Jennifer Swanson
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 volume ; 24 x 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that scientists have developed a bionic tool shaped like an elephant's trunk that helps lift heavy objects? Or that the needle-like pointed beak of the kingfisher bird encouraged engineers in Japan to change the design of the Shinkansen "bullet trains" to reduce noise? Across multiple fields of study and methods of problem-solving, scientists are turning to biomimicry, or engineering inspired by biology or nature, to make all kinds of...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
IG 760L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
"Feeling inventive? Get ready to bust boredom with wacky experiments! Learn how to create lightning bolts, build a catapult, and much more. With clear instructions and helpful photos, busting boredom with experiments has never been more fun"--The publisher's web site.
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
x, 132 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"In the late 1930s, times were desperate. The world found itself at war again, hardly more than twenty years after the First World War had ended - and the stakes were never higher. The leaders of every country involved were left without a choice. They had to try to end the war as fast as possible, using whatever means they could. That meant coming up with secret operations meant to deceive, deflect, and confuse their enemies. ... Readers will be captivated...
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
980L
Physical Desc
vii, 72 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Provides a look at sports and nanotechnology, and discusses how this science, which manipulates objects at the atomic level, is being used to create high-tech swimsuits, tennis rackets, golf clubs, running shoes, and other sporting equipment.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
139 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Budding LEGO builders will be inspired to create incredible things as they take a tour of planet Earth, where they will see amazing planets, animals and geological features without leaving home.
Author
Series
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
502 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
A workbook that examines chemistry on a high school level. Organized by key concepts, the text includes mnemonic devices, definitions, timelines and doodles to help the subject stick in your brain, so you can ace your class. -- adapted from jacket and perusal of book
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents information about electricity and how it is generated and transmitted, including its history; the science behind it; how circuits, power plants, and electrical lines work; and related environmental questions.
13) Pearl Harbor
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
890L
Physical Desc
106 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Pearl Harbor features real stories of that fateful Sunday morning in 1941 when Japanese planes executed a surprise attack on the American base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. American Girl Nanea Mitchell shares her own experiences adjusting to the drastic changes to everyday life in Hawaii following the attack"--Amazon.
Author
Series
Publisher
Odd Dot
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
440 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Outdoor School is the complete guide to the natural wonders right outside your door. Make everyday an adventure with immersive activities to get you exploring ; write-in sections so you can journal about your experiences; next-level adventures to challenge even the most seasoned nature lovers" -- Page [4] cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
990L
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
They fix spacecraft, dance, tell jokes, and even clean your carpet! From the tiniest robo-bees to gigantic factory machines, robotics is all around you. This technology isn't just for science-fiction anymore -- it's real and more relevant than ever. With stunning visuals and energetic, impactful design, readers won't stop until they've learned everything there is to know about robotics.
Author
Publisher
Peachtree Publishing Company Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
920L
Physical Desc
104 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"This entertaining book navigates readers through the history of car production and offers a front-seat view of the science and engineering that makes the world's most important vehicle safe for us to drive."--
Author
Publisher
Reycraft Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition hardcover.
Lexile measure
590L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 x 30 cm
Language
English
Description
"Every footprint--from the physical to the digital and the permanent to the fleeting--leaves a mark on Earth telling a story of the past, the present, or the future."--