Respiration and Photosynthesis by Donna Latham

She is a self-publishing cartoonist, librarian at the Schulz Graphic Novel Library in White River Junction, muralist at Dartmouth College and staff writer for the comics journalism site, THE BEAT. Jen Vaughn received her MFA from the Center for Cartoon Studies. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and the Society of Midland Authors. She is the author of Amazing Biome Projects You Can Build Yourself, Backyard Biology Investigate Habitats Outside Your Door With 25 Projects, Deciduous, Forests, Deserts, Garbage Investigate What Happens When You Throw It Out With 25 Projects, Norah Jones, Oceans, Respiration and Photosynthesis, Savannas and Grasslands, and Tundra. In Bridges and Tunnels: Investigate Feats of Engineering, children will explore their own engineering and building skills as they create several bridge models.ĭonna Latham is an award-winning author and playwright.

They'll experiment with a triangular toothpick dome, liquefaction, and corrosion. They'll make an egg bungee jump and a soda pop can engine. Children will engage in a hands-on exploration of Newton's Third Law of Motion and of forces that push and pull on structures. Activities and projects encourage children to learn about the engineering process and to embrace trial and error. Trivia and fun facts illustrate engineering ingenuity and achievements. Donna Latham is an award-winning author and playwright. Bridges and Tunnels: Investigate Feats of Engineering invites children ages 9 and up to explore the innovation and physical science behind structures our world depends on. Hands-on approach to a largely ignored subject is appealing, as well.People have tackled seemingly insurmountable obstacles, including vast canyons and mountain ranges, to design and construct these amazing passageways. An interesting layout with simple black and white illustrations boxed Trash Flashes, Words to Know, and Did You Know features to keep youngsters interested. 'Title focuses on informing elementary students of the impact that garbage is making on our world with twenty-five short projects. Ask yourself this question: Is it time for your students to go GAGA? That is, to become Garbage Aware and recognize that Garbage is Awesome? If so, this is the book for you!' -(December 2011) This book propels the young eco–explorers readers directly to hands–on, minds–on garbage projects.

'The science of garbology is presented to young readers, inspiring them to be eco–explorers. Science educators and parents will be thrilled with the amount of information the author has packed into Biomes.' -Greg DeFrancis, Director of Education, Montshire Museum on Amazing Biome Projects You Can Do Yourself 'This high-powered tour of ecological principles is chocked full of information, activities, and science vocabulary.

Respiration and Photosynthesis by Donna Latham