{"product_id":"engines-with-25-science-projects-for-kids-paperback","title":"Engines!: With 25 Science Projects for Kids - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDonna McKinney\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTom Casteel\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA full-color introduction to the engines that power our world, packed with STEM activities and text-to-world connections that invite kids ages 7 to 10 to discovery the wonderful world of engines and motors!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom ancient times to now, engines have powered the activities of people's lives. \u003cem\u003eEngines! With Science Projects for Kids\u003c\/em\u003e invites readers ages 7 to 10 to explore engines through hands-on STEM projects that deepen their understanding of engines, what makes them hum, and all the special jobs they do for humans. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInteract with engaging text that's reinforced with 25 hands-on, science-minded projects, including building a catapult, a milk-carton conveyor belt, and a magnet-powered car, while fascinating trivia, essential questions, links to online resources, text-to-world connections, and even jokes help support deeper learning!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Explore Your World series and Nomad Press\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNomad Press books in the \u003cstrong\u003eExplore Your World\u003c\/strong\u003e series integrate content with participation, encouraging readers to engage in student-directed learning. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad's unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDonna B. McKinney\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of more than 10 nonfiction books for kids on topics ranging from science and technology to history to sports. Some of those titles include \u003cem\u003eSTEM in Snowboarding\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eCareers for Tech Girls in Graphic Design\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eGetting to Know JavaScript\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eIt's Great to Be a Fan in North Carolina\u003c\/em\u003e. Before she wrote for children, she spent many years writing about science and technology topics, including chemistry, space science, and robotics, at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. She has a BA in English from Campbell University and an MA in Professional Writing and Editing from George Mason University. She lives in North Carolina.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTom Casteel\u003c\/strong\u003e is an illustrator and cartoonist that graduated from the Center for Cartoon Studies in 2011. He has illustrated more than two dozen books for Nomad Press. Tom lives in South Bend, Indiana with his wife, son, two smelly dogs and one old cat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.23 x 9.98 x 8.08 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770630504736,"sku":"9781619309401","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2e08dfa290dd27f162fa89750ca56c18.webp?v=1780375706","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/engines-with-25-science-projects-for-kids-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}