Mimicking Nature by Heather E Schwartz
Have you ever wondered where inventors get some of their ideas? This answer may surprise you: sometimes the inspiration comes from plants! Learn how some tiny plants have made a huge difference in the world. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Ideal for school reports and projects, this informational text will appeal to reluctant readers and ages 6-8.-
The Science of Waves and Surfboards
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Studying Snowflakes
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Color-Changing Cephalopods
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Raising Clouded Leopards
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All About Clouds
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Designing National Parks
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Amphibian Rescue
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Energy Reactions in the Kitchen
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From Grass to Bridge
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Saving Migratory Birds
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Creating a Habitat
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Digging Up Dinosaurs
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Electric Vehicles
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The Art and Science of Skateboarding
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Playing with Wind
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Exploring Volcanic Activity
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Restoring Muddy Creek
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Living and Working in Space
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Making More Doughnuts
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Plant Invaders
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Making Water Safe
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Creative Machines
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Making an Ocean Ecosystem
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Blue Crab Comeback
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Making Maps
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The Science of Glass
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All About Hurricanes
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Solving Problems at the Zoo
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Taking Photos from Space
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Making Music
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Folding Paper
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Piecing Art Together
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Guided by Stars
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The Wright Brothers
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Raising Silkworms
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Conserving an Aircraft
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Predicting Earthquakes
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The Science of Gems
Schwartz, Heather E.: - When Heather E. Schwartz was thirteen years old, she tracked down several lead orphans from the 1983 movie Annie and interviewed them by phone. As an adult, she realized she could apply those same early instincts to a career as a journalist and writer. She is the author of more than 35 nonfiction children's titles, published by Lerner Publishing Group, Capstone Press, Teacher Created Materials, Lucent Books, and Tangerine Press, a Scholastic imprint. She has written articles for National Geographic Kids and Discovery Girls. In addition, she developed the content for KidsGetArthritisToo.org, the juvenile section of the Arthritis Foundation's website. Other credits in the children's market include articles for Teen, Girls' Life, and All About You magazines. Additionally, Ms. Schwartz is a former editor at Bridal Guide magazine, co-author of Bridal Guide Magazine's How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Gown (Warner, 2004), and contributor to The Takeout Cookbook (Knock Knock 2007).
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781493866755 |
| ISBN 10 | 1493866753 |
| Title | Mimicking Nature |
| Author | Heather E Schwartz |
| Series | Smithsonian: Informational Text |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Teacher Created Materials, Inc |
| Year published | 2019-05-15 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |