Discover the human side to the discipline that is profoundly more than nuts and boltsFocusing on the impact of engineering on society and the world, McCarthy details the development of the discipline, explains what makes an engineering mind, and shows how every aspect of our lives has been engineered: from gadgets to our national infrastructure.
Introduce your child to the historical and modern context of food production and distribution in the children's book Natural, Artificial, and Man-Made.
Introduce your child to the historical and modern context of food production and distribution in the children's book Natural, Artificial, and Man-Made.
Book Features:* Ages 8-14, Grades 3-8* 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches* Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures* Includes pre- and post-reading activities* Reading/teaching tips and glossary includedGaming and eSports: In High Score: The Players and People Behind the Games, 3rd-8th graders enter an exciting world with the most famous gamers, eSports celebrities, and well-known video game designers!
Book Features:* Ages 8-14, Grades 3-8* 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches* Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures* Includes pre- and post-reading activities* Reading/teaching tips and glossary includedGaming and eSports: In Power On: The History of Gaming, 3rd-8th graders are taken back in time to learn about the history of video games and how they evolved into competitive eSports of today's culture.
Book Features:* Ages 9-15, Grades 4-9* 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches* Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures* Includes post-reading questions and activities* Reading/teaching tips and glossary includedBeyond The Stars: In Reaching for the Stars: Bringing Space Home, 4th-9th graders learn about some of the marvelous discoveries we've learned about space, and what inventions led us to unravel the mysteries that had society puzzled for centuries.
Book Features:* Ages 9-15, Grades 4-9* 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches* Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures* Includes post-reading questions and activities* Reading/teaching tips and glossary includedBeyond The Stars: In Reaching for the Stars: Investigating Space Mysteries, 4th-9th graders learn about some of the marvelous mysteries and fascinating discoveries of outer space.
Book Features:* Ages 9-15, Grades 4-9* 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches* Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures* Includes post-reading questions and activities* Reading/teaching tips and glossary includedBeyond The Stars: In Reaching for the Stars: Imagining Space, 4th-9th graders learn all the amazing facts about past societies' views on space, astrology, astronomy, and how science has taken us to where we are today.
Book Features:* Ages 8-14, Grades 3-8* 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches* Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures* Includes pre- and post-reading activities* Reading/teaching tips and glossary includedGaming and eSports: In Level Up: Secrets of the Games We Love, 3rd-8th graders unlock interesting facts and little-known stories about some of the most popular video games, their favorite characters, and more!
Book Features:* Ages 8-14, Grades 3-8* 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches* Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures* Includes pre- and post-reading activities* Reading/teaching tips and glossary includedGaming and eSports: In High Score: The Players and People Behind the Games, 3rd-8th graders enter an exciting world with the most famous gamers, eSports celebrities, and well-known video game designers!
Book Features:* Ages 8-14, Grades 3-8* 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches* Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures* Includes pre- and post-reading activities* Reading/teaching tips and glossary includedGaming and eSports: In Warp Zone: The Future of Gaming, 3rd-8th graders discover the latest advancements in one of children's favorite past-times: gaming!
Book Features:* Ages 9-15, Grades 4-9* 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches* Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures* Includes post-reading questions and activities* Reading/teaching tips and glossary includedBeyond The Stars: In Reaching for the Stars: Sleeping in Space, 4th-9th graders learn all the amazing facts about sending astronauts to space, how they can live there, and why it's all possible!
Book Features:* Ages 8-14, Grades 3-8* 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches* Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures* Includes pre- and post-reading activities* Reading/teaching tips and glossary includedGaming and eSports: In Power On: The History of Gaming, 3rd-8th graders are taken back in time to learn about the history of video games and how they evolved into competitive eSports of today's culture.
Book Features:* Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level S, Lexile 820L* 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches* Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures* Includes industry-level vocabulary, photo glossary, and review activities* Reading/teaching tips and index includedOn The Job Learning Fun: In Skilled Trade Careers: Plumbers, 3rd through 5th graders learn what it's like to be a plumber, including how they do their jobs, interesting tools they use, the problems they solve, and the education and training needed.
Book Features:* Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level R, Lexile 810L* 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches* Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures* Includes industry-level vocabulary, photo glossary, and review activities* Reading/teaching tips and index includedOn The Job Learning Fun: In Skilled Trade Careers: Carpenters, 3rd through 5th graders read about what it takes to be a carpenter, including what they build, interesting tools they use, safety rules they follow, and training and education needed.
Book Features:* Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level S, Lexile measure 880L* 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches* Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures* Includes industry-level vocabulary, photo glossary, and review activities* Reading/teaching tips and index includedOn The Job Learning Fun: In Skilled Trade Careers: Electricians, 3rd through 5th graders learn about what it's like to be an electrician, including different jobs they can have, tools they use, problems they solve, and education and training needed.
