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Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids: 50+ Exciting STEAM Projects to Design and Build (Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids)
by Christina Herkert SchulSpark creativity and curiosity with fun engineering activities for kids ages 5 to 10Watch your child's eyes light up as they get excited about engineering, learn how things work, and have tons of fun. Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids is packed with more than 50 fascinating STEAM exercises, complete with step-by-step instructions, colorful pictures, and simple explanations of why the experiments work.This engaging book about engineering for kids includes:Activities kids can do themselves—Make engineering for kids easy and fun with projects like toothpick towers and paper cup phones that use common, inexpensive household materials so they can play and learn anytime.The power of STEAM—Lessons are based in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to show kids how these things are everywhere, and help them become better problem solvers and logical thinkers.The basics of engineering—Kids will learn all about engineering with a brief guide to the different types of engineers, an explanation of what they do, and what kids need to know to become one.Unlock the world of engineering for kids with exercises that help them learn, grow, and get creative.
Awesome Human Body Science Experiments for Kids: 40 STEAM Projects to Explore How the Body Works (Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids)
by Orlena Kerek Galen Krek Dante KrekShow kids how the human body works—hands-on experiments for ages 5 to 10The human body is amazing! We use it to move, smell, taste, and speak—but how? Kids will uncover the answers with this book of 40 at-home science experiments. They'll see body systems in action with activities like building a digestive tract from socks and pantyhose, sculpting red blood cells, and making vocal cords out of rubber bands. Get kids thinking like a scientist as they answer questions during each experiment and take notes on what they learn. Best of all, kids will see their knowledge grow as they apply their new skills to progressively more challenging activities. Kid-friendly instructions—Step-by-step guidance and detailed diagrams make these projects easy enough for kids to do with minimal supervision. No special equipment required—These projects use inexpensive, everyday items like cotton balls, glass jars, and vinegar, so kids can get started right away. The S.T.E.A.M. connection—Discover how each activity fits into the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Pick up this book today and explore tons of questions about the human body for kids.
Awesome Is Everywhere
by Neil PasrichaA stunning first picture book from the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awesome. Are you ready? With the simple touch of your fingers go on a stunning interactive journey to see the world as you never have before. Fly through wispy clouds, dive deep into the sparkling ocean, feel wet grains of sand on a hot and sunny beach... You will discover you can fly your mind to anywhere on Earth. And by the time you reach the surprise ending in this unforgettable journey you'll learn that awesome truly is everywhere.
Awesome Kitchen Science Experiments for Kids: 50 STEAM Projects You Can Eat (Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids)
by Megan Olivia HallInspire kids to get excited about science with edible experiments for ages 5-10. Discover hands-on experiments that encourage kids to get involved in science. With results they can eat, they'll find learning irresistible! Awesome Kitchen Science Experiments for Kids is full of food-related experiments that kids can literally sink their teeth into. Each chapter puts a new STEAM subject on the table, giving young learners a taste of science, technology, engineering, art, and math in delicious ways to use their brains.An age-appropriate introduction to the scientific method empowers kids to form hypotheses and test their theories. The experiments are rated for difficulty and potential mess, so adults know how much supervision is required. Easy-to-follow instructions ensure educational—and edible!—results.SOLAR-POWERED S'MORES: Learn about energy from the sun and build a solar oven out of a cardboard box. Then it's time to cook and enjoy s'mores in the sunshine!WHAT STOPS ONION TEARS?: Discover why people cry when they cut onions, and design an experiment to test preventative methods. What happens when the onions are cooked?EDIBLE DYES: In this artistic project, create a homemade dye by simmering beets, and find out the secret to getting the brightest colors from plant-based dyes.Feed kids' science curiosity with Awesome Kitchen Science Experiments for Kids. Help them become scientists and chefs at the same time!
Awesome Man: The Mystery Intruder
by Michael ChabonAwesome Man, our favorite superhero, is back, and in this fantastic sequel from New York Times bestselling author Michael Chabon, he must prepare for his greatest threat yet! Awesome Man’s secret identity has stayed safe, and he’s still the coolest superhero around. He loves protecting the people of Awesome City from evildoers, like the giant Plutonian octolizard, with his trusty sidekick, Moskowitz. But there have been reports that a new hero is coming to town soon. What if the people of Awesome City no longer need Awesome Man? With 40 pages of awesome text and illustrations, this book is a great gift for the superhero-obsessed and any kid adjusting to life with a new sibling!
