Science Starters
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How Computers Work
by Nancy Dickmann
Part of the Science Starters series
Computers come in all shapes and sizes, and carry out a wide range of tasks. Large computers predict the weather and direct aircraft. Desk computers are common in offices and in schools. And smartphones and tablets are computers we carry around with us. Find out what computers are, how they work, and how people use them.
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Matter
by Rebecca Pettiford
Part of the Science Starters series
Whether solid, liquid, or gas, matter is everywhere! We need all states of it to live, from breathing air to drinking liquids. Students can take a closer look at the stuff that makes up our world in this engaging title.
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Light
by Carolyn Bernhardt
Part of the Science Starters series
A storm is ending, and a rainbow arches across the sky. Red, yellow, blue, violet – where do all these colors come from? Beginning readers will delve into the science of color, light wavelengths, reflections, and shadows in this bright book!
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Robotics
by Nancy Dickmann
Part of the Science Starters series
Robotics brings together computer programming, science, and engineering. It's the branch of science that builds robots and programs them to perform tasks. Robots often do jobs that are too dangerous, difficult, or repetitive for people to do. Find out how robots have developed, how they work, and how people use them.
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Energy
by Rebecca Pettiford
Part of the Science Starters series
Energy makes our world move! Heat, motion, electricity, and food are just a few ways kinetic and potential energy impact our daily lives. In this fact-filled book, students will learn the basics of what energy is and how it works.
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Sound
by Carolyn Bernhardt
Part of the Science Starters series
Where does sound come from? What makes it loud or soft? High or low? Young scientists who explore this title will learn about sound waves, amplitude, frequency, and more through informative text and detailed special features.
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Smartphones
by Nancy Dickmann
Part of the Science Starters series
A smartphone is a portable computer that fits in your pocket. It lets you make phone calls and send text messages, like a regular cell phone. But a smartphone can also connect to the internet, play games, and run apps. Find out how smartphones developed, how they work, and how people use them.
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The Internet
by Nancy Dickmann
Part of the Science Starters series
The Internet is a huge network that connects computers all across the world. It's used by billions of people. People use it to look up websites, send emails, and share photos and videos. Find out what the Internet is, how it works, and how to stay safe when using it.
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Artificial Intelligence
by Nancy Dickmann
Part of the Science Starters series
Artificial intelligence is the ability of computers to think and learn. It's the science behind self-driving cars and voice assistants, such as Siri and Alexa. And it's also used in healthcare and industry. Find out what artificial intelligence is, the different areas of STEM behind it, and how it might be used in the future.
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Electricity
by Rebecca Pettiford
Part of the Science Starters series
Electricity powers light bulbs, televisions, refrigerators - even cars! Teeny-tiny electrons keep our big world running. In this title, early readers will explore the science behind electric currents, conductors, insulators, static electricity, and more.
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Coding and Programming
by Nancy Dickmann
Part of the Science Starters series
Computers can carry out a lot of tasks, but they need instructions. Computer programming is the process of telling a computer what to do. The instructions are called programs and are written in code, which are the letters and numbers that make up the instructions. Find out about codes and programs, the people who write them, and how computers follow them.
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Magnetism
by Carolyn Bernhardt
Part of the Science Starters series
Magnets are all around us – including the Earth under our feet! That's why compass needles are attracted to the north pole. Doorbells, refrigerators, and computers are just a few of the other places we use magnets in our daily lives. Readers will get the inside scoop on magnetism in this book!
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Electricity
by Rebecca Pettiford
Part of the Science Starters series
Electricity powers light bulbs, televisions, refrigerators – even cars! Teeny-tiny electrons keep our big world running. In this title, early readers will explore the science behind electric currents, conductors, insulators, static electricity, and more.
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Temperature
by Carolyn Bernhardt
Part of the Science Starters series
Snow falls and icicles freeze on the windows. When spring comes, they'll melt into water, or even evaporate into the air! This fact-filled book introduces readers to changing states of matter, body temperature, and thermometers.
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Gravity
by Rebecca Pettiford
Part of the Science Starters series
What keeps us from floating away? Earth's gravity! This invisible force keeps our feet on the ground and the moon in our sky. This title introduces young students to the awesome power of gravity, on our planet and in the black holes in galaxies far away.
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