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Magnetism and Electricity
by The Regents of the University of CaliforniaThese stories allow students to investigate real objects and organisms in the module activities and through these hands-on experiences begin to construct their ideas about the natural world.
Magnets: Pulling Together, Pushing Apart (Amazing Science)
by Natalie M. RosinskyHave you ever wondered what makes magnets work? Magnets, by Natalie M. Rosinsky introduces many different kinds of magnets, such as motors, compasses, and Earth's magnetic poles. Clear text, vivid illustrations, fun facts, and simple experiments make this book a great introduction to magnets.
Magnets Push, Magnets Pull
by David A. AdlerExplore the fascinating field of magnetism with this interactive picture book for young learners.Magnetism is all around us--even the earth is a giant magnet. A world without magnets would be a world without cell phones, computers, and more! Trusted children's nonfiction author David A. Adler covers the basics of magnetism, including compasses, for aspiring scientists. Hands-on experiments are smartly woven into the narrative. Want to test out the strength of a magnet? All you need is a bowl of water and some paper clips! Anna Raff's lively art illustrates scientific concepts clearly, with the added fun of two siblings and their dog exploring and learning together. Back matter includes a glossary that defines such terms as attraction, pole, electromagnetism, force, and more. Suggested activities on how to make your own magnet are also included. Finalist for the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books
The Magnificent 12: The Trap
by Michael GrantIn the thrilling second book of the Magnificent 12 series, Mack MacAvoy is challenged by his spectral mentor, Grimluk--who only appears in the shiny chrome pipes of bathrooms.Mack must find the ancient ones, the great forgotten forces. Some will help; some not so much. But above all--Learn the ways of Vargran!Assemble the twelve!Go to the nine dragons of Daidu.Go to the Egge rocks.Beware of . . . the trap.Time is short! The wicked Pale Queen's three-thousand-year banishment ends in thirty-five days, and she will be free to destroy the world. It's up to Mack to stop her return. But what do all of Grimluk's clues mean? Can Mack achieve everything he must do without getting killed by the evil Risky--and escape the trap?The Magnificent 12: The Trap is another fast-paced episode in bestselling author Michael Grant's hilarious fantasy-adventure series.
The Magnificent 12: The Power
by Michael GrantMichael Grant, author of the New York Times bestselling Gone books, shows his funny side in this fantasy-adventure series, which concludes with this fourth book. Monty Python-like humor makes the Magnificent 12 perfect for fans of funny, action-filled series like Dan Gutmans Genius Files. The characters travel across the world, which also makes this series a great pick for readers and teachers with an interest in geography. In The Magnificent 12: The Power, time is running out for Mack MacAvoy and the Magnificent Twel--er--Seven In just a few short days, the Pale Queen will emerge from her earthly prison to destroy the world. But Mack and the Magnificent Twel--er--Seven are all but powerless against the Pale Queen and her evil daughter, Risky, unless they can assemble the other five Magnifica. The first step is to convince the evil traitor Valin to come over to the good side, a task that will force Mack to face his pogonophobia once and for all. (What? Youve never heard of pogonophobia? Its a thing, we swear. At least, its a thing for Mack. A serious thing. Youll see. )If they can convince Valin to switch sides and assemble the other four Magnifica, the Pale Queen wont stand a chance. It will all be over Maybe.
The Magnificent Book of Cats: (kids Books About Cats, Middle Grade Cat Books, Books About Animals) (The Magnificent Book of)
by Barbara TaylorLearn about 36 curious, cute, and captivating cats in this beautifully illustrated reference book filled with fascinating facts.Meet 36 exquisite, majestic, elegant, mischievous, and downright adorable domestic felines, from the well-known Burmese, Persian, and Ragdoll to the more exotic LaPerm, Dragon li, Munchkin, and Havana Brown. With stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and full-color poster-sized illustrations, this is the purr-fect reference for cat lovers everywhere. 36 CAT BREEDS: Learn about dozens of cats from the Siamese to the Sphynx. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Gorgeous, detailed images bring our favorite felines to life. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read Layout that will enthrall cat lovers of all ages. MAP OF THE FELINE WORLD: A full-page map shows where each cat originates from. PERFECT GIFT: The ideal gift for all fans of felines. COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Birds, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, and The Magnificent Book of Sharks.
