Bøker av Marne Ventura

This title examines the STEM concepts that make baseball so engaging. From the physics of pitching and batting to the technology of Doppler radar, chapters bring STEM concepts to life. The title also features sidebars on STEM in action, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

Get your sports-loving kid excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math By integrating the thrill of learning into the context of basketball,Learning STEM from Basketballpresents an educational slam dunk.Unleash the inner scientist, engineer, and mathematician in your child as they learn that sports and STEM arent so separate after all. Youll both love finding out the answers toquestions such as: Why does a basketball bounce?Whats a shot clock?Why does a basketball rim have a net?Whats the math behind a free throw?And so much more! This easy-to-follow introduction to STEM topics sets kids up to make connections across subjects, discover new facts about basketball, and grow curious about academic fields!

Supply and Demand introduces readers to the concept of supply and demand using familiar examples, such as shopping and holidays. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers.

Government and Community introduces readers to the relationship between government and community, including information about how government works, what taxes are for, and why people vote. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers.

Do monkeys copy? This title dives into monkeys' and apes' unique traits, behaviors, and characteristics and examines the truth behind the idiom monkey see, monkey do. Easy-to-read text, vivid and colorful images and graphics, and helpful text features gives readers a clear look into this subject.

Are bees active? This title dives into bees' unique traits, behaviors, and characteristics and examines the truth behind the idiom busy as a bee. Easy-to-read text, vivid and colorful images and graphics, and helpful text features gives readers a clear look into this subject.

Are dogs sluggish? This title dives into dogs' unique traits, behaviors, and characteristics and examines the truth behind the idiom lazy as a dog. Easy-to-read text, vivid and colorful images and graphics, and helpful text features gives readers a clear look into this subject.

This title explores the advances engineers have made to better prepare for tornadoes and to minimize their damage. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful sidebars and infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.

This title explores the advances engineers have made to prevent space disasters and to minimize their damage. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful sidebars and infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.

This title explores the advances engineers have made to better prepare for earthquakes and to minimize their damage. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful sidebars and infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.

Do you enjoy going to the zoo? Do you love wild animals? Read this book to learn about working as a zookeeper.

Do you love being near the ocean? Do you love ocean animals? Read this book to learn about becoming a marine biologist.

Do you love pets? Do you enjoy taking care of animals? Read this book to learn about working as a vet.

"Explores how and why artificial joints were developed, how the technology works today, and how the technology will be advanced in the future"--

"Explores how and why hearing devices were developed, how the technology works today, and how the technology will be advanced in the future"--

Do you enjoy reading or writing? Do you think about the designs on book covers? Read this book to learn about the different ways you can work in publishing.

This title introduces fans to the STEM concepts in the World Series, exploring how science, technology, engineering, and math are all at play in this exciting event. The title features informative sidebars and infographics, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

This title introduces fans to the STEM concepts in the Daytona 500, exploring how science, technology, engineering, and math are all at play in this exciting event. The title features informative sidebars and infographics, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

This title examines the STEM concepts that make figure skating so engaging. From the physics of angular momentum to the engineering of blades, chapters bring STEM concepts to life. The title also features sidebars on STEM in action, a glossary, and further resources.

Readers will be entranced by the true story of a cat that becomes separated from his family when they flee Iraq and become refugees in Europe. Their reunion will bring tears to the coldest heart.