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5 Days of Learning Printables The World of Columbus and Sons Day 3 For Middle and High School

September 13, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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Today’s printables in my series 5 Days of Learning Printables: The World of Columbus and Sons Day 3 For Middle and High School are from Part I. When Columbus Was a Boy (1451 – 1474), Lesson 2. Also, look at my page homeschool middle school and how to homeschool high school page for more fun tips

I have 5 printables which are 3 sets of notebooking pages and 2 minibooks. They are Prince Henry the Navigator, Ships 1400 to 1600, Sandro Botticelli, and the Medici Patrons of the Renaissance.

The first notebooking page is about Prince Henry The Navigator. It has a map of some of the areas Columbus would have been familiar with as a boy.

5 Days of Learning Printables The World of Columbus and Sons Day 3 For Middle and High School

Too, Columbus had a fascination as a boy with the ships of the time. So the next notebooking pages is to tell a bit about the ships of the middle ages.

Then the next set of notebooking pages is about Sandro Botticelli and it is a 5 page download.

These notebooking pages are one of the reasons we loved this series of books.

PRINCE HENRY NAVIGATOR AND FREE SHIPS NOTEBOOKING

It has other topics like art are added in to enrich the understanding and background of the life of Columbus.

Art of that time period or Italian Renaissance Art is something no doubt Columbus would have appreciated or in the very least have been acquainted with.

You can’t hardly study this time period without taking time to study the art of that time period or famous artist of the time and Sandro Botticelli was one we focused on.

Then next the Medici Family is one that Mr. Senior fixated on too. Too, Netflix use to have The Age of the Medici on for free, but it looks like it is now a rental.

But Mr. Senior 2013 watched the film about the “godfathers” (Medici Family) of the Renaissance and understanding how they fostered a love of science and art in that time period, he found fascinating.

I created a minibook about Cosimo and Lorenzo Medici.

And then lastly, I have a minibook that builds some background information about the War of Roses, which was a series of wars for the throne of England fought between two houses, the houses Lancaster and York.

I think it’s easier introducing this topic too through the life of Columbus since it’s a lot to take in during this time period.

Remember, that for most all of the notebooking pages and minibooks, I have provided the answers to help save you some time too.

And don’t forget I have a huge Renaissance Unit Study and Glass Blowing Unit Study that will enhance your study of The World of Columbus and Sons. Renaissance 1300 to 1600 Unit Study and Glassblowing

5 Days of Learning Printables: The World of Columbus and Sons

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5 Days of Learning Printables:The World of Columbus and Sons Day 1 For Middle and High School.
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5 Days of Learning Printables:The World of Columbus and Sons Day 2 For Middle and High School.
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5 Days of Learning Printables:The World of Columbus and Sons Day 3 For Middle and High School.
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5 Days of Learning Printables:The World of Columbus and Sons Day 4 For Middle and High School.
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5 Days of Learning Printables:The World of Columbus and Sons Day 5 For Middle and High School.

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5 Days of Learning Printables The World of Columbus and Sons Day 1 For Middle and High School

September 7, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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I have a few unit studies that have been half-baked since Mr. Senior graduated, so today I am going to share 5 Days of Learning Printables: The World of Columbus and Sons Day 1 for Middle and High School.Also, look at my page homeschool middle school and how to homeschool high school page for more fun tips.

Today’s printables are at the bottom, but I wanted to share my experience in how I used this book.

5 Days of Learning Printables The World of Columbus and Sons Day 1 For Middle and High School

Too one more thing I tried to create the printables in this unit study so that you can use them for both your middle and high school kids.

I didn’t create printables on each lesson plan, but as we saw what interested us.

WHY DID I CHOOSE THE GENEVIEVE FOSTER SERIES OF BOOKS

They are rich with background information and colorful characters that are introduced throughout the life of Columbus.

The approach to history as a story, I feel, always makes it more appealing to young and old alike.

Another reason we chose this series of books is because we wanted to understand the everyday life of Columbus and his world.

The events, the people, the tragedies, the discoveries, the arts and religion are all gently woven throughout his life.

Like her other books, Ms. Foster takes one character and relates him to other things going on in the world at that time.

It’s hard to live your life in any time period and not be affected by other events going on around the world.

