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1) Toilets
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In Toilets, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and technology behind toilets and wastewater plumbing. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this important technology.
A diagram illustrates parts of a toilet, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about toilets using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
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In Hot Air Balloons, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics behind buoyant hot air balloons. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines. A diagram illustrates parts of a hot air balloon, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about hot air balloons using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...
3) Trains
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In Trains, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics behind locomotives. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines.
A diagram illustrates parts of a train, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about trains using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Trains...
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• Ages 5-8, Grades K-2
• 24 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches
• Simple, easy-to-read pages in Spanish with full-color pictures
• Includes a glossary, index, and an engineering design activity
• Supports NGSS
Digging Up Facts: In Mi Biblioteca de Ingeniería: Diseño y Construcción en la Tierra, kindergarten-second graders learn about what engineers have to think about in order to build houses and other important structures...
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DESIGN AND BUILD IT TO PLAY: This nonfiction engineering and design book for beginning readers describes how engineers use science to increase safety and fun for roller coasters, zip lines, helmets, and more.
ENGINEERING READERS FOR CHILDREN: People love to play! From zooming down roller coasters to riding bikes, we like to be in motion. Buckle up as you discover how engineers use science to make things safe and fun for all of us!
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DESIGN AND BUILD IT TO GO: This nonfiction engineering and design book for beginning readers describes how engineers design vehicles to move on land and in the air. Readers will be captivated as they learn the engineering behind these vehicles that go.
ENGINEERING READERS FOR CHILDREN: From down on the ground to way up in the sky, we like to be on the go! But what makes cars drive and airplanes fly? Discover what engineers need to think about when...
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• Ages 5-8, Grades K-2
• 24 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches
• Simple, easy-to-read pages in Spanish with full-color pictures
• Includes a glossary, index, and an engineering design activity
• Supports NGSS
Going Up!: In Mi Biblioteca de Ingeniería: Diseño y Construcción Hacia Arriba, kindergarten-second graders reach new learning heights as they learn about the design and construction of skyscrapers, towers, and other tall,...
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DESIGN AND BUILD IT IN THE DIRT: This nonfiction engineering and design book for beginning readers describe what engineers think about when building in the dirt!
ENGINEERING READERS FOR CHILDREN: Dirt is everywhere! It's under buildings, roads, and sidewalks. How does dirt need to be moved and shaped before structures can be built? Dig deep as you discover what engineers think about when building in the dirt!
INCLUDES: This 24-page book for grades...
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DESIGN AND BUILD IT BELOW: This nonfiction engineering and design book for beginning readers describes how engineers design and build underground utilities, tunnels, and bridge foundations. Readers will be captivated as they learn the engineering behind these underground structures.
ENGINEERING READERS FOR CHILDREN: What's going on under the ground? There are pipes, tunnels, and even roads underneath us! How do they get built down there? Discover...
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Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the invention of the cotton gin. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
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DESIGN AND BUILD IT HIGHER: This nonfiction engineering and design book for beginning readers explains the methods engineers use to prevent tall structures from failing. Readers will be captivated as they learn the engineering behind these tall structures.
ENGINEERING READERS FOR CHILDREN: Look up! Structures stretch high into the sky. But what happens during strong winds or earthquakes? Explore some of the tallest skyscrapers as you learn about...
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Book Features:
• Ages 5-8, Grades K-2
• 24 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches
• Simple, easy-to-read pages in Spanish with full-color pictures
• Includes a glossary, index, and an engineering design activity
• Supports NGSS
Learning on the Move!: In Mi Biblioteca de Ingeniería: Diseño y Construcción para que se Mueva, kindergarten-second graders learn about how cars, planes, and other fascinating vehicles are designed to move on land and...
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Book Features:
• Ages 5-8, Grades K-2
• 24 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches
• Simple, easy-to-read pages in Spanish with full-color pictures
• Includes a glossary, index, and an engineering design activity
• Supports NGSS
Playful Learning: In Mi Biblioteca de Ingeniería: Diseño y Construcción para Jugar, kindergarten-second graders learn about the forces, energy, and designs that make up roller coasters, sports equipment, zip lines, and...
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Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the invention of the assembly line. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
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DESIGN AND BUILD IT TO HELP: This nonfiction engineering and design book for beginning readers describes how engineering designs help people every day. From helping someone hear to helping police solve crimes, readers will be captivated as they learn about the engineering that helps people all around us.
ENGINEERING READERS FOR CHILDREN: We all need help sometimes. Someone might need help hearing. Police might need help solving a crime. Even Earth...
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn how social media works and how we interact with it in our daily lives. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the social media's invention, who keeps it working, and possible advancements in its technology.
A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers...
19) Cell Phones
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In Cell Phones, readers will learn about the science and technology behind the development of the cellular phone. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about the challenges overcome to create the cell phone and how this super science feat continues to improve our communication with the world.
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In TVs and Remote Controls, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and technology behind home entertainment such as televisions and remote controls. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this important technology.
A diagram illustrates parts of a TV, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about TVs and remote controls using...
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