The Magnificent Book of Dinosaurs (The Magnificent Book of)
by Tom JacksonThe Magnificent Book of Dinosaurs takes you back to prehistoric times to meet 36 incredible beasts. From the terrifying T. rex to the speedy Velociraptor, this book depicts some of the most incredible dinosaurs in stunning and accurate original illustrations. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can learn which is the largest land predator ever found, how the feathered Deinonychus kept its huge hooked claws sharp, and why Triceratops had a large bony frill. This is the perfect book for dinosaur-lovers everywhere. 36 DINOSAURS: Learn about dozens of dinosaurs from all over the world, from the stealthy Spinosaurus to the mighty Dreadnoughtus. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these incredible beasts to back to life. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read Layout that will excite dinosaur-lovers of all ages. MAP OF THE DINOSAUR WORLD: A full-page color map shows where each dinosaur originates. COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated collections for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, The Magnificent Book of Cats, The Magnificent Book of Sharks, The Magnificent Book of Horses, and The Magnificent Book of Birds.
Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration
by Samara Cole DoyonMagnificent Homespun Brown is an exploration of the natural world and family bonds through the eyes of a young, mixed-race narrator—a living, breathing, dazzlingly multi-faceted, exuberant masterpiece, firmly grounded in her sense of self-worth and belonging. This is a story—a poem, a song, a celebration— about feeling at home in your own beloved skin. If Walt Whitman were reborn as a vibrant young woman of color, this is the book he might write. America, we hear you singing! With vivid illustrations by Kaylani Juanita, Samara Cole Doyon sings a carol for the plenitude that surrounds us and the self each of us is meant to inhabit.
The Magnificent Makers #1: How to Test a Friendship (The Magnificent Makers #1)
by Theanne GriffithBOOM! SNAP! WHIZ! ZAP! The Magnificent Makers series is filled with science, adventure, and characters that readers will love! Every book includes two science activities kids can do at home! A modern-day Magic School Bus for chapter book readers!Violet and Pablo are best friends who love science! So when they discover a riddle that opens a magic portal in the Science Space at school, they can't wait to check it out! Along with their new classmate, Deepak, the friends discover a magical makerspace called the Maker Maze. It's a laboratory full of robots, 3D printers, an antigravity chamber, and more. Doors line the walls of the makerspace, with a new science adventure waiting behind each one.With the help of a hilarious and odd scientist, the Magnificent Makers embark on out-of-this-world adventures that help them master the science concepts they are learning in school. This series will cover several scientific topics (at an age-appropriate level) ranging from human biology to ecology, while also exploring issues such as managing failure, teamwork, courage, and jealousy.Don't miss book #2: Brain Trouble!
The Magnificent Makers #2: Brain Trouble (The Magnificent Makers #2)
by Theanne GriffithBOOM! SNAP! WHIZ! ZAP! The Magnificent Makers series is filled with science, adventure, and characters that readers will love! Every book includes two science activities kids can do at home! A modern-day Magic School Bus for chapter book readers!Violet and Pablo are best friends who love science! So when they discover a riddle that opens a magic portal in the brain fair at school, they can't wait to check it out! In this adventure, the friends enter the Maker Maze--a magical makerspace--along with a set of twins who are interested in learning all about the brain. The kids can't wait to solve science puzzles . . . if first, they can learn to work together! With the help of a hilarious and odd scientist, the Magnificent Makers embark on out-of-this-world adventures that help them master the science concepts they are learning in school. This series will cover several scientific topics (at an age-appropriate level) ranging from human biology to ecology, while also exploring issues such as managing failure, teamwork, courage, and jealousy.
