Technology

With the latest advances in GPS technology and online map software, exploring the world is easier than it's ever been. Readers will find out what digital maps are and learn how to use them in a variety of situations.

Sometimes the clearest way to introduce a topic or provide important information is with a brochure. Creating digital brochures can also provide opportunities for students to practice writing informative texts to convey ideas and using technology to...

As the internet and online interaction have become a major part of more people's lives, the presence of cyberbulling has grown. Readers of this book will find out what makes a cyberbully and consider whether their own actions online could be considered...

Infographics can pack a lot of information into a small amount of space with clever use of text and images. Readers will find out how to unpack, draw evidence from, evaluate, and integrate content presented in this visual format. They will also learn how...

The reader follows a student's journal as the student learns about the history of solar power, how solar power is used as an energy source today, and the exciting future of solar energy.

Digital badges offer a new way of showing off some of your most impressive accomplishments. Readers will discover new processes, integrate visual information with text, and learn technical word meanings as they find out how digital badges work and how to...

From simple board games to the latest in video game technology makers are hard at work designing fun new ways to play. Readers will discover new processes, integrate visual information with text, and and learn technical word meanings as they find out how...

Makers often come together to form communities where they can exchange ideas and equipment. Readers will set foot in some of the world's most interesting makerspaces and see what kinds of tools makers use to create their projects. They will also learn...

Computers and electronic technology have gotten so small and portable that they can be woven into the fabric we wear. Readers will discover new processes, integrate visual information with text, and learn technical word meanings as they find out how...

The Raspberry Pi is a small computer that allows almost anyone to learn about computer programming. Readers will discover new processes, integrate visual information with text, and and learn technical word meanings as they find out how the Raspberry Pi...

As they become more common and more powerful, 3D printers are allowing makers everywhere to bring their ideas to life. Readers will discover new processes, integrate visual information with text, and learn technical word meanings as they discover how 3D...

The Arduino is a small inexpensive computer that can be used to build and program almost anything a maker can imagine. Readers will discover new processes, integrate visual information with text, and learn technical word meanings as they read the history...

Around the world, makers come together to share their ideas and inventions at Maker Faires. Readers will integrate visual information with text and learn technical word meanings as they read what it is like to visit these incredible events and see some...

Learn what goes into a quality science project and discover some tips for conducting experiments.

Find out how you can create top notch social studies projects.

Learn how to research, understand, and arrange information about your ancestors.

Learn how to create an interesting online portfolio of your work.

Super Smart Information Strategies: Make the Grade provides students with practical information for evaluating product and process associated with the conducting and presenting research. Readers are encouraged to think critically as they conduct...

Using the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of circulatory systems

Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the body and digestion.

Following the scientific process, this titles provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the planet earth

Following the scientific process, this titles provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of sound.

Following the scientific process, this titles provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of ecosystems

Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the states of matter.

Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the property of water.

Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the property and characteristics of soil.

Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the properties of magnetism.

Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the power of solar energy.

Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the earth's weather.

Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of process of respiration in cells.

Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of minerals.

Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of heat.

Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of electricity

Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of compounds and mixtures.

Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of cells.

Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of plants and plant life.

Following the scientific process, this title provides instruction on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of light.

Following scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of cause and effects of erosion.

Following the scientific process, and using things easily found at home, this title instructs students on how to conduct six super cool experiments with rocks and minerals that offer insights into something that has fascinated budding scientists for...

Following the scientific process, and using things easily found at home, this title instructs students on how to conduct six super cool experiments with levers and pulleys that offer eye-opening insights into the world of physics. Readers are encouraged...