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Author
Series
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Wildfires are exploding as climate change results in hotter, drier weather and longer fire seasons. There is a growing need for creative engineering solutions to better fight these disasters. This revealing volume begins with an overview of the 2018 California fire season. Readers then investigate the causes and effects of wildfires and learn about the methods engineers use to predict including the reliance on computer fire models and satellites.
...Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Max Axiom has a mission. The city mayor needs a recycling center to decrease pressure on its bulging landfill. Join Max as he uses the engineering process to design and build an awesome recycling center.
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Max Axiom has a mission. His nephew Nick wants to take his skateboarding skills to the next level, but he needs a new board to accomplish his dreams. Join Max as he uses the engineering process to design and build a totally rad skateboard.
Author
Publisher
QED Publishing, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
These 35 experiments will have kids making a bottle submarine, crafting a smartphone boombox, and more! Learn to make a bottle submarine, a smartphone boombox, a weather vane and more with this brilliant book of simple home experiments! Using basic ingredients and equipment, turn your home into a laboratory ready to perform these 35 fun science experiments.Illustrated throughout and with step by step instructions, this collection of quick and achievable...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Calling all engineers! Ever wonder, How do you build a bridge? Or What makes an airplane fly? Then you've thought like an engineer! This colourful novelty board book with simple text and bold, fun artwork is designed to introduce scientific concepts to the youngest of explorers.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Searching for easy engineering projects for your makerspace? You've come to the right place! From winches and gears to bridges and marble runs, these 10-minute STEM projects will have kids making in no time!"--
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"How do you land a car-sized rover on the surface of Mars, resolve a five-hour traffic jam or save a herd of caribou from near extinction? Ask an engineer! Engineers are problem solvers. They use their math, science and technology skills to find creative solutions to problems that need fixing. In Engineered! bestselling author Shannon Hunt explores nine feats of engineering and the step-by-step process that engineers followed to get to a winning solution....
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"If you let them build, they will come -- to your makerspace! These projects will teach kids science and engineering basics, and then build on them. Learn what shapes are best for building, how they work together, and then and how to think creatively to take your projects to the next level. Bonus video tutorials and other content available on the free Capstone 4D app gives students an augmented reality experience that goes beyond the printed page"--...
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career in electronics. Included are the history and cultural significance of circuits, electronics tools and techniques, career paths in electronics, and highlights of successful engineers and inventors. Step-by-step projects help readers practice using circuits, and idea spreads inspire ways to apply what they've learned.
Author
Series
Publisher
Sourcebooks Explore
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Red Kangaroo sees a plane in the sky and wants to fly just as high! Once she's learned about the four forces needed for flight-weight, lift, thrust, and drag-Red Kangaroo earns her wings! In this new series, Chris Ferrie answers all the questions Red Kangaroo has about what things are made of and how things work using real-world and practical examples. Young readers will have a firm grasp of scientific and mathematical concepts to help answer many...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Robots are machines that follow a decision-making process when performing tasks. They are playing an increasing role in manufacturing, agriculture, medicine, mining, and aerospace, as well as in our everyday lives. Readers will learn how robotics engineers find new ways for robots to do work that would be dangerous, time-consuming, dull, or impossible for humans to perform. Real-life examples and a design challenge help students understand key concepts...
Author
Publisher
Triangle Interactive, LLC
Pub. Date
2018
Language
Español
Description
Engineers have built some incredible things. But with every new feat, there is failure. Readers will learn about engineering feats and failures like the Titanic, the Hindenberg, the Hoover Dam, and more in this engaging, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. This book features brilliant images, charts, and intriguing facts in conjunction with informational text and mathematic skills to keep readers active and engaged.
