Reading Science Stories

Nim lives on an island in the middle of the wide blue sea, shared by only her father, Jack, a marine iguana called Fred, a sea lion called Selkie, a turtle called Chica, and a satellite dish for her e-mail. No one else in the world lives quite like Nim, and she wouldn't swap places with anyone.

Welcome to Newford: to the music clubs, the waterfront, and the alleyways where ancient myths and magic spill into the modern world. Gemmins live in abandoned cars and skells traverse the tunnels below, while mermaids swim in the gray harbor waters and fill the cold night with their song. Come meet Jilly, painting wonders in the rough city streets; and Geordie, playing fiddle while he dreams of a ghost; and the Angel of Grasso Street gathering the fey and the wild and the poor and the lost.

Interweaving her vast knowledge of neurology, sociology, psychology, and philosophy with fascinating down-to-earth examples and lively personal anecdotes, developmental psychologist, neuroscientist, and dyslexia expert Wolf probes the question, "How do we learn to read and write?" This ambitious and provocative new book offers an impassioned look at reading, its effect on our lives, and explains why it matters so greatly in a digital era.

The Starship Atlantis takes you on an unforgettable journey through the extraordinary. From alien civilizations and rogue AI to desperate missions on the brink of collapse, these stories will transport you across the stars into the heart of the unknown. This anthology features six never-before-published novellas and short stories, plus two exclusive bonus tales.

Unlock a world of wonder for your child with hundreds of mind-blowing facts and quizzes that entertain and educate—perfect for curious kids who never stop asking “why?” Does your child devour random facts, ask endless questions, and love surprising you with what they’ve learned? Are you looking for something more meaningful than another hour of scrolling or gaming? Curious Kids’ Amazing Fact Vault is designed for ages 5–15 who are thirsty for knowledge and love sharing what they discover. Packed with fascinating facts, stories, and interactive features, it turns curiosity into ...

A compelling and accessible new perspective on the modern science of psychology, based on one of Yale’s most popular courses of all time How does the brain—a three-pound wrinkly mass—give rise to intelligence and conscious experience? Was Freud right that we are all plagued by forbidden...

When it comes to expressing the pleasure and pain of being just a touch too smart to be happy, Dorothy Parker is still the champion. Along with Robert Benchley, Alexander Woollcott, and the rest of the Algonquin Round Table, she dominated American popular literature in the 1920s and 1930s. This collection of more than 30 short stories and poems is essential for any Parker fan and an excellent way for new listeners to make the acquaintance of one of the 20th century's most quotable authors.

Six Women of Salem is the first work to use the lives of a select number of representative women as a microcosm to illuminate the larger crisis of the Salem witch trials. By the end of the trials, beyond the 20 who were executed and the five who perished in prison, 207 individuals had been accused, 74 had been "afflicted", 32 had officially accused their fellow neighbors, and 255 ordinary people had been inexorably drawn into that ruinous and murderous vortex, and this doesn't include the religious, judicial, and governmental leaders.

What happens when a child looks at the world with wonder, science, poetry, and a deeply human soul? A visionary is born. The Child Visionary: Journeys of Imagination, Science, and the Soul is a luminous literary voyage that blends childhood innocence with scientific curiosity, ethical reflection, and poetic beauty. Through stories, essays, and lyrical narratives, Jaime Bedoya Martínez invites readers to rediscover the universe through the eyes of a child who dreams, questions, observes, and believes. This book travels effortlessly between oceans and stars, games and galaxies, poetry and ...

⏳ A journey to the future… and a journey into Spanish. In The Time Machine adapted for Spanish Learners. Level A2 Pre-Intermediate, the Time Traveller explores distant centuries, discovering the peaceful Eloi and the mysterious Morlocks. This edition is an easy Spanish novel for learners, carefully rewritten as one of our graded Spanish readers pre-intermediate. With short sentences, clear vocabulary, notes, and exercises, it’s the perfect Spanish book for beginners who want to read and understand a classic story. 📚 With this book you can: Learn Spanish through classic stories that...

Charney’s stories and lessons will provide anyone with the necessary investigative skills to look at a landscape, interpret it, and tell its story—from its start as rock or soil to the plants and animals that live on it. Ultimately, Charney argues, by critically engaging with the landscape we will become better at connecting with nature and ourselves.

This collection of tales will open your eyes, change your ideas, and possibly give you hope. That or leave you gasping in terror! Included are: Van Life: The story of a young woman from very far away, trying to change life on Earth for the better. And the forces stopping her from doing so. Private Patrick: When the government keeps secrets, those secrets can have deadly consequences. The Silver Leaves: A dying man finds out the true meaning of life. It is not what anyone will expect at all. Protocol Five: The story of a time traveler, who will be the last one anyone ever expects. Poncho: ...

Born with the extraordinary power to look deep within the human heart, David Selig recklessly misuses his gift in the pursuit of pleasure, until his power begins to die and he must come to terms with what it means to be truly human. This is a fascinating portrait. Never has the experience of telepathy been conveyed so vividly, so excitingly, so chillingly. And never has Silverberg created so moving a story, as he depicts the flux of dying and thrust towards rebirth.

The When Swords Fall Silent anthology showcases the imaginations and talents of more than a dozen of the best modern science-fiction and fantasy authors, with each tale centered around one or more characters burdened with a bloody task they will see to completion no matter the cost. Every story takes you for a vicious ride through a world of shadow and death, each as unique in perspective and execution as the contracts carried out within.

What Shall We Do Today?: A Day of Mysteries and Music Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya in a captivating adventure that combines mystery-solving with educational discoveries! Perfect for readers ages 6-9, this engaging chapter book in the "What Shall We Do Today?" series follows three curious friends as they embark on an unexpected adventure filled with clues, deduction, and discovery. When Maya needs to buy a new violin, the children find themselves solving a mystery at the music shop that leads them on a journey through a biodiversity exhibition, a lesson in card games, and ends with a sweet ...

Turn little First Grade readers into curious problem-solvers - one thrilling quest at a time! First Grade Reading Adventures is an action-packed collection of 11 stories that blends riveting fiction with real-world science. Each mini-chapter story is tuned to first-grade sight words and sentence length, so kids feel like “big-kid” chapter-book pros while secretly leveling up comprehension, vocabulary, and science know-how.Why kids will keeping asking for “one more chapter” Watch Science Come to Life Forget dry and boring books! Big concepts like weather, physics, and biology are ...

The story of America and African Americans is a story of hope and inspiration and unwavering courage. Kadir Nelson's award-winning Heart and Soul is about the men, women, and children who toiled in the hot sun picking cotton; it's about the America ripped in two by Jim Crow laws; it's about the...

Within this audiobook, you'll find myriad approaches to Alice, from horror to historical, taking us from the nightmarish reaches of the imagination to tales that will shock, surprise, and tug on the heart-strings. So, it's time now to go down the rabbit hole, or through the looking-glass or...but no, wait. By picking up this audiobook and starting to listen to it, you're already there, can't you see?

Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya on their most exciting educational adventure yet! In this delightful addition to the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" children's series, three best friends embark on a fascinating journey to the seashore where they discover the wonders of migratory birds and marine life. Perfect for young readers ages 6-9, this engaging story combines entertainment with valuable science learning. A Perfect Educational Story That Children Will Love When Maya's marine biologist aunt invites the friends to Pebble Beach on a special day that ...

Enhance, extend and enrich your pupils’ reading experience. Bring Collins Big Cat to life in your classroom with brand new read-along versions of all Key Stage 1 Collins Big Cat books. Enjoy lively readings, sound effects and music whilst helping children connect how words look with how they...