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With this picture book, explore a variety of eye conditions and the helpful tools that people use to better see the world around them. What is it like to see the world through someone else's eyes? If you’ve ever been curious about how your eyes work, why some people need glasses, or what you see if you're colorblind, How Do You See the World? has the answers! Eyes are complicated, and each little part has to work together in order to build a clear picture of what you see. Engaging science content covers eye anatomy, how light enters our eyes and sends an image to our brain, how we see color, and even ways we can perceive invisible light. Written by an optical physicist, this informative picture book explores the various eye conditions that kids may have or may learn about through their friends and relatives. Discover clear explanations of eye conditions such as amblyopia, astigmatism, colorblindness, and glaucoma, paired with illustrations that show how these conditions affect what you see, and what tools you can use to improve your vision. How Do You See the World? helps kids ages 7–10 understand their own eyes and empathize with how others experience the world around them. Fun, diverse characters will help normalize all types of visual impairments and celebrate the tools and technology that help us see more clearly. We are proud to announce How Do You See the World? as a winner in the 2025 Outstanding Science Trade Book Awards, representing each year’s best K-12 science books, chosen by science educators. Learn all about it here. Press Release Teacher's Guide Order in Paperback Order in Spanish Did You Know? How Do You See the World also comes as a reflowable eBook, specifically created for children experiencing blindness and low vision, with features including: Detailed alt text for the book’s illustrations Full display transformability High-contrast image text Navigation features, including a page list to match the original hardcover edition Text-to-speech compatibility Updates to the content for the purpose of clarity Reflowable eBook and standard fixed format available soon on: Kobo, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and Overdrive Learn more about our commitment to accessibility here. Book details Age range 7 - 10 years Grade range 2nd grade - 5th grade Trim size 10" x 8" Pages 40 Hardcover (ISBN 978-1-958629-43-7) $18.95 Paperback (ISBN 978-1-958629-75-8) $16.95 Spanish (ISBN 978-1-958629-73-4) $16.95 eBook (ISBN 978-1-958629-44-4) $13.99 Accessible eBook (ISBN 978-1-958629-70-3) $13.99 Reviews by Experts “A great book for young children that explains the phenomenon of vision and how the eyes work. It helps children appreciate the problems that some people have with their vision.” —David Atchison, D.Sc., Professor of Visual Optics, Queensland University of Technology, Australia “Learning about the visual system could not be more fun and simple as How Do You See the World? makes it.” —Dana Spearin, Optometric Physician “Intricately explains how the eye functions and emphasizes the importance of eye health in a simple yet comprehensive manner. I recommend adding this book to your child's collection, for it will engage their curiosity and yours.“ —Brittani Carver-Schemper, OD, Eye Doctor and Eye Health Educator (@bettervision) “This book is the perfect choice for curious young minds who are eager to discover the science behind the gift of sight.” —Dr. Kelsea Brown, Optometrist “ The science behind how we see is fascinating and can be complex, but this book breaks it down into easy-to-understand segments. I truly loved sharing this book with my kids and will be recommending it to my patients as well!” —Dr. Way C. Yu, Doctor of Optometry About the Illustrator Noureddine Melikechi is a Professor of Physics at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he works on the interaction of light with various types of samples. He has studied why various objects have different colors and how we are able to see. Noureddine has also used light to detect early signs of cancers. A native of Algeria, Noureddine received his Diplôme d'Études Supérieures in Physics from the University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene, Algeria, and his M.Sc. and D.Phil., both in Physics, from the University of Sussex. Michelle Simpson grew up in the forests of Niagara Falls, Ontario. She is heavily inspired by nature and mythical folktales. Michelle graduated from Sheridan College with a BAA in Illustration, and now creates artwork for children’s books and television shows. She also wrote and illustrated the picture book Monsters In My House. In her spare time, Michelle likes to garden, go for forest walks, and annoy her cats, Sushi and Mr. Pounce, with endless amounts of love. About the Author

