Do Cats Have Belly Buttons

Author : Paul Heiney
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752474182

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Do Cats Have Belly Buttons? by Paul Heiney Pdf

Why do jellies wobble? Why don't the oceans overflow? Why do racing cars have fat tyres? How do widgets in beer cans work? How many bones does a giraffe have in that long neck? I've been told that dogs only see in black and white. Is that true? How do we know that no two snow crystals are the same? Why is the earth round? And how do we know it is? why do camels have such bad breath? What is a bruise? Are chemicals in my brain responsible for my falling in love? Will they fade as I grow older? How long can love last? Do Cats Have Belly Buttons? is a follow-up to the successful Can Cows Walk Down Stairs?. Answering life's big questions, as well as the small, it unravels the science behind those things we take for granted, and explains just why the world and its contents are as they are. Informative, entertaining, humorous, it is the perfect present for quizaholics, science addicts, the insatiably questioning, and anyone curious about life on earth.

Author : Mindy Atwood
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781039158535

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“Do Bears Have Belly Buttons?” by Mindy Atwood Pdf

“Grandma, do bears have belly buttons?” Alexis asks lots of remarkable questions. Usually, Grandma knows the answers to them, but even she doesn’t know if bears have belly buttons. Grandma takes Alexis to the zoo to meet Dr. Merry, who answers Alexis’ question and teaches Alexis and Grandma about mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Do bears have belly buttons? Let's find out!

Author : Dr. Justine Lee
Publisher : Crown
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2008-12-30
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9780307450210

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It's a Cat's World . . . You Just Live in It by Dr. Justine Lee Pdf

Finally, the truth about cats is out of the bag! If cat lovers are from Venus, then cats hail from another planet altogether. Mischievous and aloof one moment, affectionate the next, the cat is a confounding creature right down to its question mark of a tail. What cat owner hasn’t wondered what goes on inside that mysterious kitty brain? In this companion to It’s a Dog’s Life . . . but It’s Your Carpet, veterinary specialist Dr. Justine A. Lee answers your questions about all things feline in this entertaining and enlightening guide. An animal lover with two cats of her own, Dr. Lee combines scientific research with irreverent humor to address questions ranging from the common to the offbeat, including: • Do cats always land on their feet? • Can I train my cat to use the toilet? • Do cats have belly buttons? • How do I stop my cat from begging for food at 5:45 a.m.? • Can cats really predict death or cancer? • How can I make my antisocial cat more social? Dr. Lee also shares helpful hints on what to look for in a veterinarian. (Helpful Hint No. 1: Find a veterinarian who owns a cat.) She also reveals what every veterinarian wants you to know about being a smart consumer and pet owner. With tips on dealing with kitty’s more irksome behaviors (yes, she has some), advice on looking out for her health and well-being, and plenty of laughs, It’s a Cat’s World . . . You Just Live in It helps cat owners love and understand their quirky feline companions more than ever.

Author : Amy E. Herman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781665901222

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SmART by Amy E. Herman Pdf

"What would you say if I told you that looking at abstract paintings could give you the confidence you need to speak up in class? Or that learning the history of donuts could help you think like a super spy and train like the CIA? smART teaches readers how to think critically and creatively, a skill that only requires you to open your eyes and actively engage your brain. This young reader's adaptation is based on VISUAL INTELLIGENCE by Amy E. Herman"--

Author : Paul Heiney
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-06
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780750960175

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Can Crocodiles Cry? by Paul Heiney Pdf

In Can Crocodiles Cry? Paul Heiney unravels further science behind those things we take for granted, and explains just why the world and its contents are the way they are. Drawing on questions asked by the public, this book brings some of the finest scientific minds to bear on how the laws of science apply to everyday life. It is the perfect gift for the insatiably curious, provocative poseurs, quizaholics and science addicts everywhere.

Author : Marg Meikle
Publisher : Scholastic Canada
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2010-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781443100472

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How Much Does Your Head Weigh? by Marg Meikle Pdf

Former CBC Radio host Marg Meikle's three humorous but fact-filled books You Asked for It!, Funny You Should Ask and Ask Me Anything! are now available in an omnibus bindup at a sensational price! The award-winning books are included in their entirety, along with over 140 illustrations. Here are the answers to all the questions that hundreds of kids asked her-questions that would likely stump most adults. Half the fun of reading the answers is the off-on-a-tangent-with-more-facts approach that Marg is famous for using. Among the hundreds of trivia questions answered are: Why is 13 unlucky? Why don't tattoos come off? Do twins have the same DNA? Why is it called a funny bone? What did we use before toilet paper? Do animals dream? Why can't you tickle yourself? Over 300 wacky but informative answers fill the pages, grouped under themes of Customs, Holidays, Superstitions, Food, The Opposite Sex, and more!

