Jennifer Swanson
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
Become inspired by stories of women who have made great strides in a field that requires commitment, courage, and creativity. Read about a female graduate student in Canada studying different species of birds, a zookeeper in San Diego and a sea turtle researcher with the University of Central Florida (Derived from back cover).
Author
Pub. Date
2023
Description
A whistle-stop tour of the most amazing features and places on planet Earth, illustrated with LEGO models, including tips for budding LEGO builders
Explore our amazing planet – and learn to build the most incredible things on Earth!
There is so much to see on planet Earth. From the rainforest canopy to the deepest depths of the Pacific Ocean, discover plants, animals, and the geological features that make up our planet. Travel...
Explore our amazing planet – and learn to build the most incredible things on Earth!
There is so much to see on planet Earth. From the rainforest canopy to the deepest depths of the Pacific Ocean, discover plants, animals, and the geological features that make up our planet. Travel...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Most scientists agree that Earth is warming rapidly. Glaciers are melting and rising seawaters are submerging islands and coastal cities. In the coming decades, millions will likely have to escape extreme weather caused by climate change. Some scientists say we need to act faster and with radical new technologies now to save our planet. They propose geoengineering, or "engineering Earth," to reset our global thermostat. Ideas include thickening clouds...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Readers will be surprised to find out that their poop is good for building things. They'll learn how animals use poop to construct nests, homes, and even fences. People mold it into bricks for houses and plop it on fences for support. It's biodegradable, environmentally friendly, and can add a bit of spice to any home construction project. This book meets NGSS Standards for grades 3 to 5 for STEM curriculum.
7) Everything you need to ace chemistry in one big fat notebook: the complete high school study guide
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
"This Big Fat Notebook covers everything you need to know during a year of high school chemistry class, breaking down one big bad subject into accessible units. Learn to study better and get better grades using mnemonic devices, definitions, diagrams, educational doodles, and quizzes to recap it all."--Amazon.
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 2
Description
They fix spacecraft, dance, tell jokes, and even clean your carpet! From the tiniest robo-bees to gigantic factory machines, robotics is all around you. This technology isn't just for science-fiction anymore -- it's real and more relevant than ever. With stunning visuals and energetic, impactful design, readers won't stop until they've learned everything there is to know about robotics.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
"QUICK: Name the most powerful and complex supercomputer ever built. Give up? Here's a hint: It's housed in your head and it's the one thing that makes you YOU. Your brain is mission control for the rest of your body and steers you through life. Not bad for something the size of a softball that looks like a wrinkled grey sponge! In this fascinating, interactive book -- a companion to the National Geographic Channel hit show - kids explore the...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"Rewild your life! With metal corners and 448 full-color, highly-illustrated pages, OUTDOOR SCHOOL is your indispensable tool for the outdoors. Make every day an adventure with the included: - Immersive activities to get you exploring - Write-in sections to journal about experiences - Next-level adventures to challenge even seasoned nature lovers. No experience is required-only curiosity and courage. This interactive field guide to rocks, fossils,...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
"In the late 1930s...the world was again at war, hardly more than twenty years after the First World War had ended... Leaders of every country had to try to end the war as fast as possible and using whatever mean they could. That meant coming up with secret operations meant to deceive, deflect, and confuse their enemies."--front flap.
12) Amazing earth
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
Budding LEGO builders will be inspired to create incredible things as they take a tour of planet Earth, where they will see amazing planets, animals and geological features without leaving home.
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
Why does a football spiral? How do some athletes jump so high? The answer is science! The Secret Science of Sports helps kids better understand concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math through the sports they love to play and watch. Every sport -- from baseball to basketball, to football and soccer, to wrestling, tennis, and lacrosse -- involves a bit of science, technology, engineering, and math. You can't throw a ball without Newton's...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
"Did you know that scientists have developed a bionic tool shaped like an elephant's trunk that helps lift heavy objects? Or that the needle-like pointed beak of the kingfisher bird encouraged engineers in Japan to change the design of the Shinkansen "bullet trains" to reduce noise? Across multiple fields of study and methods of problem-solving, scientists are turning to biomimicry, or engineering inspired by biology or nature, to make all kinds of...