Bøger af Mary Wissinger

How do scientists all around the world understand each other's work? They learn the language of science! From kilograms to seconds to moles, Talking Science teaches kids the seven universal measurements with easy-to-understand examples and lively illustrations. See how science connects us all through the International System of Units.

Love the Science Wide Open series? Keep the educational fun going with a new coloring book companion to the first three titles in the series: Women in Biology, Women in Chemistry, and Women in Physics. Break out your art supplies and get creative coloring the inspiring women scientists from the books. Simple activity prompts encourage experimentation and discovery along the way. The Women in Science Coloring and Activity Book will give kids hours of entertainment!

Mujeres botánicas de todo el mundo han utilizado semillas diminutas para hacer cosas maravillosas, como crear nuevas medicinas y alimentar a sus comunidades.¡Las mujeres en la botánica anima a los chicos a explorar la ciencia! -- Women botanists across the globe have used tiny seeds to do huge things, like create new medicines and feed their communities.Women in Botany encourages kids to explore science!

El asombroso trabajo de las mujeres en la medicina nos ha proporcionado cosas increíbles como la cura de la malaria y la cirugía del corazón. ¡Los lectores de Las mujeres en la medicina se sumergirán en la exploración de descubrimientos científicos! -- The amazing work of women in medicine gave us incredible things like a cure for malaria and a lifesaving heart surgery. Readers of Women in Medicine are whisked into an exploration of scientific discoveries!

¡Piensa como una ingeniera! A las mujeres ingenieras desde la antigüedad hasta la actualidad se les han ocurrido ideas para mejorar el mundo y conectarlo. Las mujeres en la ingeniería estimulará las habilidades de los chicos para resolver problemas creativamente. -- Think like an engineer! Women engineers from ancient times to present day have dreamed up ideas to improve and connect the world. Women in Engineering is bound to encourage creative problem solving in kids!

Can one girls questions change the world? Women in Chemistry follows a conversation between an inquisitive young girl, who wonders what living things are made of, and a scientifically astute narrator, whose answers are both accurate and approachable to a young mind. In this way, learning the basics of chemistry becomes a natural outcome of enjoying the story. Designed to motivate girls to learn more about the natural world and see how one person can change the world, this book has been peer reviewed by an extensive team of scientists, science educators, and parents. One reviewer writes, As a Biology teacher I appreciate the science, and as a dad of girls ages 6 and 3, I love its simplicity. The illustrations grab attention and the content is manageable. Delve into the minds of inspirational women whove changed the world with their scientific discoveries. Scientists profiled include Cleopatra the Alchemist, Marie-Anne Paulze Lavoisier, Dawn Shaughnessy, Rosalind Franklin, and Ada Yonath. Concepts covered in this book include: protons, neutrons, electrons, atoms, elements, the periodic table, molecules, chemical structures, chemical reactions, matter, mass, observations, research, hypotheses, experiments, and more. This engaging story of women who have done pioneering work in chemistry sold more than 3,000 copies in its original Kickstarter run. The second book in the "e;Science Wide Open"e; series, Women in Chemistry is an ideal place for children to start their own journeys of discovery and wonder. -- Puede una nina cambiar el mundo con sus preguntas? Las mujeres en la quimica sigue la conversacion entre una joven curiosa que se pregunta de que estan hechos los seres vivos y un narrador cientificamente astuto cuyas respuestas son exactas y comprensibles para las mentes jovenes. De esta forma, aprender los datos basicos sobre la quimica es un resultado natural al disfrutar la historia.Este libro, disenado para motivar a las ninas a aprender mas sobre el mundo natural y a ver como una persona puede cambiar el mundo, ha sido revisado por un amplio equipo de cientificos, maestros de ciencias y padres. Un critico escribe: "e;Como maestro de biologia, aprecio la ciencia. Y, como papa de ninas de 6 y 3 anos, me encanta su simplicidad. Las ilustraciones llaman la atencion y el contenido es manejable"e;. Indaga en las mentes de mujeres inspiradoras que han cambiado el mundo con sus descubrimientos cientificos. Algunas de las cientificas mencionadas incluyen a Cleopatra la Alquimista, Marie-Anne Paulze Lavoisier, Dawn Shaughnessy, Rosalind Franklin y Ada Yonath. Los conceptos cubiertos por este libro incluyen: protones, neutrones, electrones, atomos, elementos, la tabla periodica, moleculas, estructuras quimicas, reacciones quimicas, materia, masa, observaciones, investigacion, hipotesis, experimentos y mas. Esta cautivadora historia sobre mujeres que han hecho trabajos vanguardistas en la quimica vendio mas de 3,000 copias en su lanzamiento original en Kickstarter. Las mujeres en la quimica es el segundo libro en la serie de Ciencia abierta y es el lugar ideal para que los ninos empiecen sus propios viajes de descubrimientos y maravillas.Lexile Measure: 780L

