STEM Underground
This title introduces readers to the amazing paths a career in STEM has to offer where the underground is their office! The fields of seismologist, volcanologist, geothermal engineer, paleontologist, and speleologist are examined, as are the STEM techniques and technologies that are used in them. A fun STEM-related activity is included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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Reading Level | Grade 4 |
BISACS | JNF051110, JNF037060, JNF051120 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Subject | Careers, Science & Technology |
Copyright | 2024 |
Division | Abdo Publishing |
Imprint | Checkerboard Library |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 32 |
Season | 2023-12-15 |
ISBN | 9781098292003, 9781098278908 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Multi-user eBook |
Dewey | 577 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 8 x 8 |
Lexile | 840 |
Guided Reading Level | R |
ATOS Reading Level | 5.2 |
ATOS Interest Level | MG |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 522670 |
Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Features | Activities for further learning, Glossary of key words, Index, and Table of contents |
Wild STEM - School Library Journal
Full-page photographs alternate with text pages to introduce readers to STEM careers in various natural settings. Each title focuses on a particular segment of the natural world such as forests, oceans, or farms. The narrative offers details of jobs like paleontology or aerospace engineering, and photo captions offer additional details about oceanographers, arborists, and beekeepers. Two “Get Wild!” activities are included in each book, with a materials list, photo, and step-by-step directions. Readers can create their own DIY seismograph, experiment with how blubber works, and enjoy other demonstrations or projects. Back matter includes a glossary, an index, and a QR code to access online resources. VERDICT Very useful for introducing STEM careers, classroom research on careers in STEM, and satisfying individual curiosity about the various jobs available in “wild” settings.