Follows Dorothy Vaughan's path from math teacher to "human computer" as well as her success as first African American supervisor at her company.

Discusses solar, wind, biofuel, hydro, and geothermal energy sources.

Science and engineering make the entire fashion industry possible. Computer technology is used in fashion design, dyes and special treatments such as waterproofing use chemical processes, and engineering innovations improve clothing over time. Learn through hands-on projects, links to online resources, and text-to-world connections.

Not all birds build nests with sticks and have good manners. Some construct nests with their own saliva, while others use vomit as a defense! Spit Nests, Puke Power, and Other Brilliant Bird Adaptations is part of a set of five books in the Picture Book Science series that explore strange-but-true tales of adaptation.

Learn why projectiles follow the paths they do and what factors influence those paths. Readers who are fascinated with potato cannons, slingshots, and rocketry will love taking that next step and applying what they learn about the laws of physics to the science of figuring out where to aim.

Let's take a trip to the wide open spaces of grasses, grazing animals, and swooping birds. Journey to temperate grasslands and tropical savannas. Be on the lookout for bison and prairie dogs, wildebeests and giraffes! Plus, find the hardy plants that survive on the grasslands and learn why fire is an important part of grassland sustainability.

"Why does the green basilisk lizard run on the surface of water? What does the sidewinder snake do to earn its name? In Water-Walking, Sidewinding, and Other Remarkable Reptile Adaptations, children ages 5 to 8 dive into the fascinating world of reptile adaptations with accurate, vivid illustrations, layered text, a hands-on activity, and plentiful back matter. Perfect as a read aloud or early reader for science-curious kids! "--Provided by publisher....

In Destination Desert: Biome Explorers, kid scientists make the trek to four different types of deserts around the world-a hot and dry desert, a semi-arid desert, a coastal desert, and a cold desert-to discover the adaptations plants and animals have made to survive in these dry places! A hands-on activity provides deep foundational learning in this nonfiction picture book.

How do plants survive in different environments? They adapt! In Plant Adaptations: Shallow Roots, Thick Stalks, and Poison, readers 5 to 8 discover some of the characteristics plants have developed to help them survive, such as cacti and their waxy coats and kidney beans and their ability to poison anything that tries to eat them raw.

The moon is one of the smaller celestial objects in the universe, but it has some very important jobs. Without it, Earth would be a very different place! Narrated by the character of the Universe, this story offers up clearly stated scientific explanations designed to gets kids excited about astronomy, covering topics such as the moon's phases, eclipses, and humans' long history of watching the moon. A hands-on project, glossary, and a poem offer...