Can one girls questions change the world? Women in Physics follows a conversation between an inquisitive young girl, who wonders why things move the way they do, and a scientifically astute narrator, whose answers are both accurate and approachable to a young mind. In this way, learning the basics of physics becomes a natural outcome of enjoying the story.Designed to motivate girls to learn more about the natural world and see how one person can change the world, this book has been peer reviewed by an extensive team of scientists, science educators, and parents. One reviewer calls the book, digestible and fun for someone young to read,"e; continuing, "e;and yet it doesnt hold back any of the history and science it aims to teach. If you want to instill in your daughter a lifelong passion for science, this is a great way to start!"e;Delve into the minds of inspirational women whove changed the world with their scientific discoveries. Scientists profiled include Emilie du Chatelet, Laura Bassi, Marie Curie, Irene Joliot-Curie, and Chien-Shiung Wu. Concepts covered in this book include: matter, mass, force, gravity, atoms, elements, x-rays, radioactivity, observation, research, hypotheses, experiments, and more.This engaging story of women who have done pioneering work in physics sold more than 3,000 copies in its original Kickstarter run. The third book in the "e;Science Wide Open"e; series, Women in Physics is an ideal place for children to start their own journeys of discovery and wonder.

Can one girls questions change the world? Women in Chemistry follows a conversation between an inquisitive young girl, who wonders what living things are made of, and a scientifically astute narrator, whose answers are both accurate and approachable to a young mind. In this way, learning the basics of chemistry becomes a natural outcome of enjoying the story.Designed to motivate girls to learn more about the natural world and see how one person can change the world, this book has been peer reviewed by an extensive team of scientists, science educators, and parents. One reviewer writes, As a Biology teacher I appreciate the science, and as a dad of girls ages 6 and 3, I love its simplicity. The illustrations grab attention and the content is manageable.Delve into the minds of inspirational women whove changed the world with their scientific discoveries. Scientists profiled include Cleopatra the Alchemist, Marie-Anne Paulze Lavoisier, Dawn Shaughnessy, Rosalind Franklin, and Ada Yonath. Concepts covered in this book include: protons, neutrons, electrons, atoms, elements, the periodic table, molecules, chemical structures, chemical reactions, matter, mass, observations, research, hypotheses, experiments, and more.This engaging story of women who have done pioneering work in chemistry sold more than 3,000 copies in its original Kickstarter run. The second book in the "e;Science Wide Open"e; series, Women in Chemistry is an ideal place for children to start their own journeys of discovery and wonder.

