Books with author Cristie Reed

Did you know the microwave oven was actually invented by mistake? While experimenting with electricity, a scientist noticed the chocolate snack he had in his pocket actually melted. This led to the technology that has made cooking faster, more convenient, and used more than conventional cooking. This book addresses the differences between a standard oven, which uses conduction, and a microwave oven, which uses microwaves, causing food molecules to move, creating heat. The more the molecules move, the hotter the food gets. So, pop in a snack, set the timer, and in a few seconds you’ll be ready to enjoy! This book will allow students to plan and conduct an investigation to determine the effect of placing objects made with different materials in the path of a beam of light.

In The Star-Spangled Banner, students will learn about the patriotic poem that became the national anthem. This 32-page title uses a variety of teaching components to help young readers strengthen their reading comprehension skills. The Symbols of Freedom series will allow students to explain events or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause versus effect. Each title features photographs, maps, and informational sidebars that work with a Show What You Know section to help readers build their understanding of the topic.

While reading The Liberty Bell, students will learn about the origin and significance of this iconic symbol of American independence. This 32-page title uses a variety of teaching components to help young readers strengthen their reading comprehension skills. The Symbols of Freedom series will allow students to explain events or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause versus effect. Each title features photographs, maps, and informational sidebars that work with a Show What You Know section to help readers build their understanding of the topic.

In Look On The Bright Side, young learners will explore the importance of a positive attitude and how it cam help improve their mental health. Each 24-page book in this series features real-world examples that teach everything from personal accountability to manners, and everything in between. The Little World Social Skills series helps young readers learn how to handle the many different situations they'll face as they grow. Featuring full-color photographs, a picture glossary, websites to visit for more exploration, and more, young learners will gain reading comprehension skills as they learn important life concepts.

Bluetooth devices use radio waves to connect. The radio waves come from a small computer chip. When one Bluetooth device comes close to another Bluetooth device, they send out radio signals to each other. It makes the things we do every day so much more convenient. No wires, cables, or cords, allows you to take computers, game controls, and many other objects from room to room. You can even call your friends from your cell phone while in your car and the sound will come out over the speakers, all thanks to Bluetooth technology! This book will allow students to use tools and materials to design and build a device that uses light or sound to solve the problem ofcommunicating over a distance.

The Star-Spangled Banner became the national anthem of the United States of America in 1931. Originally written as a poem by Frances Scott Key, it became the most important song in our country's history. Uniting Americans with pride every time it is played at sporting events, during official events for our nation, or for school events, it always brings a sense of loyalty and honor to the citizens of the United States of America! This book will allow students to describe the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause/effect.

Did you know the microwave oven was actually invented by mistake? While experimenting with electricity, a scientist noticed the chocolate snack he had in his pocket actually melted. This led to the technology that has made cooking faster, more convenient, and used more than conventional cooking. This book addresses the differences between a standard oven, which uses conduction, and a microwave oven, which uses microwaves, causing food molecules to move, creating heat. The more the molecules move, the hotter the food gets. So, pop in a snack, set the timer, and in a few seconds you’ll be ready to enjoy! This book will allow students to plan and conduct an investigation to determine the effect of placing objects made with different materials in the path of a beam of light.