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Arduino Project Handbook: 25 Practical Projects to Get You Started
by Mark Geddes (Author)

Booktalk: A beginner-friendly collection of electronics projects using the low-cost Arduino board. With just a handful of components, an Arduino, and a computer, you’ll learn to build and program everything from light shows to arcade games to an ultrasonic security system.

First you’ll get set up with an introduction to the Arduino and valuable advice on tools and components. Then you can work through the book in order or just jump to projects that catch your eye. Each project includes simple instructions, colorful photos and circuit diagrams, and all necessary code.

Snippets:

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It’s STEM Friday! (STEM is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

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Good Trick, Walking Stick!
by Sheri M. Bestor (Author) and Jonny Lambert (Illustrator)

Booktalk: Walking sticks are among the world’s most fascinating insects. And one many children can find right in their backyards! With a simple story, perfect for read-alouds, and colorful illustrations, this scientific look at a walking stick’s life-cycle will captivate budding entomologists. Informative sidebars are included that let children learn even more about these wild insects.

Snippet: Munch. Munch. As the baby walking stick eats, she grows. As she grows, her outer shell, or casing, becomes tight. The baby walking stick wiggles and stretches. She sheds her casing and grows a new one.

The walking stick blends into the forest.

Good trick, walking stick!

It’s STEM Friday! (STEM is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)