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Discover the incredible true story of "The Original Mermaid,"
Annette Kellerman, a girl who wanted to dance, swim, and feel
free--and who grew into a woman who fought for the right to do just
that! Annette loved to dance and twirl and pirouette. But when she
got sick and had to start wearing braces on her legs, Annette
stopped dancing. Until, one day, her dad took her swimming. Annette
could finally dance again--in the water! She water danced her way
to England, where she performed water ballets, attempted daring
dives, and competed in swim races. When she competed against men
(and won!), she realized it wasn't fair that women had to swim in
full skirts, so she made her own swimsuit, and fought for the right
to wear it. Experience the journey of an independent and determined
young woman, who swam, danced, dove, and designed so she could live
her life feeling free.
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.
Meet Beulah Louise Henry, a girl with a knack for problem-solving
who grew up to be a world-famous inventor, in this captivating
picture book biography for fans of Just Like Rube Goldberg and The
Girl Who Thought in Pictures. Growing up in the 1890s, when Beulah
Louise Henry spotted a problem, she had to find a solution, turning
it around and around in her mind until...aha! She had a hunch--what
she called the inventions she came up with to solve the puzzles she
saw all around her. Beulah's brain worked differently. She had
hyperphantasia, which meant she saw things in extreme detail in her
mind, as well as synesthesia, which caused words and numbers and
even music notes to show up as different colors in her brain.
Beulah's unique way of seeing the world helped her think up vivid
solutions to problems--her hunches came to her fully formed with
gears whirring and wheels spinning. She invented everything from a
new and improved parasol to cuddly stuffed animals and from ice
cream makers to factory machinery. Beulah's inventions improved
daily life in lots of ways, earning her the nickname "Lady Edison,"
and she became one of the most prolific inventors in American
history.
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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