Books with author Kelli L Hicks

Can you imagine having to drive long distances in a car, train, or bus? Airplane travel changed all that, making travel much quicker, easier, and less stressful. This book addresses the four factors that make it possible for an airplane to fly: weight, lift, thrust, and drag, and details what each of these things means to maintain the safety of the passengers who fly on the over 64 million flights a year in the United States. So, buckle up and enjoy your flight in this wonderful book about airplanes! This book will allow students to ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.

Have you ever thought about what really happens when you flush a toilet? In this book, students will learn all about this quirky subject and the different parts of this simple machine. From the bowl, the tank, the handle, and stopper, students will learn all about something we all do on a daily basis but don’t really ever think about. So, next time you flush, you’ll know exactly what happens! This book will allow students to develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.

An escalator is a moving staircase with steps that go up or down. This book discusses how an escalator if based off a conveyor system, moving objects up and down using gears and chains that are connected to the steps, flattening them out at the top and bottom so people can easily get on. This form of transportation has made it more convenient to go from one floor to another without walking up flights of stairs. So, next time you have a chance to ride an escalator, hold on to the handrails and get a free moving staircase ride! This book will allow students to analyze data to determine if a design solution works as intended to change the speed or direction of an object with a push or a pull.

Evan in the Middle introduces early readers to chapter books by creating a familiar setting that showcases a variety of important social and emotional concepts associated with growing up.Rourke's Beginning Chapter Books deliver realistic fictional narratives that are relatable and fun to young readers. With 48-pages of bold illustrations, simple language, and engaging discussion questions, transitioning readers can enjoy following the chapters while also building their comprehension skills.

In Companion and Therapy Animals, readers will learn about the animals that are trained to help a variety of people in need: people with physical limitations, social disorders, and more. Young readers will love turning the pages as they gain valuable information and are prompted to answer questions along the way.The Animal Matters series allows readers to explore the world of animals and the people who work with them while also building reading comprehension skills. Each 24-page title features full-color photographs, real-world applications, content vocabulary, and more to effectively engage young learners.

The Tools Used By Scientists Are Addressed In This Title. Beakers, Scales, Microscopes, Scientific Calculators, And Other Important Things Used To Investigate And Create New Technology. Communicating With These Tools Via Satellite Or Sensors That Are Being Developed To Warn People Of Tsunamis Are Just Part Of The Many Science Tools Talked About In This Title.