How does the military gather information? This title helps striving readers find out! Leveled text and crisp photos introduce the purpose of surveillance and the science behind it. Special features explore the history of surveillance, profile current and future examples, and diagram how the science works. The book closes with discussion of the future possibilities of surveillance and explores how surveillance can be used outside of the military.
Meteorologists predict the weather! They learn to study conditions to forecast storms and warn people in the path. They may work on TV, in government organizations, and more! This leveled title introduces young readers to the work of meteorologists, including their daily tasks, the tools they use, and how to become one. Special features profile a famous meteorologist, highlight the use of STEM in the career, and tell readers how they can become a meteorologist!
Climate scientists do important work. They study weather patterns and look at the impact of climate change! In this low-level title, leveled text introduces the work of climate scientists, including what they do and the tools they use to do it. The book concludes with a chapter about how to become a climate scientist. Special features profile a famous climate scientist, highlight examples of climate science in real life, and tell readers the steps to becoming a climate scientist!
A cute bichon frise wags its tail. Time for a walk! These fluffy dogs are among the many breeds included in the American Kennel Club’s non-sporting group. From fancy poodles to sturdy bulldogs, this group is made up of breeds that make fun pets and great show dogs! This title introduces the history of the non-sporting group, from its early breeds to its new additions. Special features highlight champion dogs, list the most popular breeds, and compare breed sizes. The book concludes with four two-page profiles of popular breeds from this unique dog group!
How do military machines hide in plain sight? In this informative title, reluctant readers will find out! An engaging opening narrative sets the stage for readers to explore the uses, science behind, and future of military stealth technology. A timeline shows off the history of stealth, profiles explore current and future examples, and a diagram explains how stealth technology works. The book closes with a feature that explores other possible uses for this important military technology!
Armor is an essential piece of a soldier’s uniform. But what kinds are being used, and how do they work? In this hi/lo title, leveled text and bright images explore the purpose of military armor, how it works, and what it might be like in the future. Special features include a timeline, diagrams of the science behind the armor, profiles of current and future examples, and more!
Astronomers study the planets, stars, and other objects of space. They peer into galaxies and track asteroids. In this low-level title, young readers will explore the ins and outs of this fascinating STEM career. Leveled text and on-the-job photos introduce the daily tasks of the job and explore how to become an astronomer. Special features highlight a famous astronomer, show how astronomers use STEM, and more. This engaging title will inspire young readers to look up!
Did you know that the average car has more than a dozen computers inside? Without computers and the coding that controls them, today’s transportation would look a lot different. Young readers will love exploring how coding helps us get around in this fascinating read.
Where does an e-mail go when you hit send? Code zooms it through the millions of connections in the Internet! Learn how code connects and runs a massive worldwide network of computers in this fact-filled title.
How do your favorite video games work? The coding insides creates backgrounds, plays music, and controls how each character and items move. Readers will love learning about the world of coding through the video game lens in this book for young students.
No surgeon can boast the steady ÒhandsÓ of da Vinci. This surgical robot was built for careful cutting, and that is why it has helped with more than three million medical operations to date! This high-interest childrenÕs read introduces robots dedicated to saving lives and caregiving.
From its perch on the 2,310-foot-tall Mount Corcovado, Christ the Redeemer can be seen from miles away! This famous statue is a modern wonder and one of the world’s most popular tourist attractions. In this fascinating, fact-filled text, readers will explore the wonder’s history, from its original purpose to how it was built and how people use it today. Special features include a map, a timeline, a comparison graphic, a pop culture connection, and more!
The Great Wall of China spans more than 10,000 miles! It was built over many centuries, and it remains one of the world’s most famous landmarks today. This title for young readers explores the Great Wall’s original purpose, how it was built, and how it’s used today. Leveled text and fascinating photos bring the structure to life, while a map, a timeline, a comparison graphic, and a pop culture connection offer additional information about each structure.
From typing your name to playing a song, everything you do on computers uses code. But how do computers understand what we’re telling them? This engaging title introduces young readers to programming languages, binary code, and the history of early programming.
Many students may use computer labs or tablets in school. But coding can also be found in science classrooms, the library, and even the lunch room! Early readers can educate themselves on the coding in their own school with this eye-opening title.
This is based on a true story. All ESP occurrences, dreams, signs of premonitions, and spells are true. All of the names have been changed to keep the skeletons in the closet. The bad luck begins with a little girls life story. On her not so magic carpet ride through life. So fasten your seatbelts kiddies it’s going to be a turbulent fight!
From mock naval battles to gruesome gladiator fights, the Colosseum has hosted some of the world’s most shocking showdowns. But why was this ancient amphitheater built, and how did it survive 2,000 years? What is it used for today? This title explores the answers to these questions and more through fact-filled text and fascinating photos that bring readers up close with ancient Rome. Special features include a map, a timeline, a comparison graphic, a pop culture connection, and more!
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Computer programmers code new apps, games, and more! This low-level title explores the jobs of computer programmers, including their daily tasks, their tools, and how they use STEM. The book concludes with a chapter about how to become a computer programmer. Special features highlight a famous computer programmer, show off the results of computer programming in real life, and more. Readers will be inspired to explore this exciting STEM career!
Thanks to Siri and Alexa, we've gotten pretty used to coding in our home. But did you know a company offered automation for lights and appliances as early as the 1970s? Check out the home automation of the past and the smart homes of the future in this fun read.
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