Lisa M. Bolt Simons schrijft met een onderscheidende stem die jonge lezers boeit. Haar verhalen verkennen universele thema's door middel van boeiende vertellingen, waardoor complexe ideeën toegankelijk en plezierig worden. Ze combineert vakkundig verbeelding met educatieve inhoud, waardoor haar boeken zowel onderhoudend als inzichtelijk zijn. Simons' passie voor schrijven, aangescherpt door twee decennia lesgeven, straalt van elke zorgvuldig gecreëerde pagina en nodigt lezers uit in werelden die nieuwsgierigheid en verwondering aanwakkeren.
Sitting in a tree, a hunter quietly scopes out the woods. Suddenly a white tail appears. The hunter has one chance to take the shot! Readers can join in the excitement of whitetail deer hunting and learn everything they need to safely enjoy the sport.
Simone Biles may be small in size, but she is larger than life in the sport of gymnastics! A coach recognized Biles's natural talent at just six years old. Since then, Biles has overcome many challenges to become the most successful gymnast of all time. Find out how she worked her way to the top of the Olympic podium in just 10 years and learn what she plans to do next.
The massive grassy African savanna is filled with the hunting activity of predators and their prey. The stamina of the hyena allows the animal to hunt its prey until it is too tired to fight. The lion’s strength makes its attacks swift and severe. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Compare and contrast each animal’s features and skills before you declare the winning predator.
The mountain habitat can provide shelter and water for cunning predators, and the wolf and the golden eagle thrive there. The wolf can travel 50 miles a day to find prey. The striking force of a golden eagle's talons can be compared to that of a bullet. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Compare and contrast each animal's features and skills before you declare the winning predator.
The icy cold Arctic is home to both the powerful polar bear and intelligent orca, two mighty predators. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Does the polar bear’s patience in stalking its prey and strength in attack put it on top? Or does the orca’s ability to work in a pod give it the edge? Compare and contrast each animal’s features and skills before you declare the winning predator.
Exploring the concepts of pushing and pulling, this book invites young readers to understand the effects of these forces through relatable actions like swinging and opening doors. Engaging illustrations and simple explanations help children grasp the fundamental principles of physics in a fun and interactive way, encouraging curiosity and hands-on learning.
Military Technology Inspired by Animals
Animals have many traits that help them survive in the wild. Inspired by animals' incredible abilities, military forces have created many machines over the years to achieve success on the battlefield. From the first remote-controlled vehicles to the advanced machines of tomorrow, take a look at how military robots and drones often imitate the abilities of animals throughout nature.
Fascinating facts, figures, and pictures highlight informative text about some of the most interesting and extreme jobs that use math. Young readers will learn what kind of training it takes to be a stunt coordinator, how much money a cryptologist makes, and what exactly a fluid mechanics engineer does, all while discovering how math is involved in each of these exciting jobs.
"Has the daily grind got you down? Are you tired of wasting time on meaningless tasks when you'd rather be doing something else? You need some life hacks to get you through the day! These bright ideas will keep you sailing smoothly through life. Easy-to-read, high-interest hacks will engage even the most reluctant reader"--
Whether it's a rabbit, a deer, or something even bigger, nothing is more exciting than the thrill of the hunt. This is especially true when your weapon requires the skill and precision of a bow and arrow. Readers will learn about the gear bow hunters use and get step-by-step instructions on how to safely shoot a bow and arrow.