Books by Marne Ventura, M.A.

Waterspouts
(The Science of Nature)

Showcases the awe-inspiring and sometimes dangerous phenomenon of waterspouts. This book introduces the reader to different types of waterspouts, explains how and why they form, and details where and when they are most likely to occur. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Waterspouts

Meteor Showers
(The Science of Nature)

Showcases the beauty of meteor showers, a phenomenon recorded throughout history. This book introduces the reader to meteor showers, explains how and why they happen, and gives tips on where and when to view them. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Meteor Showers

Why Arches and Triangles Are Strong
(Engineering Answers)

Arches and triangles are some of the strongest shapes. Why Arches and Triangles Are Strong introduces the forces that hold them steady and explores how they are used to build sturdy structures. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Why Arches and Triangles Are Strong

How Dams Hold Back Water (Engineering Answers)

Dams control the flow of rivers to prevent flooding and direct water where it is needed. How Dams Hold Back Water introduces different types of dams and explores how they work. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

How Dams Hold Back Water

12 Iconic American Inventions

Kevlar, blue jeans, airplanes--all of these are famous inventions founded in America. From a chemist in a research lab to a gym teacher in Massachusetts, this book takes middle-grade readers back in time to learn about the origins of each invention. Readers explore how these items or ideas were created or discovered and the impact they had on not only American life, but the lives of people around the world as well. Compelling historical photos, stat boxes, and sidebars bring the stories to life, while "Think About It" sidebars offer critical thinking practice and strengthen reading comprehension. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and extra research sources.

12 Iconic American Inventions

12 Iconic American Structures

Golden Gate Bridge, the White House, St. Louis Arch--all of these are famous American structures. From soaring skyscrapers to historic buildings, these iconic structures are easily recognizable and helped shape American culture. Middle-grade readers explore how these structures were built, where they are located, and their popularity today. Compelling photos, stat boxes, sidebars, and a map bring the stories to life, while "Think About It" sidebars offer critical thinking practice and strengthen reading comprehension. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and extra research sources.

12 Iconic American Structures

Asteroids

This fascinating book offers young readers an up-close look at asteroids. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.

Asteroids

The Planets

This fascinating book offers young readers an up-close look at the planets. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.

The Planets

Building Simple Traps

What does it take to make a simple trap? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best trap around!

Building Simple Traps

Building Tough Towers

What does it take to make a tough tower? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best tower around!

Building Tough Towers

Building Sunshades

What does it take to make a sunshade? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best sunshade around!

Building Sunshades

Building Strong Bridges

What does it take to make a strong bridge? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best bridge around!

Building Strong Bridges

Building Boats that Float

"What does it take to make a boat float? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best boat around!"

Simple, kid-friendly inquiry approach introduces basic engineering concepts to build confidence; Supports project-based learning and design thinking skills in early elementary; Perfect K-2 elementary support for Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for physical science and engineering and design practices.

Building Boats that Float

Building Marble Runs

What does it take to make a marble run? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best marble run around!

Building Marble Runs

Engineering for Space Disasters

Engineering for Disaster Series

Disasters can strike at any time, and engineers have often led the effort to prepare for these events. This compelling series explores what engineers have learned from past disasters and what they are doing to keep people safe in the future.

Describes engineering disasters in space and how engineers work to anticipate them or prevent them from happening again. Includes a "Case Study" special feature.

Engineering for Space Disasters

Engineering for Tornadoes

Engineering for Disaster Series

Describes the damage tornadoes can cause and efforts taken to minimize the damage. Includes a "Case Study" special feature.

Engineering for Tornadoes

Learning STEM from Basketball

Why Does a Basketball Bounce? And Other Amazing Answers for Kids! (STEM Sports)

By integrating the thrill of learning into the context of basketball, Learning STEM from Basketball presents an educational slam dunk. Unleash the inner scientist, engineer, and mathematician in your child as they learn that sports and STEM aren't so separate after all. You'll both love finding out the answers to questions such as:

Why does a basketball bounce?
What's a shot clock?
Why does a basketball rim have a net?
What's the math behind a free throw?
And so much more!

This easy-to-follow introduction to STEM topics sets kids up to make connections across subjects, discover new facts about basketball, and grow curious about academic fields!

Learning STEM from Basketball

Learning STEM from Baseball

Get Your Sports-Loving Kid Excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

By integrating the thrill of learning into the context of baseball, Learning STEM from Baseball presents a whole new ball game. Unleash the inner scientist, engineer, and mathematician in your child as they learn that sports and STEM aren't so separate after all. You'll both love finding out the answers to questions such as:

What's a sweet spot?
When was the pitching machine invented?
How are baseballs made?
How do numbers help baseball players?
What are some STEM careers in baseball?

And so much more!