Awesome Orange Birthday: A Branches Book (The Party Diaries)
by Mitali Banerjee RuthsIn this full-color early chapter book series, Priya starts a party-planning business to help save the planet -- one party at a time!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Priya is planning her aunty’s birthday party. She will donate the money she makes to help save the cutest endangered animal on the planet, the quokka! Priya sends out handmade invitations, makes DIY decorations, and sets an orange-only snacks menu -- including pumpkin samosas! Will Priya’s very first party be a success?With speech bubbles, easy-to-read text, and vibrant artwork on every page, this series is perfect for newly independent readers!
Awesome Outdoor Science Experiments for Kids: 50+ STEAM Projects and why they work (Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids)
by Megan Olivia HallExplore the outdoors with hands-on science activities for kids ages 5 to 10Kids are full of big questions like "What makes plants grow?" or "Why does the moon change shape in the sky?". Awesome Outdoor Experiments for Kids can help them find the answers! It's a treasure trove of outdoor adventures, with more than 50 fun experiments that show kids science in action as they play outside.Every experiment focuses on at least one aspect of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. As kids explore each activity outdoors, they'll get the chance to interact with nature and the amazing processes that are happening all around them. They'll observe bug behavior, build a beaver dam, predict the weather, and so much more.Discover the ultimate guide to an outdoor science lab for kids:Easy to do at home—The activities use basic items that are probably already around the house and include easy-to-follow steps.Hows and whys—Kids will learn the real science behind every result with simple explanations of what happened, tips for exploring more, and fascinating questions to think about.Just for kids—Little ones might need a little help from a grown-up for certain steps, but these experiments are designed for kids to do all by themselves.Get kids outdoors with a book of hands-on experiments that show them the power of nature!
Awesome Physics Experiments for Kids: 40 Fun Science Projects & Why They Work! (Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids)
by Erica L. ColónGet kids excited about physics with fun and easy experiments for ages 10 to 13 Turn living rooms into STEAM laboratories and watch as children have an awesome time learning about physics. This book contains 40 highly entertaining, hands-on experiments that can be completed using simple, household materials.What sets this physics for kids book apart:Excellent explanations—Brief explainers address the hows and whys of each experiment, providing children with a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts surrounding force, flight, and much more.Step-by-step instructions—Full-color photos and easy-to-follow instructions allow kids to confidently conduct experiments on their own, with only the occasional assist from an adult.Extended fun—Each experiment contains a "Now Try This!" section that offers ideas for further investigation and expands the possibilities for learning.Help kids set off on a journey of scientific discovery with 40 fun physics experiments they can tackle at home.
Awesome Power Parables
by Chad StephensJesus spoke in parables to teach us empowering life lessons. This unique book explores twenty of his teaching, including the stories of the good Samaritan, the prodigal son, and the sower of seeds, Awesome Power Parables is an entertaining approach to exploring the wisdom of Jesus. Small enough to fit in your CD holder but-with twenty songs and twenty stories-large enough to entertain for hours, these teachings of Jesus are accompanied by lively songs performed by the Wonder Kids and produced by Stephen Elkins of Wonder Workshop.
Awesome Robotics Projects for Kids: 20 Original STEAM Robots and Circuits to Design and Build (Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids)
by Bob KatovichBuild your own amazing robots—20 STEAM projects for kids 5 to 10!Get ready to build all kinds of incredible robots—right in your own home! Designed for young robot builders, these do-it-yourself robotics for kids projects will teach you about science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) as you assemble an amazing collection of real working robots!From scribblebots to two-legged walkers, this book walks you through robotics for kids, one beautifully-photographed project at a time. The robots start out simple and get more advanced as you go, helping you boost your skills (and your confidence) at the same time. Get started today!This exciting guide to robotics for kids includes:20 awesome projects—Rock the world of robotics for kids with nearly two-dozen different designs for bots that glow, draw, walk, climb, and more.Full-color photos—Construction is easy thanks to clear directions and 200 step-by-step pictures that help you build your robot right.Robots in the world—Chapters are divided based on the functions of robots, showing you how they can be used to help in your day-to-day life.Discover one of the most fun ways to get into robotics for kids!
