SPRING 2021 RELEASES: How Does It Work? series from Jump! Library
Early fluent readers learn about the science and engineering behind smart home and voice-activated technology.
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Early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and technology behind home entertainment such as televisions and remote controls.
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Early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and technology behind refrigerators.
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Early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and technology behind toilets and wastewater plumbing.
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Fall 2020 Releases: My Engineering Library series from Rourke Educational Media
What's going on under the ground? There are pipes, tunnels, and even roads underneath us! How do they get built down there? In My Engineering Library: Design and Build It Below, you'll learn how engineers design and build underground utilities, tunnels, and bridge foundations.
From down on the ground to way up in the sky, we like to be on the go! But what makes cars drive and airplanes fly? In My Engineering Library: Design and Build It to Go, you'll learn about what engineers think about to build vehicles that go.
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Look up! Structures stretch high into the sky. But what happens during strong winds or earthquakes? In My Engineering Library: Design and Build It Higher, you'll learn about the methods engineers use to prevent tall structures from failing.
We all need help sometimes. Someone might need help hearing. Police might need help solving a crime. Even Earth needs help! In My Engineering Library: Design and Build It to Help, you'll learn about how engineering designs help people every day.
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People love to play! From zooming down roller coasters to riding bikes, we like to be in motion. In My Engineering Library: Design and Build It to Play, you'll learn about how engineers use science to increase safety and fun for roller coasters, zip lines, helmets, and more.
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Dirt is everywhere! It's under buildings, roads, and sidewalks. How does dirt need to be moved and shaped before structures can be built? In My Engineering Library: Design and Build It in the Dirt, you'll learn about what engineers think about when building in the dirt!
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Making a Pulley System for Rapunzel from Focus Readers' Fairy Tale Science Series
Readers build their own pulley system to help Rapunzel avoid having her hair pulled. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, and infographics, this book provides an engaging overview of the science behind pulleys.
Digital Planet series from Pogo (Jump! Library)
Early fluent readers will learn what apps are and how we interact with them in our daily lives. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the invention of apps, who keeps them working, and possible advancements in their technology.
Early fluent readers will learn how the Internet works and how we interact with it in our daily lives. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the Internet's invention, who keeps it working, and possible advancements in its technology.
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Early fluent readers will learn what coding and how it impacts our daily lives. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the invention of coding, who codes, and the future of coding.
Early fluent readers will learn how social media works and how we interact with it in our daily lives. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the social media's invention, who keeps it working, and possible advancements in its technology.
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STEM Careers series from Pogo (Jump! Library)
Readers will learn about the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges of this career and the things they can do now to prepare for work as an geologist.
AR Level: 2.9 AR Points: 0.5 AR Quiz Number: 500987 |
Readers learn about the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges of this career and the things they can do now to prepare for work as a physicist.
AR Level: 2.9 AR Points: 0.5 AR Quiz Number: 500992 |
Super Science Feats series from Jump! Library
Readers will learn about the science and technology behind the first trip to the moon.
AR Level: 2.8 AR Points: 0.5 AR Quiz Number: 197145 |
Readers will learn about the science and technology the Wright brothers used to develop the first powered flight.
AR Level: 2.9 AR Points: 0.5 AR Quiz Number: 197143 |
Readers will learn about the science and technology behind the development of the Internet.
AR Level: 3.0 AR Points: 0.5 AR Quiz Number: 197144 |
Readers will learn about the science and technology behind the development of the cellular phone.
AR Level: 3.0 AR Points: 0.5 AR Quiz Number: 197138 |
Starting with STEAM series from Rourke Educational Media
What do engineers do? In this STEAM based title, follow the engineering design process to solve problems. This title supports NGSS for Engineering Design.
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Can you find math in your art? Discover math in art through symmetry, geometry, and patterns in this STEAM based title. Includes a photo glossary and resources.
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How Does It Work? series from Jump! Library
Early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics behind locomotives.
AR Level: 2.9 AR Points: 0.5 AR Quiz Number: 195115 |
Early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics behind buoyant hot air balloons.
AR Level: 2.8 AR Points: 0.5 AR Quiz Number: 195107 |
Man-Made Disasters series from Jump! Library
Early fluent readers will learn about the science behind the biggest marine oil spill in U.S. history.