One more idea that drew us to choose these set of books is that we wanted to focus on a shorter time period of the main character, but not lose the bigger picture of the events going on in the rest of the world. When studying history, topics can tend to stay broad.

For example, it is hard to study history and not cover a 100 years or so at a time.

If you want to diverge, finding other topics and events can be time consuming.

GENEVIEVE FOSTER SERIES OF BOOKS

These books add in key events and then you can decide if you want to casually mention them or have them a subject of an essay.

Columbus was born in 1451 and died in 1506 at the age of 55.

Aiming at one spot in history like 55 years allows your highschooler to experience the time period in depth without losing their spot in the timeline of the story.

There is no way we can study about all the events going on.

By focusing on a more limited topic, we have come away having a deeper appreciation for Columbus and the Renaissance period.

HELPFUL TIPS USING GENEVIEVE FOSTER BOOKS

Because so many characters and events are folded into the story and at times quickly, it is helpful if you read beforehand to familiarize yourself with the events.

Adding in background information on new characters involved or events will enrich your study.

I found it very helpful that we had already cycled through a 4 year study of history using a program like Story of the World and History Odyssey when my oldest son was younger.

So my older son had a framework of events and characters to draw from.

For my younger sons, I was able to add important information and background details. We all read this together from my then 5th grader to highschooler.

I could see how though if a student started with this book without a prior understanding of some of the events, it would be challenging and perhaps take some of the fun out of learning history.

It would not be impossible, but I would encourage you to mentor even your high school students by helping them to build a framework on whatever topic you are reading about.

Because of the constant going back/forth between countries and characters, I feel it is imperative that the teacher look ahead to see if there is some way the groundwork for each chapter can be laid out.

Too, I found it beneficial for us to orally review what we have learned prior to that time.

TIPS USING GENEVIEVE FOSTER BOOKS

Again, I feel it is important to mentor and be hands on with your highschooler. The last tip is to use the index. It is much overlooked.

The index has two sections. One is people and one is events, places, books, maps and topics. That was a key to helping me develop another topic or unit study that we wanted to focus on. In addition, it helps you to be sure you have covered key features of the life of Columbus.

The index for Columbus reads, in part, like this:

as a boy; sailor-to-be; first voyage; in Portugal; voyage to Iceland; marriage; studies; …., etc.

This allowed us to see key events that were coming up or to review the past evens in the life of Columbus.

HOW THE BOOK THE WORLD OF COLUMBUS AND SONS IS LAID OUT

The book is divided up into 4 sections. The section divisions make it is easier to tie in key events and relate them to the life of Columbus.

Also at the beginning of each section is where you find pictures of the people who were living at that the time.

The sections are listed like this:

Part I. When Columbus was a Boy in Genoa
{People and Events that took place between 1451 – 1474}

Part II. When Columbus was in Portugal and Spain
{People and Events that took place between 1474 – 1492}

Part III. When Columbus was Sailing from Spain
{People and Events that took place between 1492 – 1500}

Part IV. When Columbus made his Final Voyage
{People and Events that took place between 1500 and 1522}

The pictures and visuals are a must to review and study. We flipped back constantly to each section to review and my older sons preferred to draw some of the characters and maps onto a notebook sheet.

How we used this book

We followed the Literature Guide by Beautiful Feet and because we studied history together, all ages, we added some notebook pages, coloring pages and minibooks that really any level could use.

It just really depends on how depth you want to be in your study.

It is important to note that the Beautiful Feet guides are just question/ answer format and do not have background information compared to say a Teacher’s Manual like Tapestry of Grace. Again, this is what we wanted that year.

The notebook pages and minibooks that I will be sharing are designed to complement our study of this book.

You will still want to purchase the guide at Beautiful Feet.

In creating these pages as with all of my lapbooks and notebooks, I want them simple and to the point. Since we do a lot of other writing on various topics we choose, I want notebooking pages that are uncomplicated.

So I hope these pages can serve to supplement and enhance your study as you go through the Beautiful Feet Lesson Plans.

There are so many subjects covered in this time period, that it is impossible to cover them all, but we sure tried.

Let me start by sharing some pages that could either work as notebook pages or lapbook page covers.

Also look at my Renaissance Unit Study to enhance this one.

