In Forces: Physical Science for Kids, kids ages 5 to 8 observe different types of forces, including gravity, magnetism, pulling, pushing, and friction. One in a set of four books in the Picture Book Science series, Forces combines children's natural curiosity with prompts for keen observations and simple STEM activities to provide a fun introduction for kids to the physical science that rules o…
How does a dump truck dump all the dirt out of its truck bed? It turns that bed into a ramp! A ramp is another word for an inclined plane, and an inclined plane is one of six simple machines that are designed to make work easier. Lifting, pulling, pushing-all these tasks are more efficient when you use a simple machine. In Inclined Planes Ramp It Up: Simple Machines for Kids, readers ages 5 …
If you were designing a wheelbarrow, how would you make it move easily when you pushed it? Skis? Stilts? Springs? How about wheels? The wheel is a simple machine that has been used for centuries to make work easier for humans. Look at all the cars, trucks, trains, buses, and bikes around you. They all have wheels and axles! In Wheels Make the World Go Round: Simple Machines for Kids, readers…
Kate Hayes loves shopping and always has, so from a very young age she knew she needed to make money. Kate is a recent graduate from the business program at The University of Tennessee. She now works in supply chain management for a successful jewelry company and is continuing to grow and learn there. Kate’s desire to learn more about business stems from her interest in one day owning her own…
Something happens in students when they define themselves as makers and inventors and creators. They discover powerful skills—problem-solving, critical thinking, and imagination—that will help them shape the world’s future … our future. If that’s true, why isn’t creativity a priority in more schools today? Educators John Spencer and A.J. Juliani know firsthand the challenges teacher…
What do great enterprises have in common? What sort of person leads them? Where do the best new ideas come from? A single idea can help you find the next big thing, but it takes time to filter through hundreds of business books to find inspiration. With insightful commentaries on over a century of landmark writings, 50 Business Classics presents the great entrepreneur stories, the best manag…
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