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Starling

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793477

Starlings have glossy feathers and are aggressive competitors for nesting sites. Native to Europe and Asia, these birds were introduced to North America, Australia, and South Africa. Find out why these feathered invaders pose a threat to native birds species and farm crops.

Social Networks

Lucia Raatma (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602797598

Social Networks have become part of life in the 21st Century. This book looks at the growth of social networks and the role innovation has played in their development.

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.

Alcohol

Lydia Bjonlund (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602794290

Examines the basic concepts of alcohol abuse through the lens of the latest scientific studies and finding. Provides tools for evaluating conflicting and ever changing ideas.

3D Printing

Josh Williams Terence O'neill (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781624312045

As they become more common and more powerful, 3D printers are allowing makers everywhere to bring their ideas to life. Readers will discover new processes, integrate visual information with text, and learn technical word meanings as they discover how 3D printers work and how makers are using them today. They will also learn how to create their own inventions from 3D computer models.

Colas

Kevin Cunningham (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791602

Did you know that popular cola drinks are bottled, produced, and sold in countries all over the world? Readers will be introduced to the history of cola drinks and learn how American cola companies produce their soft drinks and sell them worldwide.

Plants

Elizabeth Silverthorne (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602795778

The Hands on Science series provides students with background on key concepts in Science. Each title includes engaging hands on exercises that bring the concepts to life for kids. Real World Science: Plants, provide information on the basic needs of plants, parts of plants that help them grow and thrive, and how plants reproduce.

Cars

Robert Green (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791633

You may have traveled thousands of miles in your family's car. Did you know that some parts of that car might have traveled halfway around the world before the car ended up in your family's garage? Look inside to find out more about how cars are manufactured by companies in many different countries.

Airplanes

Nancy Robinson Masters (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793491

Did you know that a jet engine can be made of as many as 25,000 different parts and that those parts come from suppliers around the world? Read this book to find out more about airplanes, how they are manufactured, and how they help make our 21st century global economy possible.

Ecosystems

Stephen Currie (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602795747

The Hands on Science series provides students with background on key concepts in Science. Each title includes engaging hands on exercises that bring the concepts to life for kids. Real World Science: Ecosystems, examine and define what are ecosystems, how living things get energy in an ecosystem, competing and surviving in an ecosystem, and extinction and its causes.

Soil

Katie Sharpe (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602795808

The Hands on Science series provides students with background on key concepts in Science. Each title includes engaging hands on exercises that bring the concepts to life for kids. Real World Science: Soil, provides students with information on the importance of soil, how soil forms, properties of soil, soil loss, and conserving soil.

Video Games

Marie Powell (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781633625235

The world of gaming has changed a lot since the days of Pong and PacMan. Asking Questions about Video Games gives young readers a look at the technology behind today's games, the messages they send, and what they say about our values as a culture. Case studies prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of specific issues. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

Studying Sinkholes

Tamra B. Orr (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781633624474

In this book, students see the scientific method at work in a real-world situation. Readers practice close reading as they look for clues that will lead to a deeper understanding of erosion, sinkholes, and Earth's structure. The scientific method pushes students to apply critical thinking as they learn new methods of exploration and build on concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.

Restoring Structures

Jennifer Zeiger (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781633624467

In this book, students see the NextGen Science process at work in a real-world situation. Readers practice close reading as they look for clues that will lead to a deeper understanding of structures and engineering. The NextGen Science process pushes students to apply critical thinking as they learn new methods of exploration and build on concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.

Measuring Volcanic Activity

Jennifer Zeiger (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781633624450

In this book, students see the NextGen Science process at work in a real-world situation. Readers practice close reading as they look for clues that will lead to a deeper understanding of volcanoes and scientists study them. The NextGen Science process pushes students to apply critical thinking as they learn new methods of exploration and build on concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.

Growing Nutritious Food

Tamra B. Orr (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781633624481

In this book, students see the scientific method at work in a real-world situation. Readers practice close reading as they look for clues that will lead to a deeper understanding of food, health, and the transfer of energy. The scientific method pushes students to apply critical thinking as they learn new methods of exploration and build on concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.

Understanding Sound

Tamra B. Orr (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781633624498

In this book, students see the scientific method at work in a real-world situation. Readers practice close reading as they look for clues that will lead to a deeper understanding of sound and engineering. The scientific method pushes students to apply critical thinking as they learn new methods of exploration and build on concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.

Hacking Fashion: Fleece

Kristin Fontichiaro (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781633624320

Turn old fleece into something new and exciting with Hacking Fashion: Fleece. Students learn the art of innovation through detailed explanations and hands-on activities built to foster creativity and problem solving. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on maker-related concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.

Scratch

Pete Benson (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781633624337

Scratch helps children design computer games, animations, and interactive stories from the ground up and share them with people around the world. In this book, students explore Scratch through detailed explanations built to foster creativity and problem solving. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on maker-related concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.

FIRST Robotics

Nancy Benovich Gilby (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781633624344

Makers of all ages are creating robots on their own. In this book, students learn more about this recent innovation through detailed explanations built to foster creativity and critical thinking. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on maker-related concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.

Silk Screening

Camille Griffin, Lyz Luidens (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781633624351

With projects ranging from posters to clothing, this book helps readers explore the art of silk screening. Students learn through detailed descriptions built to foster creativity and problem solving. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on maker-related concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.

Composting at School

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781633624443

In this book, students see the NextGen Science process at work in a real-world situation. Readers practice close reading as they look for clues that will lead to a deeper understanding of compost and how it works. The NextGen Science process pushes students to apply critical thinking as they learn new methods of exploration and build on concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.

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.

Searching for Oil

Kathleen Manatt (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791787

Oil is one of our most important natural resources. The searches for new sources - and options for alternative sources - are outlined here.