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STEM Subjects
STEM stands for:
Science
Technology
Engineering
Maths
and refers to all the subjects that fall under these four umbrella categories...
SCIENCE
There are three main branches of science. These are natural, social and formal.
Natural science includes: Physical sciences like physics, mechanics, electromagnetics, thermodynamics, kinetics, chemistry, inorganic chemistry, electrochemistry, analytical chemistry. Life sciences like anatomy, botany, biology, zoology, neurobiology, marine biology, embryology, ecology, palaeontology, genetics, cell biology and ethology. Earth sciences like astronomy, meteorology, geology, atmospheric sciences, glaciology, climatology, structural geology.
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Social science includes: anthropology, history, archaeology, human geography, economics, law, development studies, education, criminology, political science, translation studies, media studies, business and management, philosophy, health, international relations, linguistics, cultural studies, sociology, psychology.
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Formal science includes: mathematics, logic, computer science, data science, statistics, systems science, artificial intelligence, information technology and so on.
GENERAL SCIENCE
Dr Karl's Surfing Safari Through Science, Karl Kruszelnicki
Australia's favourite science guru returns with a new haul of extraordinary stories from our incredible Universe - includes pop-up Dr Karl holograms!
Dr Karl is surfing the Universe for all that's gnarly, awesome, weird and wonderful.
Why is sharpening a pencil in space a risky business?
What makes a sunset red and not blue?
How far would the Earth's viruses reach if you laid them end to end?
Which animal grows an anus every time it needs to poo?
Find out how spiders can fly and count, whether 5G networks are safe, why we're running out of sand, and the answer to the Question on Everyone's Lips - how to make the best coffee.
Plus loads more, including pop-up Karl holograms!
So take a surfing safari with Dr Karl and get ready to Hang Ten - or wipe out.
Dr Karl is surfing the Universe for all that's gnarly, awesome, weird and wonderful.
Why is sharpening a pencil in space a risky business?
What makes a sunset red and not blue?
How far would the Earth's viruses reach if you laid them end to end?
Which animal grows an anus every time it needs to poo?
Find out how spiders can fly and count, whether 5G networks are safe, why we're running out of sand, and the answer to the Question on Everyone's Lips - how to make the best coffee.
Plus loads more, including pop-up Karl holograms!
So take a surfing safari with Dr Karl and get ready to Hang Ten - or wipe out.
STEM Baby: Science, Dana Goldberg, Teresa Bonaddio
Babies will love to look at babies demonstrating natural proficiency in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills in this adorable board book series!
Babies and toddlers are natural-born scientists. Whether rolling a ball down a slope, stacking blocks and knocking them over, placing toys in a container, group and matching objects into categories, stacking rings according to size, stringing large beads, or throwing their stuffies, STEM Babies are always experimenting with something new. This adorable board book introduces little scientists to the foundations of science and encourages young ones to play and be curious about the world around them.
With full-color photographs of babies and toddlers playing, discovering, and inventing, STEM Baby: Science encourages curious young scientists and their parents to tinker and explore the world like a scientist!
CELEBRATE STEM SKILLS: Showcases babies’ and toddlers’ natural curiosity and age-level proficiency at science skills like studying and testing!
BABIES LOVE TO LOOK AT BABIES: Filled with adorable full-color photos of babies engaging in fun, familiar STEM activities!
STURDY BOARD BOOK: Will stand up to years of reading, looking, laughing, and page turning (and even chewing) at home or on the go!
COLLECT THEM ALL: Complete the series with STEM BABY: Technology, STEM BABY: Math, and STEM BABY: Engineering.
Babies and toddlers are natural-born scientists. Whether rolling a ball down a slope, stacking blocks and knocking them over, placing toys in a container, group and matching objects into categories, stacking rings according to size, stringing large beads, or throwing their stuffies, STEM Babies are always experimenting with something new. This adorable board book introduces little scientists to the foundations of science and encourages young ones to play and be curious about the world around them.
With full-color photographs of babies and toddlers playing, discovering, and inventing, STEM Baby: Science encourages curious young scientists and their parents to tinker and explore the world like a scientist!
CELEBRATE STEM SKILLS: Showcases babies’ and toddlers’ natural curiosity and age-level proficiency at science skills like studying and testing!
BABIES LOVE TO LOOK AT BABIES: Filled with adorable full-color photos of babies engaging in fun, familiar STEM activities!
STURDY BOARD BOOK: Will stand up to years of reading, looking, laughing, and page turning (and even chewing) at home or on the go!
COLLECT THEM ALL: Complete the series with STEM BABY: Technology, STEM BABY: Math, and STEM BABY: Engineering.
