Results for: carmella vanvleet

Below is a list of 4 the books by this author.

Book cover of EXPLORE ELECTRICITY WITH 25 GREAT PROJEC
EXPLORE ELECTRICITY WITH 25 GREAT PROJEC
By: carmella vanvleet | Published: August 2013

Given the pace of how we harness and utilize electricity, as well as the importance of developing new sources of energy, electricity is a timely...

Given the pace of how we harness and utilize electricity, as well as the importance of developing new sources of energy, electricity is a timely subject for kids to explore. InExplore Electricity! With 25 Great Projects, kids ages 6-9 will learn the basics of electricity: currents, circuits, power, magnetism and electromagnetism, motors and generators. They'll become more attuned to how much they rely on electricity in their daily lives. They'll also understand that while electricity is a wonderful resource, and one we've used to our advantage ever since it was discovered, the future of how we make and use electricity is still changing and there are things they can do today to impact these changes. This title invites kids to experiment on their own with 25 simple projects that will 'spark' their learning and enthusiasm, including making their own clothespin switch, lemon battery, compass, electromagnet, and flashlight, as well as generating their own 'lightning.' These hands-on activities combined with informational text will excite kids about STEM? the interrelated fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

  • ISBN
    9781619301801
  • Binding
    Paperback Canadian
  • Category
    Science - Experiments & Projects
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$20.50
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Book cover of FROZEN IN TIME
FROZEN IN TIME
By: carmella vanvleet | Published: February 2024

A dazzling introduction to paleoclimatology for kids, connecting the methods that scientists use to study our climate history with future climate...

A dazzling introduction to paleoclimatology for kids, connecting the methods that scientists use to study our climate history with future climate change solutions. Believe it or not, ice isn’t always just frozen water. In fact, most of the ice covering our planet contains thousands of years' worth of information about our atmosphere. This ice is made up of a lot more than snow—it has soot, volcanic ash, gasses, and other substances that affect the climate. And if we drill a piece of that ice? We get a frozen time capsule, courtesy of Earth. In this exhilarating middle grade nonfiction book by a former educator, kids are immersed in the field of paleoclimatology. Readers go along on an ice core expedition, run through each step in the collecting and transporting process, review the fascinating components of an ice core, and explore the specialized labs where scientists examine them. But these pieces of our planet are more than just cool records. By preserving and studying these frosty collections of climate history, we can learn from previous patterns and better protect our planet in the future. The final chapter focuses on ice as a key tool in the fight against climate change. With crystal-clear explanations and an engaging, kid friendly tone, the book features 15+ full-color photographs, diagrams, interviews with paleoclimatologists, a glossary of terms, and simple experiments for budding scientists at home. Books for a Better Earth are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

  • ISBN
    9780823453986
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Science - Earth, Ecology & Ecosystems
Retail Price:
$29.99
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Book cover of NOTHING IS LITTLE
NOTHING IS LITTLE
By: carmella vanvleet | Published: July 2022

The case of a missing father is hard to crack . . . even for Felix, a tiny kid with a huge heart and an eye for detail. Eleven-year-old Felix likes...

The case of a missing father is hard to crack . . . even for Felix, a tiny kid with a huge heart and an eye for detail. Eleven-year-old Felix likes being the smallest kid in school. At least he knows where he fits in. Plus his nickname, “Short-lock Holmes,” is perfect for someone who’s killing it in forensic science club. To Felix, Growth Hormone Deficiency is no big deal. And then Felix learns that his biological dad was short, too. This one, tiny, itty-bitty piece of information opens up a massive hole in his life. Felix must find his father. He only has a few small clues to work from, but as Sherlock Holmes said, “To a great mind, nothing is little.” The further Felix gets in his investigation, though, the more he starts to wonder: What if his dad doesn’t want to be found? And what if Felix’s family—his mom, his stepdad, the baby on the way—needs him right where he is? Tender and uplifting, this warm novel from Christopher Award–winner Carmella Van Vleet celebrates little differences in us that can make a big impact. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Theme: Special Needs

  • ISBN
    9780823450114
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Junior Fiction
Retail Price:
$24.99
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Book cover of TO THE STARS
TO THE STARS
By: carmella vanvleet | Published: January 2016

  • ISBN
    9781580896443
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Science - Astronomy And Space
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$18.95
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