Here are the other posts in these 5 Days of Learning Printables: The World of Columbus and Sons.

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Critical Thinking Homeschool Curriculum | Free 1 Year Inquiry Based Worksheets

June 16, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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I’ve rounded up some critical thinking homeschool curriculum. Also, look at my page Homeschool Learning Styles to learn more about homeschool approaches.

And look at my page The Best Homeschool Curriculum by Grade Level for more ideas. Too, I have a free year long inquiry based worksheets to help your child develop critical think skills.

A critical thinking homeschool curriculum is a set of lessons, activities, and resources designed to help students develop the ability to think logically.

Critical Thinking Homeschool Curriculum | Free 1 Year Inquiry Based Worksheets

You can use curriculum alongside your current curriculum or you can use it stand alone.

It uses what is called a Socratic method of discussion. This means curriculum is built around dialogue, questions and discussion and not worksheets.

The worksheets I have today are to guide discussions.

FEATURES OF CRITICAL THINKING HOMESCHOOL CURRICULUM

Next, look at a few more of the features of critical thinking curriculum.

It uses problem-solving strategies
Also it evaluates sources and arguments
Emphasis is based on the ancient ways of history meaning it uses logical reasoning
Encourages independent learning

Finally, look at these resources for critical thinking curriculum.

HOMESCHOOL CURRICULUM CRITICAL THINKING

7 Critical Thinking Homeschool Curriculum

In homeschool, a critical thinking curriculum can be a standalone, a specific course or workbook just for logic or reasoning. Or it can be integrated into other subjects like history or science.

The Art of Argument Revised Edition Teacher's Edition

Revised for the twentieth anniversary of its original release, the award-winning The Art of Argument is a robust, delightful, and creative text designed to introduce students as young as 7th grade to the foundations of logic and critical thinking.

The Art of Argument will impart to students the skills they need to craft accurate statements and identify the flawed arguments found so frequently in commercials, articles, books, movies, songs, TV shows, everyday discussions, and other media. This revised edition features enhanced explanations, numerous examples of each fallacy, an updated design, and a taxonomic visual guide to the informal fallacies.

This teacher’s edition provides the entire student text as well as robust resources, including additional explanations, supplemental resources and examples, pedagogical suggestions, alerts for common student pitfalls, answers to chapter exercises, and chapter and unit tests with their respective answer keys.

The Basics of Critical Thinking Workbook - Lessons and Activities (Grades 4-9)

This engaging, colorful 152-page book for grades 4-9 (ages 9-15) teaches the most important critical thinking concepts every student should know. Many workbooks claim to teach or develop critical thinking skills, but most of these products never define critical thinking or try to teach the meaning to students. This book defines and teaches critical thinking in a way all students can understand through simple explanations, diagrams, and short, engaging activities. In addition to being a course in critical thinking, the activities in this book can be used to supplement lessons in all subjects.Although this book teaches common argument forms, its primary focus is identifying and evaluating evidence–the very basis of critical thinking. Most propaganda, advertising schemes, legal trickery, and bad science are not the result of complex arguments; they are the result of half-truths and simple arguments. Students who successfully complete this book will have a fundamental set of critical thinking skills they can use their entire lives.

Traditional Logic 1 Set

A logic course for all ages but designed for use as young as 7th grade, Traditional Logic is an in-depth study of the classical syllogism. Along with a basic understanding of the Christian theory of knowledge, the text presents the four kinds of logical statements, the four ways propositions can be opposed, the three ways which they can be equivalent, and the seven rules for the validity of syllogisms. Each chapter explains challenging concepts in clear, concise language.

Grammar Island Student Book: Third Edition

Grammar Island introduces, in a simple fashion, the full four-level grammar analysis of (1) parts of speech, (2) parts of the sentence, (3) phrases, and (4) clauses. Using color to reinforce the lessons, the book offers grammar in child-friendly ways, with an array of strategies to make sophisticated material dynamic and fun. Each page focuses on a single concept, and the teaching approach is to read together with the students, talk about the concepts, ask questions, refer back to the text, and respond to questions before venturing further. This book will delight children just beginning grammar.

