STEM Adventures with Nestor and Friends


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Comics are a fun way to learn about important topics. Readers of this engaging volume are in for an exciting journey. Along the way, they'll learn about the many interesting aspects of STEM, from climate change to building a volcano. Each colorful page includes delightful illustrations paired with accessible text that will teach readers important curriculum-based lessons. The comic book format is used as an excellent tool to both engage and excite readers of all ages.




Terrific Technology


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"Do you love gadgets? Are you fascinated by how things work, the history of inventions, and new products? Then technology is for you!"--




Extreme Engineering


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"Your adventures begin as you complete a Roman arch by drawing lines to missing bricks, plan a design for a green skyscrapper using energy-saving features, finish drawings of tied-arch bridges, and more awesome engineering activities."--




Graphic STEM Adventures with Max Axiom, Super Scientist


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Meet Max Axiom, super scientist. Using his amazing powers, Max explores the very workings of the technology we see and use every day. Whether investigating the inner workings of a cell phone, exploring the wonder of space travel, or researching real-world robots and drones, Max does what it takes to reveal how technology works.




The Dynamic World of Drones


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Join super scientist Max Axiom as he explores the technology behind and everyday use of drones in our world. Science and engineering content central to the STEM Initiative comes alive in full-color graphic novel format. Max's adventures make it all fun!




STEM by Design


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How do you create effective STEM classrooms that energize students, help them grow into creative thinkers and collaborators, and prepare them for their futures? This practical book from expert Anne Jolly has all the answers and tools you need to get started or enhance your current program. Based on the author’s popular MiddleWeb blog of the same name, STEM by Design reveals the secrets to successful lessons in which students use science, math, and technology to solve real-world engineering design problems. You’ll learn how to: Select and adapt quality existing STEM lessons that present authentic problems, allow for creative approaches, and engage students in meaningful teamwork; Create your own student-centered STEM lessons based on the Engineering Design Process; Assess students’ understanding of basic STEM concepts, their problem-solving abilities, and their level of engagement with the material; Teach STEM in after-school programs to further build on concepts covered in class; Empower girls to aspire to careers in STEM and break down the barriers of gender bias; Tap into STEM's project-based learning style to attract and engage all students. Throughout this user-friendly book, you’ll find design tools such as checklists, activities, and assessments to aid you in developing or adapting STEM lessons. These tools, as well as additional teacher resources, are also available as free downloads from the book’s website, http://www.stem-by-design.com.




AI Adventures: How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping the Future for Kids


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Are you struggling to understand how AI works? Wondering how it can benefit your child’s learning and creativity? Yes, it can! “AI Adventures: How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping the Future for Kids” is the perfect guide to help your child explore the fascinating world of AI. This book offers a fun and engaging way to learn about AI, making complex concepts easy to understand. Benefits of Reading This Book: Personalized Learning: Discover AI-powered apps that tailor learning experiences to your child’s needs. Interactive Fun: Learn coding and programming through exciting platforms like Scratch and Code.org. Creative Expression: Unleash your child’s artistic side with AI tools like DALL-E and DeepArt. Enhanced Writing Skills: Improve writing with AI assistants like Grammarly and QuillBot. STEM Education: Dive into robotics and engineering with hands-on activities. Comprehensive Guide: Covers a wide range of AI applications for kids. Engaging Content: Written in a kid-friendly language with fun illustrations. Practical Tips: Provides actionable advice for parents and educators. Future-Ready Skills: Prepares kids for a tech-driven world. Bullet Points: Personalized learning with AI apps Fun coding and programming platforms Creative AI tools for artistic expression AI assistants for better writing Hands-on STEM activities Social and emotional learning with AI Voice assistants for interactive learning Environmental awareness through AI Get this book today to unlock the amazing benefits of AI for your child and help them become knowledgeable about the future of technology.




Adventures with a Microscope


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Embark on 59 adventures in the natural world: the structures of numerous microscopic animals; what everyday objects really look like at the cellular level; preparing specimens and slides. 142 illustrations.




Boost Your STEAM Program with Great Literature and Activities


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You've created a STEAM program in your library, but how do you work literacy into the curriculum? With this collection of resource recommendations, direction for program development, and activities, you'll have students reading proficiently in no time. Many schools and libraries are implementing STEAM programs in the school library makerspace to promote problem solving by allowing students to create their own solutions to a problem through trial and error. In order to enhance literacy development in the STEAM program, however, they need resources for integrating literature into the curriculum. In this collection of resources for doing just that, veteran education professionals and practiced coauthors Liz Knowles and Martha Smith bring readers over eight hundred recommended and annotated books and web resources, selected based on research on successfully integrating STEAM and literacy programs and organized by the five STEAM areas. Titles are complemented by discussion questions and problem-solving activities that will aid educators in both adding and using the best literature to their STEAM programs for encouraging learning. In addition to promoting literacy, these resources will help to develop creativity, lateral thinking skills, and confidence in students.




The Terrific Tale of Television Technology


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"In graphic novel format, follow Max Axiom as he explains how television technology works"--Provided by publisher.