Marne Ventura

From the first wooden counting machine to the pocket-size devices many people carry today, delve into the history of computers with the 12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Computer Technology. Each chapter focuses on the development of an instrumental piece of technology, connecting inventions that have...

Offers readers 12 tips for a healthy diet, including choosing fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Full-color spreads give readers essential facts about each tip, its benefits, and how the reader can get started today.Author: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1632353652ISBN-13: 9781632353658Publisher: 12-Story LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Introduces readers to the science behind artificial joints, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, informative sidebars, and a "How It Works" special feature make this...

Introduces readers to the science behind artificial joints, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, informative sidebars, and a "How It Works" special feature make this...

This fascinating book offers young readers an up-close look at asteroids. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a That's Amazing! special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level,...

This fascinating book offers young readers an up-close look at asteroids. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a That's Amazing! special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level,...

Have you ever stared into the night sky, full of stars and planets? As a kid, Neil deGrasse Tyson was star-struck when he first visited a planetarium. The universe was calling him. Tyson pursued his interest in astronomy and studied to be an astrophysicist....

The iPod, iPhone, and iPad changed the way we communicate, play, learn, and work.This wouldn't have been possible without the amazing minds of Steve Jobs and his inventive team. With full-color illustrations and lively text, and chock-full of interesting facts, Awesome Minds: The Creators...

Bacon isn't just for burgers anymore This savory pork product brings delicious smoky flavor to almost any food. The easy-to-follow recipes and creative tips in this book teach beginning cooks all about bacon and how to make a variety of delicious bacon-based dishes. With...

What does it take to make a boat float? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best boat aroundAuthor: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1977112978ISBN-13: 9781977112972Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 9.10h x 11.10w...

What does it take to make a boat float? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best boat aroundAuthor: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1977117775ISBN-13: 9781977117779Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.00h x 10.80w...

What does it take to make a marble run? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best marble run aroundAuthor: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1977117805ISBN-13: 9781977117809Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.00h x...

What does it take to make a marble run? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best marble run aroundAuthor: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1977113001ISBN-13: 9781977113009Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 9.10h x...

What does it take to make a simple trap? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best trap aroundAuthor: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1977117783ISBN-13: 9781977117786Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.90h x 10.50w...

What does it take to make a simple trap? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best trap aroundAuthor: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1977112986ISBN-13: 9781977112989Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 9.10h x 11.10w...

Explores the engineering challenges behind building skyscrapers, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.Author: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 163517256XISBN-13: 9781635172560Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2017Pages:...

What does it take to make a strong bridge? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best bridge aroundAuthor: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1977112994ISBN-13: 9781977112996Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 9.10h x 11.10w...

What does it take to make a strong bridge? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best bridge aroundAuthor: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1977117791ISBN-13: 9781977117793Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.90h x 10.50w...

What does it take to make a sunshade? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best sunshade aroundAuthor: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1977117813ISBN-13: 9781977117816Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.00h x 10.80w x...

What does it take to make a sunshade? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best sunshade aroundAuthor: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 197711301XISBN-13: 9781977113016Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 9.10h x 11.10w x...

What does it take to make a tough tower? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best tower aroundAuthor: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1977117767ISBN-13: 9781977117762Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.90h x 10.50w...

What does it take to make a tough tower? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best tower aroundAuthor: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 197711296XISBN-13: 9781977112965Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.83lbsSize: 9.10h x 11.10w...

Are bees active? This title dives into bees' unique traits, behaviors, and characteristics and examines the truth behind the idiom busy as a bee. Easy-to-read text, vivid and colorful images and graphics, and helpful text features gives readers a clear look into this subject.Author:...

"Busy as a bee" often describes an individual who is active and hardworking. Busy as a Bee dives into bee characteristics and behavior to investigate if there is truth behind this common expression. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a...

Bubble, pop, fizz! These chemical reaction projects will take your makerspace to the next level. Teach kids science basics and then build on them. Learn why chemical reactions happen, and how to make and take them to the next level.Author: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1543528481ISBN-13: 9781543528480Publisher:...

Conserving Resources introduces readers to the ideas behind recycling, conservation, and sharing resources. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in...