Art of Argument: An Introduction to the Informal Fallacies Revised Edition

Middle and high school students will argue (and sometimes quarrel), but they won’t argue well without good training. Students who complete The Art of Argument will learn how to reason with clarity, relevance, and purpose . . . and will have fun along the way! Informal logic is a foundational subject by which other subjects are evaluated, assessed, and learned. Therefore, students' study and mastery of the 28 logical fallacies will provide an essential lifetime framework for filtering good and bad reasoning as well as writing and speaking effectively.

Elementary Science Education: Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding, Vol. II, grades 3-5, 2nd ed.

Elementary Science Education: Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding, Vol. II, grades 3-5, 2nd ed. Science Lesson Plans That Develop Understanding of Scientific Ideas and Concepts in Clear Steps. Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding (BFSU) is a complete K-8 science curriculum in three volumes. This Elementary Science, BFSU is Volume II for grades 3-5. The BFSU science curriculum addresses all the major areas of science: nature of matter (chemistry); life sciences; physical science and technology; and Earth and space science. Lesson plans in each area provide for systematic, step-by-step learning (a learning progression) that leads to a comprehension of basic ideas and concepts fundamental to each area of science. In addition to providing rigorous learning progressions, BFSU guides teachers and homeschoolers in using teaching techniques that have been proven to be most effective in developing students' proficiency in exercising the practices of science.

Mind Benders Level 3 Workbook - Deductive Thinking Skills Puzzles (Grades 3-6)

Mind Benders, our best-selling deductive thinking puzzles, develop logic, reading comprehension, and mental organizational skills that are vital to achieving high grades and top test scores in all subjects. They're also great for developing real-life, problem-solving skills. Methods, your students will learn to carefully analyze each mind Benders puzzle and its clues, identifying logical associations between people, places, and things. The key is to start with the most obvious associations, then deduce less obvious associations until everything finally fits together. Teaching support includes step-by-step instructions and detailed answers. Book levels spiral in difficulty within grade range.

Also, look at a few tips of how to choose curriculum by learning style or homeschool approach.

MORE HOMESCHOOL CURRICULUM BY LEARNING STYLE

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Summer Learning Ideas For The Littles & Free Backyard Brainiacs Printable

May 26, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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I have summer learning ideas for your littles. Too, I have a free backyard brainiacs space themed printable. Also, look at my post Free Summer Unit Study For Kids for more activities. Too, look at my page How To Homeschool Elementary Students Like A Pro.

Anytime is really a good time to get your little learners outside with these fun summer learning ideas. Especially with hands-on ideas and room for free exploration, try one or two of these activities.

Teaching your elementary school children doesn’t have to stop in summer. A lot of homeschoolers school year round and summer is not any different than any other season.

Summer Learning Ideas For The Littles & Free Backyard Brainiacs Printable

We homeschool, we learn and take time off as needed. Repeat as necessary.

And young children learn best through play, exploration, and meaningful conversations with you. So, turn your backyard into a lab or make it a nature story time place.

First, look at some of these books for summer reading.

SUMMER THEMED BOOKS FOR ELEMENTARY CHILDREN

I prefer living books first.

As I find them, I add to our list then add reference books.

8 Summer Books for Elementary Aged Children

Add these summer books to your little learner’s reading list. Use for read aloud or to add to a fun unit study.

The Raft

Nicky is convinced that his summer with his grandmother in the Wisconsin woods is going to be the worst summer ever. She cooks food that he doesn’t like, there’s an art studio where her living room should be, and he’s expected to do chores—including fishing, the most boring chore ever.

But one afternoon, while Nicky is trying to catch their dinner, a raft drifts down the river towards him. The raft has a calming magic about it, affecting both Nicky and the wildlife of the river and woods. Through the raft and the adventures it brings him on, Nicky finds new common ground with his grandmother, a fellow river rat, who encourages him to explore his newfound talent for art.

This is an imagination-sparking story about appreciating the simple, natural joys of the world and the people in it, and about discovering and exploring one’s own talents.

Miss Rumphius

Barbara Cooney's story of Alice Rumphius, who longed to travel the world, live in a house by the sea, and do something to make the world more beautiful, has a timeless quality that resonates with each new generation. The countless lupines that bloom along the coast of Maine are the legacy of the real Miss Rumphius, the Lupine Lady, who scattered lupine seeds everywhere she went. Miss Rumphius received the American Book Award in the year of publication.

