Bøger af Gail Terp

Do people actually have home robots? Could a robot clean your room? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about technology, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores the fundamentals of robots at home to get elementary-aged kids ready to explore the world of robotics. Conversational questions like "How can robots help someone be more independent?" and "How will home robots change?" pique kids' interest. "Did You Know" fact boxes and infographics draw in casual browsers and visual learners. A "Stay Curious!" feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes a glossary and index.

Lurking in deep, dark waters, piraiba catfish rely on their barbels to sense prey. These apex predators are the largest catfish in the Amazon River, growing over 100 pounds. Exciting leveled text, thrilling photos, and colorful infographics reel in struggling and reluctant readers as they learn about the piraiba's freshwater and brackish habitats, what it eats, how it hunts, and any threats to its existence. A great animal diversity resource for hi-lo nonfiction. Includes a table of contents, a glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index to enhance comprehension. Translated into North American Spanish.

Lurking in deep river basins in southeast Asia, goonch catfish have super sharp teeth that point backwards. Once they snap onto prey, they don't let go. Exciting Spanish-translated text, thrilling photos, and colorful infographics reel in struggling and reluctant readers as they learn about this predatory fish's natural habitat, what it eats, how it hunts, and any threats to its existence. A great animal diversity resource for hi-lo nonfiction. Includes a table of contents, a glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index to enhance comprehension. Translated into North American Spanish.

Amid the strong Amazon River current, the goliath tigerfish snatches its prey with dagger-like teeth. This large predatory fish thrives in turbulent waters. Exciting Spanish-translated text, thrilling photos, and colorful infographics reel in struggling and reluctant readers as they learn about the goliath tigerfish's natural habitat, what it eats, how it hunts, and any threats to its existence. A great animal diversity resource for hi-lo nonfiction. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension. Translated into North American Spanish.

Lurking in North American waters, the alligator gar strikes at prey with needle-sharp teeth. This is one fierce predatory fish! Exciting Spanish-translated text, thrilling photos, and colorful infographics reel in struggling and reluctant readers as they learn about the alligator gar's natural habitat, what it eats, how it hunts, and any threats to its existence. A great animal diversity resource for hi-lo nonfiction. Includes a table of contents, a glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index to enhance comprehension. Translated into North American Spanish.

Lurking in deep, dark waters, piraiba catfish rely on their barbels to sense prey. These apex predators are the largest catfish in the Amazon River, growing over 100 pounds. Exciting leveled text, thrilling photos, and colorful infographics reel in struggling and reluctant readers as they learn about the piraiba's freshwater and brackish habitats, what it eats, how it hunts, and any threats to its existence. A great animal diversity resource for hi-lo nonfiction. Includes a table of contents, a glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index to enhance comprehension.

Amid the strong Amazon River current, the goliath tigerfish snatches its prey with dagger-like teeth. This large predatory fish thrives in turbulent waters. Exciting, leveled text, thrilling photos, and colorful infographics reel in struggling and reluctant readers as they learn about the goliath tigerfish's natural habitat, what it eats, how it hunts, and any threats to its existence. A great animal diversity resource for hi-lo nonfiction. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension.

Lurking in North American waters, the alligator gar strikes at prey with needle-sharp teeth. This is one fierce predatory fish! Exciting leveled text, thrilling photos, and colorful infographics reel in struggling and reluctant readers as they learn about the alligator gar's natural habitat, what it eats, how it hunts, and any threats to its existence. A great animal diversity resource for hi-lo nonfiction. Includes a table of contents, a glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index to enhance comprehension.

Introduces readers to wind, while explaining how the resource is used, problems facing the natural resource, and what the future of it looks like. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a timeline, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.

"Questions and answers give kids an understanding about the technology of robots at home, including robots people use now and future robots in development. Includes infographics to support visual learning and back matter to support research skills, plus a glossary and index"--

"Questions and answers give kids an understanding about the technology of robots in fiction, including why there are so many robots in fiction and if they hold up to actual science. Includes infographics to support visual learning and back matter to support research skills, plus a glossary and index"--

"Questions and answers give kids an understanding about the technology of medical robots, including how hospitals use robots today and potential future uses. Includes infographics to support visual learning and back matter to support research skills, plus a glossary and index"--

"Questions and answers give kids an understanding about the technology of drones, including what they can do and how these flying robots work. Includes infographics to support visual learning and back matter to support research skills, plus a glossary and index"--

"Spanish questions and answers give kids an understanding about the technology of robots in fiction, including why there are so many robots in fiction and if they hold up to actual science. Includes infographics to support visual learning and back matter to support research skills, plus a glossary and index"--

"Spanish questions and answers give kids an understanding about the technology of robots at home, including robots people use now and future robots in development. Includes infographics to support visual learning and back matter to support research skills, plus a glossary and index"--

"Spanish questions and answers give kids an understanding about the technology of medical robots, including how hospitals use robots today and potential future uses. Includes infographics to support visual learning and back matter to support research skills, plus a glossary and index"--

"Spanish questions and answers give kids an understanding about the technology of drones, including what they can do and how these flying robots work. Includes infographics to support visual learning and back matter to support research skills, plus a glossary and index"--

Having a pet dinosaur is no joke. From dealing with a Triceratops' incredible size to figuring out how to feed it, owning a dino is hard work! Before they adopt a fully-grown Triceratops, help readers explore, through humorous, narrative text, what it would take to actually have a pet dinosaur. This is a high-interest topic perfect for all students, but it will be especially engaging for struggling or reluctant readers. Discussion questions are included for further conversation and debate. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index enhance comprehension for developing readers.

Having a pet dinosaur is no joke. From dealing with a Velociraptor's speed to figuring out how to feed it, owning a dino is hard work! Before they adopt a fully-grown Velociraptor, help readers explore, through humorous, narrative text, what it would take to actually have a pet dinosaur. This is a high-interest topic perfect for all students, but it will be especially engaging for struggling or reluctant readers. Discussion questions are included for further conversation and debate. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index enhance comprehension for developing readers.

Having a pet dinosaur is no joke. From dealing with an Iguanodon's incredible size to figuring out how to feed it, owning a dino is hard work! Before they adopt a fully-grown Iguanodon, help readers explore, through humorous, narrative text, what it would take to actually have a pet dinosaur. This is a high-interest topic perfect for all students, but it will be especially engaging for struggling or reluctant readers. Discussion questions are included for further conversation and debate. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index enhance comprehension for developing readers.