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Mama's Days (Paperback)
Andi Diehn; As told to Angeles Ruiz
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Mama's Days (Hardcover)
Andi Diehn; As told to Angeles Ruiz
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A full-color picture book biography about Dorothy Vaughan, one of
NASA's first African American managers and one of the
groundbreakers on the front line of electronic computing-includes
hands-on STEM activities for an introduction to coding. Dorothy
Vaughan loved things that made sense-especially numbers! In
Computer Decoder: Dorothy Vaughan, Computer Scientist,
elementary-aged children follow Dorothy's journey from math teacher
to human computer and beyond, a journey made difficult because she
was an African American woman working during a time of segregation.
Dorothy worked incredibly hard to meet the challenges that greeted
her at every turn and rose to the level of supervisor, the first
black supervisor in the history of her company! But another
challenge awaited when a mechanical computer threatened to replace
the teams of human computers. How will Dorothy figure out this
problem? * In the Picture Book Biography series, children encounter
real-life characters who are thrilled to learn and experiment,
eager to make a difference, and excited about collaborating with
team members. * Age-appropriate vocabulary, detailed illustrations,
a timeline, simple STEM projects, such as coding a name on a
bracelet, and a glossary all support foundational learning for kids
ages 5 to 8. * Perfect for beginner readers or as a read aloud
nonfiction picture book About Picture Book Biography books and
Nomad Press Computer Decoder is part of a set of four books in the
Picture Book Biography series that introduces pioneers of science
to young children and makes career connections in different STEM
fields. The other titles in this series include Fossil Huntress:
Mary Leakey, Paleontologist; Human Computer: Mary Jackson,
Engineer; and Space Adventurer: Bonnie Dunbar, Astronaut. Nomad
Press books in the Picture Book Biography series bring real-world
figures to life through fun, engaging narratives paired with
dynamic, brightly colored illustrations and quick activities that
reinforce foundational learning. Elementary-aged children are
encouraged to expand their perceptions of the roles of scientist,
artist, explorer, and innovator by meeting women, people of color,
and other minorities in the profession. Nomad's unique approach
simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing
them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers. All
books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align
with Common Core State Standards and National Curriculum Standards
for Social Studies. All titles are available in paperback,
hardcover, and ebook formats.
Do you listen to music with an MP3 player or read books on a
tablet? Do you play multiplayer video games with people on the
other side of the world? Do you have a robot cleaning your kitchen?
Maybe not yet, but someday! In Technology: Cool Women Who Code,
kids in grades four through six learn about the thrilling effort
that goes into researching, inventing, programming, and producing
the technology we use today, from iPods to mechanical limbs. Young
readers discover exactly what technology is, how it evolved, and
where the future may lead. They also meet three women who have
contributed to the field in critical ways, including Grace Hopper
and Shaundra Bryant Daily. Technology: Cool Women Who Code combines
high-interest content with links to online primary sources and
essential questions that further expand kids' knowledge and
understanding of a topic they come in contact with every day.
Compelling portraits of women who have excelled in meeting the
challenges of their field keep kids interested and infused with a
sense of possibility and determination.
Forces: Physical Science for Kids from the Picture Book Science
series gets kids excited about science! "Forces, despite its
down-to-earth scientific grounding, manages to do the nearly
impossible. Diehn brings gravity, magnetism, push-pull forces, and
friction to life in everyday contexts, without a hint of schoolroom
jargon." - Booklist (Starred Review) What keeps us stuck on the
ground? What makes magnets come together? What makes one team win
during a game of tug of war? Forces! Our world operates the way it
does because of forces. Gravity, magnetism, pulling and pushing
forces, and friction are some of the many forces that affect the
way we move on Earth. In Forces: Physical Science for Kids, kids
ages 5 to 8 are encouraged to observe and consider the different
forces they encounter on a daily basis. By recognizing this basic
physics concept and identifying the different ways it is
demonstrated in real life, kids develop a fundamental understanding
of physical science and are impressed with the idea that science is
a constant part of our lives and not limited to classrooms and
laboratories. Simple vocabulary, detailed illustrations, easy
science experiments, and a glossary all support exciting learning
for kids ages 5 to 8. Perfect for beginner readers or as a read
aloud nonfiction picture book! Part of a set of four books in a
series called Picture Book Science that tackles different kinds of
physical science (waves, forces, energy, and matter), Forces:
Physical Science for Kids pairs beautiful illustrations with simple
observations and explanations. Quick STEM activities such as
rubbing surfaces together to produce heat and testing the
properties of magnets help readers cross the bridge from conceptual
to experiential learning and provide a foundation of knowledge that
will prove invaluable as kids progress in their science education
Perfect for children who love to ask, "Why?" about the world around
them, Forces satisfies curiosity while encouraging student-led
learning. Picture Book Science presents real-world examples of
physical science and engineering topics kids find fascinating!
