Posts by DaNel Hogan
Everyday Superheroes by Erin Twamley (author) and Joshua Sneideman (illustrator)
Erin Twamley is an educator and author passionate about providing STEM learning opportunities and writing STEM publications. She is the co-author of Renewable Energy: Discover the Fuel of the Future (Nomad Press 2016), as well as co-author of a previous edition of Climate Change (Nomad Press 2015). Through her STEM publications, she aims to highlight…
Read MoreMaker Comics Grow a Garden by Alexis Fredrick Frost
Will, Violet, and Basil must be the unluckiest students at the Garden Gnome Academy. They’ve been stuck with Mr. Butternut, the school’s most unpopular (and unusual) teacher. Will and his friends have to learn about soil and compost while their classmates get to study exotic plants and butterflies. Although things get a little messy (and…
Read More¡Al bebé le encanta la ingeniería aeroespacial! por Ruth Spiro (autora) y Irene Chan (ilustradora)
Disponible en edición bilingüe inglés-español, esta exitosa serie ofrece importantes e interesantes temas científicos para hacer pensar a los más pequeños. Con la exactitud de un experto y la sencillez para que lo entienda un niño, este libro explica los principios básicos del vuelo, desde el de las aves y los aviones hasta el de…
Read MoreQueen of Physics by Teresa Robeson (author) and Rebecca Huang (illustrator)
When Wu Chien Shiung was born in China 100 years ago, most girls did not attend school; no one considered them as smart as boys. But her parents felt differently. Giving her a name meaning “Courageous Hero,” they encouraged her love of learning and science. This engaging biography follows Wu Chien Shiung as she battles…
Read MoreMade by Maxine by Ruth Spiro (author) and Holly Hatam (illustrator)
Meet Maxine, an inspiring young maker who knows that with enough effort and imagination (and mistakes), it’s possible to invent anything. Maxine loves making new things from old things. She loves tinkering until she has solved a problem. She also loves her pet goldfish, Milton. So when it’s time for her school’s pet parade, she’s…
Read MoreExperiments with Simple Machines by Mark Weakland (author) and Christian Cornia (illustrator)
Wile E. Coyote will try anything to catch Road Runner. Watch as he builds clever traps using levers, screws, wheels and axles, and pulleys. Will these simple machines help Wile E. catch that bird? Or will his plans backfire on him? Read inside to find out!
Read MoreMaxine and the Greatest Garden by Ruth Spiro (author) and Holly Hatam (illustrator)
Best friends Maxine and Leo combine their maker and artistic skills to create (and save!) the ultimate garden in this empowering, STEM-focused picture book After sketching and plotting and planting, Maxine and Leo know they’ve made The Greatest Garden Ever! But they’re not the only ones who think so. Soon, all sorts of animals make…
Read MoreScientists You Can Be Anything by Ruth Spiro (author) and Irene Chan (illustrator)
Babies who love science can be anything! Move over Wonder Woman and Superman–here come Aerospace Engineer and Particle Physicist! Baby loves to explore the world of science! What’s next for Baby after learning about physics, engineering, computers, and the natural world? Becoming a scientist of course! In this fun look at several scientific careers, parents…
Read More¡Al bebé le encanta codificar! por Ruth Spiro (autora) y Irene Chan (ilustradora)
Disponible en edición bilingüe inglés-español, esta exitosa serie ofrece importantes e interesantes temas científicos para hacer pensar a los más pequeños. Con la precisión suficiente para satisfacer a un experto, pero lo suficientemente simple para el bebé, este libro inteligente muestra el uso de la lógica, la secuencia y los patrones para resolver problemas. ¿Puede…
Read More¡Al bebé le encantan los quarks! Ruth Spiro (autora) y Irene Chan (ilustradora)
Disponible en edición bilingüe inglés-español, esta exitosa serie ofrece importantes e interesantes temas científicos para hacer pensar a los más pequeños. Con la exactitud de un experto y la sencillez para que lo entienda un niño, Quarks explica los principios físicos y químicos básicos de las partículas (quarks, protones, neutrones, átomos y moléculas) y los…
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