Can you solve this month's real-life science mystery? “Man, these mosquitoes are eating me alive," Franklin complained, slapping at his arms and legs. ​ The neighborhood kids were playing volleyball in Franklin's back yard. His parents had recently bought the net and set it up, but it was hard to stay out in the... ¿Hablas español? Haga clic aquí para resolver... August Selected from: One Minute Mysteries: 65 More Short Mysteries You Solve With Math! Slow Boat “You guys will love this place,” Jesse’s grandfather said. “I go there all the time.” Jesse and his friend Thomas were visiting Jesse’s grandfather, who loved boating and had just bought a new boat. From Jesse’s grandfather’s house along a river, they would be going downstream to a park that had a fishing pier and a restaurant. “How far is it?” Thomas asked as they got on the boat. “20 nautical miles,” Jesse’s grandfather said. “A nautical mile is about 1/6 longer than a land mile, or almost 2 kilometers.” The boat’s speedometer showed the engine was running at 20 knots, which Jesse’s grandfather said meant 20 nautical miles per hour on the trip there, which lasted 48 minutes. They had a fun day, although they didn’t catch any fish. The speedometer showed the same speed on the trip back, which took 1 hour and 20 minutes. Thomas and Jesse climbed out onto the dock while Jesse’s grandfather tied up the boat. “Well, we learned something today,” Thomas said to Jesse. “You mean that we’re no good at fishing?” Jesse said. “Not that. If the distance was 20 nautical miles and the boat was moving at 20 knots, the ride should have taken 1 hour, but it didn’t—in either direction. Either the speedometer is wrong about the speed, or your grandfather is wrong about the distance,” Thomas said. “But which?” REVEAL ANSWER

Scientific curiosity begins in childhood. Exposure to animals and their environments—whether in nature or in a book—is often at the root of a child’s interest in science. Young Jane Goodall loved to observe the wildlife near her home, a passion that inspired her groundbreaking chimpanzee research. Beginnings Collection A collaboration between Science Naturally and Platypus Media to inspire conversations about nature, science, and families. Scientific curiosity begins in childhood. Exposure to animals and their environments—whether in nature or in a book—is often at the root of a child’s interest in science. Young Jane Goodall loved to observe the wildlife near her home, a passion that inspired her groundbreaking chimpanzee research. Charles Turner, pioneering entomologist, spent hours reading about ants and other insects in the pages of his father’s books. Rachel Carson began writing stories about squirrels when she was eight. Spark curiosity in a child and watch them develop a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. These stunningly illustrated, information-packed titles introduce youngsters to the wonderful world of animals, and, by extension, to themselves. They encourage children to make real-world connections that sharpen their analytical skills and give them a head start in STEM. Reading these titles together inspires children to think about how each species matures, what they need to survive, and what their communities look like—whether pride, flock, or family. More than a simple scientific introduction, these animal stories are an instance and an analogy of caring love. Showing children attachment in the natural world fosters empathy, kindness, and compassion in both their interpersonal and interspecies interactions. An easy choice for the home, library, or classroom, our Beginnings collection has something to spark or sustain budding curiosity in any child. Titles in the Collection include: ages 0-4 | grades preK - 1 English Book Teacher's Guide Bilingual English/Spanish Book English/Haitian Creole Book ages 4-7 | grades preK - 2 English Book Bilingual English/Spanish Book ages 7-10 | grades 2 - 5 English Book Teacher's Guide Teacher's Guide ages 8-12 | grades 4-6 English Book Spanish Book English Teacher's Guide Spanish Teacher's Guide Our commitment to Spanish and bilingual STEM education: We are pleased to offer all of our Beginnings books in Spanish or bilingual (English/Spanish) editions. Librarian Amy Koester writes : Students for whom English is not a native language may struggle with a communication barrier in their interactions with STEM content. When instruction and activities are offered exclusively in oral or written English, nonnative speakers are at risk of losing motivation in STEM areas as their language capacities impact their ability to adequately demonstrate their STEM content knowledge; how frustrating to know the concepts being taught but not be able to express that knowledge. Difficulty speaking English should not be confused with an inability to think scientifically, and instructors with students who are English-language learners must adapt their approaches to teaching STEM content so that all students may not only learn but also demonstrate their learning. We know that there's a scarcity of adequate Spanish-language STEM resources. This is an extreme disservice to Spanish-speaking students and those from mixed-language families. To address this issue, we have committed to producing all of our books in Spanish or bilingual editions.

The school student council was putting up decorations for the Valentine's Day party later that day in the multi-purpose room. Elinor came into the room ¿Hablas español? Haga clic aquí para resolver... February Selected from: One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! To Catch a Chill “I can’t believe my mother made me wear this heavy coat,” Paige complained as she walked to school with friends one morning. “My mother is the same way,” Tyra said, splashing through a puddle in her heavy waterproof boots. “Hey, wait a minute,” Lin said, picking up the hat that had blown off her head. “Were your mothers listening to that new radio station that plays those old songs all the parents like?” “Yes!” Paige said. “I can’t believe the music they play!” “Some of those songs must be 20 years old!” Tyra added. “It was on at our house, too,” Lin said. “I heard the announcer say that it would feel like 25 degrees Fahrenheit this morning, and that is when my mom handed me these gloves.” “So what?” Paige asked. “I see what Lin means,” Tyra said, jumping from puddle to puddle. “At 25 degrees Fahrenheit, this water would be frozen. Water freezes at 32 degrees and below.” “I think our parents should start listening to a different radio station,” Lin said. “I don’t think that would help,” Paige said. “Why wouldn’t it? The people at that station clearly don’t know anything more about weather than they know about music,” Tyra said. REVEAL ANSWER

Can you solve this month's real-life math mystery? —¡Vamos alumnos, al pasillo de los dulces! —exclamó la señorita Hanson. Todos se quejaron al saber que estarían en el pasillo de las golosinas sin poder comer ninguna. Estaban en una excursión al supermercado para comprar materiales para un pryecto... Octubre Seleccionado de: One Minute Mysteries: More Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! • Misterios de un minuto: ¡Más misterios Cortos que Resuelves con Ciencias! Día de las brujas psicodélico —Oye, tengo una foto vieja de mi abuela vestida como tú, solo que ella no estaba disfrazada —dijo Kassandra cuando Ingrid entró al salón de clases—. Dijo que en su época creían verse muy bien. Normalmente su colegio tenía un código de vestimenta, pero era Halloween, el día de las brujas, y todos habían ido a la escuela disfrazados. Ingrid estaba vestida de hippie. Traía puesta una camisa de colores al batik, cuentas de colores, sandalias, y unas gafas con lentes color naranja en forma de corazones. Ingrid se quitó las gafas durante la clase, pero se las volvió a poner en la tarde a la hora de prepararse para la fiesta. Los alumnos estaban decorando el salón y pintando letreros para el desfile de la escuela. Quan, que pensaba que era muy chistoso, estaba colgando decoraciones al revés. Preston fingía que luchaba a espadas en su disfraz de piratas, y Ricky jugaba con sangre artificial después de ponerse un poco en su disfraz de zombi. Al acercarse la hora del desfile, Kassandra se dio cuenta de que uno de los letreros había sido decorado con una calabaza roja en vez de naranja. —¿A ver, quién es el chistoso? —preguntó Kassandra. Miró alrededor del salón en busca de una cara culpable. REVELA RESPUERTA

Download Your eBook and Activity Sheets! Thank you for supporting The P Word: A Manual for Mammals on Kickstarter! We're excited to be giving you access to your eBook and Activity Sheets. To download your eBook, choose the button with your your preferred reading platform and start your download. To access the Activity Sheets, click the button that says "Download Activity Sheets" below! Download to Apple Books, Google Play Books, or Nook Download to Kindle Download the PDF Download Activity Sheets

