Books with author Robyn Hardyman

Did you know that an engineering professor invented a scanner that can find ways to improve a building's energy efficiency? Readers discover this and other fun facts as they explore the many ways people around the world are using their STEM knowledge to tackle the global energy crisis. The engaging main text, fact-filled sidebars, and full-color photographs supplement science curriculum topics and help readers connect those curriculum topics to current events issues such as climate change. Readers will also be inspired to find their own ways to deal with the growing demand for energy around the world.

Hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural disasters can seem unstoppable, destroying anything in their way. However, people around the world are working hard to come up with new ways to prepare for and recover from natural disasters. Readers discover the amazing stories behind these innovators and the ways they're using science, technology, engineering, and math skills to save lives. The main text, which supports essential STEM curriculum topics, is accompanied by detailed sidebars and vivid full-color photographs. The inspiring tone encourages the next generation of innovators to come up with their own creative solutions to the problem of natural disasters.

In this informative book, readers dig into the history of tunnels and expand their cultural awareness as they explore famous tunnels across the globe. Theyll also discover other technologies that play a role in tunnels, such as the invention of dynamite and ancient aqueducts! Record-breaking tunnels will amaze even reluctant readers, and stunning photographs illuminate key concepts. The concluding engineering activity will give readers the chance to apply their knowledge through hands-on construction. This versatile work explains the historical importance and science of tunnels, helping readers understand connections between subject areas.

Fishing is an excellent way to go on an outdoor adventure, and this book explains both the mechanics of fishing itself, and the steps that students can take to plan a fishing trip of their own! Engaging text offers historical context and helpful hints alike, while beautiful, color photographs will inspire students to get outdoors. Helpful sidebars encourage safety and exploration, making this book a comprehensive look at an enriching hobby.

Borrowing $20 to go to the movies might not seem like muchunless the person you borrow from charges interest! This concept can be a difficult one for young people to grasp until they face this situation themselves. Luckily, this book clearly breaks down credit, loans, interest, and debt to help readers understand one of the hardest financial areas to manage long before they truly need the help. Sidebars and fact boxes supplement sections on credit cards, bankruptcy, and even national debt to explain especially tricky topics.

By following the instructions in this book, readers could have the best-wrapped Christmas presents in their family. A colorful gift box and gift bow are just two of the origami projects included in this fun crafting title. In addition to clear step-by-step instructions for each craft, this book includes fun facts about the history of Christmas and how its symbols are part of celebrations today. Full-color photographs show readers what the origami Santa hat, snowman, or star will look like once they've completed the project, helping prepare them for the most wonderful time of the year.

Though ancient Greece and Rome had their share of terrible jobs, perhaps the worst was that of the Roman gladiator. He trained endlessly, only to fight for his life anytime entertainment was needed. While some gladiators became rich and famous, most were simply slaughtered. Readers can form their own opinions about the most horrible job in ancient Greece and Rome as they learn surprising information about time-consuming, smelly, and dangerous tasks. Historical images and illustrations highlight horrible laundry practices, food preparation, and living conditions of the time. No detail is too gross to include!

Those lost in the rainforest have a lot to be worried about. From sudden rainstorms to disease-carrying insects, there are a lot of dangers that need to be considered. However, readers of this book will be prepared. Through detailed descriptions of how to build shelter, gather food and water, and how to handle the possibility of wild animals, readers learn about the rainforest ecosystem and how to use it well. Survival stories of real people add a captivating element to the main content, and full-color photographs let readers travel deep into the rainforest without getting lost.

NASA has now sent a robot beyond our solar system, and another is on its way. Through detailed, fascinating main content and sidebars, readers learn about the process of creating the technology for the amazing Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 probes. Their unique features are described, and full-color photographs and illustrations further showcase the impressive abilities of these robots. This book introduces the many STEM careers important to the Voyager missions as well as the long-term future of these probes. Readers today could be the Voyager scientists of tomorrow.