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Maker Projects for Kids Who Love Greening Up Spaces
Megan Kopp
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, March 15, 2017)Creative readers with a green thumb and an eye for design will be inspired to create their own gardening and landscaping projects in unique spaces. From vertical gardens to urban parklets, this title will motivate readers to "green up" spaces in their communities in a way that promotes environmental awareness, collaboration, and group planning. Profiles of innovators and their green creations encourage readers to embrace their own ideas and create their Maker visions.
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What Do You Find in a Coral Reef?
Megan Kopp
Hardcover (Crabtree Publishing Company, April 15, 2016)"Vibrant photographs and descriptive text guide readers on an underwater journey through coastal waters to explore coral reefs. Home to more than one million kinds of plants, fish, and other ocean life, readers will discover how living things meet their needs for shelter, food, and more in this dynamic ecosystem."--
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Cobras
Megan Kopp
Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2011)In the middle of an Asian forest, a cobra senses danger. It lifts its body into the air and spreads its hood. If the enemy comes any closer, the snake is prepared to spit deadly venom. Discover why cobras are among the deadliest snakes in the world, along with many other fascinating facts about this dangerous reptile.
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What Do You Find in a Coral Reef?
Megan Kopp
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, April 15, 2016)"Vibrant photographs and descriptive text guide readers on an underwater journey through coastal waters to explore coral reefs. Home to more than one million kinds of plants, fish, and other ocean life, readers will discover how living things meet their needs for shelter, food, and more in this dynamic ecosystem."--
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What Do You Find in a Pond?
Megan Kopp
Hardcover (Crabtree Pub, April 15, 2016)"From croaking frogs and quacking ducks to floating lily pads and buzzing dragonflies, ponds are bursting with life. Dynamic photographs and descriptive text help budding young scientists discover the plants and animals that live in these freshwater ecosystems."--
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Maker Projects for Kids Who Love Designing Spaces
Megan Kopp
Hardcover (Crabtree Publishing Company, Aug. 25, 2016)Readers with a creative flair and an eye for attractive layout can let their creative sides show with this title about the artistic and inventive field of interior design.
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What Do You Find in a Rainforest Tree?
Megan Kopp
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, April 15, 2016)"From the sunlit-filled canopy to the shaded forest floor, readers will discover how a rainforest tree provides shelter, water, food, and other essential resources to meet the needs of a variety of living things."--
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Putting Earth First: Eating and Living Green
Megan Kopp
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Feb. 1, 2016)This inspiring book describes how people are becoming more aware of the effect of their daily activities on the planet. Find out how more and more people are eating and living "green" by buying food grown locally, eating food that is organic, and even growing their own food. Many people are also building eco-friendly homes and choosing to live off the grid, which means they are creating their own, sustainable forms of energy instead of getting electricity from a power station. Discover how eating and living green is becoming more and more possible, and why this way of living could help build a sustainable future for the next generation.
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Journeys to Outer Space
Megan Kopp
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 5, 2019)"How soon can you board a rocketship to Mars? And how will you survive when you get there? There are so many challenges to overcome in sending a human into space, such as problems of distance, fuel, and propulsion. This compelling book describes the history and future of space travel and the exciting areas of research travel presents."--
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Above and Beyond with Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Megan Kopp
Hardcover (Crabtree Publishing Company, Sept. 26, 2016)This innovative title explores the ways that critical thinking can be applied to problem solving in school, work, and social settings. Real-world examples and opportunities for hands-on practice support readers as they learn how to frame, analyze, and synthesize information. Readers are also encouraged to ask questions to clarify points of view, and apply other core skills essential to making complex choices and determining sound solutions.
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Maker Projects for Kids Who Love Electronics
Megan Kopp
Hardcover (Crabtree Publishing Company, Aug. 25, 2016)"This plugged-in title helps readers navigate the sometimes-complex world of electronic innovation. Young readers can explore this exciting and popular field by learning the basics of electronic circuits and how electronic components work, which they can then apply to an idea of their own. They will be able to create their project using everyday materials and easy-to-understand computer elements. Important electronic innovators and their creations are profiled to provide inspiration for young "makers.""--
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How Do Insects Move?
Megan Kopp
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, June 30, 2015)"From crawling and burrowing to jumping and swimming, insects move in many different ways! This action-packed title introduces readers to the different ways insects get around and explains the link between form and function by examining how an insect's body is suited for a certain type of movement."--
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