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Books with author Karen Bush Gibson

  • The Five Pound Pony & other stories

    Karen Bush

    eBook
    A collection of eight brand new original pony stories - read about how a first lesson takes an unexpected turn: an unwanted gift turns out to be perfect: a horse show is held without horses, and a pony rescue goes wrong, plus four other great tales. As a bonus, each story is followed by a special feature which is related to it, with ideas and suggestions such as how to make a lucky horseshoe charm, win a rosette, take a perfect photograph and much more.
  • Meteorology: Cool Women Who Weather Storms

    Gibson Bush Karen, Chandhok Lena

    eBook (Nomad Press, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Does the weather fascinate you? Thunderstorms, tornados, hurricanes, and snowstorms are just some of the weather events that affect people’s everyday lives. Since the time of the Ancient Greeks, people have been fascinated with weather phenomena and how they relate to human activities, such as sailing and farming. Meteorology is the science of the atmosphere, particularly the processes and phenomena that are used in forecasting the weather, and how weather relates to the oceans and climate. Long-term climate patterns, such as El Niño, don’t just affect weather. They disrupt global atmospheric circulation, ocean currents, and the economies of many countries. Every day, thousands of meteorologists observe and record measurements at more than 10,000 weather stations on land and sea throughout the world. Data also comes from satellites, weather balloons, and radar. This data is transmitted to weather centers of the world, where computer models produce the information used in weather prediction. Meteorology: Cool Women Who Weather Storms introduces readers ages 9 to 12 to three women in meteorology who are making an impact and inspiring future generations of meteorologists. Kelly Cass is a broadcast meteorologist at the Weather Channel with a particular interest in severe weather. Bianca Hernandez works as a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in their Phoenix office. Pam Heinselman is a professor and Research Scientist with the National Severe Storms Lab.This nonfiction STEM title serves as a bridge between girls’ interests and their potential careers in meteorology by telling captivating stories about real-life meteorologists and the many ways meteorology benefits society. Meteorology isn’t just about storm tracking, it’s about how the atmosphere affects the earth in the past, present, and future. Advances in meteorology are strongly connected with developments in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Readers will be encouraged to investigate how atmospheric forces affect our lives and how using scientific and mathematical principles allow meteorologists to predict the weather and save lives.Nomad Press books in the Girls in Science series provide a comprehensive foundation about both a field of STEM study and women who have contributed to it in meaningful ways. Essential questions embedded within every chapter, QR codes linked to online primary sources, and language that’s designed to encourage readers to connect prior knowledge to new information make these books an integrative reading experience that encourages further, student-led research. Nomad’s unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while encouraging them to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers.According to the National Foundation of Science, 66 percent of girls and 68 percent of boys in fourth grade say they like STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), but by eighth grade twice as many boys as girls are interested in STEM careers. Why do so many girls turn away from science? One reason is persistent stereotypes and another is a lack of role models. Nomad Press books in the Girls in Science series supply a bridge between girls’ interests and their potential futures by investigating science careers and introducing women who have succeeded in science.Titles in the series include: Technology: Cool Women Who Code; Astronomy: Cool Women in Space; Engineering: Cool Women Who Design; Forensics: Cool Women Who Investigate; Aviation: Cool Women Who Fly; Marine Biology: Cool Women Who Dive; Archaeology: Cool Women Who Dig; Zoology: Cool Women Who Work with Animals; Architecture: Cool Women Who Design Structures; and Meteorology: Cool Women Who Weather Storms.
  • South America

    Gibson, Karen B.

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2006)
    Describes the continent of South America, including its climate, landforms, plants, animals, countries, and people.
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  • Meteorology: Cool Women Who Weather Storms

    Gibson Bush Karen, Chandhok Lena

    eBook (Nomad Press, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Does the weather fascinate you? Thunderstorms, tornados, hurricanes, and snowstorms are just some of the weather events that affect people’s everyday lives. Since the time of the Ancient Greeks, people have been fascinated with weather phenomena and how they relate to human activities, such as sailing and farming. Meteorology is the science of the atmosphere, particularly the processes and phenomena that are used in forecasting the weather, and how weather relates to the oceans and climate. Long-term climate patterns, such as El Niño, don’t just affect weather. They disrupt global atmospheric circulation, ocean currents, and the economies of many countries. Every day, thousands of meteorologists observe and record measurements at more than 10,000 weather stations on land and sea throughout the world. Data also comes from satellites, weather balloons, and radar. This data is transmitted to weather centers of the world, where computer models produce the information used in weather prediction. Meteorology: Cool Women Who Weather Storms introduces readers ages 9 to 12 to three women in meteorology who are making an impact and inspiring future generations of meteorologists. Kelly Cass is a broadcast meteorologist at the Weather Channel with a particular interest in severe weather. Bianca Hernandez works as a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in their Phoenix office. Pam Heinselman is a professor and Research Scientist with the National Severe Storms Lab.This nonfiction STEM title serves as a bridge between girls’ interests and their potential careers in meteorology by telling captivating stories about real-life meteorologists and the many ways meteorology benefits society. Meteorology isn’t just about storm tracking, it’s about how the atmosphere affects the earth in the past, present, and future. Advances in meteorology are strongly connected with developments in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Readers will be encouraged to investigate how atmospheric forces affect our lives and how using scientific and mathematical principles allow meteorologists to predict the weather and save lives.
  • We Visit Nigeria

    Karen Gibson

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, Jan. 15, 2013)
    As readers explore the culture and attractions of major countries in Africa, they also find out about their history, geography, politics, education, economy, and cuisine. Intended for readers ages 10-14 years old.
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  • The Amazon River