The Magnificent Makers #3: Riding Sound Waves (The Magnificent Makers #3)
by Theanne GriffithBoom! Snap! Whiz! Zap! The Magnificent Makers chapter book series is filled with science, adventure, and characters kids will love! Every book includes two science activities kids can do at home! A modern day Magic School Bus for the chapter book reader!A wacky scientist, Dr. Crisp loves to invite students to the her Maker Maze for a STEM-filled adventure! Just solve a riddle and the portal to the Maze will appear! But there's a catch...if the kids don't complete a challenge fast enough, they can never come back to the Maze!Pablo and Violet are on a field trip to the science museum and today they're paired up with a classmate they don't know very well--Henry. As they enter the Maze and learn about touch, hearing, and vision, Pablo and Violet learn that there's more to Henry and his odd behavior than meets the eye - Henry has a sensory processing disorder. Together they'll learn a little something about feelings (literally!), acceptance, and what makes us special.
The Magnificent Makers #4: The Great Germ Hunt (The Magnificent Makers #4)
by Theanne GriffithBoom! Snap! Whiz! Zap! The Magnificent Makers chapter book series is filled with science, adventure, and characters kids will love! Every book includes two science activities kids can do at home! This series is a modern day Magic School Bus for the chapter book reader!In class, Violet and Pablo have been learning about the icky world of germs! Violet has been out sick, and is excited she's feeling better... achoo! Well, she's mostly feeling better. She and Pablo are paired up with another classmate, Aria, who is a bit nervous that Violet keeps sneezing. When another riddle appears to transport them back to the Maker Maze--a magical makerspace--to learn all about bacteria, viruses, and fungi, Violet and Pablo find out why Aria is so nervous. Aria's body has more trouble fighting off illnesses than their bodies do. Together they learn all about good and bad germs, and why staying home until you're 100% recovered is really important. Don't miss any books in this STEM-tastic series! #1: How to Test a Friendship#2: Brain Trouble#3: Riding Sound Waves#4: The Great Germ Hunt#5: Race Through Space
The Magnificent Makers #5: Race Through Space (The Magnificent Makers #5)
by Theanne GriffithBoom! Snap! Whiz! Zap! The Magnificent Makers chapter book series is filled with science, adventure, and characters kids will love! Every book includes two science activities kids can do at home! A modern day Magic School Bus for the chapter book reader!Wacky scientist Dr. Crisp loves to invite students to the her Maker Maze for a STEM-filled adventure! Just solve a riddle and the portal to the Maze will appear! But there's a catch...if the kids don't complete a challenge fast enough, they can never come back to the Maze!Violet, Pablo, and Deepak return to the Maker Maze to learn all about outer space! But as they go through the levels of the Maker Maze, Pablo keeps making mistakes. Learning about space is his favorite, and his mistakes make him wonder whether he will ever be smart enough to be an astronaut.In this installment, the kids learn that mistakes are an important part of learning and being a Magnificent Maker. Don't miss any books in the series! #1: How to Test a Friendship#2: Brain Trouble#3: Riding Sound Waves#4: The Great Germ Hunt#5: Race Through Space
The Magnificent Makers #6: Storm Chasers (The Magnificent Makers #6)
by Theanne GriffithBoom! Snap! Whiz! Zap! The Magnificent Makers chapter book series is filled with science, adventure, and characters kids will love! Every book includes two science activities kids can do at home! A modern-day Magic School Bus for the chapter book reader!Pablo, Violet, and twins Devin and Skylar are zapped back to the Maker Maze for a weather-themed challenge! This time, they get to learn all about wind, the water cycle, and how storms are created. But even though the Maker Maze is as exciting as ever, Devin seems to be a little blue. In Storm Chasers, the kids learn that sometimes our emotions can create storms inside of us, and that's okay. Don't miss the other books in the series! #1: How to Test a Friendship#2: Brain Trouble#3: Riding Sound Waves#4: The Great Germ Hunt#5: Race Through Space
The Magnificent Makers #7: Human Body Adventure (The Magnificent Makers #7)