Examines how scientists study earthquakes. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, a disaster preparedness checklist, and a How It Works feature, this book provides an exciting look at the science of disaster detection.Author: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 163517001XISBN-13: 9781635170016Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2017Pages: 32Format: Library...

Examines how scientists study earthquakes. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, a disaster preparedness checklist, and a How It Works feature, this book provides an exciting look at the science of disaster detection.Author: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1635170575ISBN-13: 9781635170573Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2017Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Examines how scientists study floods. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, a disaster preparedness checklist, and a How It Works feature, this book provides an exciting look at the science of disaster detection.Author: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1635170028ISBN-13: 9781635170023Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2017Pages: 32Format: Library...

Examines how scientists study tornadoes. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, a disaster preparedness checklist, and a How It Works feature, this book provides an exciting look at the science of disaster detection.Author: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1635170044ISBN-13: 9781635170047Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2017Pages: 32Format: Library...

Examines how scientists study tornadoes. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, a disaster preparedness checklist, and a How It Works feature, this book provides an exciting look at the science of disaster detection.Author: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1635170605ISBN-13: 9781635170603Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2017Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Examines how scientists study tsunamis. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, a disaster preparedness checklist, and a How It Works feature, this book provides an exciting look at the science of disaster detection.Author: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1635170613ISBN-13: 9781635170610Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2017Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Examines how scientists study tsunamis. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, a disaster preparedness checklist, and a How It Works feature, this book provides an exciting look at the science of disaster detection.Author: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1635170052ISBN-13: 9781635170054Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2017Pages: 32Format: Library...

One look at these dishes and you might say, Yuck! But give them a taste and you might say, Yum! Don't let your eyes fool you, these disgusting-looking bugs, worms, eyeballs, and other gross items are actually fun and delicious foods. The easy-to-follow recipes...

The 2010 earthquake in Haiti lasted only 40 seconds. But it caused a lot of damage. Many buildings and homes were turned into rubble. Find out more in Earthquakes, one of the titles in the Surviving series. Surviving is a series of AV2 media...

Once upon a time, you read a fairy tale or two. Now, get inspired by a land far, far away and start crafting! This collection of DIY projects will delight book lovers and crafters alike! Wave your magic wand and upcycle those weeded books...

This title explores the advances engineers have made to better prepare for earthquakes and to minimize their damage. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful sidebars and infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.Author: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1644933780ISBN-13: 9781644933787Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 32Format:...

This title explores the advances engineers have made to prevent space disasters and to minimize their damage. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful sidebars and infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.Author: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1644933810ISBN-13: 9781644933817Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 32Format: Library...

This title explores the advances engineers have made to better prepare for tornadoes and to minimize their damage. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful sidebars and infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.Author: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1644934582ISBN-13: 9781644934586Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 32Format:...

This title explores the advances engineers have made to better prepare for tornadoes and to minimize their damage. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful sidebars and infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.Author: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1644933829ISBN-13: 9781644933824Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 32Format:...

Highlights 12 facts about China including its history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, current events, what makes it unique, and more. Great for research, this book will foster a sense of curiosity and discovery in young readers as they take in the colorful spreads...

Floods have caused more damage and claimed more lives in the United States than any other type of natural disaster over the past 100 years. Surviving is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia...

Introduces readers to the flavors of Cuba. An introductory overview of Cuba explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Cuban cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple,...

Introduces readers to the flavors of Nigeria. An introductory overview of Nigeria explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Nigerian cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple,...

Goods and Services introduces readers to the concept of using and producing goods and services. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR...

Have you ever wished you could use technology to improve people's lives? Ever since he was a teenager, Sebastian Thrun wanted to build machines that helped people. So far, Thrun has developed robots that can be tour guides and nurses and can help save...

Government and Community introduces readers to the relationship between government and community, including information about how government works, what taxes are for, and why people vote. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic,...

People of all ages can lose their hearing. The loss may be temporary or permanent. Engineers make hearing devices to help people with hearing loss. Discover more in Hearing Devices, a title in the STEM and the Human Body series.Author: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1791124291ISBN-13: 9781791124298Publisher:...

Introduces readers to the science behind hearing devices, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, informative sidebars, and a "How It Works" special feature make this...

Introduces readers to the science behind hearing devices, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, informative sidebars, and a "How It Works" special feature make this...