Kylie Burns

"Created to support NGSS, the Be An Engineer! series explains how different structures are designed by engineers to solve problems. Each title takes readers through the steps of the engineering design process to explain how an everyday structure is designed to overcome physical obstacles to meet peoples' needs. Real-world examples, vibrant photographs, and fact boxes reinforce learning, and readers design and create their own model structures. A link...

Nation with Spanish, African, Asian, and Caribbean roots, Cuba s people celebrate their diversity with a range of cultural traditions. From celebrated Cuban music and dance to legends and family customs, this interesting book guides readers through the.

Towers are tall, narrow structures used for many purposes, from measuring and predicting weather to offering a bird's-eye view of surroundings. This interesting book takes children through the engineering design process, giving them an inside look at how engineers design towers to suit specific purposes and hold steady in different environments. Reader-centered examples illustrate concepts for children, and a model-building activity allows them to...

"Readers take on the role of historical detectives as they learn about artifacts as primary sources and discover how they can be used to study the past"--Provided by publisher.

"As people expand settlement into wilder areas, the impact of wildfires, both naturally occurring and human-set, becomes more destructive. This timely book examines what scientists know about wildfires, whether we can predict them, and how we learn from each event. By studying the destruction they cause, scientists and engineers continue to come up with new and improved technologies to predict and control wildfires and better protect cities, buildings,...

Have you ever wanted to fly like a bird or ski at top speed across snowy terrain? Can you imagine racing on skis across the countryside only to stop periodically to fire shots at targets at rapid-fire speed? In this book, you'll experience the excitement of Olympic ski jumping, cross country skiing, and biathlon. You'll learn amazing facts about the history of each sport, the training it takes to be a top athlete, and the high-tech equipment used...

Canadian phenomenon Sidney Crosby skated into the limelight from the very start of his hockey career. In only his second season playing in the NHL, "Sid the Kid" became the youngest player ever to get over 100 points in a season. As captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney led his team to a Stanley Cup victory in 2008. But in the 2011 season, he suffered a concussion, a head injury that still has consequences for him today.

"Information accompanies instructions for various paranormal-themed activities that demonstrate skills needed for coding. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Information accompanies instructions for various robotics-themed activities that demonstrate skills needed for coding. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--