Awesome Science Experiments for Kids: 100+ Fun STEAM Projects & Why They Work! (Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids)
by Crystal ChattertonThe ultimate science experiment book for kids! 100+ hands-on projects to get kids ages 5 to 10 excited about science.As kids grow older, they become more curious about the world around them, often asking, "How does this work?" Awesome Science Experiments for Kids teaches young brains the nuts and bolts of the scientific method using fun, hands-on experiments designed to show kids how to hypothesize, experiment, and then record their findings.It's great for fun anytime, but especially for turning your child's summer break into a period of fun-filled summer learning! With awesome projects like a Fizzy Rocket, Magnet-Powered Car, and Pencil Sundial, kids will have a blast learning to build, design, and think critically—while getting inspired to interact with the world around them and make their own discoveries. An amazing summer learning workbook, it guides young readers through numerous exciting projects that demonstrate the elegance and wonder of science in the most enjoyable way possible.Awesome Science Experiments for Kids includes:100+ STEAM experiments—Each activity includes an explanation of the processes in play, so kids can understand how and why each project works.Easy instructions—These step-by-step science experiments for kids simplify each process to make the projects fun and simple to understand—and they only require basic household materials.Colorful photos—Refer to real-life photos that show you how to bring these experiments to life.From learning how quicksand works to turning a lemon into a battery, these experiments teach budding STEAM kids how cool it is to be curious.
Awful Bible Bad Guys (My Travel Time Storybooks)
by Chad StephensAn endless amount of time is spent in the car-traveling to the supermarket, heading home from school, going back and forth to soccer practice. With the help of the Travel Time series, that time can be used to share amazing Bible stories with children. My Travel Time Storybook #6, Awful Bible Bad Guys, is a miniature storybook and CD combination that is sure to entertain kids. These twenty songs and twenty stories about bible bad guys will thrill even the most mischievious child, while teaching about God's love and forgiveness. Pairing these stories with bright illustrations and engaging music makes this an indispensable introduction to the classic stories of the Bible. Small enough to fit in your CD holder but large enough to entertain for hours, these Bible stories are accompanied by lively songs performed by the Wonder Kids and produced by Stephen Elkins of Wonder Workshop.
Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock
by Dallas HuntDuring an unfortunate mishap, young Awâsis loses Kôhkum&’s freshly baked world-famous bannock. Not knowing what to do, Awâsis seeks out a variety of other-than-human relatives willing to help. What adventures are in store for Awâsis?Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock highlights the importance of collaboration and seeking guidance from one's community, while introducing the Cree words for different animals and baking ingredients. Find a pronunciation guide and the recipe for Kôhkum&’s world-famous bannock in the back of the book.
Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock
by Dallas HuntDuring an unfortunate mishap, young Awâsis loses Kôhkum&’s freshly baked world-famous bannock. Not knowing what to do, Awâsis seeks out a variety of other-than-human relatives willing to help. What adventures are in store for Awâsis?Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock highlights the importance of collaboration and seeking guidance from one's community, while introducing the Cree words for different animals and baking ingredients. Find a pronunciation guide and the recipe for Kôhkum&’s world-famous bannock in the back of the book.
Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock
by Dallas HuntDuring an unfortunate mishap, young Awâsis loses Kôhkum&’s freshly baked world-famous bannock. Not knowing what to do, Awâsis seeks out a variety of other-than-human relatives willing to help. What adventures are in store for Awâsis?Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock highlights the importance of collaboration and seeking guidance from one's community, while introducing the Cree words for different animals and baking ingredients. Find a pronunciation guide and the recipe for Kôhkum&’s world-famous bannock in the back of the book.
Axel la camioneta: Axel the Truck: Beach Race (Spanish edition) (My First I Can Read)
by J. D. RileyThis high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom.Un libro con alegres ilustraciones, vocabulario básico, mucha acción, ritmo y repetición. La edición en español de Axel the Truck: Beach Race, de la colección Mi primer libro ¡Ya sé leer!, es perfecta para los pequeños que están aprendiendo a leer. Axel, un bullicioso y popular personaje de la colección Mi primer libro ¡Ya sé leer!, es una pequeña camioneta valiente, curiosa y aventurera, con unas ruedas muy, muy grandes. Hace un lindo día, así que Axel se dirige a la playa. Le encanta levantar arena y ver cómo se mete entre sus ruedas, y nada le parece tan refrescante como una carrera entre las olas. Pero, ¿será lo suficientemente rápida para ganar una carrera contra unos camiones monstruo? Incluye un glosario de herramientas y partes de una camioneta.
