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How Coins and Bills Are Made

Tim Clifford (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907663

This book describes the process involved in minting coins and printing paper money and steps taken to prevent counterfeiting.

Around The World With Money

Tim Clifford (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907656

This book describes the different currencies used in countries around the world.

American Coins and Bills

Tim Clifford (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907649

This book describes the history of American currency, including the introduction of the United States dollar, paper money, and coins. It also defines the functions of the Department of the Treasury and explains counterfeit money.

Paying Without Money

Tim Clifford (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907694

This book discusses the different ways people have paid for things throughout history, including barter, cash, credit card, checks, wire transfers, and online payments.

Our Economy In Action

Tim Clifford (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907687

Explores economics and provides real world examples and applications.

Money Through The Ages

Tim Clifford (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907670

This book discusses the different forms of money used throughout history.

Infographics: Strategic Statistics

Stephanie Loureiro (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941645

Strategic Statistics digs into the statistics and analytics of sports and how they're used to help make major decisions, professional careers based on sports statistics, and records held as a result of examining sports statistics and analytics. Using colorful and engaging infographics, the Sports-Graphics series breaks down the STEM concepts behind a range of popular sports. Includes charts, graphs, and maps to provide key content in an appealing and accessible way.

Infographics: On the Scoreboard

Heather Williams (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941621

Infographics: On the Scoreboard covers how each sport is scored, how players work to score more, and score-based records. Uses engaging infographics to break down the STEM concepts behind a range of popular sports for developing readers.

Infographics: Angles of Achievement

Kristy Stark (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941591

Infographics: Angles of Achievement covers the angles and arcs in sports as well as records held as a result of utilizing the optimal angles. Uses engaging infographics to break down the STEM concepts behind a range of popular sports for developing readers.

Infographics: Every Second Counts

Kristy Stark (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941614

Infographics: Every Second Counts covers the timing of sports, including: timing of each sport, speed and velocity, and how shaving off time can win the game. Uses engaging infographics to break down the STEM concepts behind a range of popular sports for developing readers.

STEM Guides To Weather

Kay Robertson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621699521

This book discusses weather and storms, the technology used to track and analyze weather patterns, and related math concepts.

STEM Guides To Travel

Kay Robertson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621699514

This introduction to forms of transportation discusses how math can be used to figure out the quickest way to get somewhere.

STEM Guides To Sports

Kay Robertson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621699507

This introduction to sports discusses the many ways math is used in baseball, football, basketball, boxing, NASCAR, and skateboarding.

STEM Guides To Maps

Kay Robertson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621699484

This introduction to maps explains the scale, using a compass, longitude and latitude, measuring elevation, depth, and astronomical units, and related math concepts.

Strategic Statistics

Stephanie Loureiro (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931998

Strategic Statistics digs into the statistics and analytics of sports and how they're used to help make major decisions, professional careers based on sports statistics, and records held as a result of examining sports statistics and analytics. Using colorful and engaging infographics, the Sports-Graphics series breaks down the STEM concepts behind a range of popular sports. Includes charts, graphs, and maps to provide key content in an appealing and accessible way.

Do You Like Experimenting with STEM?

Diane Lindsey Reeves (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923139

Do you like knowing how things work? That might be a potential clue to your future career! This book explores what a career in STEM might look like. Readers will discover how their interests can lead to a lifelong future career. Aligned to curriculum standards and 21st Century Skills, Career Clues for Kids prepares readers for a successful future. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, sidebars, and author biographies.

Soccer: Score with STEM!

K. C. Kelley (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781636911915

The soccer player smacks the ball with the inside of their foot, spending it spinning toward its target. It curves around the goalie and into the top corner of the net. Goal! Any good soccer player needs skill, practice, and a little bit of STEM. Explore the science, technology, engineering, and math behind the game of soccer. Sports and STEM? Score!

Lacrosse: Score with STEM!

Ellen Labrecque (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781636911939

With just a few seconds left in the game, the score is tied. The attacker cradles the ball close to the goal, grips the stick, and sends the ball sailing into the net. Score! The perfect shot takes skill, practice, and a little bit of STEM. Explore the science, technology, engineering, and math behind the game of lacrosse. Sports and STEM? Score!

Hockey: Score with STEM!

Craig Ellenport (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781636911922

The forward streaks toward the goal, his skates biting into the ice as he drives forward. They pull back their stick and whip it forward. Wham! The hockey puck zooms along the ice. From skating like a pro to mastering the perfect shot, hockey takes skill, practice, and a little bit of STEM. Explore the science, technology, engineering, and math behind the game of hockey. Sports and STEM? Score!

Football: Score with STEM!

K. C. Kelley (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781636911892

As the clock ticks down, the quarterback looks for an open receiver. The offensive line holds back the opposing team's strong defense, but they can't give the QB time forever. The wide receiver breaks away and the QB launches the ball. Touchdown! A good football team needs skill, practice, and a little bit of STEM. Explore the science, technology, engineering, and math behind the game of football. Sports and STEM? Score!

Virtual Currency

Martha London (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798885092111

Most people have used money online, whether it’s buying something from a website or checking their bank account. But some people have gone a step further, using a type of money that exists only online: virtual currency. Explore what virtual currency is, how it works, and why it is being used more and more. Dyslexic-friendly font and design in this curricular hi-lo series makes current events approachable for all!

Inflation

Martha London (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798885092098

Gas, groceries, and other things can become more expensive over time because of inflation. In response to rising prices, people may change how they shop or what they buy. And companies may have to pay employees more to keep up. Explore why inflation happens and how it affects people and businesses. It’s a key current events topic made approachable for all!

Supply Chains in Infographics

Christina Hill (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668914717

A supply chain is a network of people who work together across the globe to create a product that reaches a consumer. In this book, readers learn about the complexities of supply chains and the factors that affect them. Real-world examples of supply chains are also presented, including facts about pandemic-era impacts. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics, give readers an alternative to text-heavy sources. Action-based activities leave students with an understanding of how supply chains work.

Ocean Maps

Julia Wall (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433394027

Explore the ocean and learn all about coordinate planes simultaneously! This exciting title teaches readers about ocean maps and the history of ocean navigation. Learn about Earth's five oceans and how these oceans can be mapped--with sonar, submersibles, and satellites. Readers will get plenty of experience mapping coordinates through related practice problems, familiarizing themselves with latitude, longitude, and intersections between them. Vibrant images, easy-to-read text, simple practice problems, exciting nautical charts, and mathematical diagrams work together to help readers feel confident in their understanding of coordinate planes and improve their mathematical and STEM skills.

My Store in the Mall

Dawn McMillan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433393969

Percentages, decimals, and equivalent fractions are all very helpful tools in running a business--even a store in the mall! This informative title introduces readers to percentages, teaching them the basics of the concept of percentage and how to calculate them. Percentages can also be written as decimals or fractions! Children will learn how to use all three and convert them back and forth through helpful mathematical charts, engaging practice problems, STEM themes, an accessible glossary, and easy-to-read text!