Rob Colson
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Resembling a paleontologist's sketchbook filled with labeled watercolor drawings and descriptive notes, Dinosaur Bones is an accurate reference to 40 dinosaurs, marine reptiles, flying reptiles and prehistoric mammals. The book begins with a brief introduction to life before the dinosaurs and the appearance of amphibians and early land mammals. Then, 150 million years later, the dog-sized Ornitholestes dinosaur appears. Chronologically thereafter,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Robotics, the Internet, and computers are some of the most signifcant technology breakthroughs of the last hundred years. This book identifies the pioneers of technology and how their innovations have revolutionized our world. Readers will enjoy reading the stories behind each historic invention as well as the mini bios of the technology "STEM-gineers" who made them. Experiments and research challenges help reinforce concepts"--
5) Jobs in art
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Introduces young readers to the various jobs in the field of art, including makeup artists, animators, and more.
6) Jobs in math
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Introduces young readers to the various jobs in the field of mathematics, including computer programmers, statisticians, and more.
9) Sports cars
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Stylish vehicles that handle like a race car, sports cars are . . . fun to drive. Take a closer look at some of the . . . popular sports cars ever made, and check out the . . . technology under the hood"--
Author
Publisher
Wayland
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that the Star-Spangled Banner was designed by a 17-year-old school boy? Or that turning the Indonesian flag upside down turns it into the Polish flag? Welcome to the bizarre and fascinating world of flags! From the Jolly Roger and national flags to the rainbow banner, discover the cultural and political history behind each flag, as well as flag rituals, historical uses of flags and heaps of curiosities and unusual facts."--Back cover....
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Knowing what to do in the case of an emergency increases the chance of survival and it also reduces fear." The life-threatening scenarios include: What to do if you are bitten by a snake, How to escape from a bear, What to do if you are chased by bees, How to survive a hurricane, How to avoid being struck by lightning, What to do if you are caught in a food, How to escape from water in a car, How to escape from a burning building, and How to avoid...
12) Custom cars
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"From crazy designs created for movies to vehicles made for driving in style, custom cars are one-of-a-kind specials. Take a closer look at some . . . eye-catching cars"--
13) Racecars
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"From superkarts to the latest F1 models, racecars are machines build for extreme speed. Discover some of the fastest cars in the world, and learn about the cool technology that makes them go"--
15) Supercars
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Outrageously expensive with jaw-dropping style, supercars are the most admired vehicles on the road. Learn about the cool technology behind the best supercars ever made"--
17) Classic cars
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Some cars are so popular that people still want them decades after they were made. Take a closer look at some . . . classic cars in history, and learn why collectors prize them so highly"--
19) Concept cars
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"From rockets on wheels to vehicles that drive themselves, these are cars that boggle the mind. Discover some of the strangest cars ever made, and learn about the . . . technology that makes them go"--
