Robyn Hardyman

Explains the proper technique for hunting, from wearing the appropriate clothing and choosing a weapon to deciding on target animals and keeping safe.

In North American, Hanukkah is thought of as a winter holiday. But in the southern hemisphere, Hanukkah happens during the summer! Fun facts like this one are found throughout this fun craft book. Readers can learn about the history of Hanukkah while creating gifts perfect for one of the eight nights of the holiday! Candles, envelopes to hold money, and dreidels can all be created from paper by following the clear instructions found in this book....

"Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to make origami aircraft. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 8"-- Provided by publisher.

Food is a very important part of life, but many people around the world are hungry and malnourished. How can this problem be solved? Innovators around the world have come up with creative ways to feed the planet, and readers will be captivated by the tales of their discoveries and inventions. Sidebars and full-color photographs aid in learning that science, technology, engineering, and math skills can be used for more than just passing tests. These...

NASA has now sent a robot beyond our solar system-and another is on its way! Through detailed, fascinating main content and sidebars, readers learn about the process of creating the technology for the amazing Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 probes. Their unique features are described, and full-color photographs and illustrations further showcase the impressive abilities of these robots. This book introduces the many STEM careers important to the Voyager missions...

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 out to welcome the dead back to their families. Readers can find out all about other traditional Diwali celebrations through fact boxes as they learn to fold a coin purse, flowers for garlands, a vase, and more. A step-by-step guide aids readers through...

Needle-free vaccines, smartphones used for eye tests, and robotic rehabilitation suits might seem like details from a science-fiction story, but they're actually the very real future of medicine. As readers discover the stories behind these and other medical innovations, they learn the lifesaving value of science, technology, engineering, and math skills. This exciting look at STEM topics is presented through fact-filled main text and sidebars, as...

Climate change is one of the biggest problems facing the world today, but scientists, engineers, and other innovators are using their STEM skills to challenge this global crisis. From the technological advances being used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to the scientific knowledge being applied to build energy-efficient homes, each exciting innovation is explained to readers. The narrative offers accessible language and facts that complement science...

Beneath the earth is a treasure trove of heat energy, but how can it help us power our lives? Discover the answer to this critical question and find out how sustainability is being achieved through science as the energy industry evolves in its quest to find solutions to our energy crisis. In this inspiring science book readers will find out why we burn fossil fuels, the harm it is causing, and why evolution in the geothermal industry could make it...

Hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural disasters can seem unstoppable, destroying anything in their way. However, people around the world are working hard to come up with new ways to prepare for and recover from natural disasters. Readers discover the amazing stories behind these innovators and the ways they're using science, technology, engineering, and math skills to save lives. The main text, which supports essential STEM curriculum topics, is...