    Karen Gibson

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, Aug. 15, 2012)
    Rivers have been a focal point of civilizations for centuries, providing many necessities, such as water, food, and transportation. Readers can now travel around the world to learn about eight of the major rivers and their contribution to world history and culture. Easily read and digerted, these narratives are perfectly suited to kids ages 8-12.
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  • Meteorology: Cool Women Who Weather Storms

    Karen Bush Gibson, Lena Chandhok

    Hardcover (Nomad Press, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Does the weather fascinate you? Thunderstorms, tornados, hurricanes, and snowstorms are just some of the weather events that affect people’s everyday lives. Since the time of the Ancient Greeks, people have been fascinated with weather phenomena and how they relate to human activities, such as sailing and farming. Meteorology is the science of the atmosphere, particularly the processes and phenomena that are used in forecasting the weather, and how weather relates to the oceans and climate. Long-term climate patterns, such as El Niño, don’t just affect weather. They disrupt global atmospheric circulation, ocean currents, and the economies of many countries. Every day, thousands of meteorologists observe and record measurements at more than 10,000 weather stations on land and sea throughout the world. Data also comes from satellites, weather balloons, and radar. This data is transmitted to weather centers of the world, where computer models produce the information used in weather prediction. Meteorology: Cool Women Who Weather Storms introduces readers ages 9 to 12 to three women in meteorology who are making an impact and inspiring future generations of meteorologists. Kelly Cass is a broadcast meteorologist at the Weather Channel with a particular interest in severe weather. Bianca Hernandez works as a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in their Phoenix office. Pam Heinselman is a professor and Research Scientist with the National Severe Storms Lab. This nonfiction STEM title serves as a bridge between girls’ interests and their potential careers in meteorology by telling captivating stories about real-life meteorologists and the many ways meteorology benefits society. Meteorology isn’t just about storm tracking, it’s about how the atmosphere affects the earth in the past, present, and future. Advances in meteorology are strongly connected with developments in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Readers will be encouraged to investigate how atmospheric forces affect our lives and how using scientific and mathematical principles allow meteorologists to predict the weather and save lives. Nomad Press books in the Girls in Science series provide a comprehensive foundation about both a field of STEM study and women who have contributed to it in meaningful ways. Essential questions embedded within every chapter, QR codes linked to online primary sources, and language that’s designed to encourage readers to connect prior knowledge to new information make these books an integrative reading experience that encourages further, student-led research. Nomad’s unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while encouraging them to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers. According to the National Foundation of Science, 66 percent of girls and 68 percent of boys in fourth grade say they like STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), but by eighth grade twice as many boys as girls are interested in STEM careers. Why do so many girls turn away from science? One reason is persistent stereotypes and another is a lack of role models. Nomad Press books in the Girls in Science series supply a bridge between girls’ interests and their potential futures by investigating science careers and introducing women who have succeeded in science. Titles in the series include: Technology: Cool Women Who Code; Astronomy: Cool Women in Space; Engineering: Cool Women Who Design; Forensics: Cool Women Who Investigate; Aviation: Cool Women Who Fly; Marine Biology: Cool Women Who Dive; Archaeology: Cool Women Who Dig; Zoology: Cool Women Who Work with Animals; Architecture: Cool Women Who Design Structures; and Meteorology: Cool Women Who Weather Storms.
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  • Child Care Workers

    Gibson, Karen B.

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2000)
    An introduction to the job of a child care worker that examines the tasks that they perform, the tools that they use, and the education required to be a successful child care worker.
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  • The Railroad Comes to America

    Karen Gibson

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, Aug. 15, 2012)
    Through the years, railroads have had a profound effect on American life and culture. Find ot how the locomotive was developed, how the train became big industry, how it helped America expand westward, what part the railroad played in the Civil War, and how electric trains and trolleys developed from the railroad. For readers ages 10-14 years old..
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  • Picasso

    Karen Gibson

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Pub Inc, Oct. 15, 2008)
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  • The Five Pound Pony & other stories

    Karen Bush

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Aug. 6, 2015)
  • Emerson Jo Goes to the Beach

    Karen L. Bush

    Paperback (Xulon Press, Aug. 27, 2014)
    Although Ms. Bush has always enjoyed writing, she started writing children's picture books when the newest generation of great nieces and great nephews started appearing around the holiday table. To date, she has written six children's books, three of which are published; Noah's Favorite Story, Riley Sue's Day at the Zoo, and Emerson Joe Goes to the Beach. Although Ms. Bush is not a professional artist, she enjoys painting the illustrations for her great nieces' and great nephews' books. She has recently completed the paintings for another author's children's book as well. There are three additional books that are completed, but not yet published; Will Goes to Green Valley Farm, Anna's Seltzer Day, and Lyric's Cadence. She is currently working on a book for her grandson, Bryce William Bush, titled Bryce Greets Spring. Within the next year, Ms. Bush will be starting the illustrations for the book for another great nephew, Caleb Bush, titled The Imagination Box, and will be starting a brand new book for her great niece, Nori Lagler, called Nori's Doll House. Ms. Bush has been married for thirty-eight years to her husband, Dan. They are the 4th generation to live on the family farm, outside of Perrysville, Indiana, where Mr. Bush raises sheep. She left a career of twenty-four years in the land title industry in 2012, and now enjoys serving her Church family as Church Secretary, which allows her time to write, paint and knit. They have two grown children, Angela and Andrew, who are both married, and one grandchild, Bryce.