Book Features:* Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level R, Lexile measure 840L* 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches* Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures* Includes industry-level vocabulary, photo glossary, and review activities* Reading/teaching tips and index includedOn The Job Learning Fun: In Skilled Trade Careers: Mechanics, 3rd through 5th graders learn what it's like to be a mechanic, including how they do their jobs, the interesting tools they use, the problems they solve, and education and training needed.
Book Features:* Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level S, Lexile measure 850L* 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches* Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures* Includes industry-level vocabulary, photo glossary, and review activities* Reading/teaching tips and index includedOn The Job Learning Fun: In Skilled Trade Careers: HVAC, 3rd through 5th graders learn what it takes to be a heating, cooling, ventilation, and air-conditioning tech, including problems they solve, tools they use, and education and training needed.
Book Features:* Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level S, Lexile measure 880L* 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches* Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures* Includes industry-level vocabulary, photo glossary, and review activities* Reading/teaching tips and index includedOn The Job Learning Fun: In Skilled Trade Careers: Welders, 3rd through 5th graders learn what it's like to be a welder, including how they fuse metals to create unbreakable bonds, tools and technology they use, and the training and education needed.
Book Features:*16 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches * Ages 4-7, PreK-Grade 2 leveled readers * Easy-to-read pages with level B text and full-color photos * Includes a reading comprehension activity * Vocabulary and photo glossary included Science Readers for Children: Ready for Science: Science Tools nonfiction book helps emerging preschool-2nd grade readers develop proficient literacy skills while learning about basic science concepts in a fun and engaging way.
Book Features:* Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level S, Lexile measure 880L* 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches* Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures* Includes industry-level vocabulary, photo glossary, and review activities* Reading/teaching tips and index includedOn The Job Learning Fun: In Skilled Trade Careers: Welders, 3rd through 5th graders learn what it's like to be a welder, including how they fuse metals to create unbreakable bonds, tools and technology they use, and the training and education needed.
Book Features:* Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level S, Lexile measure 850L* 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches* Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures* Includes industry-level vocabulary, photo glossary, and review activities* Reading/teaching tips and index includedOn The Job Learning Fun: In Skilled Trade Careers: HVAC, 3rd through 5th graders learn what it takes to be a heating, cooling, ventilation, and air-conditioning tech, including problems they solve, tools they use, and education and training needed.
Book Features:* Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level R, Lexile measure 840L* 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches* Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures* Includes industry-level vocabulary, photo glossary, and review activities* Reading/teaching tips and index includedOn The Job Learning Fun: In Skilled Trade Careers: Mechanics, 3rd through 5th graders learn what it's like to be a mechanic, including how they do their jobs, the interesting tools they use, the problems they solve, and education and training needed.
Book Features:* Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level S, Lexile measure 880L* 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches* Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures* Includes industry-level vocabulary, photo glossary, and review activities* Reading/teaching tips and index includedOn The Job Learning Fun: In Skilled Trade Careers: Electricians, 3rd through 5th graders learn about what it's like to be an electrician, including different jobs they can have, tools they use, problems they solve, and education and training needed.
Book Features:* Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level R, Lexile 810L* 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches* Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures* Includes industry-level vocabulary, photo glossary, and review activities* Reading/teaching tips and index includedOn The Job Learning Fun: In Skilled Trade Careers: Carpenters, 3rd through 5th graders read about what it takes to be a carpenter, including what they build, interesting tools they use, safety rules they follow, and training and education needed.
Book Features:* Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level S, Lexile 820L* 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches* Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures* Includes industry-level vocabulary, photo glossary, and review activities* Reading/teaching tips and index includedOn The Job Learning Fun: In Skilled Trade Careers: Plumbers, 3rd through 5th graders learn what it's like to be a plumber, including how they do their jobs, interesting tools they use, the problems they solve, and the education and training needed.
Book Features:*16 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches * Ages 4-7, PreK-Grade 2 leveled readers * Easy-to-read pages with level B text and full-color photos * Includes a reading comprehension activity * Vocabulary and photo glossary included Science Readers for Children: Ready for Science: Science Tools nonfiction book helps emerging preschool-2nd grade readers develop proficient literacy skills while learning about basic science concepts in a fun and engaging way.
GRADES 3-6: Elementary-aged readers will explore amazing facts about the invention of space exploration in this 32-page nonfiction science book, which shows a before-and-after comparison at how space technology has changed our world - and beyond!
Ready for Science series, Emergent Reader, non fiction narrative, strong picture support, Text features: Picture glossary, labels, Comprehension strategies: Identify main idea and details, ask and answer questions, and make text to self and text to world connections.
