The book delves into the life cycle of mountains, detailing their formation, erosion, and transformation through various geological processes. It highlights the roles of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, illustrating how they evolve over time within the continuous rock cycle. Through this exploration, readers gain insight into the dynamic nature of the Earth's landscape and the forces that shape it.
The narrative unfolds through evocative free verse and vibrant illustrations, capturing the journey of the Apollo missions from 1 to 10. It highlights the successes and failures, triumphs and tragedies, as well as the invaluable lessons learned along the way, ultimately leading to the historic American Moon landing. This collaboration between a celebrated author and a bestselling illustrator brings the story to life in a visually stunning and emotionally resonant manner.
The inspiring story of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, an African- American woman who made major contributions to the field of space exploration (and was the subject of the hit movie Hidden Figures).
The captivating true story of NASA's effort to land the first man on the Moon is told through powerful free verse and stunning illustrations. An inspiring testament to American grit, teamwork, and ingenuity, Countdown presents exhilarating, informative, and accessible free verse by award-winning author Suzanne Slade paired with historic photographs and detailed illustrations by New York Times best-selling illustrator Thomas Gonzalez. Together, they capture the gripping historic story of NASA's twentieth century efforts to conquer a new space frontier. Through triumph and tragedy, success and failure, an entire nation is glued to the high-stakes, 2,979-day mission as eighteen astronauts climb into spacecraft; three men die before even leaving the ground; eight rockets soar into space; and four hundred thousand people―engineers, technicians, scientists, mathematicians, and machinists―join Project Apollo in pursuit of making a dream a reality.
The true story of the high-flying Harlem Globetrotters -- the team that changed basketball forever.
2016 EUREKA SILVER 2016 LIVING NOW AWARD, Books for Better LIving CBC Recommended Skipping Stones Honor Book In a Guatemalan village, students squished into their tiny schoolhouse, two grades to a classroom.
Exploring the mysteries of Mars, this book delves into the planet's Earth-like characteristics and the scientific quest to uncover its secrets. Following the launch of the HiRISE camera in 2005, readers are taken on a journey through stunning, high-resolution images that reveal Mars’ landscapes, including deserts and volcanoes. Award-winning author Suzanne Slade presents this visual feast with elegant prose, appealing to space enthusiasts and STEAM fans alike. The book showcases NASA's renewed interest in Mars and highlights the excitement of ongoing exploration.
Lyrical text and gorgeous illustrations plunge readers into an undersea exploration of the mysterious, accomplished octopus and its astonishing abilities. Behold the octopus! This remarkable animal hides beneath the seas, so you may not realize that it is one of the most incredible, talented creatures on our planet. Fortunately, this nonfiction picture book from an award-winning team reveals the fascinating features of the glorious octopus, such as lights that attract prey, legs that walk on land, and the ability to change color and shape to match their surroundings and even masquerade as other animals. The sparse, narrative text is perfect for curious picture book readers looking to learn, while sidebars and back matter share additional interesting details. A BCCB Blue Ribbon Book! A Chicago Public Library 'Best of the Best' Book A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year - Outstanding Merit
"Uses popular cartoon character Wile E. Coyote to demonstrate science concepts involved with energy"--Provided by publisher."--
Trace the remarkable evolution of scientific instruments from the compound microscopes of the 16th century to the miniscule microscopes being developed today.