Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Books
My new Focus on STEM column, Plastic, is in the November Quick Tips for Schools and Libraries newsletter from Booklist.
It’s STEM Friday! (STEM is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
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The Science of Seeds: Why We Eat Maize, Wheat, Rice, and Potatoes with Hands-On Science Activities for Kids
by Carla Mooney (Author) and Micah Rauch (Illustrator)
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Booktalk: You probably have some form of maize, wheat, rice, potatoes. From London to Lagos to Los Angeles, these staple foods dominate our breakfast bowls, lunch boxes, and dinner tables. In today’s world, more than half of the calories that we consume come from maize, wheat, and rice alone. How did this happen?
In a journey that spans continents and time periods, readers aged 9 to 12 will see these crops as the building blocks of our world and dive deep into the science of botany. The hands-on STEM activities include recipes and QR codes that link to primary sources, videos, and other relevant websites.
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The author, Carla Mooney, is one of my former students.
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Bounce!: A Scientific History of Rubber
by Sarah Albee (Author) and Eileen Ryan Ewen (Illustrator)
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Booktalk: Elementary school readers will discover that early balls didn’t bounce; that people in the rainforest made waterproof gear from rubber thousands of years before Europeans got into the act; and that sneakers, bicycles, and cars created demand for more and more rubber! Back matter includes a time line and the complicated implications of harvesting rubber today.
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Habitats: A Journey in Nature
by Hannah Pang (Author) and Isobel Lundie (Illustrator)
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Booktalk: Watch six habitats from around the world transform in this unique book with split pages that grow wider with each page turn as they show new animals and facts.
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Indigenous Environmentalism: Honoring Our Relationships and Responsibilities with Nature
by Katrina M. Phillips (Author)
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Booktalk: For thousands of years, Native American peoples have had a deep connection to the land they live on. From cultural burning–setting small controlled fires to improve a habitat–to only taking what was needed, Indigenous peoples protected and respected the land. When Europeans began colonizing the land that would become the United States, Native nations were forced from their homes. Later, the US government and non-Native companies built dams that flooded sacred lands and oil pipelines that threatened waters. Yet Indigenous peoples continued to stand up for nature. They are speaking out to reclaim their lands and care for them once again.
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Curious about Aircraft Carriers
by Rachel Grack (Author)
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Booktalk: Early elementary readers learn how aircraft carriers work in this inquiry-based nonfiction chapter book about their size, speed, and battle strength.
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Artificial Intelligence (Science Starters)
by Nancy Dickmann (Author)
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Booktalk: An elementary-level introduction artificial intelligence, the different areas of STEM behind it, and how we are using it.
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Chichén Itzá
by Lori Dittmer (Author)
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Booktalk: An elementary-level introduction to the ancient Mexican city of Chichén Itzá, covering how, when, and why the Maya built the famous wonder.
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Apples
by J. F.Quick (Author)
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Booktalk: This short nonfiction chapter book for elementary-aged readers tells the story of the life cycle of apples.
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My new Focus on STEM column, Counting the Vote, is in the September Quick Tips for Schools and Libraries newsletter from Booklist.
It’s STEM Friday! (STEM is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
Copyright © 2024 Anastasia Suen All Rights Reserved.
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