Books with author Heather B. Moore

What would life be like without the Internet? In this book, readers will meet Tim Berners-Lee, who is regarded as the inventor of the World Wide Web. Readers will learn about Berners-Lee’s early life and career, followed by his work developing the World Wide Web and first web browser. Readers will love connecting with this great inventor through color photographs, which are expertly paired with information-rich text. A timeline and sidebars help to deepen the reader’s learning experience. This biography is the perfect vehicle for learning STEM and is sure to be an excellent addition to social studies and science instruction.

"Eli Whitney is remembered as a great inventor. His cotton gin was one of the most important inventions of the Industrial Revolution, and it did much to shape the course of the American economy. This biographical title explores Whitneys entrepreneurial mind, bringing to life his inventions, innovations, and hardworking spirit"--Provided by publisher.

True stories often make for the most fascinating stories. This lively text will interest and engage students while teaching them all about the wide and sometimes wild world of nonfiction. Readers will learn what defines nonfiction, with age-appropriate examples and authors to pique their interest, such as Eric Carle. They will be intrigued by the wide variety within this one area of literature, and learn about some basic parts of a book, such as table of contents, glossary, and the index. A thought-provoking final activity challenges readers to research and write their own work of nonfiction.

For a long time, aviation experts and pilots thought aircraft couldnt fly faster than the speed of sound. They believed there was a point where the plane and pilot would just explode! They called it the sound barrier. In 1947, Chuck Yeager proved that to be untrue, and in 2012, a skydiver broke the sound barrier without a plane to fly in! From the challenges of airplane technology to daredevil parachutists, the story of breaking the sound barrier is one that will have readers on the edge of their seat. Full-color images and detailed sidebars take history to new heights.

While he is now primarily associated with the quest for the legendary Fountain of Youth, Ponce de Len was not merely involved in this fruitless search. A powerful figure in the Caribbean, he became the first governor of Puerto Rico. He led the first European expedition to Florida and was responsible for giving the state its name. The title discusses Ponce de Lens treatment of Native Americans and the issues with crediting him with the discovery of Florida despite the Native Americans already living there and the possibility of earlier visits by Spanish slave-taking expeditions.

Facts about how bats see in the dark, if bats really drink blood, which type of bat can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes in an hour, which bat has a tongue longer than its body, and many more will be found inside this book of fun facts about bats. This bat guidebook proves bats arent as creepy as many people think. Readers are sure to enjoy the up-close images of bats in the wild.

Sharks are one of natures fiercest predators. Sharks also dont have any bones, and they can lose up to 30,000 teeth in a lifetime. Sharks have to keep swimming all the time in order to keep breathing. Inside this book, readers will discover these and many more fun sharks facts. Amazing photographs of natures deadliest creatures in the wild are sure to thrill readers of all ages.

Rear Admiral Dr. Grace Murray Hopper became known as "Amazing Grace" and the "First Lady of software" at a time when women rarely ventured into math and computer work. In this captivating biography, readers will learn how her pioneering work in the field changed computers as we know them today, including how we refer to malfunctions. They will also discover how she helped develop computer language, paving the way for modern computer coding. Full-color photographs, fast facts, and direct quotes help to illuminate this portrayal of one of the most innovative and inspiring figures of the twentieth century.

Amerigo Vespucci, the presumed namesake of the continents of North America and South America, is a controversial figure in the history of European exploration. The number of voyages he took to the New World is in dispute, but among his accomplishments, he found a rough method of calculating longitude, made notes on the indigenous peoples he encountered, and published theories proving that Columbus had not landed in India. This volume separates the fact from fiction, the man from the myth, and sets about to responsibly examine the remaining open questions at the heart of this history of New World exploration.

Absolutely BONKERS! That’s what Tillie Longbottom thought about time travel … until it happened to her. Whoosh! Back to 1972! Crazy-mad! Totally bizarre! Tillie is a normal twelve year old girl living in a normal council house near Oldham. She detests her stupid surname and could win the prize for ‘most unpopular kid of the year!’ She longs to be accepted by the group of cool girls in her class. Tillie’s hugest wish is to ride a horse. Her parents can’t afford riding lessons. This drives her crazy-mad. Then one Saturday night something weird happens. The ghost of a beautiful golden stallion falls from the sky. Golden Phantom whisks her away. Gutsy Tillie Longbottom must help solve the bizarre mystery that happened way back in 1972. Children who love stories about horses and time travel will adore this spooky Halloween story. Perfect for middle grade and primary school children who adore illustrated books.