Spark scientific curiosity in kids of all ages! Learn about some of the most fundamental concepts in science BEFORE the social pressure and intimidation of formal schooling sets in.Now available in English/Spanish, this light-hearted, scientifically accurate book turns Chemistry 101 into a delightful tale of universal friendship! Learn the basics of chemistry using simple rhyming sentences, vibrantly colorful science pictures, and engaging, energetic characters. You'll learn about the structure of an atom; protons, neutrons, and electrons; charge and mass properties; molecules and compounds; covalent and ionic bonds; the periodic table; and so much more.The creator of the ¿My First Science Textbook¿ series is a long-time chemistry teacher. He noticed that, no matter the age of his students, they all faced similar difficulties ¿ mainly, the perception of science and chemistry as intimidating. This inspired him to find a fun and memorable way to introduce young people to some of the most fundamental concepts in science.Follow Pete the Proton, Ned the Neutron, and Ellie the Electron, who get together to build everything in the universe. Let your imagination roam while you and your kiddo ponder what's it like to live inside an atom! ¡Inspire la curiosidad científica en los niños de todas las edades! Aprenda sobre algunos de los conceptos más fundamentales en las ciencias ANTES de que se presente la presión social y la intimidación del aprendizaje formal. Ahora disponible en inglés/español, ¡este libro divertido y científicamente preciso convierte la Química 101 en un cuento encantador sobre la amistad universal! Aprenda los aspectos básicos de la química usando oraciones simples con rimas, imágenes científicas con colores vibrantes y personajes cautivadores y energéticos. Aprenderá sobre la estructura de un átomo: los protones, neutrones y electrones; la carga y propiedad de la masa; las moléculas y los compuestos; enlaces covalentes e iónicos; la tabla periódica; y mucho más. El creador de la serie ¿Mi primer libro de ciencias¿ ha sido un maestro de química por mucho tiempo. Él se dio cuenta de que, sin importar la edad de sus estudiantes, todos se enfrentaban a dificultades similares ¿ principalmente, la percepción de la ciencia y la química como intimidantes ¿. Esto lo inspiró a encontrar una forma divertida y memorable de presentarles a los pequeños algunos de los conceptos más fundamentales de la ciencia. Siga a Pete el Protón, Ned el Neutrón y Ellie la Electrón, quienes se reúnen para construirlo todo en el universo. ¡Deje volar su imaginación mientras usted y su hijo se preguntan cómo sería vivir dentro de un átomo! Lexile Measure: AD790L

Can one girls questions change the world? Women in Biology follows a conversation between an inquisitive young girl, who wonders what living things are made of, and a scientifically astute narrator, whose answers are both accurate and approachable to a young mind. In this way, learning the basics of biology becomes a natural outcome of enjoying the story.Designed to motivate girls to learn more about living things and see how one person can change the world, this book has been peer reviewed by an extensive team of scientists, science educators, and parents. One reviewer writes, You have somehow hit a fine balance between age-appropriateness and factual correctness in both the art and the text. Delve into the minds of inspirational women whove changed the world with their scientific discoveries. Scientists profiled include Maria Sibylla Merian, Hildegard of Bingen, Linda Buck, Barbara McClintock, and Jane Cooke Wright. Concepts covered in this book include: cells, receptors, DNA, genes, metamorphosis, observations, research, hypotheses, experiments, and more.This engaging story of women who have done pioneering work in biology sold more than 3,000 copies in its original Kickstarter run. The first book in the "e;Science Wide Open"e; series, Women in Biology is the perfect place for children to start their own journeys of discovery and wonder.

¡Este popular libro ahora está disponible en español! ¡Explora el misterioso mundo de los seres vivos! Aprende junto con las biólogas inspiradoras cuyas innovaciones cambiaron el mundo.Descubre el poder de la curiosidad y capacidad para adaptarse por medio de una conversación entre una protagonista joven y valiente que hace preguntas sobre el mundo a su alrededor, y un narrador científicamente astuto cuyas respuestas son exactas y comprensibles para las mentes jóvenes. Las mujeres en la biología es el lugar perfecto para que los niños empiecen sus propios viajes de descubrimientos y maravillas.--This best-selling book is now available in Spanish!Take a peek inside the mysterious world of living things! Learn alongside inspirational women biologists whose innovations changed the world.Discover the power of curiosity and resilience through a conversation between a spunky young protagonist, asking questions about the world around her, and a scientifically astute narrator, whose answers are both accurate and understandable to young minds. Women in Biology is the perfect place for children to start their own journeys of discovery and wonder.Lexile Measure: 780L