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4) Glasses
Author
Publisher
Kane Press, an imprint of Boyds Mills & Kane
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A nonfiction 'biography' of glasses, an everyday object that has become ubiquitous, starting with the discovery of the magnifying properties of glass through the development of the eye chart, plastic lenses, and contact lenses"--
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Chewing gum is a popular treat! Everybody knows that. But there are some amazing secrets about chewing gum that you might not know. Discover lots of fascinating facts in this book and then share what you have learned!" -- From back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
little bee Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Amazing, towering structures like the Eiffel Tower, Colosseum, Taj Mahal, Sydney Opera House, and much more will fascinate science and fact-hungry kids as they learn facts such as how the Egyptian Pyramids (and other ancient buildings) were built without modern technology, what the Statue of Liberty originally looked like, and what makes the Leaning Tower of Pisa tilted. This Superstats book introduces readers to all sorts of structures in one convenient...
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
In this creative nonfiction story, Jennifer and her friends at the community center are making a quilt. They begin with lots of colorful fabrics and an idea. Then they measure, cut, stitch, layer, and quilt. It's the work of many hands, many hours, and many stories. And the result is something warm and wonderful they can all share. Lizzy Rockwell tells the heartwarming story of a diverse group of people coming together to make things both lasting...
9) Bicycles
Author
Series
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Go behind the scenes and learn how craftsman Aaron Dykstra makes one-of-a-kind bicycles by hand with this nonfiction book that's full of photographs and illustrations about his process. Aaron Dykstra of Six-Eleven Bicycles in Roanoke, Virginia, got his first job at a small local bike shop when he was fifteen and he spent the majority of his teen years riding and racing bikes. After a stint in the air force, Aaron realized his true passion was on...
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From a lowly mixture of stone, sand, water, and cement have sprung sidewalks, streets, and skyscrapers, . . . lighthouses and . . . palaces, long bridges and massive dams. In ancient building practices, in modern engineering, and in the architecture of the future, humble concrete plays a mighty role in the creation of the human-made world. With facts and . . . running narrative in the form of repartee-filled speech bubbles, [this book] is . . . informative...
Author
Series
Publisher
MIT Kids Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"With blocks at the ready, watch as your baby uses their hands to bear weight and the couch for support while experimenting with setting up a sturdy base, stacking a tower, spanning a space with an arch--and applying force, of course. Bash! Smash! Crash! Babies and toddlers are naturally curious explorers--now help them discover that science is fun! In this bright, graphic board book, photos of busy little ones offset a lively running dialogue sprinkled...
Author
Publisher
Flowerpot Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever wondered how seesaws go up and down or how screws stay secure in walls? In the How Do series, readers are welcome to guess along with the rest of us--and then explore the science behind the right answers. Beginning concepts of mechanical engineering including levers, wedges, inclined planes, and more are learned through diagrams, photos, and informative and engaging text"--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Based on their #1 kids podcast, Wow in the World, hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz take readers on a hilarious, fact-filled, and highly illustrated journey through the animal kingdom! Feathers, fins, fur, feet--the animal kingdom is made up of nearly 9 million known species! From flying fish to flightless birds, each living creature has a unique role to play in the life of planet Earth. In this book, Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the mega-popular...
Author
Publisher
Flowerpot Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Come along on a space adventure to discover fun facts about satellites and how and why they are floating around in space!" -- Back cover.
"Images accompany information about Earth satellites. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Albatros
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"We admire the ancient wonders today, but somebody had to build them. No heavy machinery, no semitrucks, no cement mixers. How was it even possible to build such wonders as pyramids and temples in ancient times? Each one was unique, its beauty and magnificence lauded by the greatest poets and writers of the age. Everyone longed to see for themselves the Wonders of the World: the Colossus of Rhodes, the majestic Great Pyramids of Giza, the Lighthouse...
Author
Series
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Blink, blink. What's that? A firefly! Such a tiny insect, but its light seems so bright in the darkness. Light is something we take for granted -- especially in the age of electricity. Where does light come from? How does it work? What is it made of? This lyrical picture book answers all of these questions, taking young children on a journey of scientific discovery and offering a charming and gentle introduction to light and all its mysteries. Kids...
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
What can you create using three simple materials? Creating with Egg Cartons, String & Straws challenges you to find out! Discover some of the many ways you can get creative with egg cartons, string, and straws. Get inspired by example projects featuring these materials. Then head to the makerspace to construct your own toys, gifts, and more. When you're done, check out other books in the Makerspace Trios series for more three-material creations!
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Kids will discover some of the many ways they can get creative with 3 primary materials, felt, craft sticks, and clothespins. They will be inspired by example projects featuring these materials then construct their own toys, gifts, and more. In doing so, young makers will develop their essential makerspace tools of imagination, inspiration, collaboration, and problem-solving."--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
What can you create using three simple materials? Creating with Newspaper, Buttons & Paper Clips challenges you to find out! Discover some of the many ways you can get creative with newspaper, buttons, and paper clips. Get inspired by example projects featuring these materials. Then head to the makerspace to construct your own toys, gifts, and more. When you're done, check out other books in the Makerspace Trios series for more three-material creations!...
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