How it works (Rourke Educational Media)
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1) Airplanes
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Language
English
Description
Can you imagine having to drive long distances in a car, train, or bus? Airplane travel changed all that, making travel much quicker, easier, and less stressful. This book addresses the four factors that make it possible for an airplane to fly: weight, lift, thrust, and drag, and details what each of these things means to maintain the safety of the passengers who fly on the over 64 million flights a year in the United States. So, buckle up and enjoy...
2) Binoculars
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Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Having trouble seeing something far away? Well, you may need a pair of binoculars! This book investigates the pieces of a pair of binoculars and explains how they combine to magnify far away objects. You won't need a pair of binoculars to read this book, but it's sure to be a topic you'll want to learn more about. This book will allow students to make observations and/or measurements of an object's motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be...
3) Bluetooth
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Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Bluetooth devices use radio waves to connect. It makes the things we do every day so much more convenient. No wires, cables, or cords, allows you to take computers, game controls, and many other objects from room to room. But how does it work? Learn about the signals these devices send to talk to each other and make your technology easier to use. This book will allow students to use tools and materials to design and build a device that uses light...
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What kind of mouse has no ears, nose, or feet? A computer mouse! This book teaches students how a mouse and a computer work together. When you move your mouse, the cursor on your screen moves, making it quicker and easier to perform tasks on your computer. All the components of a computer mouse are outlined and give a better understanding of this important and useful computer tool. And, they don't squeak or have fur! This book will allow students...
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Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know the microwave oven was actually invented by mistake? That mistake led to the technology that has made cooking faster, more convenient, and more popular than conventional cooking. This book addresses the differences between a standard oven and a microwave oven. So, pop in a snack, set the timer, and in a few seconds you'll be ready to enjoy! This book will allow students to plan and conduct an investigation to determine the effect of placing...
6) Speakers
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Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Speakers have only one job. To deliver sound! Whether it's your iPod, radio, or television, without speakers you wouldn't be able to hear anything. From currents, to magnets, coils and cones, and amplification and volume, all the intricate parts of a speaker are addressed to show how they make sound possible. So, put your headphones on and start listening to your favorite sounds! This book will allow students to plan and conduct investigations to...
7) TV remotes
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Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Can you imagine having to actually get up to change the channel on your TV? Well, before the remote control was invented, that's exactly what you had to do. A remote control can actually turn your lights on and off, change the temperature in a room, and even lock your doors! But, be sure not to lose it or YOU might actually have to get up and do it for yourself!
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Have you ever thought about what really happens when you flush a toilet? In this book, students will learn all about this quirky subject and the different parts of this simple machine. --
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Wave pools
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Windmills
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Cotton candy machines
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Drones
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Go-karts
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Roller coasters
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