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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
1060L
Language
English
Description
From world-renowned autism spokesperson, scientist, and inventor Temple Grandin -- a book of personal stories, inventions, and facts that will blow young inventors' minds and make them soar. Have you ever wondered what makes a kite fly or a boat float? Have you ever thought about why snowflakes are symmetrical, or why golf balls have dimples? Have you ever tried to make a kaleidoscope or build a pair of stilts? In Calling All Minds, Temple Grandin...
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Genius! tells the stories behind the amazing inventions that helped shape our modern world. Young readers are introduced to the technologies developed by thinkers and inventors such as Archimedes, Leonardo da Vinci, Gutenberg, James Watt, the Wright brothers, and Tim Berners-Lee, and the creativity and determination behind their discoveries. The book is divided into five key thematic sections: Pioneers, Communication, Technology, Transport, and Into...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
550L
Language
English
Description
Makey Makey is a kit that helps you turn everyday objects into touchpads that control your computer's keyboard. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will learn the art of innovation. Large, colorful images show students how to complete activities. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn STEM concepts, new vocabulary, and locate information.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Lexile measure
930L
Language
English
Description
"Imagine a machine that can pull water out of thin air. Picture a tiny disk that can store huge amounts of data for billions of years. These are just some of the new discoveries made by scientists. Readers learn about fascinating developments in medicine, technology, archeology and more through carefully-leveled, engaging books reviewed by Smithsonian experts."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Vydavnyt͡stvo "Ranok"
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
Ukrainian
Description
Yak lyudy prydumaly koleso? Khto pershym prokotyvsya na avtomobili? Komu spalo na dumku peredavaty holos cherez kilometry? I koly lyudy, nareshti, poletyatʹ na Mars? Yakym buv pershyy avtomobilʹ? Yak vlashtovanyy renthen? Khto vynayshov teleskop i navishcho Ilon Mask vypustyv seriyu vohnemetiv? ±Entsyklopediya velykykh vynakhodiv» znayshla vidpovidi na tsi ta shche bahato inshykh zapytanʹ. Diznaysya, yak zvychayni lyudy zminyly svit. A mozhe,...
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
880L
Language
English
Description
"In biomimicry, scientists imitate traits found in nature. An engineer shapes the nose of his bullet train like a kingfisher's beak. A scientist models her solar cell on the mighty leaf. Discover how eight inventors were inspired by animals and plants to create cutting-edge technology"--
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2019.
Lexile measure
990L
Language
English
Description
"This nonfiction book for middle readers is full of inspiring tales of inventors and innovators who have accidentally changed the world. The book also features profiles of inventive kids and teenagers."--
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1040L
Language
English
Description
You may have heard that Guglielmo Marconi invented the radio, but the inventor Nikola Tesla was working on radio technology at the same time! See how two invention powerhouses faced off in a race to create the first long-range radio.
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
950L
Language
English
Description
Most Americans believe that Thomas Edison invented the light bulb. But British scientist Joseph Swan was working on this invention at the same time. Patent battles, lies, and determination fill out this race to create the first usable light bulb!
14) Drones
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
900L
Language
English
Description
Drones are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of drones from hot air balloons to radio-controlled aircraft to today's unmanned aerial vehicles. Reginald Denny and his development of radio-controlled planes for the US military is featured, and a colorful infographic shows the parts of a drone. Readers will learn how different types of drones work and see the future of drones from weather monitoring...
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