Books with author Miriam Coleman

There is a skill to research that can improve the efficiency with which we can find information on a topic. Readers will learn ways to improve this skill in both the print and digital realm. There is a daunting amount of information available in multiple formats, and the challenge can be assessing which sources are worth looking at. Quick tips, informative text, and enlightening examples will put a world of information at readers’ fingertips.

Every project needs a good plan. This title explains the difference between short-term and long-term research projects and the different approaches each project requires. Readers find out the best ways to delineate project goals, conduct research, and why it is important to plan with the final product in mind. They will also get quick tips on research, outlining, and more.

Every project needs a good plan. This title explains the difference between short-term and long-term research projects and the different approaches each project requires. Readers find out the best ways to delineate project goals, conduct research, and why it is important to plan with the final product in mind. They will also get quick tips on research, outlining, and more.

Sea lions get their name because they will roar, bark, grunt, and trumpet to get their message across. These noisy pinnipeds love to swim. They use flippers to move quickly and acrobatically through the water as they hunt for fish and squid. Find out more about these fascinating marine mammals through engaging text and gorgeous full-color photography.

Leeches are parasites that feed off the blood of many animals, including people. Living in freshwater, salt water, and even on land, these bloodsuckers are always looking for their next meal. Find out about the many kinds of leeches, their anatomy, habitats, and favorite meals. A fact spread highlights some of the more disgusting features of leeches.

Learning about a career in software engineering is an exciting step into the world of STEM. This book introduces readers to what software engineers do, the different kinds of software they develop, notable engineers in the field, and the future of software engineering. Readers will be amazed at how coding can create useful and complex computer programs. Readers will discover the ways science, technology, engineering, and math fit into the everyday work of software engineers, which makes this book a perfect companion to STEM-based instruction. The text is engaging yet accessible, while the color photographs bring the career to life. Readers will gain supplemental knowledge from sidebars and graphic organizers, and they are sure to leave this book with a firm understanding of this exciting career.

Weather plays a great role in our daily lives, but it doesnt just determine what we wear or if we can go outside. The different kinds of weather are clues about Earths climate and atmosphere. Readers will learn about everything from rain and snow to extreme weather such as tornadoes, earthquakes, and more. This text encourages readers to use their STEM skills to critically think about what the weather reveals about Earth. Diagrams, charts, fact boxes, eye-catching images, a glossary, index, and websites create a comprehensive learning experience.

A variety of source materials exist and are available to students today. Libraries are filled with books on a multitude of topics, and the age of Google and other search engines means that more information than ever before is accessible. Readers will learn how to gather the data and then integrate information from different sources into a cohesive final product. Informative text and Quick Tip boxes will help readers learn how to manage each of the presented tasks.