These nonfiction picture books consist of engaging narratives
paired with brightly colored, whimsical illustrations drawn by an
accomplished scientist. With these books, readers ages 5 to 8 are
encouraged to expand their definitions of the words "force,"
"matter," "energy," and "wave." Elementary-aged children are
equipped to recognize basic science concepts and identify the
different ways they are demonstrated in real life, while being
impressed with the idea that science is a constant part of our
lives and not limited to classrooms and laboratories. Titles in the
series include: Waves; Forces; Matter; and Energy.
A fascinating picture book biography about Mary Leakey, a
paleontologist who worked long hours in the fields of
Tanzia-includes STEM activities for real-world learning! What was
the world like millions of years ago? Did early humans walk on all
fours? Did giant sloths lie in trees? Did dinosaurs have feathers?
Even as a young girl, Mary Leakey was fascinated by questions like
these! In Fossil Huntress: Mary Leakey, Paleontologist, readers
ages 5 to 8 meet Mary as a girl growing up in France and visiting
the site of archeological wonders, such as Pech Merle, Fond de
Gaume, and La Mouthe. As an adult, Mary spends much of her life
working in the field in Tanzania, making discoveries that change
the face of paleontology forever. True grit, passion, and high
standards for scientific rigor made Mary a pioneer in the field of
paleontology! * In the Picture Book Biography series, children
encounter real-life characters who are thrilled to learn and
experiment, eager to make a difference, and excited about
collaborating with crew members. * Age-appropriate vocabulary,
detailed illustrations, a timeline, simple STEM projects, such as
exploring trace fossils and drawing specimens, and a glossary all
support foundational learning for kids ages 5 to 8. * Perfect for
beginner readers or as a read aloud nonfiction picture book! About
Picture Book Biography books and Nomad Press Fossil Huntress is
part of a set of four books in the Picture Book Biography series
that introduces pioneers of science to young children and makes
career connections in different STEM fields.The other titles in
this series include Space Adventurer: Bonnie Dunbar, Astronaut;
Human Computer: Mary Jackson, Engineer; and Computer Decoder:
Dorothy Vaughan, Computer Scientist. Nomad Press books in the
Picture Book Biography series bring real-world figures to life
through fun, engaging narratives paired with dynamic, brightly
colored illustrations and quick activities that reinforce
foundational learning. Elementary-aged children are encouraged to
expand their perceptions of the roles of scientist, artist,
explorer, and innovator by meeting women, people of color, and
other minorities in the profession. Nomad's unique approach
simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing
them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers. All
books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align
with Common Core State Standards and National Curriculum Standards
for Social Studies. All titles are available in paperback,
hardcover, and ebook formats.
A full-color picture book biography about Mary Jackson, who became
the first female African American engineer at NASA-includes several
STEM activities for some real-world learning connections! When Mary
Jackson was growing up, she thought being an engineer was
impossible for her. Why? After all, she was fantastic at math and
science. She worked really hard to learn all she could in school.
Why did this smart little girl think she couldn't be an engineer?
In Human Computer: Mary Jackson, Engineer, readers ages 5 to 8
explore the life of Mary Jackson, who overcame the challenges of
segregation and sexism to become the first female African American
engineer at NASA! * In the Picture Book Biography series, children
encounter real-life characters who are thrilled to learn and
experiment, eager to make a difference, and excited about
collaborating with crew members. * Age-appropriate vocabulary,
detailed illustrations, a timeline, simple STEM projects, such as
designing paper airplanes, and a glossary all support foundational
learning for kids ages 5 to 8. * Perfect for beginner readers or as
a read aloud nonfiction picture book! About Picture Book Biography
books and Nomad Press Human Computer is part of a set of four books
in the Picture Book Biography series that introduces pioneers of
science to young children and makes career connections in different
STEM fields. The other titles in this series include Fossil
Huntress: Mary Leakey, Paleontologist; Space Adventurer: Bonnie
Dunbar, Astronaut; and Computer Decoder: Dorothy Vaughan, Computer
Scientist. Nomad Press books in the Picture Book Biography series
bring real-world figures to life through fun, engaging narratives
paired with dynamic, brightly colored illustrations and quick
activities that reinforce foundational learning. Elementary-aged
children are encouraged to expand their perceptions of the roles of
scientist, artist, explorer, and innovator by meeting women, people
of color, and other minorities in the profession. Nomad's unique
approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while
allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical
thinkers. All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile
and align with Common Core State Standards and National Curriculum
Standards for Social Studies. All titles are available in
paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.
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