My First 100 Science Words, Chris Ferrie, Lindsay Dale-Scott
The perfect primer of essential STEAM words for your little genius from the #1 Science author, Chris Ferrie!
Babies and toddlers are curious and ready to learn! Introduce them to science words that go beyond the basics.
From physics to biology, from astronomy to geography, from medicine to thermodynamics and beyond, this is the bright and simple introduction to the smart words every budding scholar needs!
Babies and toddlers are curious and ready to learn! Introduce them to science words that go beyond the basics.
From physics to biology, from astronomy to geography, from medicine to thermodynamics and beyond, this is the bright and simple introduction to the smart words every budding scholar needs!
ABCs Of Science, Chris Ferrie
Age range 0 to 5
A brand-new board book series with simple explanations of complex ideas for your future genius!
It only takes a small spark to ignite a child's mind! The ABCs of Science introduces babies (and grownups!) to a new scientific abbreviation for every letter of the alphabet—from alpha and beta to gamma and more. With a tongue-in-cheek approach that adults will love, this installment of the Baby University board book series is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest scientists.
A brand-new board book series with simple explanations of complex ideas for your future genius!
It only takes a small spark to ignite a child's mind! The ABCs of Science introduces babies (and grownups!) to a new scientific abbreviation for every letter of the alphabet—from alpha and beta to gamma and more. With a tongue-in-cheek approach that adults will love, this installment of the Baby University board book series is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest scientists.
Dr Karl's Random Road Trip Through Science, Karl Kruszelnicki
In this, his 45th book, Dr Karl goes full kolour, with brilliant and funny illustrations to match his dress sense. So take a technikolour trip through science with the intrepid Dr Karl, Australia's favourite science guru.Q: HOW MANY DR KARL BOOKS ARE THERE IN THE UNIVERSE?A: MORE THAN A MILLION! Dr Karl is on a mission to track down Awe and Wonder in the Universe.Why do wombats poo cubes?What nearly destroyed humanity on Halloween 2015?How do you use an incinerating toilet?Find out why we've sent a spacecraft with Dr Karl's name on it to kiss the Sun, whether cannibalism is nutritious, and the answer to the Biggeset Question of All - why does spaghetti always break into three pieces? Plus a whole lot more. So strap in and get ready for a random ride through the Universe. Who knows where you'll end up!
How to Be Good at Science, Technology, and Engineering, DK
Inspire the STEM scientists of the future
Science is sorted, technology is untangled, and engineering is explained with this incredible visual guide for children.
In our modern world dominated by science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM), now is the time to make tricky topics and challenging concepts completely crystal clear.??
From tiny atoms and minute microchips to monster tractors and jumbo jets, this brilliant book comes packed with eye-catching illustrations to showcase science and technology in action today. You'll see whizzing waves, zooming rockets, and mighty magnets on this epic journey of discovery. Jump in the basket to see how a hot-air balloon rises, scale a mountaintop to see the impact of erosion, and venture inside Earth to reveal its multi-layered structure. Dramatic visuals, concise explanations, and step-by-step graphics keep young readers engaged and entertained from start to finish. ??
Hands-on projects are included to put learning into practise. Imagine making old coins shine bright with vinegar or triggering a volcanic eruption with baking soda. Impress your friends and family with these experiments and much, much more at home or at school.
??This essential homework helper covers the core curriculum of school science and supports STEM education initiatives.
Budding scientists and engineers, the future starts here!
Science is sorted, technology is untangled, and engineering is explained with this incredible visual guide for children.
In our modern world dominated by science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM), now is the time to make tricky topics and challenging concepts completely crystal clear.??
From tiny atoms and minute microchips to monster tractors and jumbo jets, this brilliant book comes packed with eye-catching illustrations to showcase science and technology in action today. You'll see whizzing waves, zooming rockets, and mighty magnets on this epic journey of discovery. Jump in the basket to see how a hot-air balloon rises, scale a mountaintop to see the impact of erosion, and venture inside Earth to reveal its multi-layered structure. Dramatic visuals, concise explanations, and step-by-step graphics keep young readers engaged and entertained from start to finish. ??
Hands-on projects are included to put learning into practise. Imagine making old coins shine bright with vinegar or triggering a volcanic eruption with baking soda. Impress your friends and family with these experiments and much, much more at home or at school.
??This essential homework helper covers the core curriculum of school science and supports STEM education initiatives.
Budding scientists and engineers, the future starts here!
The Encyclopedia Of STEM Words, Jenny Jacoby, Vicky Barker
Age range 9 to 12
Do you know your Algorithms from your Brownian motion? How about your Coprolites?
