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How to Be an Engineer (Careers for Kids)
by Carol VordermanClearly explained engineering concepts and fun, simple projects give kids ages 7-9 the chance to put their STEAM knowledge to the test!Teach kids to think like an engineer! The engaging projects in this book will encourage kids to investigate using items from around the house. Build a robot arm out of rulers; learn about jet propulsion with balloons; crush toilet-paper rolls to explore materials; and much more. Read about how engineers use STEAM subjects and their imaginations to think critically and solve problems. Be inspired by engineering heroes such as Leonardo da Vinci, Mae Jemison, and Elon Musk. Fun questions, engineering experiments, and real-life scenarios come together to make engineering relevant. In How to Be an Engineer, the emphasis is on inspiring kids, which means less time at a computer and more time exploring in the real world.
How to Be the Best Student You Can Be
by Pam GoodmanDid you know that the Wright Brothers, Henry Ford, Oprah Winfrey, Walt Disney, and Steve Jobs all used skills that are taught in school to create their dream jobs? They took their passion, used their skills, learned from their mistakes and made their vision a reality. You can do that too! This book will help you master the skills you need to become the best student you can be. Learn how everything at school fits together when everyone does their job. You will discover your part in your education and be empowered with a voice that will be heard.
How to Build LEGO Animals: Go on a Journey to Become a Better Builder (How to Build LEGO)
by Hannah Dolan Jessica FarrellDiscover how to build your own awesome LEGO® Animals!Be inspired by 30 incredible LEGO animals, from a roaring lion to a multi-colored turtle. Embark on an imaginative building journey as the models get more challenging through the book. Each animal idea is broken down into three, four, or five important building steps.Learn essential building techniques to create claws and teeth, legs and tails, textures and colors and much more, for your own wonderful creations.You can build anything! ©2023 The LEGO Group.
How to Build LEGO Cars: Go on a Journey to Become a Better Builder
by Hannah Dolan Nate DiasDiscover how to build your dream LEGO cars – with tips and techniques from expert LEGO builders. Create 30 incredible LEGO vehicles. Race speedy sports cars, build a camper van for a road trip, create a space buggy for an intergalactic mission, make an ice-cream van for unlimited treats, and much more. From chassis and bumpers to windscreens and spoilers, learn everything you need to create your own LEGO cars. You can build anything! ©2021 The LEGO Group
How to Build LEGO Dinosaurs (How to Build LEGO)
by Hannah Dolan Jessica Farrell Nathan DiasDiscover how to build your own awesome LEGO® dinosaurs!Be inspired by 30 incredible LEGO dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures, from a fierce T-rex to a giant Brachiosaurus, a winged Pteranodon and so much more. Each dinosaur idea is broken down into three, four, or five important building steps.Learn essential building techniques to create claws and teeth, legs and tails, textures and colors and much more, for your own wonderful creations. Embark on an imaginative building journey as the models get more challenging through the book.How to Build LEGO Dinosaurs features:- Clear images and easy-to-follow visual breakdowns of key parts of the models allow anyone to feel confident building the creations.- Fifteen &“Accessory&” feature pages highlight a key technique, part of a dinosaur or its environment (e.g. teeth and claws, eggs, habitat, prehistoric plants, fossils, horns and spines), so that the reader hones their building skills as they go through the book.-Tips throughout from LEGO expert builders.Ideal for LEGO lovers aged 7–9, including children who are new to LEGO building and who want to learn the basics, as well as more experienced LEGO builders who would like inspiration for exciting house models. You can build anything!
How to Build LEGO Houses: Go on a Journey to Become a Better Builder
by Hannah Dolan Nate Dias Jessica FarrellDiscover how to build your dream LEGO houses – with tips and techniques from expert LEGO builders. Create 30 incredible LEGO homes. Build a beautiful thatched cottage, make a cool treehouse, create a fantasy home with a slide, spook your friends with a haunted house, and much more. From foundations and roofs to balconies and microscale buildings, learn everything you need to create your own LEGO houses. You can build anything! ©2021 The LEGO Group
How to Build LEGO Robots (How to Build LEGO)
by Jessica FarrellDiscover how to build your very own incredible LEGO® robots! With building instructions for more than 40 awesome creations!Be inspired by more than 40 LEGO robot ideas, from a hip-hop bot to a space probe and an underwater explorer.Each robot idea is broken down into three, four, or five important building steps.Learn essential building techniques to create articulated arms, grabbers, power displays, textures, and much more, for your own wonderful models.You can build anything.
