Burke, Lisa
Summary: Introduces young readers to different areas of science, including technology, engineering, the solar system, plants and animals, and numbers and measurements.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 500 BURWood, Kevin
Summary: "Touring a hacker's hideout might be exciting-if you could get out! Readers of this book have wandered where they shouldn't be and need to use technology knowledge they have and acquire while reading this book to find clues hidden throughout the book. They solve puzzles using technology topics like Boolean logic, binary, and Morse code, as well as critical thinking in order to escape."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2023
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Summary: Art meets science in this bright and colourful guide to key STEAM topics. From the types of energy on our planet or the physics behind sound waves to creative thinking and groundbreaking technology, the basic principles in this book will spark a lifelong passion for STEAM. Discover what can happen when science, technology, engineering, art and maths come together.
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Publisher / Publication Date: b small publishing ltd. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 500 NASSummary: "Clearly explained engineering concepts and fun, simple projects give kids ages 7-9 the chance to put their STEAM knowledge to the test! Teach kids to think like an engineer! The engaging projects in this book will encourage kids to investigate using items from around the house. Build a robot arm out of rulers; learn about jet propulsion with balloons; crush toilet-paper rolls to explore...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2018
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Summary: "This brand-new series highlights some of the major contributions women have made in the world of science. Did you know that the technology behind cell phones was based on an idea developed during World War II by the Hollywood star Heddy Lamar to prevent the enemy intercepting radio messages? The computer and other electronic devices have changed life dramatically over the last 70 years-and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 SAHColson, Mary
Summary: "This title teaches readers how to stop dreaming about becoming an inventor--and take steps to make their dreams come true! Helpful tips for finding inspiration, keeping an ideas journal and always thinking about how to improve things will help your reader inventing in no time! An activity at the end of the book encourages readers to invent their own board game and test it out."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Raintree 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 600 COLWortche, Allison
Summary: Calling all engineers! Ever wonder, How do you build a bridge? Or What makes an airplane fly? Then you've thought like an engineer! This colourful novelty board book with simple text and bold, fun artwork is designed to introduce scientific concepts to the youngest of explorers.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2020
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Summary: With this title, young makers will learn how to get inspired, problem-solve, and collaborate with others as they take on four electrical engineering challenges, including building a robot that moves and creating a light that looks like the night sky. Like a real electrical engineer, they ll have to meet demands while staying within limits. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Super Sandcastle, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.5 FELHarman, Alice
Summary: Did you know that one of the first computers used water to solve equations? Or that the International Space Station orbits the Earth every 90 minutes? This book is packed with 101 eye-opening facts about all sorts of advanced machines, from computers to cars, and from spaceships to medical devices. It's the perfect book for kids aged 8 and upwards who want to know more about the world of the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Arcturus Publishing Limited 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 600 HARMacaulay, David
Summary: Text and numerous detailed illustrations introduce and explain the scientific principles and workings of hundreds of machines.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 600 MACCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT STEM MacaulayDaynes, Katie
Summary: "This excellent addition to the ever popular Questions & Answers series lifts the flap on all kinds of gadgets, systems and ideas. It answers questions such as How does electricity get into our walls? Why do waves go up and down? and Where does money come from? Perfect for every inquisitive child"--Publisher's description.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT STEM DaynesEmminizer, Theresa
Summary: "Technology combines several aspects of STEAM education. Students of technology use science, engineering, and math to create tools and solve problems. In this book, young readers will learn about what technology means, who studies it, and how it relates to their own lives. They'll discover how technology is applied in real-life scenarios and come to appreciate how technology has transformed our...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 600 EMMBiesty, Stephen
Summary: Step inside the detailed world of Stephen Biesty and find out how a wide variety of curious things are made, from tower blocks and underground tunnels; to the milk, chocolate, and donuts on your table; to matches, diamond rings, and sports shoes--not to mention race cars, planes, and rockets. The incredible artwork will have children and adults alike poring over every detail, whether it's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 600 BIELake, Theia
Summary: "Technological advances have transformed our kitchens. From microwaves to ice cream makers to instant pots, professional chefs and home cooks alike rely on technology to help them create delicious food. In this exciting, educational book readers will learn all about how to use technology in the kitchen! With helpful, real-life examples and vibrant pictures, the high-interest topic is sure to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 640 LAKKiffel-Alcheh, Jamie
Summary: You've gone on adventures with Cruz Coronado and his fellow recruits as they communicated with whales using the Universal Cetacean Communicator, camouflaged themselves using the Lumagine shadow badge, and deployed octopods to make speedy escapes. Now dive further into the near-future world of Explorer Academy by learning about the real-life scientific discoveries that inspired the gadgets. This...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J 601.12 KIFBascomb, Neal
Summary: April 9, 1940. The invasion begins at night, with German cruisers slipping up a silent fjord. Soon planes full of paratroopers roar over the mountains, and in two months, the Nazis occupy all of Norway. They station soldiers throughout the country. They cripple food supplies to the Norwegian people. And at the Vemork power plant, they gain access to an essential ingredient in the weapon that...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Playaway, Call number: PA 940.54 BASBellows, Melina Gerosa
Summary: "Packed with over 3,000 facts about everything from cuddly baby animals to lethal predators, outer space to the deep sea, and man-made marvels, human history, and more, each page explodes with colorful photographs, perfectly paried with endless lists of easy-to-remember info about the wondrous world around us."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bright Matter Books 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: This volume explores the three major areas of study in physical science: astronomy, physics, and chemistry. Topics explored include astronomy's origins in Egypt, physical theories from ancient Greece, the discoveries of the Scientific Revolution, Newtonian theory, developments in electricity and magnetism, the Big-Bang model, quantum mechanics, black holes, the identification of the Higgs boson...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Britannica Educational Publishing in Association with Rosen Educational Services 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 500.2 PHYSummary: "This technology focused STEAM kit if full of fun facts about robots, computers, x-rays and other cool technology and inventions. Then get active with the interactive coding games that keeps bodies busy while brains gain valuable practice in sequencing, decision making and following commands just like a computer."
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: Penworthy 2019
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1 available in Parent Teacher Kits, Call number: JPT KIT ROBEsbaum, Jill
Summary: Answers questions about technology in the home, the outdoors, food, transportation, and animals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Kids 2016