Children's Books About Inventors

Finding success takes perseverance, tenacity, and resilience—all qualities you'll see in the people in this nonfiction book. These scientists and inventors persevered through failure, sometimes repeatedly, to accomplish their goals and achieve success—and you can do it, too!.Nonfiction.Chris Schwab.Grades 4-9.Paperback.English.32 pages.9781731657794.When things don't go as planned, do you throw in the towel and call it quits, or do you give it another try?.After-reading activities.Post-reading questions.Glossary words defined on the pages they appear.Part of the Driven to Succeed book series, Scientists & Inventors Who Never Gave Up tells the stories of exceptional scientists and inventors who overcame challenges to discover or invent something that changed the world.

In the Amazing People: Scientists and Mathematicians Activity Book, children learn about 53 inspirational people who made important contributions to science and math while also completing engaging activities about each person..Teaches about the lives of 53 amazing scientists and mathematicians..Includes activities that relate back to each scientist and mathematicians..Includes extension activities that challenge young learners to apply what they learned about the scientist or mathematician to their own life..Bonus features include 53 stickers, one poster, and 64 flash cards.

We are all part of one world. This nonfiction book introduces life around the globe while pointing out things we all have in common. Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculum. After-reading activity helps reader further engage with book content. Includes photo glossary and index.Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculum.For ages 5-8..Page Count: 24 pages.ISBN: 9781731656322.After-reading activity helps reader further engage with book content.Includes photo glossary and index.This nonfiction book introduces young readers to life around the world, highlighting commonalities across cultures, with fact-filled text, photos, an after-reading activity, a photo glossary, and an index to enhance engagement and support social studies curriculum.

Explore Life Science with this 10-book set for Grades 2-3. Readers will learn about ecosystems, habitats, life cycles, and more! These titles includes vibrant images paired with easy-to-read text to keep students engaged from cover to cover..Nonfiction.English.Grade 2-3

Does failing at something mean it's time to throw in the towel and give up? Part of the Driven to Succeed nonfiction book series, Artists & Entertainers Who Never Gave Up takes a look at the lives of some of the most famous and well-loved creators and entertainers who had to overcome challenges and obstacles to achieve their success. This children's book features after-reading activities, post-reading questions, and glossary words defined on the pages they appear to reinforce vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Featuring vibrant photographs and fact-filled pages, this motivational book tells the stories of creative giants like Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schulz, Grammy Award-winning singer Beyoncé, writer Stephen King, and others who turned obstacles into opportunities..High-interest text for striving readers is filled with facts and photos.For ages 9-15..ISBN: 9781731657718.Glossary words defined on the pages where they appear.Includes after-reading questions and an activity.Artists & Entertainers Who Never Gave Up highlights the inspiring stories of famous creators and entertainers who overcame challenges to achieve success, encouraging young readers to persevere through obstacles.

Life in the United States is always changing. This nonfiction book explores how people's lives have changed over time in the US and how they will continue to change..Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculum.For ages 5-8..Page Count: 24 pages.ISBN: 9781731656346.After-reading activity helps reader further engage with book content.Includes photo glossary and index.This nonfiction book explores how people's lives have changed over time in the United States and how they will continue to evolve, featuring fact-filled text, photos, an after-reading activity, and a photo glossary to support social studies curriculum.

Philip Vera Cruz came to the United States from the Philippines in search of an education. Instead, he became a farmworker to survive. This turn of events led Philip and other Filipino farmworkers, the manongs, to start the historic strike in Delano, California that led to a grape boycott and the birth of the infamous United Farm Workers union. Learn about Philip Vera Cruz's life and accomplishments in this nonfiction biography, part of the Leaders Like Us series. Featuring 24 pages with vibrant illustrations, this children's book also includes a timeline, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity to help develop reading comprehension skills..Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of an Asian American leader.For ages 6-10..Page Count: 24 pages.ISBN: 9781731656315.Vivid illustrations.Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning.Leaders Like Us: Philip Vera Cruz is a nonfiction biography that tells the inspiring story of Philip Vera Cruz, a Filipino immigrant who became a key figure in the United Farm Workers union and the historic Delano grape boycott, featuring vibrant illustrations, a timeline, and interactive activities to support reading comprehension.

A Black woman had never been a justice for the United States Supreme Court until April 7, 2022 when Ketanji Brown Jackson made history. This lifetime appointment has only been held by two other African Americans before her. Learn about Ketanji Brown Jackson's life, experience, and accomplishments in this nonfiction biography, part of the Leaders Like Us series. Featuring 24 pages with vibrant illustrations, this children's book also includes a timeline, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity to help develop reading comprehension skills..Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of a Black leader.For ages 6-10..Page Count: 24 pages.ISBN: 9781731656292.Vivid illustrations.Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning.Leaders Like Us: Ketanji Brown Jackson is a nonfiction biography that highlights the inspiring life and accomplishments of Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, featuring vibrant illustrations, a timeline, and interactive activities to boost reading comprehension.