ASTC has curated these award-winning, NSTA Recommends books for its members to promote science and math while improving reading and literacy skills for upper elementary and middle schoolers. Check out these resources for your programming and after-school activities. Our literature-based STEM books are perfect tools for museum educators! One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Math! Preview the book Purchase with ASTC discount here! One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve with Science! Preview the book Purchase with ASTC discount here! One Minute Mysteries: 65 MORE Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! Preview the book Purchase with ASTC discount here! Leonardo da Vinci Gets a Do-Over Read a sample chapter Download the Free Teacher's Guide Purchase the book with ASTC discount here! Bilingual Math Mysteries Preview the book Purchase the book with ASTC discount here! Please reload 101 Things Everyone Should Know about Math Preview the book Purchase the book with ASTC discount here! 101 Things Everyone Should Know about Science Preview the book Purchase the book with ASTC discount here! If My Mom Were a Platypus Download the Activity Guide Download our Guide to Hands-On Activities Purchase with ASTC discount here! Ghost in the Water Read a sample chapter Download the Free Teacher's Guide Purchase the book with ASTC discount here! Bilingual Science Mysteries Preview the book Purchase the book with ASTC discount here! Please reload Museum educators around the country use our titles to engage, excite, and educate: Literature-based books teach science and math while promoting reading, Fiction and nonfiction titles featuring a diverse group of young heroes, Real-life scenarios make science and math relevant to kids, Potentially intimidating topics become intriguing and accessible to scientists of all ages, Supports problem-based and project-based learning, Extensive Teacher's Guides and Hands-On Activities available for free download, Cross-curricular content provides ample learning opportunities. Our books make great resources for museum educators and our short brainteasers make great content for museum publications. For permissions to reprint, information on bulk discounts, and more information, contact Ali . Learn How Facilitators Use Our Books Extensive Educator Resources and Hands-On Activities Shop at the ASTC Bookstore

Can you solve this month's science mystery? As much as Leila missed having Chloe around for their summer vacation, she had to admit that Chloe must be having a great time traveling.  Chloe's father was working on a trade treaty between the United States and other countries bordering the Pacific Ocean... ¿Hablas español? Haga clic aquí para resolver... June Selected from: One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Math! Tall Tale Challenge Day was one of the highlights of the week at camp. The campers were sent off on all kinds of odd errands, such as finding animal fur, certain kinds of leaves, nuts, and other bits of nature. Dominic and Vincent had ended up with what they were sure was the toughest assignment: figuring out the exact height of the lone tree in the center of the field. They almost had to laugh when they were given only two tools to do it: a yardstick and a large ball of string. “This is impossible,” Dominic said, squinting up at the top of the tree. It was a sunny day. “It can’t be impossible,” Vincent said. “The counselor said that other guys have done it with the same things they gave us.” They thought for a while. “Well, I have an idea,” Dominic said, “but it’s not going to be easy. One of us could hold the ball of string while the other one ties the end to his belt and climbs the tree. We could probably get close enough to the top to estimate how much is left, and then we could add that to the length of string from there to the ground.” “I don’t think we’d like the result of that,” Vincent said. “Why not?” asked Dominic. REVEAL ANSWER

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Can you solve this month's real-world math mystery? “Hannah!... Would you please come out here already? Your sister, father, and I have been waiting for you for almost 10 minutes!”... ¿Hablas español? Haga clic aquí para resolver... November Selected from: One Minute Mysteries: 65 MORE Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! Home on the Range Guillermo and Fiorella’s family was enjoying their last hike of the fall before the weather turned too cold to go hiking. Halfway up a mountain on a trail they had never taken before, their father said, “This would be a great spot to have a house.” They looked around the edge of the sunny meadow, down to a stream, feeling a fresh breeze coming down the mountain. “You’re right, Dad,” Guillermo said. “I would love to live here, too,” said Fiorella. “It’s so pretty and I’m sure there are deer and all kinds of other animals here. It would be great to watch wildlife right from our front porch.” “I don’t know about living in a place like this,” their mother said. “There’s no electricity and you kids couldn’t live for more than a day without your gizmos. You could never get the power company to run an electrical line this far out into the woods.” “Well, if we were allowed to build a house here, we could make our own electricity,” Fiorella said. “But making electricity requires energy. Where would we get it?” their father asked. REVEAL ANSWER

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