Axel la camioneta: Axel the Truck: Rocky Road (Spanish edition) (My First I Can Read)
by J. D. RileyThis high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom. Un libro con alegres ilustraciones, vocabulario básico, mucha acción, ritmo y repetición. La edición en español de Axel the Truck: Rocky Road, de la colección Mi primer libro ¡Ya sé leer!, es perfecta para los pequeños que están aprendiendo a leer. Axel, un bullicioso y popular personaje de la colección Mi primer libro ¡Ya sé leer!, es una pequeña camioneta valiente, curiosa y aventurera, con unas ruedas muy, muy grandes. Camino a la montaña, Axel corre, salta y acelera, subiendo y bajando por caminos rocosos. ¡Hasta compite con cabras de montaña! Pero, ¡cuidado! ¡Una roca que viene cayendo hacia ella! ¿Qué hará Axel? Incluye un glosario de herramientas y partes de una camioneta.
Axel the Truck: Beach Race (My First I Can Read)
by J. D. RileyAxel is a little truck with big, big wheels who loves speed and adventure. Vroom vroom! Axel’s going to find out if he’s fast enough to win an off-road race by the ocean against some bigger trucks. The monster trucks zoom down the sand, but Axel has a great—and very loud!—engine and the heart of a winner. Bright illustrations by Brandon Dorman bring the fun-loving, confident Axel to life. Axel the Truck: Beach Race is a My First I Can Read book designed to introduce children to the exciting world of reading. It is perfect for reading aloud to a child, which is the first step in creating a great reader.
Axel the Truck: Field Trip (My First I Can Read)
by J. D. RileyLearn to read with Axel the Truck!Axel is a little truck with big, big wheels who loves exploring and adventure. In this My First I Can Read! book, Axel finds himself stuck in the mud and learns that sometimes you have to get really messy to have a whole lot of fun! Simple, declarative sentences, basic phonics, and bold illustrations make Axel perfect for emerging readers who love trucks and other vehicles that go. With a focus on transportation, bright artwork, and simple, declarative sentences, this is a great action-filled choice for newly independent readers. The playful illustrations will delight both parents and children!
Axel the Truck: Rocky Road (My First I Can Read)
by J. D. RileyAxel is a little truck with great big wheels. Axel loves to explore, have fun, go fast, and get dirty. The Axel books are ideal for children just learning to read, and feature fun art and an easy-to-read text that builds vocabulary, phonics skills, and the joy of reading.Rocky Road is the second book about Axel, the little truck with great big wheels. Axel heads to the mountains and races, bumps, and speeds up and down rocky roads. He even races a mountain goat or two! When he gets muddy, Axel heads to the car wash before heading home. The Axel books offer a fast-paced and fun first reading experience for emergent readers and build comprehension and phonics skills.
Axel the Truck: Speed Track (My First I Can Read)
by J. D. RileyLearn to read with Axel the Truck!Axel is a little red truck with big wheels and big dreams. In this My First I Can Read! book, Axel and his dog, Rex, go to the speed track and race against trucks and cars that are bigger, better, and faster than he is. Does Axel win? Let’s find out!Short declarative sentences, lots of action and fun, age-appropriate vocabulary, sound effects and onomatopoeia, and bold, detailed illustrations make Axel the Truck: Speed Track a great choice for building confidence in emerging readers.Perfect for children who love trucks and other vehicles that go!
Axle Annie and the Speed Grump
by Robin PulverAxle Annie, Burskyville's best, most beloved school bus driver, has a big problem. And that problem has a name: Rush Hotfoot. He is an absolute menace--always in a hurry and in a bad mood, driving full blast. He even ignores the bus's stop-sign arm! But if anybody can tame the speed grump, Annie can. She has both hands on the wheel and nerves of steel. Children will giggle and cheer for this friendly, silly charmer about the kind of superhero they might see every day.
