Books with author Stephen P. Kramer

The day is hot and muggy, but cool weather is moving in. All at once, there's a thunderous rumble that sounds like an approaching freight train. The sky darkens and the wind picks up. A spinning cloud touches the ground, tossing roofs, cars, and trees skyward. A tornado is on the move. In Tornado, learn about what causes dangerous swirling storms--from water spouts to violent "twisters." Amazing photographs and a clearly written text explain what happens inside the storm clouds and give you tips about how to stay safe--even if you live in "Tornado Alley."

Every day you answer questions-dozens, even hundreds of them. How do you find the answers to questions? How can you be sure your answers are correct?Scientists use questions to learn about things. Scientists have developed a way of helping make sure they answer questions correctly. It is called the scientific method. The scientific method can help you find answers to many of the questions you are curious about.What kind of food does your dog like best? Is your sister more likely to help you with your homework if you say please? Can throwing a dead snake over a tree branch make it rain? The scientific method can help you answer these questions and many others.Stephen Kramer's invitation to think like a scientist, illustrated by Felicia Bond's humorous and appealing pictures, will receive enthusiastic response from young readers, scientist and nonscientist alike.

Peterson's Master the New York City Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) 7th Edition is a comprehensive test preparation guide for the competitive test offered to all eighth and ninth-grade students, residing within the five boroughs of NYC, who wish to attend a specialized high school. This guide offers valuable preparation resources,and test-taking strategies, including 10 practice mini-tests that cover: scrambled paragraphs reading comprehension logical reasoning word problems algebra geometry Every practice test question is accompanied by our expert detailed answer explanations that will help boost your test-prep efforts to score high on the exam. Bonus section that includes 2 practice tests for the Hunter College H.S. Entrance Examination, administered each January to all sixth-grade students residing within the five boroughs of NYC, who meet specific criteria in reading and mathematics. Increase your self-confidence by reviewing the test format, types of questions, timing of the test sections, and other important factors that will help you score your best on this extremely challenging test for academically-gifted students. Every November, approximately 30,000 NYC students take the challenging 2.5 hour exam which consists of two parts: Verbal with 45 multiple choice questions and Mathematics, 50 questions. The following eight specialized schools that use this test for admission are highly selective NYC public schools for students who are talented, academically or artistically: Bronx High School of Science Brooklyn Latin School Brooklyn Technical High School High School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering at City College High School of American Studies at Lehman College Queens High School for the Sciences at York Staten Island Technical High School Stuyvesant High School If you’re considering any of these schools, this guide will help you maximize your admissions test score.