Author : Caroline Cross
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781459286733

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Operation Mommy by Caroline Cross Pdf

The Single Dad Though Alex Morrison's three little sons had terrific taste in picking out a dream mom, he had no intention of marrying the woman they chose. The boys wanted a mother, but Alex wasn't getting hitched—ever. The Matchmaking Kids The minute the Morrison boys met Shay Spencer, they put "Operation Mom" into place. She could handle anything—missing gerbils, exploding ant farms…even their dad. And the plan was working—sort of. The Perfect Mom All "Operation Mom" did was make Shay fall madly in love with the most confirmed bachelor father in the West. Perhaps it was time for "Operation Husband"….

Author : Paul Heiney
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780750985185

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Playing With Fire by Paul Heiney Pdf

How to get sparks back in your life and keep them burning. The blaze of a log fire on a cold night speaks to the heart in a way no other flame can. It has character and ever-changing form; it has vibrant colour and a balletic movement. Indeed, it was the flame that transformed the way life was lived on earth, but now that primary driver of evolution finds itself being extinguished in a modern world of microwaves, induction hobs and central heating. Gradually the flames are going out, as houses are now built without fireplaces, bonfires are banned, and schoolchildren are forbidden to use the Bunsen burner. But the sight of a flame remains as evocative as ever. Playing with Fire wants to inspire, and teach, looking at the history of fire and showing the wonders that the burning flame can conjure.

Author : Bart King
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781423638056

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The Big Book of Girl Stuff by Bart King Pdf

As a middle school teacher, author Bart King listened carefully to the wisdom of his girl students. Along with his five sisters (!), their knowledge made The Big Book of Girl Stuff a classic that Parenting magazine has called “a must-have for girls.” This updated and redesigned edition of The Big Book of Girl Stuff is still loaded with fascinating facts, activities, quotes, games, and insightful information and advice on important topics. This humorous and informative resource is filled with everything a girl needs to know and celebrates all the things that make being a girl so wonderful. And not only is it a perfect handbook for preteens, ’tweens, and teens, but it will delight moms, aunts, and big sisters as well!

Author : Tom Roeper
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 637 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2009-02-13
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780262250580

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The Prism of Grammar by Tom Roeper Pdf

Exploring the creativity of mind through children's language: how the tiniest utterances can illustrate the simple but abstract principles behind modern grammar—and reveal the innate structures of the mind. Every sentence we hear is instantly analyzed by an inner grammar; just as a prism refracts a beam of light, grammar divides a stream of sound, linking diverse strings of information to different domains of mind—memory, vision, emotions, intentions. In The Prism of Grammar, Tom Roeper brings the abstract principles behind modern grammar to life by exploring the astonishing intricacies of child language. Adult expressions provide endless puzzles for the child to solve. The individual child's solutions ("Don't uncomfortable the cat" is one example) may amuse adults but they also reveal the complexity of language and the challenges of mastering it. The tiniest utterances, says Roeper, reflect the whole mind and engage the child's free will and sense of dignity. He offers numerous and novel "explorations"—many at the cutting edge of current work—that anyone can try, even in conversation around the dinner table. They elicit how the child confronts "recursion"—the heartbeat of grammar—through endless possessives ("John's mother's friend's car"), mysterious plurals, contradictory adjectives, the marvels of ellipsis, and the deep obscurity of reference ("there it is, right here"). They are not tests of skill; they are tools for discovery and delight, not diagnosis. Each chapter on acquisition begins with a commonsense look at how structures work—moving from the simple to the complex—and then turns to the literary and human dimensions of grammar. One important human dimension is the role of dialect in society and in the lives of children. Roeper devotes three chapters to the structure of African-American English and the challenge of responding to linguistic prejudice. Written in a lively style, accessible and gently provocative, The Prism of Grammar is for parents and teachers as well as students—for everyone who wants to understand how children gain and use language—and anyone interested in the social, philosophical, and ethical implications of how we see the growing mind emerge.

