Bøger udgivet af Gareth Stevens Publishing

On nearly every construction site, cranes are hard at work lifting heavy materials. The largest cranes are used to build skyscrapers and oil rigs while smaller gantry cranes can help factory workers move heavy boxes from place to place. In this informative, approachable text, young readers will discover different types of cranes and how workers use them every day. With full-color photographs, young readers will see cranes up close and learn about the largest cranes in the world!

From our homes and schools to stores and restaurants, Wi-Fi has changed how we send and receive information and how we stay connected to the internet and each other. The story of Wi-Fi begins as far back as the discovery of radio waves. Readers will learn how it developed from there and gain an appreciation for the invisible world behind the wireless computer technology we rely on today. Relatable sidebars and effective graphic organizers aid in understanding essential STEM concepts, while relatable photographs complement the well-researched text.

More and more we see amazing, humanlike robots in the news. For those who have wanted to build and program a robot, an important first step is understanding how they work. Using accessible language and dynamic images, this exciting book explains what robots are fundamentally as well as what they can do. Readers will discover the many different types of robots and how they are being used in everyday life, including industrial robots, surgical robots, educational robots, and more. Young roboticists will gain an understanding of robots' technological evolution spanning from a century ago to modern day.

The sea horse is commonly included in the menagerie of many aquariums and animated fish movies, so most readers can recognize their distinctive shape easily. But what do they really know about the sea horse? This book provides the perfect opportunity to dive into the wonderful world of the sea horse, that peculiar fish we've all come to recognize. Using incredible, full-color photographs and understandable, curriculum-based text, this book plunges readers into the strange world and life cycle of the sea horse, exposing them to lessons in biology, ecosystems, reproduction, and more along the way!

We stream media like TV shows, movies, podcasts, and videos through our smartphones, computers, TVs, and tablets. We do it to entertain ourselves, to stay in touch with family and friends, and to get up-to-date news. Streaming is so much a part of daily life that we might only think about the technology that makes it happen when it doesn't work. In this book, readers will learn what's actually happening when they stream something--the science of streaming! Colorful photographs, accessible text, relatable examples, and graphic organizers help readers understand the basics of this amazing technology.

When the Queen Mary sailed the world's oceans from the 1930s to the 1960s, it was one of the most majestic ships of all time. The ocean liner served nobly during World War II, transporting thousands of Allied troops to their wartime destinations. But today, the Queen Mary is better known for spooky sightings and eerie happenings aboard its decks. Detailed accounts of some of the most famous hauntings will draw in readers, while historical photographs give shape to where the spirits dwell. Spine-tingling sidebars add even more mystery to the Queen Mary as the main content delivers important historical context consistent with the social studies curriculum.

Ouch! Bullet ants cause a sting that actually hurts like a gunshot. If that is not scary enough, these feisty ants can live in a colony of 3,000. Full-color photographs show off in vivid detail how these insects live, with maps and other amazing graphics to wow every one of your readers. Readers get to explore the science of why the sting hurts so much and why it lasts for hours.

Slow lorises are big-eyed primates. They look so sweet that it might be tempting to approach these cute creatures, but don't touch, slow lorises are very poisonous. When they think they're in danger, they may deliver a toxic bite. Readers will find out much more about these fascinating creatures, including details about their habitat, diet, and life cycle. The entertaining text coupled with appealing photographs make this volume a high-interest experience for all levels of readers.

Jumbo jets are huge planes designed to carry massive cargo or hundreds of people. The largest passenger plane in the world can even carry over 800 people onboard at one time! Some jumbo jets are so big, airports had to be redesigned to fit them. Young readers will love learning about this massive mega machine through this approachable, informative text. Full-color photographs help readers learn about jumbo jets from the cockpit to the high-powered engines.

The jewel wasp is a unique creature that is not afraid to take advantage of the bugs around it. This creepy insect, also known as the emerald cockroach wasp, actually takes over the body of its cockroach victims to make them zombies. Jewel wasps use their unique venom to control a cockroach and use it as a nest for their eggs. With full-color photographs of these jewel wasps showcasing their amazing abilities, readers learn how they survive with the unwilling help of other creatures.

