Nikole Brooks Bethea
4) Trains
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In Trains, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics behind locomotives. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines.
A diagram illustrates parts of a train, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about trains using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Trains...
5) Chernobyl
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In Chernobyl, early fluent readers will learn about the science behind the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore what we have learned in the wake of this disaster.
An infographic illustrates the impact of the Chernobyl disaster, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about Chernobyl using our safe search...
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In Mechanical Engineer, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take early fluent readers on an informational interview with a mechanical engineer. 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. An infographic illustrates the tools of the trade, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can...
11) Cell Phones
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In Cell Phones, readers will learn about the science and technology behind the development of the cellular phone. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about the challenges overcome to create the cell phone and how this super science feat continues to improve our communication with the world.
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In Golden Gate Bridge, early fluent readers explore the mechanics behind this steel engineering marvel. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this iconic American bridge. An infographic illustrates parts of the bridge, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Golden Gate Bridge using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
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Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the invention of the cotton gin. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
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DESIGN AND BUILD IT HIGHER: This nonfiction engineering and design book for beginning readers explains the methods engineers use to prevent tall structures from failing. Readers will be captivated as they learn the engineering behind these tall structures.
ENGINEERING READERS FOR CHILDREN: Look up! Structures stretch high into the sky. But what happens during strong winds or earthquakes? Explore some of the tallest skyscrapers as you learn about...
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DESIGN AND BUILD IT BELOW: This nonfiction engineering and design book for beginning readers describes how engineers design and build underground utilities, tunnels, and bridge foundations. Readers will be captivated as they learn the engineering behind these underground structures.
ENGINEERING READERS FOR CHILDREN: What's going on under the ground? There are pipes, tunnels, and even roads underneath us! How do they get built down there? Discover...
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DESIGN AND BUILD IT TO GO: This nonfiction engineering and design book for beginning readers describes how engineers design vehicles to move on land and in the air. Readers will be captivated as they learn the engineering behind these vehicles that go.
ENGINEERING READERS FOR CHILDREN: 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? Discover what engineers need to think about when...
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DESIGN AND BUILD IT TO PLAY: This nonfiction engineering and design book for beginning readers describes how engineers use science to increase safety and fun for roller coasters, zip lines, helmets, and more.
ENGINEERING READERS FOR CHILDREN: People love to play! From zooming down roller coasters to riding bikes, we like to be in motion. Buckle up as you discover how engineers use science to make things safe and fun for all of us!
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18) The First Flight
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In The First Flight, readers will learn about the science and technology the Wright brothers used to develop the first powered flight. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn about the challenges the brothers had to overcome to get a flying machine in the air and how this super science feat continues to help us develop airplanes.
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In this book, 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.
A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers...
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DESIGN AND BUILD IT IN THE DIRT: This nonfiction engineering and design book for beginning readers describe what engineers think about when building in the dirt!
ENGINEERING READERS FOR CHILDREN: Dirt is everywhere! It's under buildings, roads, and sidewalks. How does dirt need to be moved and shaped before structures can be built? Dig deep as you discover what engineers think about when building in the dirt!
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