The internet is the communications network that allows computers all over the world to talk to each other. A large workforce is needed to support its use and development. In STEAM Jobs You'll Love: Internet Technology, readers will learn about jobs that involve building the worldwide network, designing websites, controlling appliances remotely, and predicting what people will do next just by watching how they surf the web.
In STEAM Jobs You'll Love: Agriculture and Food Development, readers will find out how science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills work to provide food for people around the world. Everyone needs to eat! Did you know that the agriculture and food development industry is teeming with interesting career opportunities? This important field relies on people with a variety of STEAM skills.
In STEAM Jobs You'll Love: Architecture and Construction, readers will read about awesome jobs in architecture and construction and learn how to start preparing for those jobs now. Can you imagine using your creativity to design buildings? Fix leaky roofs? Make sure that pipes carry water in just the right way? Jobs in architecture and construction are exciting, hands-on, and allow you to blend skills from your favorite STEAM subjects.
Computer hacks and stolen data make headline news. Who understands these attacks? Who works to prevent new ones? Cybersecurity professionals do! In STEAM Jobs You'll Love: Cybersecurity, readers will explore how STEAM topics—science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math—can lead to a job in this exciting field.
In Dangerous Jobs: Power Workers, readers will meet the people who risk their lives to bring electricity to homes and businesses around the world. Electric shock and explosions are just some of the daily dangers power workers face on the job.
Scientists around the world are working to understand our changing climate. Learn what they do and how you can help. You may want to become a citizen scientist! This title supports NGSS for Earth and Human Activity.
In Unexplained: Unsolved Crimes, readers in grades 4–8 will step into the world of unsolved crimes, where the trail runs cold and many cases remain open. From heists and murders to burglaries and beyond, these unsolved crimes have stumped even the most skilled investigators.
This book discusses 11 encounters and incidents in which people claim to have seen aliens or UFOs.
Yellowstone National Park offers researchers and scientists from around the world an opportunity to study a wide range of subjects throughout the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, one of the largest intact temperate zone ecosystems in the world.
While reading this book, students will explore the world’s largest living things and the work done by scientists at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California. Readers will learn how the giant trees were discovered, logged, and how they have since been protected.
Readers will explore the scientific research underway at the Gates of the Arctic National Park.
Readers will explore the scientific research underway in Rocky Mountain National Park.
While reading this book, students will explore the Dry Tortugas National Park and learn about the research underway there. From monitoring sea turtles to studying coral reefs, scientists in this national park are making new discoveries and doing their part to protect its ecosystem.
Readers will explore the scientific research underway in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, the site of one of the best-preserved ancient fossil reefs on Earth.
Daring and Dangerous: Storm Chasers for grades 4–8 introduces young readers to the exciting world of storm chasing. From tornadoes to hurricanes and other extreme weather events, this 32-page book gives readers an inside look into how and why these daring people brave extreme weather and what they are trying to accomplish.
Daring and Dangerous: Space Explorers for grades 4–8 introduces young readers to the complex world of space exploration and the famous firsts, near misses, and disasters that have taken place. The fact- and photo-filled pages of this 32-page book offer readers an opportunity to learn what it takes to be a part of this daring and dangerous profession, from lift-off to landing.
Does a doll cemetery or a gum wall sound like a good vacation destination? Read all about these and other places that will gross you out!
Experience the dangers mountain climbing in the graphic high interest book.
Hunt the sea for sunken boats filled with treasure in this graphic high interest book.
Too young to drive? Then be a race car crew chief in this graphic high interest book.
Encounter animals and poachers on an African Safari in this graphic high interest book.
Use forensic science to solve a mystery in this graphic high interest book.
Visit Ocean City to train dolphins and care for other animals in this graphic high interest book.
This book discusses different STEM jobs found in the automobile industry, from accident reconstruction engineer to NASCAR engineer.
This book discusses different STEM jobs found in the movie industry, from computer animation to motion capture engineers.
