New Releases by Tammy Enz

Discover how AI is changing the world--from robotic farmers in Japan to AI-powered wildlife conservation in Africa--in this nonfiction book for young readers.

Learn how to think critically, stay safe, and separate fact from fiction in today's AI-powered world in this fact-filled nonfiction book for young readers.

You may know about the sinking of the Titanic. But did you know science played a big role in the ship's voyage, disaster, and discovery? Learn all about the ship and the events that led to it sinking. Discover how technology uncovered answers to how this famous ship's voyage ended in disaster.

How do you get something to move? You use force to move it with a push or a pull. With this basic introduction to forces, young readers will learn about physical forces and how they are at work in our world every day.

Take a look out the window. What do you see? People, cars, bikes, birds, and more are all on the move. With this basic introduction to motion, young readers will discover the three laws of motion, what they mean, and how they affect our lives every day.

You may have heard of the Oregon Trail. In the 1840s, more than 5,000 people traveled the Oregon Trail, hoping for a better life. But did you know that science played a big role in this epic journey? Learn how covered wagons were engineered. Find out how food was preserved and diseases were treated along the trail. And discover how modern technology is helping us learn even more about this time in history.

"Need entertaining game and gadget projects for your makerspace? You've come to the right place! From spy gadgets and marshmallow cannons to marker spinners and wind ski races, these amazing 10-minute projects will have kids making in no time!"--

"What would life be like without gravity? You could jump really high. But you would never come down. Real all about how gravity works and discover how it affects everything in our world and beyond" -- Back cover.

Looking for clever ideas to reuse and recycle the materials in your makerspace? You're in luck! From earbud bracelets and bottle cap fireflies to tin man wind chimes and cell phone slings, these amazing 10-minute upcycled projects will have kids making in no time!

It's time to go to the amusement park! Giant rides loom around you, and countless parts are in motion. But many simple machines are at work too. See the Ferris wheel? That's a wheel and axle. Try your luck at skee-ball. You're using an inclined plane. Find out more about the simple machines behind the excitement.

Make a (safe ) spark with projects that teach kids the basics of electronics and then allow your makers to take it to the next level Learn about electricity, get hands-on with lights and sounds, and use your creativity to build on what you know. Bonus video tutorials and other content available on the free Capstone 4D app gives students an augmented reality experience that goes beyond the printed page.

Start creating with a hands-on introduction to building projects! Step-by-step instructions will take you through the engineering and building process. You'll be making amazing structures in no time!

Shock your imagination with a hands-on introduction to electronic circuits. Step-by-step instructions will jump-start your electronic knowledge. You'll be lighting up your imagination with possibilities. Plus, readers can watch video tutorials and access bonus content through the free Capstone 4D augmented reality app.

Which materials bend? What can we make with those materials? Real world examples and practical projects help young readers discover material properties.

Which materials can be twisted? What can we make with those materials? Real world examples and practical projects help young readers discover material properties.

Which materials can be stretched? What can we make with those materials? Real world examples and practical projects help young readers discover material properties.

Which materials can be squashed? What can we make with those materials? Real world examples and practical projects help young readers discover material properties.

Uses engaging nonfiction text and hands-on projects to help young readers explore real-life bridge engineering projects, including the science behind how these structures are planned and built.

Uses engaging nonfiction text and hands-on projects to help young readers explore real-life structure and tower engineering projects, including the science behind how these buildings are planned and built.

Uses engaging nonfiction text and hands-on projects to help young readers explore real-life flying vehicle engineering projects, including the science behind how these vehicles are planned and built.

"Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster by special arrangement with the Jerry Siegel family."

"Details how to use craft sticks in projects that demostrate scientific principles"--

"Details how to use snack packages in projects that demostrate scientific principles"--

"Illustrated instructions for experiments pertaining to changes on Earth, including plate tectonics, erosion, the greenhouse effect, and glaciers"--

"Explores the real-world science and engineering connections to the features in Batman's aircraft"--

"Explores the real-world science and engineering connections to the features of Batman's Batsuit, Utility Belt, road vehicles, and aircraft"--

"In graphic novel format, follow Max Axiom as he explains how television technology works"--Provided by publisher.

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

"Provides children with instructions and tips on how to build structures for a variety of activities"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides children with instructions and tips on how to build a variety of vehicles"--