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Usually we think of coding as something only trained experts and scientists can handle, but not any more thanks to programs like Python. First developed in 1991, Python uses lines of code, letters, an

No, it’s not dessert—it’s a tiny single-board computer for budding computer scientists to experiment with. This versatile product can be paired with simple coding software, such as Python and Ruby, en

Do programmers think differently than non-programmers? How do programmers approach problems and create solutions? This book explores several attributes of thinking used by programmers. Important STEM

This detailed guide explores the historical development of algorithms and how they are used as a way of teaching computers to work through problems. Named for Persian mathematician Muhammad ibn Musa a

When computer programming pioneer Admiral Grace Hopper discovered a moth causing problems in a mechanical computer, the term debugging was born. This book explores how fixing programming and hardware

Coding for elementary students is a new and exciting learning opportunity, and this book will show readers how to get coding in just minutes with the program Hopscotch. Instead of lines of text, Hopsc

Coding was once an inaccessible activity for elementary students, but not any more. Scratch is an exciting and easy-to-learn coding program for people of all ages. Instead of lines of text, users code

This book is sure to grab the attention of readers who love coding and computers. Readers will enjoy learning about STEM through the lens of a career as a software developer. The book introduces reade

The first Lego Mindstorms™ sets were released in the early 199s. Since then, Lego’s line of buildable, programmable robots has become a sensation with budding coders all over the world. More than just

Traces the history of people with disabilities from the discrimination they endured during much of history through the earliest efforts at change to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the

We share the planet with millions of plants and animals. Sometimes human behavior can harm them. This title introduces readers to the plants and animals that are now classified as threatened, endanger

Presents the life of the Apache warrior, including his early life on his father's farm, his first contact with nonnatives, his resentment of reservations, and his death.

Presents the life of the first computer programmer, including her parentage, her strict upbringing, and her work with Charles Babbage.

Presents the life of the man who invented the World Wide Web, including his childhood, his early career, and how he came up with the idea of hyperlinks.

Shares the life of the Pakistani activist, including her relationship with her family, her life under Taliban rule, the Taliban attack that nearly killed her, and her work in education advocacy.

Describes how irrigation systems have worked throughout history, exploring the technology involved with such types as drip irrigation and subsurface irrigation.

Explores the life of Andrew Jackson, including his childhood on the frontier, how he got involved with politics, and his treatment of Native Americans during his presidency.

What’s the difference between an asteroid and a planet? Scientists struggled with this question for many years with regard to Ceres. Today, it’s called a “dwarf planet” and because of the Dawn Probe,

Discusses attributes of poisonous plants like associated symptoms, species survival, and defense mechanisms with examples of plants like poison ivy and the devil's trumpet.

A boy describes how he learns when he does things with his mother while shopping, at home, and in the park.

Chronicles the life and times of the Powhatan woman who interacted with the Jamestown Settlement and later traveled to England.

Diwali is the Hindu festival of light and the start to the new year, so there's a lot to celebrate. Origami lamps and lanterns would fit right in with other decorations for Diwali, as lamps are put ou

What’s that hooded snake rising up from the ground? It’s the cobra, and you better keep your distance. “Cobra” has become synonymous with “venomous snake.” With their super senses and hunting techniqu

Summer is the time for sunshine and sand, long days, and of course, vacation. Welcome in Summer with this delightful fiction title, which features a narrator and the fun activities they explore with t

Much like its older brother, Lego Mindstorms™, Lego WeDo™ kits offer young engineers the chance to design and program creations all by themselves. WeDo kits take the fun and technology of Mindstorms k

The country is filled with open spaces and amazing wild animals to discover. It’s a place where horses live on ranches and people live far apart from their neighbors. Readers learn these and other fac

The history of Native American migrations in North America is filled with broken treaties, difficult struggles, and a desire to hold on to the lands and customs that have been a part of tribal life fo

In 1995, computer programmer Yukihiro Matsumoto introduced Ruby programming language to the world. He created a language that used his favorite elements of other languages, but was more object-oriente

Alexander Graham Bell revolutionized the way people communicate. Readers will enjoy this book about Bell’s life and his impact on the world. The text follows Bell’s early life and work, with an emphas

The Wampanoag people traditionally called the area that would become Massachusetts and Rhode Island home. The Wampanoag people interacted with some of America’s earliest European settlers. Readers dis

Discusses the constellation Orion, looks at the various myths and stories associated with it, explains how stars are born, and describes the Orion Nebula and some of the individual stars found within

Describes the work that doctors do, with an emphasis on the clothing they wear, the tools they use, and their work environment.

Being active is essential to keeping the heart and lungs healthy. Those two organs have a lot to do with the overall health of the body, and they need to be taken care of! Readers discover the intrica

Describes the growth cycle of the beetle, from its start as an egg to a larva to pupa and to a fully mature adult with a hard shell.

The poison dart frog might be tiny, but it’s packed with venom and ready to kill. This book introduces readers to the anatomy, habitat, and behavior of poison dart frogs. Readers will also enjoy spotl

Describes the work that landscape workers do, with an emphasis on the protective gear they wear, the tools they use, and their work environment.

Readers will become masters of science using objects found in their everyday lives to conduct experiments with matter and materials. They are introduced to the essential concepts of matter and materia

Readers will enter the exciting world of science with this guide to experiments with magnets and electricity! They’ll learn about currents, batteries, circuits, and more through hands-on application o