Books with author Rachel Mack

It is said that necessity is the mother of invention. But time is the driver of technological development. See how the inventions we use every day, from cars to cell phones, have evolved from their birth to today's technological advancements. A running timeline on each page makes this series perfect for supporting STEM topics in the elementary grades. This book for elementary readers highlights how maps and technology have changed the way people find their way from place to place. Full-color photos and a running timeline help show how changes in ways we travel and new technology have carried us from using to stars to today's GPS turn-by-turn directions. A table of contents, glossary, further resources, and an index are included.

It is said that necessity is the mother of invention. But time is the driver of technological development. See how the inventions we use every day, from cars to cell phones, have evolved from their birth to today's technological advancements. A running timeline on each page makes this series perfect for supporting STEM topics in the elementary grades. This book for elementary readers describes the sequence of inventions that brought us from outdoor cesspits to today's smart toilets, complete with customized user settings. Engaging photos and a running timeline illustrate important ideas and inventions that have changed the way we dispose of our waste. A table of contents, glossary, further resources, and an index are included.

Alexis is a junior high student attending a school nicknamed Goth High for its black and red school colors and gothic teachers. One unforgettable night, Alexis disappears into a "haunted" mansion and is presumed dead but is really simply kidnapped. Her kidnapper turns out to be Count Kristoff, a vampire who claims to have transformed Alexis into a vampire as well. When Alexis and her friends find about Kristoff's plot to take over the world, it's up to these young people to stop him or remain monsters forever!