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Technology: Cool Women Who CodeBooklist 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."
Jane Margolisand#151;Author of Unlocking the Clubhouse: Women in Computing, and, Stuck in the Shallow End: Education, Race, and Computing
and#147;I truly wish Technology: Cool Women Who Code had been around when my daughter was younger. It is a lively and informative introduction for young readers to the world of computing, bringing the field to life through descriptions of the field itself and stories of female leaders and their contributions.and#8221;
Tracey Welson, CMO, Chariot Solutions; Founder, TechGirlz
and#147;This book invites girls to understand why technology is cool and makes them believe that they can be technologists! The questions for teachers and parents are great additions, guiding conversations in a positive, forward-thinking manner.and#8221;
Juan E. Gilbertand#151;Andrew Banks Family Preeminence Endowed Professor and Chair, Computer and Information Science and Engineering Department, University of Florida
and#147;This is an important book for our time. Itand#8217;s imperative that computing continues to become more inclusive and this book makes that possible for young girls.and#8221;
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Rocketry: Investigate the Science and Technology of Rockets and Ballistics
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"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
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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."