Showing results for "Learning Science and the Science of Learning" in Science Fiction & Fantasy

Soren is born in the forest of Tyto, a tranquil kingdom where the Barn Owls dwell. But evil lurks in the owl world, evil that threatens to change Soren's life forever.

A wonderful world of enchantment is introduced with a magical child that angels intervene for, taking her to a school for wizards and witches within a castle in Scotland. While the evil wizard Zalendor seeks revenge on the Ministry, Magic Town, and Hogs Hollow school, by kidnapping students and stealing the Elixir of Learning. Which brings chaos and a mystery for this cute gifted girl and her two friends to solve, as they are thrust into a mystical territory where good tries to overcome the evil beings out to destroy.

Hiding from a cadaverous stalker in 1046 England, Thorston races to unleash the magical charms from the diabolical Book Without Words. Suddenly, with success almost in his grasp, he slumps to the floor, muttering cryptic words. Newbery Award-winning author Avi adds this jewel to his many literary gems.

Filled with wit and humour, Nesbit's 1902 fantasy tells the adventure of five siblings sent to spend the summer with their uncle. One day, when the children wander from the strange house by the sea to play in old gravel pits, they uncover 'It', a prehistoric Sand-fairy. The unusual Sand-fairy grants the children one wish a day, each lasting until sunset. Though wishes can come true, they are not always as pleasant as they might seem, which the children soon discover.

Something is wrong in Rm. 201. Science teacher Ms. Fleek is just … creepy. So is her house. So are the students in her study group. And so is whatever just hatched out of the egg she sold to Ellie. Enter Ms. Fleek’s school, but beware … something just isn't right here.

Will's latest adventure with his transformer robot Planetron starts with a tricky math problem that leads them to some of the wonders in the Milky Way Galaxy: triple-star systems, exploding suns, huge nebulas, and strange pulsars.

Will's mom and dad promise him a surprise for getting good grades in school. When his dad brings home a toy transformer robot named Planetron, Will is pleased, but not very excited. Until he discovers Planetron really transforms, from a toy into a huge, faster-than-light spaceship.

Professional faerie and storyteller Tanya Robyn Batt lifts the veil between the faerie world and our own, introducing a variety of faerie folk through stories, poems, and snippets of lore from Britain and Ireland. Introductions to each story are filled with fascinating historical and literary details about faerie customs, among the shower of pixie dust, glittery stars, and fluttery dragon flies.