Praise for
Astronomy: Cool Women in SpaceBooklist New SERIES NONFICTION SHOWCASE
". . . Numerous sidebars include further background information, mini profiles of more prominent females in STEM, and thought-provoking questions. A worth addition to STEM collections."
Dr. Laura Trouille, Astronomer, the Adler Planetarium and Northwestern University
and#147;. . . I will be happily recommending this book to every aspiring astronomer who visits the Adler!and#8221;
Victoria Obenchain, Science Teacher, Instructor at Sally Ride Science Camp
and#147;This book is a testament to the fact that women are incredibly important to science and that their contributions to understanding the universe as it is known today are huge!and#8221;
Catherine Piper Shelton, Director of Curriculum and Technology, U.S. Space and Rocket Center
and#147;I see this book sparking an interest in astronomy for any girl. It connects the science with careers, and the past with the presentand#151;and future.and#8221;
Christopher Malott, Assistant Program Director, AstroCamp
and#147;Not only is this book a great introduction to astronomy, it does a great job showing that much of the important work in astronomy, past and present, has been by women.and#8221;
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Rocketry: Investigate the Science and Technology of Rockets and Ballistics
Booklist
"With clear explanations of the Newtonian and other physical principles involved, Mooney provides a history of rocketry, from steam-driven contraptions in ancient Greece to todayand#8217;s (OK, tomorrowand#8217;s) SpaceShipTwo and NASAand#8217;s next-generation SLS. The seven chapters are supplemented by instructions for making 25 low-tech models and launchers useful for demonstrating how rockets work and behave in flight. . . both the hands-on portions and the relatively extensive background information will give would-be rocketeers a strong liftoff."
Cities: Discover How They Work with 25 Projects
Winner of a 2014 Silver Moonbeam Award
School Library Journal
and#147;According to the 2010 Census, 80 percent of Americans live in urban areas. But do they know what it takes to make a city run? From this well-organized and engaging text, readers will learn how cities developed and grew. . . this is a worthy title for any library collection.and#8221;
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and#147;Propounding the emerging interdisciplinary paradigm of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and design, and mathematics), this hands-on informational book discusses how citiesand#8217; complex structures and systems function together in an interdependent way. Through appealing illustrations, reader-friendly text, and fun hands-on experiments suitable for home and classroom, Reilly helps foster an appreciation for the way that cities function almost as organisms with vibrant systems and interdependent structures.and#8221;
Skyscrapers: Investigate Feats of Engineering with 25 Projects
National Science Teachers Association Recommends
and#147;. . . Skyscrapers would make an excellent resource for the history or science teacher desiring to try a project based learning (PBL) unit. With its timeline, glossary, and interesting prose, the teacher could challenge students with the question, and#145;Would a skyscraper make a good school?and#8217; In fact, this book would make a good springboard for a number of short engineering units. Skyscrapers is a terrific book, especially for elementary teachers looking for ideas to inject more engineering into their classroom.and#8221;
School Library Journal
and#147;Large font and an open layout make this title accessible to reluctant readers . . . A useful title to supplement lessons on architecture, mathematics, or physics for classroom teachers or homeschoolers, and itand#8217;s an appealing initiation to the subject.and#8221;
Kristine E. Barnes, PE, Structural Engineer
and#147;Skyscrapers is a fantastic introduction to the world of civil/structural engineering and the history of some really big projects and tall buildings. The projects help reinforce ideas and give kids a wonderful hands-on learning experience.and#8221;
Kenton D. Wesby, Art Specialist and STEAM Educator, SECME Master Teacher
and#147;This book is awesome. Skyscrapers effectively navigates the basic principles of STEM, at the same time making connections with language arts, social studies, and visual arts. A must have for any teachersand#8217; professional library.and#8221;
Bridges and Tunnels: Investigate Feats of Engineering with 25 Projects
Winner of a 2012 Gold Moonbeam Award
National Science Teachers Association Recommends
"This book is a treasure trove of information, experiments, and building challenges, and is an excellent, exciting, and easy way to incorporate STEM education into your classroom, science fair, or after school engineering club."