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Building Houses

Moira Anderson (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433391491

Find three-dimensional shapes while learning about architecture and historic architects! A good understanding of geometry and three-dimensional shapes is essential for architects building houses because all houses have three-dimensional shapes like pentagons and prisms. Readers can follow the process of building a house from start to finish, mastering geometric concepts through practice problems. These problems, along with clear mathematical diagrams, easy-to-read text, and vibrant images will keep readers engaged and confident in their geometry skills and STEM skills.

Glaciers

Barbara A. Somervill (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602797024

This book uses math and science to help students learn about glaciers. Math challenge questions provide students with the opportunity to apply math skills as they learn about the characteristics of glaciers.

STEAM Guides in Inventions

Kevin Walker (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919034

This book describes the process of invention from idea to product design and marketing, showing how each STEAM field is involved in the process.

STEAM Guides in TV Production

Judy Greenspan (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919058

This book gives insights into the processes involved in creating and braodcasting television shows, and explains how each STEAM field is involved.

Wildfires

Tamra B. Orr (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610803380

What happens to the environment when wildfires occur? What are some of the causes of wildfires? What can people do about the problems caused by wildfires? How can you use your math skills to learn more about wildfires? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about wildfires.

The Economics of a Video Game

Kathryn Hulick (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427179845

The video game is fresh out of the packaging, but what happened before that to get that game into your hands? The Economics of a Video Game takes a fascinating look at the production process and financing of a video game. Various links in the economic chain include development of a prototype, pitching the game to a publisher for funding, development of the software by designers and programmers, testing, advertising, trade shows demonstrations, packaging, and distribution.

Restaurants by the Numbers

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791442

Making healthy and nutritious food choices can be a challenge in many restaurants. Readers will learn more about how to use their math skills to estimate portion sizes and select balanced meals from restaurant menus.

Lunch by the Numbers

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791473

Lunch is an important part of staying energized in the middle of the day. Readers will discover that using math to calculate calories and portion sizes can help them make healthy food choices whether they are bringing lunch from home or buying lunch in the school cafeteria.

Islands

Ann Heinrichs (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602797017

This book uses math and science to help students learn about Islands. Math challenge questions provide students with the opportunity to apply math skills as they learn about the characteristics of islands.

Mountains

Katie Marsico (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602796997

This book uses math and science to help students learn about mountains. Math challenge questions provide students with the opportunity to apply math skills as they learn about the characteristics of mountains.

Volume 8 - Mathematics

Tim Clifford (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940198

Take an in-depth look at mathematics in this science encyclopedia.

Volume 6 - Physics

Nancy Harris (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940174

Take an in-depth look at physics in this science encyclopedia.

Hurricanes

Barbara A. Somervill (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610803342

What happens to the environment when a hurricane occurs? What are some of the causes of hurricanes? What can people do about the problems caused by hurricanes? How can you use your math skills to learn more about hurricanes? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about hurricanes..

Floods

Graeme Davis (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610803335

What happens to the environment when a flood occurs? What are some of the causes of floods? What can people do about the problems caused by floods? How can you use your math skills to learn more about floods? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about floods.

Tornadoes

Tamra B. Orr (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610803359

What happens to the environment when a tornado occurs? What are some of the causes of tornadoes? What can people do to protect themselves from tornadoes? How can you use your math skills to learn more about tornadoes? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about tornadoes.

Tsunamis

Tamra B. Orr (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610803366

What happens to the environment when a tsunamis occurs? What are some of the causes of tsunamis? What can people do about the problems caused by tsunamis? How can you use your math skills to learn more about tsunamis? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about tsunamis..

Volcanic Eruptions

Nancy Robinson Masters (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610803373

What happens to the environment when a volcanic eruption occurs? What are some of the caused by volcanic activity? What can people do about the problems caused by volcanic eruptions? How can you use your math skills to learn more about volcanic eruptions? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about volcanic eruptions.

Earthquakes

Graeme Davis (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610803328

What happens to the environment when a earthquake occurs? What are some of the causes of earthquakes? What can people do about the problems caused by earthquakes? How can you use your math skills to learn more about earthquakes?Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about earthquakes.

Understanding Models

Jeanne Sturm

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606945285

This book explains how models help us test new designs and to understand living things. The book includes various types of models, such as scale, graphical, conceptual, and computer models, which are used to analyze how we understand different things.

Computer Math

James Fischer (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422289150

From download speeds to the amount of memory left on your hard drive, math is a big part of using computers. Understanding the math that is so important to computers can help you in the classroom and in future jobs. When you're playing computer games, understanding math can even help you have more fun. In Computer Math, you'll learn about how math powers the computers you use every day.

Culinary Math

Helen Thompson (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422289167

Cooking is a kind of science - you have to get the measurements right to make everything work. It takes math. In Culinary Math, you'll discover how numbers, ratios, and other math help make tasty foods you can cook yourself.