Alkire, Jessie

Looks at the of life of Elliot Handler, the cofounder of Mattel and inventor of Hot Wheels cars.

Explores weather, discussing weather related phenomena, environmental issues, careers in the field, and more; and provides instructions for corresponding projects.

Teaches young readers about minerals, and how scientists study them. Includes step-by-step instructions for related projects.

Teaches young readers about fossils, and how scientists study them. Includes step-by-step instructions for related projects.

Teaches young readers about earthquakes, how scientists study them, and how to prepare for them. Includes step-by-step instructions for related projects.

"This title takes readers to musk ox habitats to understand why musk oxen are at risk, what humans are doing to make matters worse, and the ways humans can help to save musk oxen"--Provided by publisher.

If you like learning about atoms, molecules, and other matter; and, you like to cook ... Chemistry You Can Chomp is the right book for you! Learn about what chemists do and what they have discovered. Then explore chemistry further by making delicious snacks.

Investigate famous excavations and the archaeologists and paleontologists who led them with Investigating Tombs & Mummies. Through King Tut, Lady Dai, and Otzi the Iceman, readers will discover how we learn about tombs and mummies and how they teach us about their ways of life.

Kids will explore one of Earth's important energy resources with Biofuel Energy Projects. They'll read about the history of biofuel, where it comes from, and how we use it. They'll make candles out of butter, create ethanol from different types of sugar, and more.

"Makerspaces are places designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. In [this book kids will] make a computer key out of a banana and use popular software programs to code ... music, game characters, and more! Step-by-step photos bring each project to life."--Back cover.