custom high-tech suit and gadget-packed spaceship will protect you-even against extreme temperatures and asteroids!With real-life photos, out-there illustrations, incredible facts and mind-blowing space stats, The Daredevil's Guide to Outer Space is an awe-inspiring introduction to the Universe. After blast-off you can: Dock at the International Space Station and space walk Land on the Moon and explore its surface Visit the Sun and other planets in our Solar System Meet a Mars rover and Voyager 1-the furthest human-made object from Earth Explore Mars' giant mountain and Jupiter's moons Get the lowdown on newborn stars, black holes and supernovas Explore the Milky Way and the Asteroid Belt And much more! Also available: The Daredevil's Guide to Dangerous Places About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids-an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet-published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore! Number of Pages: 80 Dimensions: 0.4 x 9.7 x 7.3 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: May 21, 2019

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