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Books in STEM in Our World series

  • The Water Cycle at Work

    Rebecca Jean Olien

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Why does it rain? This title introduces readers to the water cycle. Evaporation, precipitation, condensation, and other vocabulary words are defined. Each stage of the water cycle and why it is important to humans is explained. Graphics provide additional support. An activity to help readers understand the concept is included.
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  • Travel Technology: Maglev Trains, Hovercrafts, and More

    John Wood

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2018)
    While Back to the Future's hovering skateboards hasn't become reality yet, hoverboards can certainly help people get around today. From driverless cars to Japan's amazing bullet train, travel technology has advanced by leaps and bounds for both individuals and large groups of people. Readers climb aboard these incredible inventions in this book, discovering the coolest ways technology is improving travel while learning about many STEM curriculum supporting topics along the way. Full-color photographs enhance a dynamic design that draws in readers for a wild ride.
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  • Travel Technology: Maglev Trains, Hovercrafts, and More

    Visiting Fellow John Wood

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    While Back to the Future's hovering skateboards hasn't become reality yet, hoverboards can certainly help people get around today. From driverless cars to Japan's amazing bullet train, travel technology has advanced by leaps and bounds for both individuals and large groups of people. Readers climb aboard these incredible inventions in this book, discovering the coolest ways technology is improving travel while learning about many STEM curriculum supporting topics along the way. Full-color photographs enhance a dynamic design that draws in readers for a wild ride.
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  • Sports Technology: Cryotherapy, LED Courts, and More

    Visiting Fellow John Wood

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    A professional athlete's number one priority is staying healthy. Technology for injury prevention and recovery, such as cryotherapy and cupping, is in high demand. Those aren't the only amazing technologies being developed for athletes or in sports today. High-tech gear, playing surfaces, and more are explored in this engrossing volume, complete with full-color photographs of the technology in action. Sports fanatics and computer lovers alike can find something fascinating and new to learn in this high-interest take on STEM topics.
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  • Gaming Technology: Streaming, VR, and More

    Visiting Fellow John Wood

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    With streaming services on Twitch and YouTube, no matter the time of day, gamers can watch anyone playing their favorite games. Friends half a world apart can play games together. There's no better time to be into gaming technology. From virtual reality to esports, readers can learn so much about how gaming is growing and changing in this high-interest book. A dynamic design and full-color photographs of top-of-the-line tech in action accompanies age-appropriate content perfectly suited to complement classroom STEM learning.
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  • Volcanoes

    Valerie Bodden

    Hardcover (Creative Education, Sept. 1, 2006)
    Provides a basic introduction to volcanoes, including geographical information and what happens when they erupt.
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  • Moviemaking Technology: 4D, Motion Capture, and More

    John Wood

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Almost every blockbuster movie is now released in 3D. Add scents, seats that move, and more and suddenly it feels like you're in the movie, that's 4D. Today, moviemakers don't need film to make movies. They don't even need scenery or many practical effects, if they don't want them. Readers may be surprised at the amazing technology that exists to make movies look the way they do today. Action-packed, full-color photographs accompany accessible text describing a variety of the latest, most interesting and future forms of cinema technology. There's something for cinephiles and casual moviegoers to learn on every page.
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  • Space Technology: Landers, Space Tourism, and More

    John Wood

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Someday, families might fly aboard spacecraft to reach their vacation destination. That day might be sooner than many think with companies like Space X hard at work on kinds of spaceflight that could lead to space tourism. This book explores the deep reaches of space alongside the latest high-tech developments used for space travel and exploration. Exciting photographs of this technology at work draws in readers even more as they discover the vast unknowns of space, including many curriculum-supporting STEM concepts.
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  • Medical Technology: Genomics, Growing Organs, and More

    Visiting Fellow John Wood

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Thousands of people get organ transplants every year, but the need greatly outweighs the supply of organs. What if scientists could grow organs to help make people well? The technology isn't so far fetched anymore. Readers learn all about how this could be possible, as well as work in areas like genetics, and much more in the riveting pages of this book. Chock full of STEM topics, including careers in the medical, research, and technology fields, this volume is a great complement to the science curriculum and classroom library.
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  • Country-by-country Guide

    Millie Miller

    Hardcover (Scholastic Reference, Oct. 1, 2006)
    A perfect first introduction to the countries of the world for elementary school students.OUR WORLD makes it fun and easy for children to learn more about the world around them. Millie Miller contributes more of her beautiful, watercolor illustrations like those found in the successful UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.With more than 40 maps, 300 images, and hundreds of interesting facts and statistics, this unique atlas will expand every child's view of each country around the globe. Learn about food, languages, sports, animals, music, climate, architecture, population, and much more. Miller's unique style and clear text will have the reader browsing the pages of this book for hours.
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  • Sports Technology: Cryotherapy, LED Courts, and More

    Visiting Fellow John Wood

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    A professional athlete's number one priority is staying healthy. Technology for injury prevention and recovery, such as cryotherapy and cupping, is in high demand. Those aren't the only amazing technologies being developed for athletes or in sports today. High-tech gear, playing surfaces, and more are explored in this engrossing volume, complete with full-color photographs of the technology in action. Sports fanatics and computer lovers alike can find something fascinating and new to learn in this high-interest take on STEM topics.
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  • Space Technology: Landers, Space Tourism, and More

    John Wood

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Someday, families might fly aboard spacecraft to reach their vacation destination. That day might be sooner than many think with companies like Space X hard at work on kinds of spaceflight that could lead to space tourism. This book explores the deep reaches of space alongside the latest high-tech developments used for space travel and exploration. Exciting photographs of this technology at work draws in readers even more as they discover the vast unknowns of space, including many curriculum-supporting STEM concepts.
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