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Paper Airplanes

Jenny Fretland VanVoorst (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624963698

In Paper Airplanes, early fluent readers explore the physics behind this popular make-it-yourself toy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore how a paper airplane works. An infographic explores the aerodynamic differences between different folds, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about paper airplanes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Paper Airplanes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

How to Write a Comic Book

Nel Yomtov (author), Kathleen Petelinsek (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781624312533

This book teaches readers how to plan and write comic books. They will discover ways of brainstorming ideas for a comic book story, how to outline a plot using a three-act organizational structure, how to incorporate dialogue and descriptions, and how to write clear and detailed instructions for an artist to draw the accompanying illustrations. A variety of activities provide hints and tips along the way to support the process of planning, organizing, and writing the narrative of a comic book story.

Maker Faire

Samantha Roslund Kristin Fontichiaro (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781624312021

Around the world, makers come together to share their ideas and inventions at Maker Faires. Readers will integrate visual information with text and learn technical word meanings as they read what it is like to visit these incredible events and see some of the world's most innovative new projects. They will also find out how to volunteer at Maker Faires or event plan their own maker events.

Makerspaces

Emily Puckett Rodgers, Samantha Roslund (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781624312076

Makers often come together to form communities where they can exchange ideas and equipment. Readers will set foot in some of the world's most interesting makerspaces and see what kinds of tools makers use to create their projects. They will also learn how to find makerspaces of their own.

You're It! Tag, Red Rover, and Other Folk Games

Thomas Arkham (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422292617

Have you ever played cards on a rainy afternoon? Do you and your friends play jump rope, play hide-and-go-seek, or play Red Rover? If you did, then you were enjoying a folk game. Learn more about these games, including the long history behind: face cards; tag; hide-and-go-seek; some board games; and baseball. Games help us deal with life. They give us physical exercise. They challenge our minds . . . and most of all they fill our lives with fun.

Cupcakes, Cookies and Cakes

Tracy Maurer

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943465

Kids learn to safely bake and decorate cupcakes, cookies, and cakes for special occastions using the illustrated step-by-step directions.

Game Math

James Fischer (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422289181

Almost any game you play needs math. From poker to computer games, from video games to board games, math has a role to play. Game Math will help you understand your favorite games better. You may even find you're a better player when you understand the math behind the rules!

Video Games

Jeanne Sturm (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604723335

This book describes the most current and popular video games, the history of video games, how they work, and the impact they might have on our future.