How to Build a Diamond: Angles (Math Matters)
by Michelle ParsonsDiscover Math Matters! With 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5–8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math.What&’s summer without baseball? Lindsey, Arun, and Ladi are done with little league for the season, but the itch to play is still fresh in their minds. Maybe they can create their own baseball field—but where to start? Diamonds, squares, pentagons, right angles! What are they? With the help of the kindly Mr. Riley, the kids learn the precise angles and measurements to create their own field. (Math topic: angles)With engaging stories that connect math to kids&’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers&’ Choice Award–winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun!
How to Build a Fizzy Rocket: A 4d Book (Hands-on Science Fun Ser.)
by Lori ShoresSTEM; Science; experiments; projects; fizzy rocket
How to Catch Graphic Novels: How to Catch the Easter Bunny (How to Catch Graphic Novels)
by Alice WalsteadFrom the creators of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new exhilarating graphic novel adventure!Pup has boundless energy and endless optimism; Dragon is cool and thoughtful but always up for adventure...together, they are best friends who are always there for one another. In their bounciest adventure, Pup and Dragon are trying to catch the Easter Bunny!Bursting with colorful art and hilarious text, Pup and Dragon: How to Catch the Easter Bunny is sure to appeal to How to Catch lovers and new young readers alike.More Pup and Dragon Adventures:Pup and Dragon: How to Catch an ElfPup and Dragon: How to Catch a DinosaurPup and Dragon: How to Catch a Unicorn
How to Catch Santa (How To Series)
by Lee Wildish Jean ReaganFrom the creators of the New York Times bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Babysit a Grandma comes an equally charming and hilarious holiday offering! After waiting for days and days and days, it's finally Christmas Eve. And that's when you can try to catch Santa. . . . From Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish, creators of the bestselling HOW TO... series, comes a delightful new offering, written again in a hilarious instructional style. Two sibling narrators give clever tips for "catching" Santa (be crafty! be clever! be gentle!) on Christmas Eve. Filled with humor and holiday warmth, this is a jolly read-aloud for the whole family to enjoy!From the Hardcover edition.
How to Catch Santa: Read & Listen Edition (How To Series)
by Jean ReaganFrom the creators of the New York Times bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Babysit a Grandma comes an equally charming and hilarious holiday offering! After waiting for days and days and days, it&’s finally Christmas Eve. And that&’swhen you can try to catch Santa. . . . From Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish comes a delightful new offering, written again in a hilarious instructional style. Two sibling narrators give clever tips for &“catching&” Santa (be crafty! be clever! be gentle!) on Christmas Eve. Filled with humor and holiday warmth, this is a jolly read-aloud for the whole family to enjoy.This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
How to Catch a Bogle (How to Catch a Bogle #1)
by Catherine JinksMany orphans in Victorian England must resort to begging—but Birdie is busy catching monsters… If ever a chill entered her soul, or the hope suddenly drained from her heart, she knew a bogle was to blame… Birdie McAdam, a ten-year-old orphan, is tougher than she looks. She's proud of her job as apprentice to Alfred the Bogler, a man who catches monsters for a living. Birdie lures the bogles out of their lairs with her sweet songs—and Alfred kills them before they kill her. On the mean streets of Victorian England, hunting bogles is actually less dangerous work than mudlarking for scraps along the vile river Thames. Or so it seems, until the orphans of London start to disappear… This historical fantasy for young readers features an &“action-packed story and likable characters&” along with a heroine to cheer for (School Library Journal). &“Pitch-perfect.&”—Booklist (starred review)
How to Catch a Star
by Oliver JeffersFrom the illustrator of the #1 smash hit The Day the Crayons Quit comes a story about wishing, persevering, and reaching for the stars. Once there was a boy, and that boy loved stars very much. So much so that he decided to catch one of his very own. But how? Waiting for them to grow tired from being up in the sky all night doesn't work. Climbing to the top of the tallest tree? No, not tall enough. The boy has a rocket ship . . . but it is made of paper and doesn't fly well at all. Finally, just when the boy is ready to give up, he learns that sometimes things aren't where, or what, we expect them to be.Oliver Jeffers offers a simple, childlike tale of reaching for the stars, and emerging with a friend.