Andrew Henry's Meadow

Andrew Henry has two younger brothers, who are always together, and two older sisters, who are always together. But Andrew Henry is in the middle--and he's always with himself. He doesn't mind this very much, because he's an inventor. But when Andrew Henry's family doesn't appreciate him or his inventions, he decides it's time to run away. Many children in the neighborhood feel the same way and follow him to his meadow, where he builds each of his friends a unique house of their very own. But in town the families miss their children and do everything they can to find them. And the kids realize that it feels a little lonely out in the meadow without their parents.

Summer Story (Brambly Hedge)

Follows the activities of the Brambley Hedge community of field mice in summer.

Blueberries for Sal

Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk! Sal and her mother a picking blueberries to can for the winter. But when Sal wanders to the other side of Blueberry Hill, she discovers a mama bear preparing for her own long winter. Meanwhile Sal's mother is being followed by a small bear with a big appetite for berries! Will each mother go home with the right little one?

Jamberry

A small boy and a big friendly bear embark on a berry-picking extravaganza, looking for blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries. Their fun adventure comes to a razzamatazz finale under a starberry sky.

Pond

When Matt is out for a late winter hike he sees a trickle of water in the old deserted and junk filled dirt pit at the edge of his
neighborhood. With quiet appreciation, Matt can imagine the pond that must once have been there, shining in the early spring light, freezing in the winter for skating and the perfect place for swimming in the summer. Can Matt’s discovery transform a forgotten pond to its natural wonder? With his idea of making the pond whole again, Matt rallies his friends, Katie and Pablo, and together they work through the spring, clearing debris, moving rocks to hold the water, and looking for leaks. But would there be enough water to fill the pond? Can they bring the pond back?

The Sun Egg

A mysterious orange egg has fallen into the woods. "It's a sun egg!" declares the elf who finds it nestled on the forest floor. Soon
she and her friends discover what it really is; but not before the sun egg is lost and little elf begins a wonderful adventure.

This is a delightful story for young children about imagination and discovery from the world-renowned Swedish author–illustrator Elsa Beskow.

Next, look at some of these summer learning ideas.

SUMMER LEARNING IDEAS FOR THE LITTLE LEARNERS

Finally, look at what is included in this backyard brainiacs printable for ages 7 to 11 with space theme.

HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE BACKYARD BRAINIACS SPACE THEMED PRINTABLE FOR THE LITTLE LEARNERS

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Interest-Led Learning Made Easy: 12 Free Topics to Keep You Inspired All Year

March 24, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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Whether you’re following an interest led learning model, unschooling or child-led, you’ll love this newest free printable I have today. Also, look at my page Homeschool Learning Styles to learn more about learning styles.

Through the years the terms interest-led learning, child-led learning and unschooling hasn’t really changed. It’s that the homeschool education world has finally caught on.

In my mom’s time the only way for a child to learn was through traditional curriculum. Or rather that was the view touted then.

Interest-Led Learning Made Easy: Free 12 Topics to Keep You Inspired All Year

Interest-led learning is a homeschool approach which prioritizes a learner’s personal interests and passions ahead of any curriculum.

Some families use curriculum, others not so much. But all families use resources which interest their families.

For example, they can utilize online learning, living books, life experiences, YouTube, classes, and dictionaries.

Also, they may use reference books, games, history enactments, science labs, interview professionals, or ordinary people who are knowledgeable, have much experience along with a passion for a topic.

As you can see there are many ways for a family to pursue topics that they want to know about instead of what is laid out in a curriculum.

So, I have created a free printable to give you a year’s worth of topics that your passion filled child may want to learn about.

RESOURCES FOR INTEREST-LED, UNSCHOOLING OR CHILD-LED LEARNING

But first, I have rounded up some resources on various topics which may interest your child.

16 Interest-Led, Child-Led & Unschooling resources

Because you can use a variety of books on topics that interests your child, I've included some subjects you child may find delightful.

The Water Cycle!: With 25 Science Projects for Kids

Drip―Drop―Splash! Water is essential to all forms of life. So let’s learn all about it! The Water Cycle! With 25 Science Projects for Kids captures kids’ imaginations with a deep look at the world of water. Combining hands-on activities with history and science, The Water Cycle! invites kids to have fun learning about the water cycle, water resources, drinking water and sanitation, water pollution and conservation, water use, water folklore and festivals, and the latest in water technology.