AR Level: 3.0 AR Points: 0.5 AR Quiz Number: 193624 |
Early fluent readers will learn about the science behind the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster.
AR Level: 3.0 AR Points: 0.5 AR Quiz Number: 193623 |
Building Dams from Focus Readers' Engineering Challenges series
Explores the engineering challenges behind building dams, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges.
AR Level: 4.8
AR Points: 0.5
AR Quiz Number: 191064
AR Level: 4.8
AR Points: 0.5
AR Quiz Number: 191064
STEM Careers series from Jump! Library
Readers learn about the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges of this career and the things they can do now to prepare for work as an civil engineer.
AR Level: 2.9 AR Points: 0.5 AR Quiz Number: 190893 |
Readers learn about the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges of this career and the things they can do now to prepare for work as a mechanical engineer
AR Level: 3.0 AR Points: 0.5 AR Quiz Number: 190900 |
Engineering Marvels series from Jump! Library
AR Level: 2.9
AR Points: 0.5 AR Quiz Number: 190898 |
AR Level: 2.9
AR Points: 0.5 AR Quiz Number: 190896 |
The Dynamic world of Drones: Max Axiom STEM Adventures from Capstone Press
Join super scientist Max Axiom as he explores the technology behind and everyday use of drones in our
world. Science and engineering content central to the STEM Initiative comes alive in full-color graphic
novel format.
AR Level: 4.6
AR Points: 0.5
AR Quiz Number: 189669
The Child's World Series Engineering that Made America
AR Level: 5.3 AR Points: 0.5 AR Quiz Number: 187489 |
AR Level: 4.9 AR Points: 0.5 AR Quiz Number: 187491 |
The books are compact, easy to read, and feature engaging photographs and graphics. Although the engineering feats are simply discussed, the books clearly convey their scope and importance. A fresh slant on oft-written-about history.— Ilene Cooper, Booklist (March 1, 2017)
Discover Bionics from Lerner
Bionics uses mechanical and electronic technology to solve biological problems. How does it help people who have lost limbs walk again? How does it return hearing or vision to the deaf or blind? What crucial organs can it replace inside the body? Learn more about how today's bionics are extending, improving, and saving lives.
AR Level: 5.0
AR Points: 0.5
AR Quiz Number: 182723
AR Level: 5.0
AR Points: 0.5
AR Quiz Number: 182723
Our World: The Next 100 Years series from Capstone Press
From self-driving cars to magnetic trains, the future of transportation is full of exciting possibilities.
AR Reading Level: 4.6 AR Points: 0.5 AR Quiz Number: 184203 Purchase High-Tech Highways and Super Skyways from: www.Amazon.com Barnes and Noble Capstone Publishers |
Futurologist Luna Li presents possibilities for the future of energy in the next 100 years.
AR Reading Level: 4.6 AR Points: 0.5 AR Quiz Number: 184207 Purchase Power Plays from: www.Amazon.com Barnes and Noble Capstone Publishers |
NSTA (National Science Teachers Association) Recommends:
The series is well written and illustrated and uses a graphic novel format to draw in both the non–interested reader as well as the lower reading level reader. For these reasons alone, the series would be worthwhile resources for a teacher to have. But beyond this, the science is good and the ideas are valuable for all students, regardless of reading level. Definitely a win–win–win for the teacher, the science, and the student!! Every middle school to early high school teacher of science needs to have access to this set of books. In the classroom is great but in the school library also works. A definite thumbs up for this series as a whole but also each book individually. Steve Canipe, Director, Science, Mathematics & Instructional Design Technology (9/28/2016)
The series is well written and illustrated and uses a graphic novel format to draw in both the non–interested reader as well as the lower reading level reader. For these reasons alone, the series would be worthwhile resources for a teacher to have. But beyond this, the science is good and the ideas are valuable for all students, regardless of reading level. Definitely a win–win–win for the teacher, the science, and the student!! Every middle school to early high school teacher of science needs to have access to this set of books. In the classroom is great but in the school library also works. A definite thumbs up for this series as a whole but also each book individually. Steve Canipe, Director, Science, Mathematics & Instructional Design Technology (9/28/2016)
Wetland Ecosystems from Core Library
Introducing readers to the plants and animals that thrive in wetland ecosystems, its climate, its food web, any threats to it, and conservation efforts.