This easy-to-follow introduction to STEM topics sets kids up to make connections across subjects, discover new facts about baseball, and grow curious about academic fields!

Learning STEM from Baseball

STEM in the World Series

This title introduces fans to the STEM concepts in the World Series, exploring how science, technology, engineering, and math are all at play in this exciting event. The title features informative sidebars and infographics, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

STEM in the World Series

STEM in the Daytona 500

This title introduces fans to the STEM concepts in the Daytona 500, exploring how science, technology, engineering, and math are all at play in this exciting event. The title features informative sidebars and infographics, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

STEM in the Daytona 500

Building Skyscrapers

(Focus Readers: Engineering Challenges: Navigator Level)

Explores the engineering challenges behind building skyscrapers, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.

Building Skyscrapers

Building Fighter Jets

(Focus Readers: Engineering Challenges: Navigator Level)

Explores the engineering challenges behind building fighter jets, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.

Building Fighter Jets

Motion Projects to Build On

4D An Augmented Reading Experience (Take Making to the Next Level 4D

Rev it up with projects that teach locomotion science basics--and then build on them. Learn about movement, speed up, and then think creatively to take the projects to the next level. Bonus video tutorials and other content available on the free Capstone 4D app gives students an augmented reality experience that goes beyond the printed page.

Motion Projects to Build On

Chemistry Projects to Build On

4D An Augmented Reading Experience (Take Making to the Next Level 4D)

Bubble, pop, fizz! These chemical reaction projects will take your makerspace to the next level. Teach kids science basics and then build on them. Learn why chemical reactions happen, and how to make and take them to the next level. Bonus video tutorials and other content available on the free Capstone 4D app gives students an augmented reality experience that goes beyond the printed page.

Chemistry Projects to Build On

STEM in Baseball

This title examines the STEM concepts that make baseball so engaging. From the physics of pitching and batting to the technology of Doppler radar, chapters bring STEM concepts to life. The title also features sidebars on STEM in action, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

STEM in Baseball

$31.32 Library Binding
48 Pages.

STEM in Figure Skating

This title examines the STEM concepts that make figure skating so engaging. From the physics of angular momentum to the engineering of blades, chapters bring STEM concepts to life. The title also features sidebars on STEM in action, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

STEM in Figure Skating

Why Does Earth Have Seasons?
(Everyday Earth Science)

Find out what causes spring, summer, fall, and winter and howdifferent parts of Earth experience the seasons.Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful images, informational diagrams, hands-on activities, detailed captions and callouts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Why Does Earth Have Seasons?

Detecting Floods

Examines how scientists study floods. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, a disaster preparedness checklist, and a "How It Works" feature, this book provides an exciting look at the science of disaster detection.

Detecting Floods

Detecting Tsunamis

Examines how scientists study tsunamis. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, a disaster preparedness checklist, and a "How It Works" feature, this book provides an exciting look at the science of disaster detection.

Detecting Tsunamis

Detecting Tornadoes

Examines how scientists study tornadoes. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, a disaster preparedness checklist, and a "How It Works" feature, this book provides an exciting look at the science of disaster detection.

Detecting Tornadoes

Detecting Earthquakes

Examines how scientists study earthquakes. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, a disaster preparedness checklist, and a "How It Works" feature, this book provides an exciting look at the science of disaster detection.

Detecting Earthquakes

Gross Brain Teasers

So you think you’re a pro at brain teasers? Try this one out: What two things do bacteria, poop, and mites have in common? They're all inside or on your body, and they're also all inside this book! Turn the pages to find more tricky puzzles and fun word problems involving all things gross.

Gross Brain Teasers

12 Biggest Breakthroughs
in Robot Technology

The 12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Robot Technology introduces 12 of the most influential moments in the development of robot technology. Amazing facts are included, along with information about key players and the science behind each breakthrough.

Technology Breakthroughs covers the important technological advances that have shaped history and society. Learn who the key players were in developing a technology, what the main turning points were, and how different advancements changed the way we live. Each book features 12 of the most influential technology breakthroughs in a particular arena: energy, robotics, computers, food, medicine, and transportation. This informative series will give you a fresh perspective on the most life-changing technological advancements through history up to today.

12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Robot Technology

12 Biggest Breakthroughs
in Food Technology

The 12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Food Technology introduces 12 of the most influential moments in the development of food technology. Amazing facts are included, along with information about key players and the science behind each breakthrough.

12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Food Technology

12 Biggest Breakthroughs
in Computer Technology

The 12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Computer Technology introduces 12 of the most influential moments in the development of computer technology. Amazing facts are included, along with information about key players and the science behind each breakthrough.

12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Computer Technology

$28.50 Library Binding

Trap-Door Spiders

Unlike many familiar arachnids, these spiders live underground in burrows. These unique homes help these creatures find food, keep enemies at bay, and provide a safe spot for raising their families.