Skulls and Skeletons!: With 25 Science Projects for Kids

What would happen if you had no bones? You might fall over flat on the floor!

Bones are those hard parts of our bodies that make up our skeletons and skulls, and we need them in lots of different ways. In Skulls and Skeletons! With 25 Science Projects for Kids, readers learn about the bones in their bodies and why we can’t live without them. And bones aren’t just good for humans―many animals can’t live without them! But do all animals have bones? No, they don’t! And why do fish look so much different from birds, even though both have bones? Organisms use their bodies in different ways to successfully live in different habitats. For example, a bird’s light bones are great for flying, but would not support them deep in the ocean.

Weather and Climate!: With 25 Science Projects for Kids

What’s it like outside? Is it a day for building a snowman, constructing a sandcastle, or planting a garden? Weather and Climate! With 25 Science Projects for Kids introduces kids ages 7 to 10 to the fascinating world of meteorology and all of the ways what’s going on in the atmosphere above our heads can affect us here on the earth! Plus, discover how weather and climate change are linked but not the same, and figure out ways to be part of the solution to the problem of global warming.

The activity in our atmosphere plays a critical role in our lives and in the health of our planet. Today’s weather determines what clothes you wear and what you are going to do after school, while the local climate influences what kind of car your parents drive, what kind of house you live in, and―believe it or not―what foods you eat!

Rivers and Streams!: With 25 Science Projects for Kids

Did you know that without rivers, human life might not have developed as it did? We might be a very difference species if it wasn’t for rivers, as would the other plants and animals who depends on rivers and streams for food, transportation, water, and power!

In Rivers and Streams! With 25 Science Projects for Kids, readers ages 7 to 10 dive in and discover how rivers change the shape of the land while plants, animals, and humans change the shape of
rivers. Through fun facts, engaging content, and essential questions, kids learn about the vital role that rivers and streams have played in human history and explore the ways rivers and streams might affect our future. Science experiments that promote critical thinking and creative problem solving encourage kids to make their own discoveries about the waterways they might pass every day.

Kitchen Chemistry: Cool Crystals, Rockin’ Reactions, and Magical Mixtures with Hands-On Science Activities

Bring chemistry to your kitchen with a book that offers hands-on science activities that can be done with ingredients from your pantry and the refrigerator!

What’s going on when you cook in the kitchen? Science!

In Kitchen Chemistry: Cool Crystals, Rockin’ Reactions, and Magical Mixtures with Hands-On Science Activities, readers ages 9 to 12 discover that the cooking, mixing, and measuring you do in the kitchen all has its roots deep in science―chemistry to be exact!

Explore Rivers and Ponds!: With 25 Great Projects

Explore Rivers and Ponds! with 25 Great Projects, introduces kids to the fascinating world of freshwater habitats and the creatures they contain. Combining hands-on activities with ecology and
science, kids will have fun learning about the freshwater biome, including lakes and ponds, streams and rivers, and wetlands. Entertaining illustrations and fascinating sidebars illuminate the topic and bring it to life, while Words to Know highlighted and defined within the text reinforce new vocabulary. Projects include assembling an ecologist’s field kit, creating a fishless aquarium, pouring casts of animal tracks, and building a watershed replica. Additional materials include a glossary, and a list of current reference works, websites, museums, and science centers.

Robotics!: With 25 Science Projects for Kids

Where was the last time you saw a robot? Did you read about one in a book or see one in a movie? Maybe you saw one in a video game!

Some people think robots exist only in our imagination, but actually, robots are all around us right now. Robotics! With 25 Science Projects for Kids offers readers ages 7 to 10 an introduction to the history, mechanics, and future use of robots! Readers explore the history of robotics and discover how the first types looked and moved and what people expected they could do. Compare these early robots to those we have today, some of which don’t even have bodies! Kids discover how robots have changed as decades have passed and see how they now look, think, sense, move, and do things.

Gutsy Girls Go For Science: Astronauts: With Stem Projects for Kids

Hands-on space science projects help launch kids ages 8 to 11 into learning about fearless female astronauts who broke barriers across space and gender in this full-color book full of real-world connections!

