Books with author Barbara M Linde

In computer science, understanding problems and systems can be difficult and time consuming. In this book, readers will learn about decomposition, a technique used to break down computer problems and systems into parts that are easier to understand and work with. STEM topics from the Next Generation Science Standards are discussed throughout this informative text. Students will be surprised to learn they actually decompose problems in their daily lives without even realizing it.

Rocket scientists are very smart, and theyre also very adventurous. Designing and studying rockets is an exciting career that involves science, technology, engineering, and math. Readers discover how rocket scientists apply these areas of STEM in their everyday work. Informative main text, fun fact boxes, and a detailed graphic organizer guide readers through stories of what rocket scientists do. Colorful photographs of rocket scientists in action accompany the exciting, career-focused text. How do rocket scientists get their rockets to successfully blast off? The answers to this question and many more are waiting for readers!

What animal can live to be 80 years old but is in danger of disappearing? What animal carries its babies to the water in its mouth? Its a crocodile, and its one fascinating predator. Readers will learn all about these powerful reptiles through detailed information and photographs showing the changes a crocodile goes through as it grows to become one of most feared predators on Earth.

Using age-appropriate language and accessible science content, readers are introduced to the unique lives of a beloved marsupial, the kangaroo. Baby kangaroos are born and climb into their mothers pouch after just 33 days in utero. Using colorful photographs and fun fact boxes, readers learn bizarre information and use helpful graphic organizers to reinforce key information.

Beginning with the creation of the Continental army during the American Revolution, the US Army has always fought to protect the nation. Readers learn about individual heroes, such as Medal of Honor recipient Leroy Petry, as well as units of heroes, such as the Cyber Brigade, who work to protect our country. Fun facts are presented in accessible language and accompanied by illustrative photographs of the nations oldest military branchengaging even the most reluctant of readers.

How are drones used in racing and other sports? Who builds and operates racing drones? Readers will learn about drones and discover why many people enjoy using drones in racing and sports. They'll also find out how the use of drones at sporting events is changing the way viewers watch televised sports. Readers will learn about the rules and safety protocols involved with operating racing and sport drones. Diagrams, graphic organizers, and colorful photographs will help students visualize essential concepts, and fact boxes enhance the text with more information.

Have you ever wondered about the bugs of the prehistoric past? This book introduces readers to amazing insect fossils that have opened scientists’ eyes to the tiny, six-legged creatures of the past. Many insects have been preserved perfectly in amber, while others left imprints in sedimentary rocks. Vivid color photographs of insect fossils and exciting diagrams are sure to catch readers’ interest. Engaging text and sidebars make this elementary science topic easy to understand and introduces readers to many fascinating facts about insect fossils.

Have you ever wondered about the bugs of the prehistoric past? This book introduces readers to amazing insect fossils that have opened scientists’ eyes to the tiny, six-legged creatures of the past. Many insects have been preserved perfectly in amber, while others left imprints in sedimentary rocks. Vivid color photographs of insect fossils and exciting diagrams are sure to catch readers’ interest. Engaging text and sidebars make this elementary science topic easy to understand and introduces readers to many fascinating facts about insect fossils.

Life in early America was not always easy, and this was especially true for the people brought to the country as slaves. Readers learn how the practice of slavery started in the American colonies and what daily life was like for a slave. They explore the hard work of the abolitionists to end slavery and discover how it ultimately took the Civil War to end the practice for good.