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When Miss Greer asks each child in the class to write a story, second-grader Aaron, who loves to draw but struggles with reading, creates a story using pictures.
"When Rosie Revere's Uncle Ned gets a little carried away wearing his famous helium pants, it's up to Ada and friends to chase him down. As Uncle Ned floats farther and farther away, Ada starts asking lots of questions: How high can a balloon float? Is it possible for Uncle Ned to float into outer space? And what's the best plan for getting him down?"--
Along the way, Ada Twist will help her fellow young scientists solve mysteries big and small and show how the powerful impact of scientific research is felt all around us. Do you ask questions? Is why your favorite word? Do you like to search for answers and conduct experiments? Then you're a scientist, just like Ada Twist, and this book is for you! Here young scientists have the opportunity to explore all of Ada's favorite sciences—from botany...
Ted decides that his bedroom, as well as his school, needs the touch of an artist and when he cannot find one, he becomes one for the day, to the dismay of his mother, principal, and a new classmate, Pierre.
Its hands-on science with a capital “E”for engineering. Beginning with the toppling of the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, to the destructive, laserlike sunbeams bouncing off Londons infamous “Fryscraper” in 2013, here is an illustrated tour of the greatest engineering disasters in history, from the bestselling author of The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science. Each engineering disaster includes a simple,...
Combines a love for LEGO with learning STEAM topics in twenty step-by-step projects that range from beginner projects, such as a geoboard and DIY slime, to more challenging projects, such as a bird feeder and balloon racer.
The creators of the best-selling The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs go back to basics in a recipe collection that reveals how to create store-bought staples from scratch, from butter and ketchup to pancake mix and fish-shaped cheese crackers.
"Provides step-by-step instructions for activities demonstrating engineering concepts and scientific explanations for the concepts presented"--Provided by publisher.
Shares instructions for creating Earth-themed technology projects, including devising a sundial from recycled cardboard, refreshing old earbuds with string, and making a cell phone charging cradle from a recycled container.
"Inside you'll find: 20 different adventures across four exciting themes, 60 easy-to-make projects that use everyday items, step-by-step instructions with helpful tips and ideas"--Provided by publisher.
Educational, easy-to-do activities will teach young readers more about engineering. Using simple, easy to find materials, these activities will help readers better undestand electrical engineering, structural engineering, environmental engineering, and more!
"From magnetic slime to rainbow foam and bubble gum goo, explore the gooey, slimy, foamy side of science! Discover what happens when you mix different substances and why certain changes happen. Are you ready to get messy?" -- Back cover.