How to Clean a Hippopotamus: A Look at Unusual Animal Partnerships
by Steve Jenkins Robin PageHow to Clean a Hippopotamus, a book about animal symbiosis, offers readers a close-up, step-by-step view of nature’s fascinating partnerships. Find out why a mongoose comes running when a warthog lies down, how a crab and an iguana help each other out, why ravens follow wolves, and more.
How to Code a Rollercoaster
by Josh FunkPearl and Pascal take their coding adventures to the amusement park in this follow-up picture book from our Girls Who Code program!Pearl and her trusty rust-proof robot, Pascal, are enjoying a day out at the amusement park. Spinning teacups, ice cream, and of course: rollercoasters! Through the use of code, Pearl and Pascal can keep track of their ride tokens and calculate when the line is short enough to get a spot on the biggest ride of them all--the Python Coaster. Variables, if-then-else sequences, and a hunt for a secret hidden code make this a humorous, code-tastic day at the amusement park!
How to Code a Sandcastle
by Josh FunkFrom the computer science nonprofit Girls Who Code comes this lively and funny story introducing kids to computer coding concepts.All summer, Pearl has been trying to build the perfect sandcastle, but out-of-control Frisbees and mischievous puppies keep getting in the way! Pearl and her robot friend Pascal have one last chance, and this time, they&’re going to use code to get the job done. Using fundamental computer coding concepts like sequences and loops, Pearl and Pascal are able to break down their sandcastle problem into small, manageable steps. If they can create working code, this could turn out to be the best beach day ever! With renowned computer science nonprofit Girls Who Code, Josh Funk and Sara Palacios use humor, relatable situations, and bright artwork to introduce kids to the fun of coding.
How to Decorate a Christmas Tree
by Vikki VanSickleA little girl shares the steps for the perfect tree trimming — a holiday picture book for fans of Pick a Pine Tree and The Little Christmas Tree.In this charming Christmas tale, readers will follow along with the main character as she shares all the things that go into decorating a tree:LightsOrnamentsPopcornHot chocolateTaffy the catMemoriesAnd, most importantly, family!With stunning three-dimensional art by Miki Sato and a delightful story by wordsmith Vikki VanSickle, including a twist ending, this book will quickly become a Christmas tree decorating tradition of its own.
How to Draw Animals for Kids: A Step by Step Guide (Drawing for Kids Ages 6 to 9)
by Rockridge PressLearn to draw animals with step-by-step activities for kids ages 6 to 9Anyone can be an artist—all you need is your imagination! Learn how to draw beginner-friendly adorable animals with this step-by-step drawing book for kids. It's full of activities, helpful tips, and lots of animals to draw—from cats and dogs to owls and elephants. A great resource for parents and teachers to teach kids to draw shapes, lines, and other drawing basics. Build on these skills, advance to more challenging animals, and then customize them into something unique. Just grab a pencil and get ready to explore the animal kingdom!A world of animals—Draw animals from the land, sea, and sky, including dolphins, bald eagles, sloths, pandas, goldfish, penguins, and more.Step-by-step method—Follow along and develop your drawing from basic shapes like circles and lines all the way to a beautifully detailed animal.Time to get creative—Get your imagination going with blank scenes that let you draw in your own animals, along with extra drawing ideas so you can keep creating.Discover how to draw animals the easy way with the step-by-step instructions in this book about drawing for kids.
How to Draw Kawaii for Kids: A Step-by-Step Guide (Drawing for Kids Ages 6 to 9)
by Rockridge PressLearn to draw kawaii with step-by-step activities for kids ages 6 to 9Anyone can be an artist—all you need is your imagination! Learn how to draw kawaii with this step-by-step drawing book. It's full of activities, helpful tips, and lots of different things to draw, like food, animals, people, and other objects.Start by learning about shapes, lines, and other drawing basics, then find out how to construct a complete drawing in just a few simple steps. As you build your skills, try out more challenging things to draw and customize each drawing to make it your own. Just grab a pencil and get ready to explore the wonderful world of kawaii!An adorable medley—Find all kinds of super cute things to draw, including a delightful donut, a pretty panda, a prickly cactus, a brave superhero, and many more.Step-by-step method—Follow along and develop your drawing from basic shapes like circles and lines all the way to a beautifully detailed drawing.Time to get creative—Get your imagination going with blank scenes that let you explore your creativity, along with extra ideas so you can keep drawing.Discover the art of drawing kawaii with this book about how to draw for kids.
