Alkire, Jessie

Meet Scott Kelly, who lived for a year in space! Follow Kelly's story as he moves from a career as a volunteer Emergency Medical technician to his service in the United States Navy and on to NASA where, with his identical twin brother Mark, spent one year on the International Space Station and part of the Twins Study. Infographics, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and fun facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Explains how the sun's rays can be captured and used as a source of energy with a variety of projects.

"Learn how technology has advanced from the steam engine to the computer and beyond . . . explore technology further by making delicious science-themed snacks. Step-by-step instructions and full-color photos make the recipes easy for kids to prepare"--Publisher.

"Learn about what geologists do and what they have discovered . . . explore geology further by making delicious science-themed snacks. Step-by-step instructions and full-color photos make the recipes easy for kids to prepare"--Publisher.

"Explore the . . . history of medicine from trepanning, germ theory, antibiotics and vaccines, to organ transplants and 3-D printing! Readers will learn about the amazing scientists, inventors, and innovators throughout history whose work shaped medical advancement"--Amazon.com.

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.