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 The Moon Landing, readers will learn about the science and technology behind the first trip to the moon. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn about the challenges the astronauts faced and the triumph of the landing.
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In TVs and Remote Controls, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and technology behind home entertainment such as televisions and remote controls. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this important technology.
A diagram illustrates parts of a TV, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about TVs and remote controls using...
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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 scientists and engineers are working to prevent future collapses. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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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 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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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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This title will introduce readers to wetland ecosystems, the plants and animals that thrive there, its climate, its food web, any threats to it, and conservation efforts. Readers will also learn about the most well known wetlands and their unique characteristics. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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In this book, 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.
A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers...
17) Hoover Dam
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In Hoover Dam, early fluent readers explore the mechanics behind this massive engineering marvel. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this record-breaking dam. An infographic illustrates how the dam was built, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Hoover Dam using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites....
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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...
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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...