How to Draw a Brave Chicken
by Ethan T. BerlinAnother "How to Draw" lesson spins hilariously out of control in this sequel to How to Draw a Happy Cat, perfect for fans of We Don't Eat Our Classmates and Dragons Love Tacos.Follow these simple instructions for drawing a brave chicken: Draw an oval, two dots for eyes, triangles for the beak, lines for legs, and some wings. Easy enough. But wait . . . where is the chicken? Oh, she&’s hiding! Maybe she needs armor to feel brave . . . so let&’s draw her some shiny armor. Now she&’s feeling brave—and she wants to chase a dragon! Oh no, Chicken! Are you sure you want to do that?Kids and adults will have a ball watching the gang from How to Draw a Happy Cat go off the rails again! Comedian and author, Ethan T. Berlin and wicked-funny illustrator Jimbo Matison team up once again in the perfect follow up to continue the fun.
How to Draw a Happy Cat
by Ethan T. BerlinA "How to Draw" lesson spins hilariously out of control when Cat just won't stay happy! This relatable madcap read-aloud is immense fun, and perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos.Drawing a happy cat seems like such an easy thing to do. Just follow the instructions in this book! Wait a minute . . . why doesn't Cat look happy? We gave her a stuffy and a cool t-shirt! Uh-oh! Turns out drawing a happy cat is harder than it looks. Now it's the reader's job to find out why Cat isn't staying happy AND draw everything she wants! (That might include skateboards, friends, and yes--even a pizza-flinging catapult.) This clever, often tender, laugh-out-loud picture book breaks the fourth wall in charming ways; will have kids asking for repeat reads; and will defintely have parents nodding knowingly at the escalating cycle of demands. Can you draw a happy cat?
How to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-Up (How to Explain Science to a Grown-Up)
by Ruth SpiroThe best-selling author of the Baby Loves Science series levels up with this playful STEM picture book introducing kids (and grown-ups) to climate science.Do you want to know a secret? Sometimes grown-ups need YOU to explain things to THEM. Like climate science!In this tongue-in-cheek guide, an in-the-know narrator instructs kid readers in the fine art of explaining climate science to a grown-up. Both children and their adults learn: The difference between weather and climate.How climate scientists collect data.What causes climate change.What we can do to reverse course and repair the planet.Fun and fact-filled, the How to Explain Science to a Grown-Up series will empower kid experts to explore complex scientific concepts with any grown-up who will listen.
How to Explain Coding to a Grown-Up (How to Explain Science)
by Ruth SpiroThe best-selling author of the Baby Loves Science series levels up with this playful STEM picture book introducing kids–and grown-ups–to the coding world.Grown-ups do NOT have all the answers! In this tongue-in-cheek guide, an in-the-know narrator instructs perceptive kid readers in the fine art of explaining coding to a grown-up. Both children and their adults learn the basics of coding, including hardware, software, algorithms, and debugging. Cleverly disguised &“pro tips&” suggest best practices for teaching any topic.Fun and fact-filled, the How to Explain Science series will empower kid experts to explore complex scientific concepts with any grown-up who will listen.
How to Explain Robotics to a Grown-Up
by Ruth SpiroThe best-selling author of the Baby Loves Science series levels up with this playful STEM picture book introducing kids–and grown-ups–to the robotics world.Do you want to know a secret? Sometimes grown-ups need YOU to explain things to THEM. Like robotics!In this tongue-in-cheek guide, an in-the-know narrator instructs kid readers in the fine art of explaining robotics to a grown-up. Both children and their adults learn:what makes a robot a robot, who designs and builds robots, and how robots work on their own to get a job done. Fun and fact-filled, the How to Explain Science series will empower kid experts to explore complex scientific concepts with any grown-up who will listen.