Assassin bugs are amazing creatures that use their long mouthparts to kill their prey. These ambushing bugs wait on flowers, where other bugs will land while looking for a meal. Unfortunately for them, however, they become the assassin bug's meal. Assassin bugs snatch their prey and drink their body fluids as if through a straw. With vivid photographs showing these creepy killers in action, readers experience the wild world bugs live in where no potential meal is safe.

Witches and wizards aren't just for Halloween anymore. They're the stars of books, television shows, and Hollywood movies. Now, through this engaging volume, perfect for the visual learner, wizards and witches are a fascinating focus of art, too. Young artists will love following the step-by-step directions, which are a combination of comprehensible guidelines and full-color photographs. They'll be amazed how a few basic techniques can transform plain paper into an eerie work of art.

It's a good thing this spider's prey can't read, because this spider's name gives away its secret. Trap-door spiders build burrows that double as slick traps they use to catch a tasty meal. These cunning eight-legged terrors hide at the bottom of the burrow and wait for dinner to show up at its door. Through incredible photographs showing the building and use of these nests, readers explore the world of trap-door spiders and see how they differ from other relatives in the arachnid family.

Not every monster should be feared; some monsters are just plain fun! Readers will love making the entertaining origami monsters in this delightful book as well as sharing them with friends and family. Step-by-step instructions are paired with useful photographs, making each project achievable for the young artist. Readers can also choose their origami artwork according to its category of difficulty. This high-interest subject will attract all levels of readers, helping them construct a magnificent monster kingdom.

If a spider has "giant" in its name, it's bound to terrorize people of all ages. These large arachnids are the world's largest spider by leg span. What's more--they don't build webs! Instead, they hunt down their prey like so many other predators. Through full-color photographs of these dazzling creatures and engaging text, readers explore the world of the giant huntsman to learn how and where they live, and just how large these monster creatures can grow.

The good news is that unless you live in Australia, you likely won't encounter funnel-web spiders in your backyard. Vacationing there, though, exposes you to more than 40 kinds of funnel-web spiders, and many are extremely poisonous. This book takes a look at many of these amazing creatures, exploring how they build their funnel-shaped burrows and where they like to live. With full-color photographs of these amazing arachnids in their foliage-filled habitats, readers will discover the wild world of these small but dangerous creatures.

Whether it's because of their gross, rotting skin or peculiar hunger for brains, zombies have remained in the spotlight as the favorite creepy creature of popular culture. With just a few colorful pieces of paper and this high-interest book, origami artists can make their own army of the undead with the help of simple directions supported by vivid photographs of timeless techniques. They'll also increase their skill level with each project they complete and be able to employ the methods they learn in future origami undertakings.

The powerful jaguar roams the dark rain forest at night. Its size and speed make this spotted hunter a threat to smaller animals. But jaguars face dangers, too. In Jaguars/Jaguares, learn how people are working to protect the big cats and their rain forest home.

Located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in modern-day Iraq, the region known as Mesopotamia, Greek for "between two rivers," is often called the "cradle of civilization." The region is known for the rise of the first cities, as well as the invention of writing. Readers will discover that the various empires of the region, like Babylon and Sumer, made many important contributions to law, politics, mathematics, and agriculture. Simple text and full-color photographs will engage struggling and reluctant readers alike. Maps and a timeline of key dates provide additional information.

The Civil War is a major part of the social studies curriculum. However, it can be overwhelming to cover the causes of the war, its main events, and the immediate results. This book summarizes the most important points of the Civil War in an accessible way appropriate for many reading levels. Fact boxes explain key terms and add crucial details to the main content. Historical images and a concluding timeline help both new readers and those reviewing the topic to better understand a complex sequence of events easily.

