Annie C. Holdren

What are jellyfish made of? Spark elementary-age readers' natural curiosity about wild animals with an inquiry-based nonfiction approach to jellyfish. Did you know jellyfish don't have brains? Made of 95 percent water, a jelly has a thin skin with nerve cells that carry messages about how to move and eat. Jellyfish don't live together, but under the right conditions, a big "bloom" forms. With an engaging Q&A format, curious elementary kids will learn about jellyfish body parts, diet, and ocean life, including what a jellyfish sting feels like. Simple infographics call out stats and support visual learning. A Stay Curious feature models research skills and doubles as a mini media literacy lesson. Includes a table of contents, glossary, and index.

From design to dedication, this nonfiction early chapter book shows how the Statue of Liberty was engineered and built. As a symbol of freedom and democracy, the Statue of Liberty once welcomed new immigrants to America. Today, the iron monument attracts millions of people to its island. Elementary readers will learn why France gifted the United States with a statue and how it was built in both countries. A progressive timeline highlights the construction sequence, from idea to national landmark. Carefully leveled text and historical photographs inspire future engineers and architects and support elementary STEM topics. Table of contents, glossary, index, further resources, and author bio are included.

From initial design to grand opening, this nonfiction early chapter book shows how the Gateway Arch was engineered and built. As the tallest arch in the world, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis is an engineering feat. Millions each year travel to the viewing deck on top using the unique tram system. Elementary readers will learn why the "gateway to the west" was built and how engineers designed and constructed it. A progressive timeline highlights the construction sequence, from idea to national landmark. Carefully leveled text and historical photographs inspire future engineers and architects and support elementary STEM topics. Table of contents, glossary, index, further resources, and author bio are included.

From design to dedication, this nonfiction early chapter book shows how the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was engineered and built. Featuring over 58,000 Vietnam War soldiers' names, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial draws millions of people to its reflective black granite wall each year. Elementary readers will learn why this memorial was built, the controversy over Maya Lin's design, and how it became one of the most visited national monuments in America. A progressive timeline highlights the building sequence, from idea to national landmark. Carefully leveled text and historical photographs inspire future architects and engineers and to support elementary STEM topics. Table of contents, glossary, index, further resources, and author bio are included.

From design to dedication, this nonfiction early chapter book shows how the Golden Gate Bridge was engineered and built. Once the world's longest suspension bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco was an engineering triumph of its time. Elementary readers will learn how engineers designed the bridge and what obstacles construction crews faced. A progressive timeline highlights the building sequence, from idea to national landmark. Carefully leveled text and historical photographs inspire future engineers and architects and support elementary STEM topics. Table of contents, glossary, index, further resources, and author bio are included.

Elementary readers will follow the sequence of the process taken to build an offshore oil rig from the proposal, planning, and actual construction of the rig. A progressive visual timeline builds throughout the book. A table of contents, glossary, books and websites, and an index are included.