by Theanne GriffithBoom! Snap! Whiz! Zap! The Magnificent Makers is a fiction chapter book series filled with real science, adventure, and characters kids will love! Every book includes two science activities kids can do at home.A modern-day Magic School Bus for the chapter book reader!Pablo, Violet, and their new friend, Lorenzo, return to the Maker Maze for a science lesson about the human body! With new challenges in store, they get to learn all about the heart, lungs, and digestive system. But even though the Maker Maze is as fun as ever, Pablo seems a little annoyed with his friends' playful teasing.In Human Body Adventure, the kids remember that it's important to put themselves in others' shoes and to always be kind. Don't miss the other books in the series!#1: How to Test a Friendship#2: Brain Trouble#3: Riding Sound Waves#4: The Great Germ Hunt#5: Race Through Space#6: Storm Chasers
The Magnificent Makers #8: Go, Go, Green Energy! (The Magnificent Makers #8)
by Theanne GriffithBoom! Snap! Whiz! Zap! The Magnificent Makers is a fiction chapter book series filled with real science, adventure, and characters kids will love! Every book includes two science activities kids can do at home.A modern-day Magic School Bus for today's kids!Pablo, Violet, and their classmate Garry are on a field trip to the Environmental Science Center when they are transported to the Maker Maze! In the maze, they&’ll work with wacky scientist Dr. Crisp to complete three challenges all about wind, solar, and tidal energy. But then Violet begins to feel bad about how much energy she&’s been using. Can she, Pablo, and Garry learn how to use energy in a way that doesn't hurt the earth? In Go, Go, Green Energy!, the kids learn the importance of being mindful and never giving up. Don&’t miss the other books in the series! #1: How to Test a Friendship#2: Brain Trouble#3: Riding Sound Waves#4: The Great Germ Hunt#5: Race Through Space#6: Storm Chasers#7: Human Body Adventure
The Magnificent Monsters of Cedar Street
by Lauren OliverFrom the bestselling author of E. B. White Read-Aloud Honor Book Liesl & Po comes a timely and relevant adventure story about monsters of all kinds—and a girl brave enough to save them.Cordelia Clay loves the work she and her father do together: saving and healing the remarkable creatures around Boston at the end of the nineteenth century. Their home on Cedar Street is full to the brim with dragons, squelches, and diggles, and Cordelia loves every one of them.But their work must be kept secret—others aren’t welcoming to outsiders and immigrants, so what would the people of Boston do to the creatures they call “monsters”? One morning, Cordelia awakens to discover that her father has disappeared—along with nearly all the monsters. With only a handful of clues and a cryptic note to guide her, Cordelia must set off to find out what happened to her father, with the help of her new friend Gregory, Iggy the farting filch, a baby dragon, and a small zuppy (zombie puppy, that is).
The Magnificent Mya Tibbs: Spirit Week Showdown (The\magnificent Mya Tibbs Ser. #3)
by Crystal AllenThe third book in the hilarious middle-grade series about Mya, the cowgirl-loving fourth grader—perfect for fans of Ramona the Pest and Clementine.Things have changed in the Tibbs house, and Mya isn’t happy about it. She’s stuck in the middle between an exceptionally cute baby sister and an exceptionally smart older brother. And her tired parents seem to only notice the “exceptional” kids in the house.So when a class project lassoes Mya into starting her own school newspaper, she’s sure this will earn her the star status she wants from her parents. But the same project also gives Mya’s archenemy, Naomi Jackson, a chance to prove she is a better friend to the twins, Skye and Starr, than Mya is . . . and soon Mya feels caught in the middle again, just like at home. Good gravy in the navy! When Mya makes a monumental mistake in an effort to celebrate the twins, she stands to lose everything, including their friendship. Now she has to figure out how to get back in the saddle, grab those reins, and gallop her way toward fixing everything.
The Magnificent Mya Tibbs: The Wall of Fame Game (The\magnificent Mya Tibbs Ser. #2)
by Crystal AllenThe most fabulous nine-year-old cowgirl in Texas is back in this heartwarming and hilarious sequel to The Magnificent Mya Tibbs: Spirit Week Showdown! Perfect for fans of Clementine and Ivy and Bean. Nine-year-old Mya Tibbs is in a triple heap of trouble. As the Tibbs household prepares for the new baby, Mya is extra excited to spend time with her mom watching their favorite Annie Oakley marathon before her new sister arrives. Until she’s cornered into a bet with her number-one enemy, Naomi Jackson, that she can beat her in the famous fourth-grade Wall of Fame Game—which means Mya is stuck studying every night instead of hanging out with Mom. As if that wasn’t enough, Mya just entered Bluebonnet’s annual chili cook-off, even though she doesn’t know how to cook! Holy moly!Can Mya find a way to beat Naomi, win the chili cook-off, and get some special mom/daughter time before it’s too late?
