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1) Trucks
Author
Language
English
Description
"Trucks dig holes, trucks push heavy loads, trucks haul, pull, lift, and dig. 60 trucks, and what they do, are shown in this colorful board book." --
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Narrative nonfiction with fictional characters who visit various work sites to find out how different structures are built. Full-color illustrations and photographs throughout"--
" Kids are fascinated by how things are constructed, especially big things! This brand-new STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) series will take readers on visits to various work sites so they can see exactly How It's Built! Kids will follow along as...
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Narrative nonfiction with fictional characters who visit various work sites to find out how different structures are built. Full-color illustrations and photographs throughout"--
"Kids are fascinated by how things are constructed, especially big things! This brand-new STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) series will take readers on visits to various work sites so they can see exactly How It's Built! Kids will follow along as...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
37 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The sun is a source of energy for living things. Energy that comes from sunshine is called solar energy. But how does solar energy work? And how can we use solar energy to not only stay on the cutting-edge of technology, but to help keep the environment healthy?"
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Narrative nonfiction with fictional characters who visit various work sites to find out how different structures are built. Full-color illustrations and photographs throughout"--
" Kids are fascinated by how things are constructed, especially big things!This brand-new STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) series will take readers on visits to various work sites so they can see exactly How It's Built! Kids will follow along as...
6) Robots
Author
Series
Publisher
Starry Forest Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that some robots are so small that they can swim inside your bloodstream? Or that certain robots can travel into the fiery insides of volcanoes? Discover all the shapes, sizes, and colors that robots come in, as well as the kinds of tasks they can complete"--Publisher marketing.
Author
Series
Publisher
Flowerpot Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wondered how bridges don't fall down? Or how really old buildings stay standing up? In the How Do series, readers are welcome to guess along with the rest of us-and then explore the science behind the right answers. Basic principles of architecture and engineering, including an introduction to bridges, locks, arches, columns, and skyscrapers are explored through diagrams, photos, and informative and engaging text.
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
175 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"Working with simple household tools, kids can follow the step-by-step photographic instructions to exercise their design smarts, expand their 3-D thinking, and learn the basics of physics and engineering with activities that have real-life applications"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Blink, blink. What's that? A firefly! Such a tiny insect, but its light seems so bright in the darkness. Light is something we take for granted -- especially in the age of electricity. Where does light come from? How does it work? What is it made of? This lyrical picture book answers all of these questions, taking young children on a journey of scientific discovery and offering a charming and gentle introduction to light and all its mysteries. Kids...
Author
Series
Publisher
Flowerpot Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
There are countless machines that help to keep our city clean. Everything from a garbage truck to a street sweeper has a very special job. Do you know what it is?
11) Trains
Author
Series
Publisher
Silver Dolphin Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Co
Pub. Date
[1973]
Physical Desc
77 pages : illustrations ; 32 cm.
Language
English
Description
Text and detailed drawings follow the planning and construction of a magnificent Gothic cathedral in the imaginary French town of Chutreaux during the thirteenth century. The craftsmen were the master quarryman, the master stone cutter, the master sculptor, the master mortar maker, the master mason, the master carpenter, the master blacksmith, the master roofer, and the master glass maker.
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 x 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"Ever wonder how your text message gets from your phone to your friend's phone? You type it, hit send, and boom -- the text appears on your friend's phone just moments later. But how?! From your brain to your fingers to your phone, once you hit send, off your message goes on a journey that seems impossibly far: traveling through the air, underground, under oceans, and even through mountains, in seconds. Turns out texts are big on adventure, and this...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
80 pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wondered what makes electricity? Or what's inside an atom? Or how high the Moon really is? Or what light is made of and why you need it? This book provides all the answers in this colourful, fact-packed and informative ebook, explaining more than 100 key STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Math) concepts in a clear way that will appeal to children aged five and above. This is the perfect visual introduction to the key concepts...
Author
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
xi, 227 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Here are 27 terrific experiements using basic stuff from around the house that will help you understand the fascinating and potentially scary world of driverless cars, artificial intelligence, robots and androids, 3-D printing, test-tube meat, smart clothing, and more.
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
In this creative nonfiction story, Jennifer and her friends at the community center are making a quilt. They begin with lots of colorful fabrics and an idea. Then they measure, cut, stitch, layer, and quilt. It's the work of many hands, many hours, and many stories. And the result is something warm and wonderful they can all share. Lizzy Rockwell tells the heartwarming story of a diverse group of people coming together to make things both lasting...
Author
Series
Publisher
Flowerpot Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Formats
Description
There are countless machines that help out on a construction site. Everything from a bulldozer to a crane has a very special job. Do you know what it is? Lift the page to learn about what each machine does and discover what happens when they all work together!
19) Military drones
Author
Series
Publisher
Kids Core, a division of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
The US military must protect the country's coastlines, land, and seas. Drones help the military carry out this important mission. Military Drones explains how these drones work and how they can support different branches of the military. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
95 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Take a colorful journey through the history of art from cave paintings and Renaissance art to modern graffiti. Find out how and why art is made. Explore colors, shapes, patterns and themes. Discover the world's great artists, including Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Andy Warhol, and Yayoi Kusama.
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