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If you believe tabloid newspapers or cable news networks, people are always just minutes away from a disaster. Although disasters do happen, the truth is that most times they don't. Thanks to the troubleshooting nature of engineering, airplanes tend to stay in the sky. Thanks to scientific research and studies, we know how to limit the spread of many deadly diseases. This STEM-focused series helps readers examine key details and draw conclusions about how engineering, science, technology help prevent disastrous events or lessen the impact of them.
How have the Egyptian pyramids stood for thousands of years? How tall is the world's tallest roller coaster? Children will learn about both ancient structures and modern marvels in this exciting series. Vibrant photographs and easy-to-understand text bring engineering wonders to life for early readers.
The Engineering Masterpieces series gives readers an inside look at how important structures are created and built. Discover the different types of each structure, their parts, and the jobs involved in their construction. Awesome photos feature some of the worldÎs most famous structures. Every book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
Engineering the Human Body explores how biomedical engineering is improving people's lives and bodies. Each book provides an in-depth look at a specific technology, including how and why it was developed, as well as examples of the technology's current use and cutting-edge research.
People have been trying to figure out ways to get from place to place faster and more efficiently for thousands of years. In the last few centuries, technology has leaped forward, allowing us to create airplanes, cars, trains, and other vehicles that were previously only dreams and sketches. New materials have allowed people to build bridges that span miles to connect previously inaccessible places. The informative main text, augmented by engaging Side Bars, chronicles humanityÎs constant quest to go faster and fartherÑacross the oceans, over mountains, and to the stars.
The reproducible lessons in this series were designed for students who still have trouble understanding what they read, writing a simple report, or finding the appropriate words to express themselves. A systematic, incremental teaching method promotes progress by steadily building confidence in six core topics. These reproducible books include teacher notes and tips, answer keys, reference guides, lessons, unit reviews and more.
Twelve-year-old Enly Wu Lewis is determined to go to band camp and follow in the footsteps of his musician father, who died years ago. But his mom, a single parent working two jobs, is saving every penny for his older brother's college tuition. So Enly sets out to earn the money for camp on his own, by busking with an obscure instrument he can only kind of play. When someone drops a winning scratch-off lottery ticket into his tip box, Enly thinks it's the answer to his problems-but he'll have to overcome teenage thieves and his own family if he wants to achieve his dreams.
How many friends, turns, clothes, toys, fashion accessories, books? How much of anything? The pictures follow one child as she learns the difference between wanting and needing and, in the end, feels the contentment that flows from being satisfied with what she has. The text, meanwhile, frames a difficult idea in simple, spare language: ""Somewhere between a little and a lot, there is Enough. It might be hard to spot, but it's always there.
Which movie holds the all-time record in ticket sales? Which athlete has the most Olympic medals? This engaging series presents Top Ten lists for five high-interest entertainment categories. Each book covers a mix of people, brands, and events, and identifies how rankings are determined using objective criteria. Fun facts and background details help flesh out these snapshots of success and ground readers in the hard work behind the high life.