Author : CBC
Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010-08-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781551994123

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The Quirks & Quarks Question Book by CBC Pdf

• Is there really such a thing as a blue moon? • What time is it at the North Pole? • Why don’t woodpeckers get concussed? • Why don’t snorers wake themselves with the racket they make? • Do insects sleep? These are just a few of the intriguing questions asked and answered in The Quirks & Quarks Question Book, the first question and answer book to come out of CBC Radio’s enormously popular weekly science program. Quirks & Quarks producers have combed through ten years’ worth of archives to find the most puzzling questions – or the most fascinating answers to apparently simple questions – from the program’s Question of the Week segment or its once-a-season all-question show. The scientists and researchers with the answers (many of whom updated their answers for the book in light of new research findings) come from all scientific disciplines and all parts of the country. What they have in common is their ability to explain serious, complicated science in layman’s terms. This isn’t science made simple, but science made understandable. Introduced by the program’s host for the past ten years, the genial and ever-curious Bob McDonald, The Quirks & Quarks Question Book has the answers to questions you may never have thought to ask (why does Uranus spin on a different axis from all the other planets in our solar system?) or have spent idle time wondering about (why is there a calm before a storm?). Whether you want to know if you can sweat while you swim or what the view would be like if you could travel at the speed of light, or perhaps you just want to peruse the latest scientific thinking on a wide range of topics, The Quirks & Quarks Question Book has the answer. Quirks & Quarks has been keeping Canadians up to date on the world of science for more than 25 years. Every week, the program presents the people behind the latest discoveries in the physical and natural sciences. The program also examines the political, social, environmental, and ethical implications of new developments in science and technology. Over its lifetime, Quirks & Quarks has won more than 40 national and international awards for science journalism.

Author : Karen Katz
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011-12-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781442451322

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Where Is Baby's Belly Button? (enhanced eBook edition) by Karen Katz Pdf

Karen Katz's bestselling "must have" book for babies is now available as an enhanced eBook! Little ones will be entertained and amused throughout this interactive experience. A touch of the screen makes flaps move, eyes wink, babies giggle, and more! A delightful audio narration is also included—making this a unique experience for every little one.

Author : hillary marek
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780557316793

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The Smart Ass Guide to Ridiculous Questions by hillary marek Pdf

Author : Rob Toplis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2010-12-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136876400

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How Science Works by Rob Toplis Pdf

How Science Works provides student and practising teachers with a comprehensive introduction to one of the most dramatic changes to the secondary science curriculum. Underpinned by the latest research in the field, it explores the emergence and meaning of How Science Works and reviews major developments in pedagogy and practice. With chapters structured around three key themes - why How Science Works, what it is and how to teach it – expert contributors explore issues including the need for curriculum change, arguments for scientific literacy for all, school students’ views about science, what we understand about scientific methods, types of scientific enquiry, and, importantly, effective pedagogies and their implications for practice. Aiming to promote discussion and reflection on the ways forward for this new and emerging area of the school science curriculum, it considers: teaching controversial issues in science argumentation and questioning for effective teaching enhancing investigative science and developing reasoned scientific judgments the role of ICT in exploring How Science Works teaching science outside the classroom. How Science Works is a source of guidance for all student, new and experienced teachers of secondary science, interested in investigating how the curriculum can provide creativity and engagement for all school students.

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781626862944

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Uncle John's Top Secret Bathroom Reader For Kids Only! Collectible Edition by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

Collectible hardcover edition! All new illustrations! Same top-secret mix of fun and illustrations. Adults, stop reading now. We mean it. This book is TOP SECRET and it’s FOR KIDS ONLY! (Are the grownups gone? Good.) Now that it’s just the kids, we’ll let the cat out of the bag: This book is full of disgusting things and nasty (but funny) pranks. It’s also got weird superstitions, freaky facts, unbelievable myths and legends, and did we mention gross stuff? Like boogers. And farting ghosts. And armpit sniffers. And entomophagy. (What’s that? It’s the practice of eating worms.) But there’s more than just gross stuff in this illustrated and easy-to-read book. You’ll be briefed in . . . * How to make your own secret code * Where the “Jolly Roger” pirate flag came from * Mermaid tales and other unbelievable sightings * The original alchemist and the search for the Philosopher’s Stone * The Captain Underpants story * A secret recipe for edible glass * Sneakers of the future And a whole bunch more!