The Magnificent Mya Tibbs: Spirit Week Showdown (Magnificent Mya Tibbs Ser. #1)
by Crystal Allen Eda KabanA hilarious and spunky new heroine in the vein of the heroines of such beloved books as Ramona the Pest, Ivy and Bean, and Clementine, from Crystal Allen--the acclaimed author of How Lamar's Bad Prank Won a Bubba-Sized Trophy. <P><P>Nine-year-old Mya Tibbs is boot-scootin' excited for the best week of the whole school year--SPIRIT WEEK! She and her megapopular best friend, Naomi Jackson, even made a pinky promise to be Spirit Week partners so they can win the big prize: special VIP tickets to the Fall Festival! But when the partner picking goes horribly wrong, Mya gets paired with Mean Connie Tate--the biggest bully in school. And she can't get out of it. Good gravy. <P><P>Now Naomi is friend-ending mad at Mya for breaking a promise--even though Mya couldn't help it--and everyone at school is calling Mya names. Can Mya work with Mean Connie to win the VIP tickets and get her best friend back?
Magnolia Flower
by Zora Neale Hurston Ibram X. KendiFrom beloved African American folklorist Zora Neale Hurston comes a moving adaptation by National Book Award winner and #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist and Antiracist Baby, Ibram X. Kendi. Magnolia Flower follows a young Afro Indigenous girl who longs for freedom and is gorgeously illustrated by Loveis Wise (The People Remember, Ablaze with Color).Born to parents who fled slavery and the Trail of Tears, Magnolia Flower is a girl with a vibrant spirit. Not to be deterred by rigid ways of the world, she longs to connect with others, who too long for freedom. She finds this in a young man of letters who her father disapproves of. In her quest to be free, Magnolia must make a choice and set off on a journey that will prove just how brave one can be when leading with one’s heart.The acclaimed writer of several American classics, Zora Neale Hurston wrote this stirring folktale brimming with poetic prose, culture, and history. It was first published as a short story in The Spokesman in 1925 and later in her collection Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick (2020).Tenderly retold by #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Award-winning author Ibram X. Kendi, Magnolia Flower is a story of a transformative and radical devotion between generations of Indigenous and Black people in America. With breathtaking illustrations by Loveis Wise, this picture book reminds us that there is no force strong enough to stop love.
Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All
by Chanel MillerAward-winning author and artist Chanel Miller tells a fun, funny, and poignant story of friendship and community starring Magnolia Wu, a ten-year-old sock detective bent on returning all the lonely only socks left behind in her parents’ NYC laundromat. <P><P> Down at the bottom of the tall buildings of New York City, Magnolia Wu sits inside her parents’ laundromat. She has pinned every lost sock from the laundromat onto a bulletin board, in hopes that customers will return to retrieve them. But no one seems to have noticed. In fact, barely anyone has noticed Magnolia at all. <P><P> What she doesn’t know is that this is about to be her most exciting summer yet. When Iris, a new friend from California arrives, they set off across the city to solve the mystery of each missing sock, asking questions in subways and delis and plant stores and pizzerias, meeting people and uncovering the unimaginable. <P><P> With each new encounter, Magnolia learns that when you’re bold enough to head into the unknown, things start falling into place. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Mahabali: The Generous Asura B
by Anu Kumar`I made vamana a promise and I am duty bound to keep my word...? Although he was an asura, he was loved by all. Mahabali was one of the most generous kings to have walked the earth. He was brave and powerful and used his boons and riches wisely for the betterment of his kingdom. A visionary and a warrior, Bali was admired and worshipped in all corners of the world. Read about his magnificent sacrifices and his great kindness to all?'
Mahishasura: The Buffalo Demon B
by Anu Kumar`He charged forward, his head lowered, his horns curved and menacing, symbolizing destruction...? He was the much-feared asura who was more powerful than the bravest warrior on earth, stronger than the divine beings in Heaven. Mahishasura, the buffalo demon, unleashed such a reign of terror, that it finally took the combined forces of all the gods to defeat him. Read about his thrilling battles?'