New Releases by Tammy Enz

The Underground Railroad was used by people escaping enslavement in the South. This system of passages and safe houses helped people reach freedom in the Northern United States or Canada. Did you know science played a role in the Underground Railroad? Learn how people used the night sky to find their way north and much more!

The Underground Railroad was used by people escaping enslavement in the South. This system of passages and safe houses helped people reach freedom in the Northern United States or Canada. Did you know science played a role in the Underground Railroad? Learn how people used the night sky to find their way north and much more!

"You may have heard of the Mayflower. The ship set sail in 1620, carrying English pilgrims across the sea to Plymouth. But did you know that science played a big role in this voyage? Learn how the Mayflower was constructed. Find out how science helped sail the ship across the ocean. And discover how modern technology is being used to understand the journey and the people aboard"--

You may have heard of the Oregon Trail. In the 1840s, more than 5,000 people traveled the Oregon Trail, hoping for a better life. But did you know that science played a big role in this epic journey? Learn how covered wagons were engineered. Find out how food was preserved and diseases were treated along the trail. And discover how modern technology is helping us learn even more about this time in history.

"One of the most well-known pharaohs from ancient Egypt was King Tut. Did you know that science played a big role in ancient Egypt? Find out how the Egyptian pyramids were engineered. Learn about the science behind King Tut''s mummy. And discover how modern technology helps us learn more about King Tut''s life and death"--

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton led an expedition across Antarctica in 1914. Did you know that science played a big role in this dangerous journey? Learn how weather patterns affected the explorer in Antarctica. Find out the science behind Shackleton''s ship, The Endurance. And discover how modern technology is being used to find out even more about this adventure more than 100 years later.

Got 10 minutes? Get making with a jam-packed collection of quick, self-guided projects and activities that won''t break the bank. From origami, drawing, and yarn creations to games, gadgets, and upcycled crafts, these fun projects will get kids making in 10 minutes or less.

Need entertaining game and gadget projects for your makerspace? You''ve come to the right place! From spy gadgets and marshmallow cannons to marker spinners and wind ski races, these amazing 10-minute projects will have kids making in no time!

"What would life be like without gravity? You could jump really high. But you would never come down. Real all about how gravity works and discover how it affects everything in our world and beyond" -- Back cover.

How do you get something to move? You use force to move it with a push or a pull. With this basic introduction to forces, young readers will learn about physical forces and how they are at work in our world every day.

"What would our world be like without magnets? Computers, radios, phones, and TVs wouldn''t work correctly. And many other modern machines wouldn''t exist. With this basic introduction to magnets, young readers will learn how magnets work and how useful they are our world today"--

Meet Max Axiom, super scientist. Using his amazing powers, Max explores the very workings of the technology we see and use every day. Whether investigating the inner workings of a cell phone, exploring the wonder of space travel, or researching real-world robots and drones, Max does what it takes to reveal how technology works.

Looking for clever ideas to reuse and recycle the materials in your makerspace? You''re in luck! From earbud bracelets and bottle cap fireflies to tin man wind chimes and cell phone slings, these amazing 10-minute upcycled projects will have kids making in no time!

It''s time to go to the amusement park! Giant rides loom around you, and countless parts are in motion. But many simple machines are at work too. See the Ferris wheel? That''s a wheel and axle. Try your luck at skee-ball. You''re using an inclined plane. Find out more about the simple machines behind the excitement.

It''s time to go to the amusement park! What''s at the center of this fun-filled place? Motion! Feel like you were floating for a second on the roller coaster? You can thank g-forces! Did you send the bottles flying after a game-winning throw? That''s Newton''s first law of motion. Find out more about the science involved in making things go.

"Take a tour of the forces involved in the action at an amusement park and how they work, including contact force, magnetic force, gravity force, centripetal force, friction, and more"--

"If you let them build, they will come -- to your makerspace! These projects will teach kids science and engineering basics, and then build on them. Learn what shapes are best for building, how they work together, and then and how to think creatively to take your projects to the next level. Bonus video tutorials and other content available on the free Capstone 4D app gives students an augmented reality experience that goes beyond the printed page"--

Make a (safe!) spark with electronics projects that teach kids science concepts--and then build on them. Start with the basics, and then grow on what you know. Learn about electricity, get hands-on with lights and sounds, and make and take your projects to the next level.

The future of entertainment is here, and it''s artificial intelligence (AI). Computers have outsmarted expert chess champions, and gaming software knows how to adapt to your playing style. Learn how AI has transformed entertainment and about the ethical issues of this emerging technology. Bring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) to your reluctant readers with a topic they will gravitate toward. Fans of augmented reality will love the Capstone 4D augmented reading experience. Get bonus videos via the Capstone 4D app or web browser and go beyond the printed page

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already part of our lives. AI can keep the refrigerator stocked and find our favorite music. Cars already brake automatically to avoid crashes and self-driving cars get closer every day. Learn how AI might change how we live and travel, along with the ethical dilemmas we face with a rapidly changing technology. Fans of augmented reality will love the Capstone 4D augmented reading experience. Get bonus videos via the Capstone 4D app or web browser and go beyond the printed page

Start creating with a hands-on introduction to building projects! Step-by-step instructions will take you through the engineering and building process. You''ll be making amazing structures in no time!

Shock your imagination with a hands-on introduction to electronic circuits. Step-by-step instructions will jump-start your electronic knowledge. You''ll be lighting up your imagination with possibilities.

Drawing and sculpture merge in this hands-on introduction to drawing with 3D pens. Step-by-step instructions will help you get sketching and structuring. You''ll be 3D doodling in your makerspace in no time. Plus, readers can watch video tutorials and access bonus content through the free Capstone 4D augmented reality app.

Which materials bend? What can we make with those materials? Real world examples and practical projects help young readers discover material properties.

Which materials can be stretched? What can we make with those materials? Real world examples and practical projects help young readers discover material properties.

Why throw used plastic bottles in the recycling bin when you can reuse them yourself? These fun and informative science experiments and projects will keep readers entertained as they learn about scientific principles. SERIES EDI DESCRIPTION: What could be better than learning and having fun at the same time? These cool science experiments and projects will have readers enjoying themselves while learning scientific principles. This hands-on approach to learning will ensure readers remember what they''ve learned long after the projects are finished.

Which materials can be twisted? What can we make with those materials? Real world examples and practical projects help young readers discover material properties.

Which materials can be squashed? What can we make with those materials? Real world examples and practical projects help young readers discover material properties.