Search Results: 12 books from 1 publisher. Learn more

How Amusement Parks Work

Lisa Greathouse (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433392931

This book will be a hit with both thrill seekers and with those who prefer to stay safely on the ground. After an introduction to Newton's three laws of motion, readers learn the mechanics of various amusement park rides including roller coasters, Ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds, and gravity rides. They learn how to measure motion, and how kinetic and potential energy apply to their favorite rides.

Physical Feats & Failures

Dona Herweck Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433383366

The human body can achieve amazing feats, but with every new physical feat, there are many failures. Readers will learn about some of the most amazing physical feats in history in this inspiring nonfiction title. Readers will learn about sports records, daredevils like Evel Knievel, and the incredible determination that athletes of all kinds have in order to achieve amazing things. Featuring brilliant images and photos, charts, graphs, informational text, and stunning facts, this book will have readers engaged and amazed!

Find Your Sport

Lisa Greathouse (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433399046

Learn about all kinds of sports and discover what sport is right for you with this colorful, engaging title!

Medida del tiempo en las carreras

Dianne Irving (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433391712

Practice time measurement by timing races! Racing is all about having the fastest time, so accurate time measurement is very important for athletes! Young readers will learn all about how athletes measure racing times and will practice their mathematical and STEM skills. The Spanish-translated text, vibrant images, fun practice problems, and helpful mathematical charts in this title make time measurement seem exciting and simple!

Get Moving

Lisa Greathouse (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433399039

Inspire students to get moving and be more active with this colorful science reader.

The Quest for Personal Best: Individual Sports

Lisa Greathouse (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433392917

Sports offer opportunities for readers to learn and apply concepts and principles related to force and motion. Readers learn how science plays a critical factor in any athlete's quest to be the best at his or her sport. They read how mass is related to acceleration and velocity. Physics and aerodynamics affect many sports and help athletes strategize their next moves against their opponents. This book covers a variety of interesting sports suitable for the casual to the most fanatic sporting enthusiast.

Climbing and Diving

Lisa Greathouse (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433392894

Readers may never expect that they might free fall to Earth, but if they have ever dived into a pool, that's exactly what they've done. This book shows readers how Newton's three laws of motion affect divers, skydivers, and mountain climbers' movements. Readers discover who uses gravity, who works against it, and all other forces that contribute to a successful dive or climb. After reading this book, readers can decide if they will ever be interested in engaging in one of these extreme sports.

The Quest for Speed: Vehicles

Lisa Greathouse (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433392900

The need for speed is the motivating factor in this engaging book. Readers learn the history of travel from the very slow to the supersonic and beyond, including everything in between. They learn and discover the factors that influence motion for all types of vehicles: land, air, and water alike. They also learn different ways to measure speed and read about energy uses for different vehicles. With greater speed comes greater risk. Readers learn how engineers are always seeking new and better ways to keep people safe as they travel faster and go farther.

Defying Gravity! Rock Climbing

Christine Dugan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433383205

Using their hands, feet, and determination, rock climbers defy gravity and conquer amazing challenges! Readers will learn about the important aspects a rock climber must go through to prepare for a climb--from choosing the right climbing equipment to mapping out a training schedule. This nonfiction title uses detailed images and informational text in conjunction with math skills and upper-level features such as chapter format, a glossary of terms, and an index to engage and intrigue readers about the world of rock climbing.

Hang Ten! Surfing

Christine Dugan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433383212

Find out what surfers need to know to have fun and stay safe in the water in this engaging nonfiction reader! Invite readers to learn about the history of surfing, surfing culture, what equipment is needed, and more using vibrant images and informational text in conjunction with math skills and upper-level features such as chapter format, a glossary of terms, and an index.

Final Lap! Go-Kart Racing

Christine Dugan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433383229

Go-Karts are a fun and thrilling way to hit the road! This exciting nonfiction title invites readers to explore different parts needed to build a go-kart, velocity, speed, and how to stay safe in this fun motorsport. Using detailed images, charts and diagrams, informational text, and interesting facts in conjunction with mathematic skills and upper-level features such as a glossary of terms, an index, and a chapter format, readers are sure to be engaged and excited from cover to cover!

Showdown: Players Around the World

Lesley Ward (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781425853419

What does it take to be an athlete, and how do athletes choose their sport? Some athletes compete because they like to win, and some play sports because they like to work with others on a team. Whether you're competing on a team or alone, there is a sport for everyone! Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to different sports from around the world, and discusses what it takes to be an athlete. This high-interest title includes detailed photos, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text to engage students as they build their critical literacy skills. The book includes text features such as bold font, captions, a table of contents, a glossary, and sidebars to increase understanding, improve academic vocabulary, and prompt critical thinking.