Rusick, Jessica

This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career in metalworking. Included are the history and cultural significance of metalworking, metalworking tools and techniques, metalworking career paths, and highlights of successful metalworkers. Step-by-step projects help readers practice metalworking skills, and idea spreads inspire ways to apply what they've learned.

This title provides an overview of elements and the periodic table. Text includes a simple overview of elements and examines compounds, categories of elements, periods, groups, atomic numbers, properties, isotopes, and allotropes. Information is explained using real-world examples and supported with graphics and photos. This book concludes with two simple, kid-friendly experiments.

"This title provides an overview of chemical reactions. Text includes a simple overview of chemical reactions and examines matter, bonds, energy, physical changes, reactions, acids, bases, chemical equations, and reaction rate. Information is explained using real-world examples and supported with graphics and photos. This book concludes with two simple, kid-friendly experiments. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO."--.

This title provides an overview of atoms and molecules. Text includes a simple overview of atoms and molecules and examines nuclei, protons, neutrons, electrons, shells, bonds, isomers, and polymers. Includes the periodic table. Information is explained using real-world examples and supported with graphics and photos. This book concludes with two simple, kid-friendly experiments. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

This book provides young readers with an overview of mixtures and solutions. The text includes a simple overview of mixtures and solutions and examines homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures, suspensions and colloids, solubility, saturation, and concentration. Information is explained using real-world examples and supported with graphics and photos.

"In this title, readers will learn about the creator of Easy-Bake Oven, Ronald Howes. Follow his story from his service in World War II, to an engineering degree from the University of Cincinnati, to his employment at Kenner where he created the Easy-Bake Oven"--Google Books.

"In this title, readers learn common symptoms and behaviors of deafness and how it affects kids at school and in relationships. Text includes suggestions on how to be a kind and respectful friend to someone who is deaf and appropriate activities kids can enjoy together"--Provided by publisher.

"This title provides an overview of matter and physical changes. Text includes a simple overview of matter and examines properties, states, phases, and atoms. Atomic theory is introduced. Information is explained using real-world examples and supported with graphics and photos. This book concludes with two simple, kid-friendly experiments. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO."--.

This title provides an overview of the field of chemistry. Text includes a short history of early chemistry and examines elements, molecules, and chemical reactions. The periodic table of the elements is introduced. Information is explained using real-world examples and supported with graphics and photos. This book concludes with two simple, kid-friendly experiments. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.--.

"Some forest creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. Some forest animals blend in with leaves, moss, and more. Others hide beneath rocks or in logs. Can you spot the creatures hidden in the forest?"--Provided by publisher.