Readers will learn about how Thomas Edison invented the phonograph in Super Simple Phonograph Projects. Then do the science based phonograph projects like making a voice recorder or a sound wave experiment. This book has a timeline, easy-to-follow steps, how-to pictures, and, best of all, it's written for kids! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM & STEAM Concepts of Learning Principles. Super Sandcastle...

Sound is everywhere! This book uses real-world examples to bring the concept of sound to life in an approachable way. Clearly-written text draws in readers with concrete examples involving familiar, everyday things, from a train whistle to a thunder clap. The book covers the history of and key figures in the understanding of sound, including Pythagoras and Galileo. Major concepts covered include sound waves, frequency, amplitude, ultrasound, sonar,...

In this book, students see the scientific method at work in a real-world situation. Readers practice close reading as they look for clues that will lead to a deeper understanding of sound and engineering. The scientific method pushes students to apply critical thinking as they learn new methods of exploration and build on concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate...

Young readers will learn the history and the science behind the telegraph in Super Simple Telegraph Projects. Then do the science-based projects like making an electric magnet or learning a flag alphabet and Morse code. This book has a timeline, easy-to-follow steps, how-to pictures, and, best of all, it's written for kids! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM & STEAM Concepts of Learning Principles. Super...