Anyone with a smartphone or computer uses cloud technology every day, but they may have a limited understanding of how it works. This accessibly written book traces the evolution of cloud computing and other related technologies, such as telecommunications devices and the internet. Readers will gain awareness of the mechanisms of data storage and the increasing information available to them through the cloud. They will also learn about recent advances in file sharing and artificial intelligence, with a view toward the future of the cloud. Intriguing sidebars and effective graphic organizers aid in the comprehension of key STEM concepts.

China is unique among the four great ancient civilizations in that it has changed very little over the millennia. Unlike India, Egypt, and Mesopotamia, China's impassable mountains and vast deserts protected China from invasion. Free from foreign interference, China's great dynasties, like the Qin and the Han, flourished. Many of the things we associate with modern China, like the Great Wall, expensive silks, and beautiful calligraphy, all date to ancient times. Help your struggling readers better understand ancient history with this accessible text. Full-color photographs, maps, and a timeline of important events provide additional context.

Taking the soccer pitch can be intimidating if you're not sure where to go. It's a big field and each position on the "starting 11" has a big responsibility. Whether exploring all the ways a keeper makes saves or how the defense works in front of them, readers will love experiencing the game of soccer in this exciting title. Filled with golden goals and brilliant passes, readers take a deep dive into "the beautiful game" and learn important ways they can succeed with their friends on the pitch.

Zombies are truly terrifying monsters, but they've never been described as helpful before! This high-interest book shows readers and zombie hunters alike how the walking dead can help interpret data in different kinds of graphs, including picture graphs and bar graphs. Young mathematicians will love the creepy illustrations as well as the fun fact boxes detailing more information about the origins and legends concerning these scary creatures.

"Double, double, boil, and trouble!" Addition will be no trouble at all for young mathematicians with the help of the charmingly illustrated witches in this high-interest book, which features elementary addition skills supporting the Common Core. There's no magic involved, but readers will discover efficient adding strategies that will aid them in the classroom and in life. Fact boxes supply interesting info about the mythology of witches throughout history, while an answer key allows readers to assess their addition proficiency.

Division can seem like a complicated concept without the right tools to understand what it means in the real world, or the fantasy world. In this amusing and beneficial book, vampires are the math teachers, instructing readers about strategies to help them decipher and solve division problems. Equations are accompanied by striking illustrations, and an answer key offers opportunities for self-assessment. Fun fact boxes about vampires add further interest to this must-have math book.

Archaeologists have discovered an ancient tomb. They pry open a passage and out comes a mummy. But it is not just a mummy, it's a multiplying mummy! This entertaining yet educational volume uses beautifully illustrated mummies to teach young mathematicians about the fundamentals of multiplication, including skills highlighted in the Common Core. They'll also learn fun facts about mummies of ancient Egypt and other cultures. History and math collide in this "must have" for every elementary library collection or classroom.

Everyone knows some ghosts are helpful spirits, they may even help with math! In this high-interest volume, a unique mix of eerie info and math exercises, young mathematicians can practice their subtraction skills using illustrated ghost models as well as hone their mental math strategies. The comprehensible text provides valuable hints that readers can apply to all kinds of subtraction equations they may encounter. Fact boxes about ghosts and eerie images will attract even reluctant readers, and an answer key provides opportunities for self-assessment. Subtraction has never been spookier, or more fun.

Eyes perform many functions without us even having to think about them. Because of this, people may take their eyes for granted. They help us see, but they also do so much more. From blinking to producing tears, eyes can do so many extraordinary things. This book introduces readers to many key concepts having to do with the eyes and sight. With the use of low-ATOS text and colorful photographs, this book helps readers learn about the amazing things their eyes are capable of.

Ears are the body parts that allow people to easily use one of the major senses, hearing. This engaging book touches on each of the five main senses, but focuses specifically on the ears and hearing. Readers are taught about listening and learn about specific parts of the human ear. Relevant, low-ATOS text paired with colorful photographs makes it easy for early readers to understand the content of the book in relation to their own bodies.