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Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Filled with beautiful full-color illustrations, a groundbreaking compendium honoring the amazing true stories of fifty inspirational women who helped fuel some of the greatest achievements in space exploration from the nineteenth century to today--including Hidden Figure's Mary Jackson and Katherine Johnson as well as former NASA Chief Astronaut Peggy Whitson, the record-holding American biochemistry researcher who has spent the most cumulative time...
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Set your child on the path to reading success with this exciting collection of little books on favorite science topics: penguins, bats, whales, apples, leaves, pumpkins, and many more. These Level A titles feature engaging photos paired with very simple text to boost your child's reading skills and confidence. A great starting place for brand-new readers!
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Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Can you spot the difference between a reptile and an amphibian? What do you know about the workings of your vital body systems? Have you ever wondered what makes the universe tick? Take a look inside STEM Junior Science, and you'll find 40 vibrant personalities waiting to fill you in. Just get your lab coat on and let them tell you all about themselves."--Page [4] of cover.
5) Tanks
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Series
Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
One can imagine the exciting sight of tanks rolling into battle when reading this book. Tanks have been blasting away on battlefields around the world for more than 100 years. U.S. Army tanks have helped win battles that have won wars. This book takes readers into those battles that have changed the course of world history.
6) Eyewitness science: discover the story of science and how it shaped our understanding of the world
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Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Introduces the key aspects of science, from atoms, elements, and energy to forces, physics, and explosive chemical reactions.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The key concepts of coding and computer science easily digested and summarized, with critical ideas clearly explained, doodles that illuminate tricky concepts, and quizzes to recap it all. Kids will explore the concepts of computer science, learn how websites are designed and created, and understand the fundamentals of coding with Scratch, Python, HTML, and CSS. Written by Grant Smith, a computer science education expert -- and vetted by an award-winning...
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"If you think technology is all about the future, you're right. But it's all about the past, too. Almost everything around you exists because of some amazing techno breakthrough--computers, refrigerators, lasers, rockets, and robots. Step into the world of STEM Junior Technology, and you'll find 40 vibrant personalities who can tel you all about it."--Page [4] of cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Meet STEM Junior, a little character with some big ideas and a bunch of supersmart engineering friends. Have you ever wondered how a bridge stays up, or how your texts get from one end of town to the other, or how your raincoat keeps you dry? Well, you're in the right place. Basher's STEM Junior: Engineering is packed with 40 vibrant personalities who are just itching to spill the beans. Let them tell you all about themselves and you'll be a top...
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Series
Publisher
Pop!, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
This title introduces the concepts of debugging and problem solving in coding by using relatable real-world examples. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Set your child on the path to reading success with this exciting collection of little books on favorite science topics: frogs, baby animals, mammals, snow, seasons, and many more. These level B books feature engaging photos paired with simple text and are just right for readers with just a little bit of experience. A great way to help children step up to the next reading level with ease.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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"In his third book about deception during war, Paul B. Janeczko focuses his lens on World War II and the operations carried out by the Twenty-Third Headquarters Special Troops, aka the Ghost Army. This remarkable unit included actors, camouflage experts, sound engineers, painters, and set designers who used their skills to secretly and systematically replace fighting units -- fooling the Nazi army into believing what their eyes and ears told them,...
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"Set your child on the path to reading success with this exciting collection of little books on favorite science topics: sea turtles, ladybugs, chicks, ice cream, the sun, and many more. These level D books feature engaging photos paired with simple text and are just right for readers who can sound out several words. A great way to help children step up to the next reading level with ease."--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
KidHaven Pub
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"When tanks were first used, they changed how wars were fought. Today, tanks are getting more and more high-tech. But the main parts--turrets, caterpillar tracks, periscope--are as visible on today's tanks as on those of the past. Readers learn all about these parts as well as how one drives a tank in this book. A friendly character guides readers through the age-appropriate content, including STEM content like how caterpillar tracks work. A colorful...
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Series
Language
English
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"From skunks who do handstands to a bridge made with eggs, the world is full of wowzerful stuff! Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the #1 children's podcast Wow in the World, are here with 250 of the most bonkerballs facts on Earth, covering topics such as animals, architecture, inventions, food, space, dinosaurs, and more! Filled with eye-popping photos and hilarious illustrations, this is a page-turning, jaw-dropping survey of some of the most...
Author
Publisher
Wide Eyed Editions
Pub. Date
©2020
Language
English
Description
What do scientists do all day? Find out in this fully illustrated book that features more than 100 scientists at work. Little ones can explore fourteen scenes of scientists at work in different environments - discover dinosaur bones with the paleontologist on a dig, meet zoologists at the nature reserve, see a doctor doing experiments on the International Space Station, collect seeds with a plant biologist at the botanical gardens, build a robot with...
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