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1) Sports Cars
Author
Series
Publisher
Kaleidoscope Publishing
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
This series introduces readers to the defining characteristics, history, mechanics, and uses of twelve cool rides. Each title features engaging infographics, informative sidebars, vivid photographs, and a glossary.
Author
Series
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
670L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (48 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps.
Language
English
Description
Engineers have built some incredible things. But with every new feat, there is failure. Readers will learn about engineering feats and failures like the Titanic, the Hindenburg, the Hoover Dam, and more in this engaging nonfiction title. This book features brilliant images, charts, and intriguing facts in conjunction with informational text and mathematical skills to keep readers active and engaged.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
Chemical reactions including combustion, rusting, and digestion occur all around us every day, even if we don't notice them. With this book, three illustrated makerspace projects will allow budding scientists to create their own chemical reactions. Readers will gain an understanding of the important uses of chemical reactions, the products they create, and the scientists who developed our understanding of them. Detailed instructions will help readers
...4) Pencils
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill., col. map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
You probably use a pencil almost every day. Did you know that the 'lead' in pencil is really a mineral called graphite? And that China and Mexico are two countries with large graphite deposits? Read this book to learn more about how pencils are manufactured and how they end up in the hands of people in countries around the globe.
5) Bridge
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 p.) : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Kids are fascinated by how things are constructed, especially big things!
This brand-new STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) series will take readers on visits to various work sites so they can see exactly How It's Built! Kids will follow along as a small group of fictional characters get to find out exactly what it takes to build things that they probably see all the time, like bridges, houses, boats, and cars, to things that...
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (48 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
Since the beginning of time, inventors have been coming up with new ideas. But many of them did not necessarily get it right on their first attempts. Far from it! Invention is a process of trial and error. Learn how the inventors in this book kept trying until they finally succeeded. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader includes clear, informational text, stimulating facts, and detailed photos and sidebars to engage students as...
7) Skyscraper
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 p.) : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Kids are fascinated by how things are constructed, especially big things!
This brand-new STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) series will take readers on visits to various work sites so they can see exactly How It's Built! Kids will follow along as a small group of fictional characters get to find out exactly what it takes to build things that they probably see all the time, like bridges, houses, boats, and cars, to things that...
Author
Series
Publisher
Triangle Interactive, LLC
Pub. Date
2018
Language
Español
Description
Engineers have built some incredible things. But with every new feat, there is failure. Readers will learn about engineering feats like the Titanic, the Hindenburg, the Hoover Dam, and more in this engaging nonfiction title that has been translated into Spanish. This title features brilliant images, charts, and intriguing facts in conjunction with informational text and mathematic skills to keep readers active and engaged.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2019
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
Do you know how to create an algorithm? These cats sure do! Author Brian P. Cleary and illustrator (and coding hobbyist) Martin Goneau offer a fun and accessible introduction to algorithms with the help of the CATegorical cats.
10) DVDs
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill., col. map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the history of DVDs and explains how they are manufactured and used all over the world. Includes a glossary of terms used in the book and resources for further research.
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
760L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (64 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps.
Language
English
Description
Learn about some of the worst disasters in the world including the Hindenburg, the sinking of the Titanic, the Dust Bowl, BP oil spill, the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs, and the Chernobyl disaster in this fascinating nonfiction book. With intriguing facts, vivid images, helpful graphs and maps, and informational text featuring Time For Kids© content, this high-interest title will keep readers engaged from cover to cover. This book also includes...
12) Salt
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill., col. map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
You eat salt everyday, but did you know that only 20% of the world's salt is consumed as food? Read this book to learn more about how salt is harvested, its other uses, and why wars have been fought over this common, yet important, mineral.
13) Airplanes
Author
Language
English
Description
The new Boeing Superliner looks much different than the plane the Wright Brothers flew at Kitty Hawk. Have you ever wondered how new planes are developed? This "Innovation in Transportation" book, Planes, takes a look at the people and creative ideas that have changed the way we think about flying.
14) Bees
Author
Publisher
Abdo Pub
Pub. Date
c2002
Lexile measure
540L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 p.) : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Easy-to-read text, bright, colorful design, and oversized, close-up photos bring readers into the wonderful world of bees! This book describes a bee's body parts, life cycle, eating habits, habitat, and defense mechanisms. Readers will learn about solitary and social bees, including how queen, worker, and drone bees work as a team to support their colony. Also covered are bee nests and different types of bees, including the carpenter bee, the honeybee,...
15) Police
Author
Series
Lexile measure
980L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations - in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the police officers who arrive on the scene of the crime or emergency. Chapters highlight the different kinds of law enforcement officers as well as the training, tools, and knowledge police forces need to save lives and property, collect evidence, investigate crimes, and uphold the law. An interview with...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2019
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
Don't swat that bug-fix it! Author Brian P. Cleary, illustrator (and coding hobbyist) Martin Goneau, and the indefatigable CATegorical cats offer a fun and accessible introduction to computer bugs.
17) Gasoline
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Did you know that gasoline is made from petroleum that is extracted from deep inside Earth? And that the government of Saudi Arabia owns the world's largest petroleum corporation? Read this book to find out more about how petroleum is turned into gasoline and how that gasoline ends up in the tank of cars around the world.
18) Dams
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
560L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to the world's most amazing dams while explaining the engineering behind their creation. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--
19) Tunnels
Author
Series
Lexile measure
550L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to the world's most amazing tunnels while explaining the engineering behind their creation. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--
20) Bridges
Author
Series
Lexile measure
560L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to the world's most amazing bridges while explaining the engineering behind their creation. Includes activity, glossary, and index."