AR Level: 5.6
AR Points: 1.0
AR Quiz Number: 175547
AR Level: 5.6
AR Points: 1.0
AR Quiz Number: 175547
The Science of Sports with Max Axiom, Super Scientist series from Capstone Press
A last second pass followed by a mighty heave toward the basket. The buzzer sounds. Three points scored! What's behind it all? Science!
AR Level: 4.6 AR Points: 0.5 AR Quiz Number: 175356 |
Snap! The quarterback throws it deep into the end zone. With the leap of a receiver, the team earns six points. What's behind it all? Science!
ATOS Level: 4.7 AR Points: 0.5 AR Quiz Number: 175357 |
The Science of a Bridge Collapse from Cherry Lake Publishing
This book discusses the science behind bridge collapses and their effects. The chapters examine historical bridge collapses, explain how bridges are designed and built, and show how engineers learn from past failures. Chapters discuss collapse by scour, overloading, environmental forces, and collision.
AR Level: 5.8
AR Points: 1.0
AR Quiz Number: 171100
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The Disaster Science series from Cherry Lake Publishing was named a 2015 Top 10 Series Nonfiction by Booklist.
AR Level: 5.8
AR Points: 1.0
AR Quiz Number: 171100
Purchase The Science of A Bridge Collapse from:
Amazon.com
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Cherry Lake Publishing
The Disaster Science series from Cherry Lake Publishing was named a 2015 Top 10 Series Nonfiction by Booklist.
G is for Grits: A Southern Alphabet from Pelican Publishing
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Azaleas, boiled peanuts, camellias, cotton fields, dogwoods, grits, hushpuppies, lovebugs, magnolias, okra, oak trees, pecans, quail, Spanish moss, sweet tea, watermelons, y’all, and “Yes, Ma’am” – these are a few of the things that define the South. G is for Grits: A Southern Alphabet highlights the grace, charm, mannerisms, and lifestyle of the South – one letter at a time.
Illustrated by Alison Davis Lyne (Visit Alison's G is for Grits Page). Purchase G is for Grits: A Southern Alphabet from: Amazon.com Barnes and Noble Books-A-Million Pelican Publishing |
Download Coloring Sheet from illustrator Alison Lyne's page.
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Engineering an Awesome Recycling Center With Max Axiom, Super Scientist from Capstone Press
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Max Axiom has a mission. The city mayor needs a recycling center to decrease pressure on its bulging landfill. Join Max as he uses the engineering process to design and build an awesome recycling center. This book has a graphic-novel format.
AR Level: 4.9 AR Points: 0.5 AR Quiz Number: 156482 Purchase Engineering an Awesome Recycling Center from: Amazon.com Barnes and Noble Books A Million Capstone Press |
Oil and Coal (Explorer Library: Language Arts Explorer) from Cherry Lake Publishing
Follow a student's journal as the student learns about oil and coal as an energy source, including how we used oil and coal in the past, how we use it today, and how we may use oil and coal in the future.
AR Level: 5.5
AR Points: 1.0
AR Quiz Number: 158128
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Cherry Lake Publishing
AR Level: 5.5
AR Points: 1.0
AR Quiz Number: 158128
Purchase Oil and Coal from:
Amazon.com
Barnes and Noble
Books-A-Million
Cherry Lake Publishing
Science Foundations: The Water Cycle from Chelsea House Publishers
The Water Cycle discusses the development of the concept of the water cycle. It explains how water moves through the reservoirs of the water cycle, including the atmosphere, groundwater, rivers and streams, lakes, oceans, and ice. In addition, it examines how treated wastewater supplements our dwindling freshwater resources.
Purchase The Water Cycle from:
Chelsea House Publishers
Amazon.com
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Books-A-Million
Purchase The Water Cycle from:
Chelsea House Publishers
Amazon.com
Barnes and Noble
Books-A-Million
MAGAZINE PUBLICATIONS:
"The Beaver: Nature’s Busy Engineer," JAKES Magazine, Spring 2009
"Acreage Blunders," Living the Country Life Magazine, June 2009
"The Beaver: Nature’s Busy Engineer," JAKES Magazine, Spring 2009
"Acreage Blunders," Living the Country Life Magazine, June 2009
