{"product_id":"gutsy-girls-go-for-science-engineers-with-stem-projects-for-kids-paperback","title":"Gutsy Girls Go for Science: Engineers: With STEM Projects for Kids - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDiane Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHui Li\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHands-on STEM projects shine a light into the world of engineering and encourage kids ages 8 to 11 to learn about five female engineers who changed the way things work in this full-color book that teaches critical and creative thinking.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave you crossed over a bridge today? Have you ridden an elevator to a top floor? Have you opened up a carton of milk? All of these things were made possible through engineering  In \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGutsy Girls Go for Science: Engineers with STEM Projects for Kids\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, readers ages 8 to 11 meet five female engineers who revolutionized the role of women in engineering, including Ellen Swallow Richards, Emily Warren Roebling, Kate Gleason, Lillian Moller Gilbreth, and Mary Jackson. Short sidebars highlight the accomplishments of contemporary female engineers and reveal the ways that women are finding success in engineering today, pointing the way for young people to imagine their place in engineering in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Through hands-on STEM projects such as researching organizational psychology, conducting a virtual tour of a model bridge, and creating a presentation about processed food, kids gain the critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in engineering. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Essential questions, cool facts about female engineers, and links to online resources all reinforce high-level learning. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Using a fun narrative style, engaging illustrations combined with photography, fascinating facts, essential questions, and hands-on projects, this book deepens readers' creative thinking skills. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the \u003cstrong\u003eGutsy Girls Go for Science\u003c\/strong\u003e set and Nomad Press\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngineers is part of a set of four Gutsy Girls Go for Science books that explore career connections for young scientists. The other titles in this series include\u003cem\u003e Paleontologists\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAstronauts\u003c\/em\u003e, and\u003cem\u003e Programmers\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNomad Press books in the \u003cstrong\u003eGutsy Girls Go for Science\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 National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. All 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\u003eDiane C. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e is a freelance writer whose published works include both fiction and nonfiction. She is the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Renaissance Thinkers\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Renaissance Artists\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e from Nomad Press. Diane lives in Bowling Green, Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShululu\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hui Li) has always been driven by curiosity. She received a PhD in computational chemistry from the University of Chicago and is the illustrator of the \u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Science for Kids\u003c\/strong\u003e set of nonfiction picture books from Nomad Press. She is devoted to bringing joy and science to young readers through fun illustrations! She lives with her husband in New York, New York.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 9 x 7.5 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 September 24, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770603208992,"sku":"9781619307858","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1bcef22453384a031dc6e35f5ea2727f.webp?v=1780374982","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/gutsy-girls-go-for-science-engineers-with-stem-projects-for-kids-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}