Nature - inspired building designs, materials, and systems can provide better ways for people to thrive in their environments. Learn how designers and engineers use biomimicry to come up with safer, more sustainable, and energy efficient buildings. This title supports NGSS for Engineering Design.
Biomimics researchers experiment with and create innovative designs that help solve human problems . Learn how nature has inspired many new designs in both transportation and communication. This title supports NGSS for Engineering Design.
Yellowstone National Park offers researchers and scientists from around the world an opportunity to study a wide range of subjects throughout the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, one of the largest intact temperate zone ecosystems in the world.
Scientists and engineers study and learn from nature to help solve problems and improve the world. Learn how biomimics has contributed to robotics. This title supports NGSS for Engineering Design.
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.
Are you ready to upcycle? Learn to use something old to make something new and even better! This Makerspace title includes a glossary and websites.
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.
Learn how to plan, shoot, and edit movies on your smartphone, from script to the final film. This Makerspace title supports NGSS Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer.
Use items you have around your house to make movie magic! In this Makerspace title, learn how to make your own movie props and special effects. Includes a glossary and websites.
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.
Fashion design is a complex field with many skill sets needed. Start with the basics learned in this title and soon you'll be making clothes for you, your friends, and your family! This Makerspace title includes projects and a glossary of terms.
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.
The continent of South America is made up of twelve countries. Learn about the people, history, geography, and wildlife of this unique and diverse region. Includes a glossary, websites, and fast facts.
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.
Where was the first European settlement in North America? Answer this and other questions as you learn about the people, history, geography, and wildlife of this diverse continent. Includes a glossary, websites, and fast facts.
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.
Daring and Dangerous: Stunt Performers for grades 4–8 introduces young readers to the exciting world of professional stunt performing. From movies and live-action shows to mile-wide motorcycle jumps and high-wire acts, this 32-page book offers readers an opportunity to learn all about the wild world of stunt performance.
Daring and Dangerous: Storm Chasers for grades 4–8 introduces young readers to the exciting world of storm chasing. From tornadoes to hurricanes and other extreme weather events, this 32-page book gives readers an inside look into how and why these daring people brave extreme weather and what they are trying to accomplish.
The continent of Europe is home to countries large and small. Learn about the people, history, geography, and wildlife of the European continent. This title includes a glossary, websites, and fast facts.
Discover the history, terrain, people, culture, government, wildlife, and cuisine of Australia.