Ayudo (¡Me gusta leer!)
by Joe CepedaWhen a boy finds a canteen, he finds his superpower–helping everyone he meets! From Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Winner Joe Cepeda, this Spanish language ¡Me gusta leer! book is perfect for new readers.Very simple text and fun pictures support comprehension in this delightful story, ideal for emergent Spanish readers and Spanish language learners. Easy to read and brightly illustrated, this is a perfect book for building basic Spanish vocabulary!Other books in this series: I Hop (a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book), Up, I See, and I Dig, featuring the same curious, excited brothers exploring the world around them and celebrating the diversity of everyday life.Los libros ¡Me gusta leer!™ han sido creados tanto por reconocidos ilustradores de libros para niños, como por nuevos talentos, con el propósito de infundir la confianza y el disfrute de la lectura en los pequeños lectores.Queremos que cada nuevo lector diga: &“¡Me gusta leer!&”
B Is for Ballet: A Dance Alphabet (American Ballet Theatre)
by John Robert AllmanAn A to Z celebration of the world of ballet, from the renowned American Ballet Theatre.A is for arabesque, B is for Baryshnikov, and C is for Coppélia in this beautifully illustrated, rhyming, alphabetic picture book, filled with ballet stars, dances, positions, and terminology. Written by the acclaimed author of A Is for Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to Z, the dazzling, creative wordplay forms a graceful pas de deux with the stylish, swooping lines and rich color of the sumptuous illustrations. In partnership with the American Ballet Theatre, here is the perfect gift for any ballet fan, from children just starting ballet to adults who avidly follow this graceful artform.
B Is for Broadway: Onstage and Backstage from A to Z
by John Robert Allman&“A must-have for all Broadway lovers—B Is for Broadway—a book I am actually in!!! I am buying a dozen.&” —ROSIE O&’DONNELL, Isabelle Stevenson Award recipient, three-time Tony Awards host, and Emmy Award winnerNew from the creators of A Is for Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to Z! From AUDITIONS to ZIEGFELD, grab a ticket to this smash-hit, rhythmic alphabet book featuring your favorite performers, creators, songs, and shows from the Broadway stage!Step into the spotlight and celebrate a cavalcade of Broadway legends! Start with "A" for "audition" with the iconic line-up from A Chorus Line, then peek behind "B" to see the "backstage" buzz, and dance along with "C" for "choreographers".Children and grown-ups alike can spot beloved stars and creators from today and yesterday, such as Lin-Manuel Miranda, Patti LuPone, Michael Bennett, Jennifer Holliday, Ethel Merman, and Billy Porter. Readers will also see famous New York theaters, beloved shows such as Hamilton and Hairspray, and the crew, stylists, and technicians who are vital to each performance. It's a celebration of the American stage that no fan is going to want to miss.A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book is donated to The Actors Fund.&“We are honored that a portion of the proceeds of author John Robert Allman and illustrator Peter Emmerich&’s B is For Broadway will go to support our programs. The Actors Fund is proud to be at the forefront of helping everyone in the entertainment community with emergency financial assistance and supportive services, and we&’re grateful that this wonderful new work will help those in need in our performing arts community.&” —Joseph P. Benincasa, President & CEO, The Actors FundB Is for Broadway is a hit with the stage's greatest stars!&“B Is for Broadway celebrates the entire Broadway community—backstage, onstage, everyone! who works in our performing arts and entertainment community. I&’m honored to be a part of that beautiful community, and this lovely book.&” —BEBE NEUWIRTH, Tony and Emmy Award–winning dancer, singer, actress (Sweet Charity, Chicago, Cheers), and Vice Chair of The Actors Fund &“E is for excited, which is what I am to be included in this book to benefit the incredible work of The Actors Fund.&” —BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL, Tony Award–winning actor and Board Chair of The Actors Fund &“The illustrations—gorgeous. The rhymes—delicious. This book—a must-have! B is for Broadway and buy-it-now!&” —KRISTIN CHENOWETH, Tony Award–winning actress (You&’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown) &“What a dynamite willkommen to the world of Broadway!&” —JOEL GREY, Tony Award and Oscar–winning actor (Cabaret) &“B Is for Broadway is a gorgeous children&’s book that will introduce a young person to all the magic of theater!&” —ALI STROKER, Tony Award–winning actress (Oklahoma!)