This 10-book STEM collection for Grade 2 pulls together informational text for math, science, technology, and engineering in engaging formats that include TIME FOR KIDS® content, vivid images, and descriptive vocabulary..Nonfiction.English.Grade 2

This nonfiction book introduces the relationship between people and the places we live. It discusses the impact we have on the earth and the impact the earth has on us. Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculum. After-reading activity helps reader further engage with book content..Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculum.For ages 5-8..Page Count: 24 pages.ISBN: 9781731656339.After-reading activity helps reader further engage with book content.Includes photo glossary and index.This nonfiction book explores the relationship between people and the places we live, discussing the mutual impact between humans and the Earth, with fact-filled text, photos, an after-reading activity, a photo glossary, and an index to support social studies curriculum.

Does failing at something mean it's time to throw in the towel and give up? Part of the Driven to Succeed nonfiction book series, Artists & Entertainers Who Never Gave Up takes a look at the lives of some of the most famous and well-loved creators and entertainers who had to overcome challenges and obstacles to achieve their success..Nonfiction/Social Studies.Chris Schwab/Rourke Educational Media.Grades 4-9.Paperback.English.32 pages.9781731657800.After-reading activities.Post-reading questions.Glossary words defined on the pages they appear.We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!.Learn about creative giants like Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schulz, Grammy Award-winning singer Beyoncé, writer Stephen King, and others who turned obstacles into opportunities.

Does failing at something mean it's time to throw in the towel and give up? Part of the Driven to Succeed nonfiction book series, Artists & Entertainers Who Never Gave Up takes a look at the lives of some of the most famous and well-loved creators and entertainers who had to overcome challenges and obstacles to achieve their success..Nonfiction/Social Studies.Chris Schwab/Rourke Educational Media.Grades 4-9.Hardcover.English.32 pages.9781731657718.After-reading activities.Post-reading questions.Glossary words defined on the pages they appear.We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!.Learn about creative giants like Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schulz, Grammy Award-winning singer Beyoncé, writer Stephen King, and others who turned obstacles into opportunities.

Introduce readers to the life of author and community outreach leader Pura Belpré, the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City, in this inspirational biography—part of the Leaders Like Us series. Pura believed the library was for everyone. Using her skills in storytelling, she encouraged Hispanic children to visit the library by creating bilingual story hour. Her community outreach helped to make the Hispanic people in New York City feel included. This 24-page biographical children's book features post-reading questions, an extension activity, and a time line to practice reading comprehension skills while learning all about how Pura impacted her community, resulting in the annual Pura Belpré Award..Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of a Latin American leader.For ages 6-10..24 pages.ISBN: 9781731657299.Vivid illustrations.Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning.The Leaders Like Us: Pura Belpré biography introduces young readers to the life of the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City, who used bilingual storytelling to engage Hispanic children and foster inclusivity, with vivid illustrations, a timeline, post-reading questions, and an activity to enhance comprehension.

People live together all around the world. This nonfiction book explores the people and places that make different communities..Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculum.For ages 5-8..Page Count: 24 pages.ISBN: 9781731656353.After-reading activity helps reader further engage with book content.Includes photo glossary and index.This nonfiction book explores the people and places that make up different communities around the world, featuring fact-filled text, photos, an after-reading activity, and a photo glossary to support social studies curriculum.

Introduce readers to the life of political activist Yuri Kochiyama, a Japanese American who was incarcerated during World War II and went on to be a leader in many of the liberation struggles of her time, with the Leaders Like Us Yuri Kochiyama inspirational biography. Yuri and her family were imprisoned during World War II for being Japanese American, which gave Yuri the passion to fight against injustice for the rest of her life. This 24-page biographical children's book features post-reading questions, an extension activity, and a time line to practice reading comprehension skills while learning all about Yuri's legacy..Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of an Asian American leader.For ages 6-10..24 pages.ISBN: 9781731657282.Vivid illustrations.Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning.The Leaders Like Us: Yuri Kochiyama biography introduces young readers to the inspiring life of this Japanese American political activist, who fought against injustice after her family's WWII incarceration, with vivid illustrations, a timeline, post-reading questions, and an activity to enhance comprehension.

Teach young students the fundamentals of physical science with this dynamic 5-book set! These nonfiction titles are a perfect fit for third grade students learning about important scientific topics, including gravity, electromagnetism, and changes in matter. Each book provides a Next Generation Science Standards-aligned "Let's Do Science" hands-on activity that connects to a STEM Education curriculum. Support the development of content-area literacy while keeping readers engaged from cover to cover with these easy-to-read informational texts that contain vibrant images and text features (captions, glossary and index).Titles in this set include: Changing Matter; Gravity; Electromagnetism; Balanced and Unbalanced Forces; and Energy in Action..Nonfiction.English.Guided Reading Levels: O-Q