Kirjahaku

What's longer than a football field, weighs more than 450 cars, yet flies miles above Earth's surface? It's the International Space Station. In this book, you'll learn how the station was built and how crew members live and work there. As part of the Searchlight Books(TM) collection, this series explores outer space and sheds light on the question What's Amazing about Space? Fantastic photos, kid-friendly explanations of science concepts, and useful diagrams will help you discover the answers

Have you ever built a cool science project? In middle school, Aprille Ericsson won second place in a science fair. She knew she wanted to keep creating amazing science projects. As an adult, she became an engineer and works at NASA building spacecraft. Ericsson was one of the few girls in her middle school who loved math and science. Years later, she became the first woman to receive a PhD in mechanical engineering from Howard University. At NASA, she's helped build spacecraft that can map the moon, monitor climate change, or even bring soil and rocks back from Mars. Learn how Ericsson's passion for science has helped her pave the way for future engineers.

What is money and how do we use it? Simple text and fun photos compare the different kinds of things people buy. Critical-thinking questions encourage readers to think further about money and its uses.

Young readers will learn to distinguish between the things they really need (food and clothing) and the things they want (toys ) in this fun, fresh look at wants and needs.

At ninja competitions, athletes jump, climb, and flip their way through a twisted obstacle course. Explore the history behind the wild sport of ninja and its connection to ninja of the past.

Gaming used to be dominated by men, but some of the world's most popular streamers and esports players are women. Meet some of the women at the forefront of gaming and learn how they achieved success in this exciting high/low title.

For millions of years, forests have hosted complex life forms. Trees reach toward the sun as creatures of all shapes and sizes interact with their environment. Birds nestle on sturdy branches while non-flyers search for food and rest in the underbrush. This title will show young readers the importance of forests and how life thrives in these wooded areas!

Grasslands vary around the globe and are home to many life forms, including big cats and grazing animals. These sprawling fields are found on every single continent except Antarctica. Tropical savannahs and rolling prairies are just two different types of grasslands. Curious young learners are sure to discover that grasslands are a fascinating biome in this engaging title!

Bogs, swamps, and marshes are all different types of wetlands. Many plants and animals rely on this biome for reproduction, safety, or simply a drink of water. Some need to adapt to this environment, like the mangrove trees that get oxygen by growing roots above the surface. Take a closer look at wetland critters and vegetation in this engaging title for developing readers!

Welcome to the exciting world of firefighting Did you know that firefighters use a lot of special tools to keep us safe and protect our communities from fires? In this book, we'll take a closer look at some of those tools and how they're used. The words we've chosen are easy to understand and perfect for young readers. And, of course, there are plenty of awesome pictures that will show you what firefighters do and what their tools look like. But we won't just be looking at pictures - we'll also be asking great questions that will help you think about how firefighters keep us safe and what you can do to stay safe in case of a fire. So get ready to learn all about the tools that firefighters use, and how they help keep our communities safe Teach emergent readers all about the tools that allow community helpers to get the job done. A fun, kid-friendly approach to a topic with strong curricular connections is sure to excite young readers.

Want to run your own business? Whether you sell baked goods, design clothing, or have an idea for new technology, there are opportunities to start your own company everywhere. Learn how to do it from cool kids that have done it themselves Read all about young trailblazers in the Kids in Charge series--part of the Lightning Bolt Books(R) collection. From staring their own businesses to creating inventions or finding success on stage, these cool kids do it all. Full of fun photos and exciting facts, Lightning Bolt Books(R) bring nonfiction topics to life

Got a problem that needs fixing? Invent something From toy trucks to helpful apps, real-life kids have turned bright ideas into problem-solving inventions. Learn all about some amazing creations and their cool kid inventors. Read all about young trailblazers in the Kids in Charge series--part of the Lightning Bolt Books(R) collection. From starting their own businesses, to creating inventions, or finding success on stage, these cool kids do it all. Full of fun photos and exciting facts, Lightning Bolt Books(R) bring nonfiction topics to life