Discover these words and more in this illustrated STEM encyclopedia!
Organised in alphabetical order and each term beautifully illustrated with humour and charm, these 100 essential concepts will fascinate scientifically minded young readers, from those ABCs all the way down to X-rays, the terrifying Yangchuanosaurus and even the true definition of Zero! There is a contents list at the front and a full index at the back, plenty of extra words and definitions…plus mind-boggling facts too.
Do you know your Algorithms from your Brownian motion? How about your Coprolites?
Discover these words and more in this illustrated STEM encyclopedia!
Organised in alphabetical order and each term beautifully illustrated with humour and charm, these 100 essential concepts will fascinate scientifically minded young readers, from those ABCs all the way down to X-rays, the terrifying Yangchuanosaurus and even the true definition of Zero! There is a contents list at the front and a full index at the back, plenty of extra words and definitions…plus mind-boggling facts too.
NATURAL SCIENCE
DEADLY SCIENCE:
Deadly Science - Life Cycles, Australian Geographic, Corey Tutt
Every living thing on our planet experiences a life cycle. From fertilisation, to birth, through life and death, plants and animals undergo key stages of development. In this book, students explore the life cycles living things such as of insects, birds, whales and flowering plants and discover the environmental factors that can affect these processes.
Deadly Science - The Solar System, Australian Geographic, Corey Tutt
From planets made of gas, to stars made of fire, our vast Solar System is filled with mysteries still to be explored and solved. Did you know that the world’s first astronomers were Indigenous Australians over $35,000 years ago? These Australians were the first humans to closely observe and note the movement of the planet and stars in space. So, buckle up and get ready to navigate the nebulas and comets with us as we explore space and begin to unravel the intricacies of our little corner of the Milky Way.
The First Scientists, Corey Tutt
The First Scientists is the highly anticipated, illustrated science book from Corey Tutt of DeadlyScience. With kids aged 7 to 12 years in mind, this book will nourish readers’ love of science and develop their respect for Indigenous knowledge at the same time.
Have you ever wondered what the stars can tell us? Did you know the seasons can be predicted just by looking at subtle changes in nature? Maybe you have wondered about the origins of glue or if forensic science is possible without a crime scene investigation. Australia's First peoples have the longest continuing culture on Earth and their innovation will amaze you as you leaf through the pages of this book, learning fascinating facts and discovering the answers to life's questions.
In consultation with communities, Corey tells us of many deadly feats – from bush medicine to bush trackers – that are today considered 'science', and introduces us to many amazing scientists, both past and present. The breadth of ‘sciences’ is incredible with six main chapters covering astronomy, engineering, forensic science, chemistry, land management and ecology. The first scientists passed on the lessons of the land, sea and sky to the future scientists of today through stories, song and dance, and many of these lessons are now shared in this book.
Vibrant illustrations by Blak Douglas bring the subjects to life, so you’ll never think about science as just people in lab coats ever again!
Have you ever wondered what the stars can tell us? Did you know the seasons can be predicted just by looking at subtle changes in nature? Maybe you have wondered about the origins of glue or if forensic science is possible without a crime scene investigation. Australia's First peoples have the longest continuing culture on Earth and their innovation will amaze you as you leaf through the pages of this book, learning fascinating facts and discovering the answers to life's questions.
In consultation with communities, Corey tells us of many deadly feats – from bush medicine to bush trackers – that are today considered 'science', and introduces us to many amazing scientists, both past and present. The breadth of ‘sciences’ is incredible with six main chapters covering astronomy, engineering, forensic science, chemistry, land management and ecology. The first scientists passed on the lessons of the land, sea and sky to the future scientists of today through stories, song and dance, and many of these lessons are now shared in this book.
Vibrant illustrations by Blak Douglas bring the subjects to life, so you’ll never think about science as just people in lab coats ever again!
Deadly Science - Animal Survival, Australian Geographic, Corey Tutt
Engaging topics that will inspire primary-aged kids to ask questions, experiment and learn about how scientific principles impact the way we live.
Deadly Science - Earths Changing Surface, Australian Geographic, Corey Tutt
Geological forces throughout history have continually re-designed earth’s natural landscape as our planet evolves and undergo changes. Today the constant effects of shifting tectonic plates, eruptions, erosion, desertification, and climate change continue to re-shape and redefine our home. Inside of this book, you will find the tools, both modern and indigenous, to understand and navigate the difficulties ahead as we learn to live with Earth’s internal and powerful forces
Astronomy
Oxford Dictionary:
noun
the branch of science which deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole