inventions

STEM subjects are an important part of our everyday lives as well as early-childhood education! This introductory look at technology is perfect for beginning readers.

George and Harold and their doubles, Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold, have been taking turns going to school, but when the doubles fall prey to their gym teacher, Mr. Meaner, and his method of mind control that turns students into attentive, obedient, perfect children, it is up to original George and Harold to strike back.

The fifth graders of Liberty Falls Elementary have a reputation for trouble, but they still have a field trip to the mansion of Edward Minks (local inventor, founder of the town, and great-great-great grandfather of fifth-grader Eddie). While there, they search for secret inventions that are rumored to be hidden in the mansion--but they find that they are not the only ones searching, and somehow this class of trouble-makers must work together to thwart the thieves.

Mr. Docker, a new science teacher, is a crazy inventor who blows things up, uses potatoes for power, and has A.J. and his friends wondering whether science is for nerds or is the coolest subject ever.

"Science has helped us understand our ever-changing world much better. Some of the facts in this book are true, while others are false. Can you tell which is which? Find out by taking the quizzes in this book, and discover the truth about some of the greatest scientific breakthroughs in history!"--Back cover.

"Digital literacy is the key to success for this generation of students. Becoming familiar with digital portfolios and how they can assist in solving problems creatively is now a necessity. This book will inform readers about the benefits of digital portfolios with a focus on problem solving and innovation. Using historic examples from some of history's greatest minds, as well as current professionals working in a digitized landscape, students will finish this book with a clear understanding of how digital portfolios can be leveraged to take an inventive approach to addressing issues."--Provided by publisher.

When Athena's parents suddenly disappear, she calls on her friends on the Kid Squad to help figure out what happened--and uncovers the surprising connection between her parents, a biological weapon called the Age Bug, and their old enemy Dr. Alowishus Cobalt.

When the testing of a nuclear-powered invisibility device goes awry, Captain Rudolph Von Dorn is transformed into the evil Captain Cyclops, blowing up ships and islands at will--and the Kid Squad, with the help of Von Dorn's daughter Jenny, is called upon to reverse the effects of the accident and save the world.

Mad scientist Dr. Alowishus Cobalt has used a tractor beam to alter the course of a comet and aim it at Earth, and it is up to the Kid Squad--Pi, Athena, Gadget, Tank, and their trusty cat D-Day to save the world from destruction.

Under orders, Colonel Bragg hires two companies to build the world's first robotic armies--but when the two robot leaders, Caesar and Napoleon, start thinking independently and fighting with real weapons it is up the Kid Squad to save the world from Project Battle Bot.