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.
Would you like to make a brush bot, art bot, or rolling robot car? Use recycled materials, school supplies, and small electronics to make your own miniature robots. This Makerspace title includes a glossary and websites.
Let's have some fun! Use Scratch, a language developed by The Lifelong Kindergarten Group at MIT Media Lab, to create code that animates, makes music, plays games, and draws shapes. This Makerspace title supports NGSS Waves and Their Application in Technologies for Information Transfer.
In Submarines and Submersibles, readers will be introduced to the engineering concepts that are involved in underwater vehicle design. This fact- and photo-filled book explains how submarine and submersibles are developed, how they work, and the different ways in which they are used.
In Spacecraft, readers will be introduced to the evolution of spacecraft technology over time, and peek into the possibilities for the spacecraft of tomorrow. This fact- and photo-filled text explains how engineers deal with the challenges of reaching and working in space.
In Smart Cars, readers will be introduced to the engineering concepts behind smart car innovations. From their introduction in the early 1900s to today's electric cars, this book delves into the safety, comfort, style and drivability of these modern-day marvels.
In Cruise Ships, readers will be introduced to the engineering concepts and design of cruise ship innovation. From ship weight and density to electricity and power, this book delves into the depths of cruise ships and what the professionals need to do in order to make these vessels safe, steady, and fun—all at the same time.
Este libro describe el proceso de invención desde la idea hasta el diseño y la comercialización del producto, mostrando cómo el conjunto de ciencias, tecnología, ingeniería, artes y matemáticas (STEAM) está involucrado en el proceso.
El libro presenta información sobre los genes y la herencia a través de fotografías y gráficas.
En el libro se explica cómo han evolucionado los medios de comunicación utilizados por los seres humanos, desde los mensajes orales y el desarrollo de la escritura hasta los teléfonos celulares y las computadoras personales.
Una mirada a las células animales y vegetales. Todos los organismos vivos se componen de células. El libro explica cómo se clasifican las células y cómo funcionan. Son como pequeñas máquinas que llevan a cabo el trabajo de mantenernos vivos.
En el libro se describen los procesos naturales que crean las rocas. Se examinan las rocas ígneas, sedimentarias, y metamórficas.
Usamos la palabra energía para comunicar distintas cosas, desde cómo nos sentimos hasta cuál es el estado de una pila. Pero la energía es mucho más que eso. Este libro explica cómo la energía se relaciona con los objetos.
With real-world examples of science at work, this book introduces the study of cells, chromosomes, and DNA known as genetics.
With real world examples of science at work, this book focuses on the impact of invasive plants on the environment.
With real-world examples of science at work, this book introduces the spread of infections and diseases.
With real-world examples of science at work, this book introduces the benefits of constructing homes using ecologically friendly materials.
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.
This book explains the various methods of scientific tools, including measurement, models, and tools that extend our senses, and how these scientific tools are changing.
This book provides an understanding of the impact that humans have on Earth and suggests ways to reduce damage to the environment.
This book examines the natural forces that create and shape rocks, minerals, and soil and explains how they are an influence to how Earth changes throughout time.