Do you dream of going into space? Do you wonder what it’s like on the moon? In Gutsy Girls Go for Science: Astronauts with STEM Projects for Kids, readers ages 8 through 11 explore the lives of some of the world’s most amazing female astronauts, including Bonnie Dunbar, Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, Sunita Williams, and Serena Auñón-Chancellor―all pioneers in the field of space exploration. Their hard work and dedication to science and experimentation gave the world much new knowledge about space, biology, and more. These brave women took risks and pushed the limits of what we know about life in space.

Energy: 25 Projects Investigate Why We Need Power & How We Get It

Energy is a vital part of our lives. It powers our computer, lights our home, and moves our car. It also costs a lot of money and pollutes our environment. In Energy: 25 Projects Investigate Why We Need Power and How We Get It, kids ages 912 learn about the history and science of the world’s energy sources, from nonrenewable fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas to renewable sources such as solar and wind power.

Zoology: Inside the Secret World of Animals (DK Secret World Encyclopedias)

This visual reference book starts with the question "what is an animal?" and takes you through the animal kingdom - mammals, reptiles, birds, and sea creatures. It uses a unique head-to-toe approach that showcases in spectacular detail special features like the flight feathers of a parrot, the antenna of a moth, or the tentacles of coral.This visual encyclopedia is filled with clear and fascinating information on everything about the social lives of animals. Read exciting stories like how animals communicate, defend their territories, and attract mates.

The Animal Book: A Visual Encyclopedia of Life on Earth (DK Our World in Pictures)

This inspiring children’s reference guide welcomes you to the animal kingdom where you can meet more than 1,500 species, ranging from ants to zebras and everything in between. Stunning pictures bring you face to face with giant predators you know and love, including polar bears and tigers, as well as mysterious microscopic life, including amoebas and bacteria.

Space A Visual Encyclopedia (DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias)

From the Moon, Sun, and planets of our Solar System to space exploration, black holes, and dark matter, this completely revised and updated children’s encyclopedia covers all you need to know about the cosmos. The most up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA combine with info panels, timelines, interviews, diagrams, and activities you can do at home to help you understand the majesty and wonder of space.

Backyard Biology: Investigate Habitats Outside Your Door with 25 Projects

BIOLOGY IS THE STUDY OF LIFE. Life is everywhere, thriving in the city and in the country, teeming in ecosystems around the planetin deserts, oceans, and even the Arctic. And life is right outside your door! Backyard Biology invites children ages 9 and up to investigate living things especially in yards, parks, nature areas, and playgrounds. Trivia and fun facts bring animals, plants, and microorganisms to life, in all their wonder.

Inventions: A Visual Encyclopedia (DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias)

This stunning visual guide explores and explains the greatest inventions, ideas, and discoveries throughout the ages, and introduces their inventors. From fire, stone tools, and the wheel to ploughs and paper, discover the first inventions that shaped societies and grew mighty civilizations and empires such as those in ancient Greece, ancient Rome, and ancient China.

The Arts: A Visual Encyclopedia (DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias)

From the first strokes of paint on prehistoric caves to contemporary street art in the 21st century, every artistic style and movement is explored and explained in stunning detail. Special features celebrate the lives of groundbreaking painters, sculptors, and photographers, from Dutch master Johannes Vermeer to photography pioneer Julia Margaret Cameron. Many best-loved pieces of art are showcased in iconic images. Marvel at Leonardo da Vinci's mysterious Mona Lisa, the most famous painted lady. March alongside China’s statues of the Terracotta Army, and gaze in awe at Barbara Hepworth's stunning Pelagos sculpture.

Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia (DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias)

From the shimmering surface to the darkest depths, this breathtaking visual encyclopedia presents our blue planet as never before. Stunning photography, accessible information, and fascinating facts are spilling over in this essential guide to the oceans. Take a dip in all the world’s waters to experience their incredible diversity. Make a splash in the icy Arctic waters before warming up in the tropical Indian Ocean. Experience the super size of mighty whales compared to swarms of tiny krill. Cast your eyes to the skies to see circling sea birds before diving down to meet mysterious creatures of the deep.

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