Most Popular Books by Nikole Brooks Bethea

From alligators to winding country lanes and fried zucchini, this picture book is an alphabetized list of Southern delights. Breezy rhymes recall an appreciation for good food, laid-back evenings, and the gentle dispositions the region is known for.

A last second pass followed by a mighty heave toward the basket. The buzzer sounds. Three points scored! What''s behind it all? Science! Let Max Axiom, Super Scientist, explain the science behind a layup, the right way to do a jump shot, and much, much more.

"In graphic novel format, follows Max Axiom as he uses the engineering process to design and build a recycling center"--

"Uses graphic novel format to reveal the science at play behind the sport of football"--

From self-driving cars to magnetic trains, the future of transportation is full of exciting possibilities. Hit the fast lane with Luna Li to see what the next 100 years of transportation may have in store for the human race.

Join super scientist Max Axiom as he explores the technology behind and everyday use of drones in our world. Science and engineering content central to the STEM Initiative comes alive in full-color graphic novel format. Max''s adventures make it all fun!

Max Axiom has a mission. The National Space Agency wants to build a lunar colony, but it needs a team of top-notch engineers to get the job done. Join Max as he scours the globe to learn about incredible engineers and the amazing things they do.

From solar-powered parking lots to algae biofuels, find out what types of power sources the people of the future may tap into. Power up with Luna Li to see what the next 100 years of energy may have in store for the human race.

Readers build their own pulley system to help Rapunzel avoid having her hair pulled. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, and infographics, this book provides an engaging overview of the science behind pulleys.

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.

Bionics uses mechanical and electronic technology to solve biological problems. How does it help people who have lost limbs walk again? How does it return hearing or vision to the deaf or blind? What crucial organs can it replace inside the body? Learn more about how today''s bionics are extending, improving, and saving lives.

This book discusses the science behind bridge collapses and their effects. The chapters examine historical bridge collapses, explain how bridges are designed and built, and show how scientists and engineers are working to prevent future collapses. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.

The reader follows a student''s journal as the student learns about oil and coal as an energy source, including how we used oil and coal in the past, how we use it today, and how we may use oil and coal in the future.

Explores the engineering challenges behind building dams, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.

Earth''s plants, animals, and other organisms live in a diverse array of ecosystems. The conditions in these places vary dramatically, ranging from steamy rain forests to arid deserts to the cold depths of the ocean. Ecosystems of the World explores these locations and the life within them. Learn how adaptation has made it possible for living things to thrive across the globe. Discover the connections between organisms that keep Earth''s complex ecosystems healthy. Core Library is the must-have line of nonfiction books for supporting the Common Core State Standards for grades 3-6. Core Library features: A wide variety of high-interest topics, Well-researched, clearly written informational text, Primary sources with accompanying questions, Multiple prompts and activities for writing, reading, and critical thinking, Charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps Book jacket.

Book Features: • Ages 5-8, Grades K-2 • 24 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches • Simple, easy-to-read pages in Spanish with full-color pictures • Includes a glossary, index, and an engineering design activity • Supports NGSS Playful Learning: In Mi Biblioteca de Ingeniería: Diseño y Construcción para Jugar, kindergarten—second graders learn about the forces, energy, and designs that make up roller coasters, sports equipment, zip lines, and other things we love! Engineering Made Fun: Forces, energy, and motion are all a part of how we play. Young readers learn how engineers use science to create fun and safe rides, games, sports equipment, and more! Build Reading Skills: This engaging 24-page children’s book will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with an introduction to engineering and a fun, design activity. Leveled Books: Part of the Mi Biblioteca de Ingeniería series (My Engineering Library), the early reading level text and vibrant photos make this kid''s book an engaging story about how some of the most fun and popular inventions are made. Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

Book Features: • Ages 5-8, Grades K-2 • 24 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches • Simple, easy-to-read pages in Spanish with full-color pictures • Includes a glossary, index, and an engineering design activity • Supports NGSS Digging Up Facts: In Mi Biblioteca de Ingeniería: Diseño y Construcción en la Tierra, kindergarten—second graders learn about what engineers have to think about in order to build houses and other important structures in the dirt. Engineering Made Fun: Dirt is under everything that people build from the ground up. Young readers learn how engineers dig, move, and level the ground in order to make houses, tunnels, dams, and more! Build Reading Skills: This engaging 24-page children’s book will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with an introduction to engineering and a fun, design activity. Leveled Books: Part of the Mi Biblioteca de Ingeniería series (My Engineering Library), the early reading level text and vibrant photos make this kid''s book an engaging story about how our most popular designs are made starting from the dirt. Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

People love to play! From zooming down roller coasters to riding bikes, we like to be in motion. In My Engineering Library: Design and Build It to Play, you''ll learn about how engineers use science to increase safety and fun for roller coasters, zip lines, helmets, and more.

Look up! Structures stretch high into the sky. But what happens during strong winds or earthquakes? In My Engineering Library: Design and Build It Higher, you''ll learn about the methods engineers use to prevent tall structures from failing.