Katherine Johnson

Get to know the woman who made many of NASAs early missions possible in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series of biographies about people you should meet!Meet Katherine Johnson, a brilliant mathematician who worked at NASA in the early 1950s until retiring in 1986. Katherines unparalleled calculations (done by hand) helped plan the trajectories for NASAs Mercury and Apollo missions (including the Apollo 11 moon landing). She is said to be one of the greatest American minds of all time. A special section at the back of the book includes extras on subjects like history and math, plus inspiring careers for math lovers. With the You Should Meet series, learning about historical figures has never been so much fun!

Women Who Launched the Computer Age

This book was chosen by the Childrens Book Council as a best STEM book of 2017! Meet the women who programmed the first all-electronic computer and built the technological language kids today cant live without in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies about people you should meet!In 1946, six brilliant young women programmed the first all-electronic, programmable computer, the ENIAC, part of a secret World War II project. They learned to program without any programming languages or tools, and by the time they were finished, the ENIAC could run a complicated calculus equation in seconds. But when the ENIAC was presented to the press and public, the women were never introduced or given credit for their work. Learn all about what they did and how their invention still matters today in this story of six amazing young women everyone should meet! A special section at the back of the book includes extras on subjects like history and math, plus interesting trivia facts about how computers have changed over time. With the You Should Meet series, learning about historical figures has never been so much fun!

Mae Jemison

Blast off into space and get to know Mae Jemison-the first African-American woman to ever go to space-with this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies about people you should meet.

Misty Copeland

Misty Copeland had always dreamed of becoming a dancer, but she had many obstacles to overcome before she could reach her dream. Although she was always challenged by the things that set her apart from other dancers, with a lot of hard work, dedication, and exceptional talent, Misty has become one of the most well-known dancers in America. On June 30, 2015 Misty stepped on stage as the first female African-American principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater and made history! A special section at the back of the book includes extras on subjects like history and math, plus a fun timeline filled with interesting trivia facts about dance. With the You Should Meet series, learning about historical figures has never been so fascinating!

Duke Kahanamoku

A skill-building introduction to the achievements of the father of modern surfing describes how he won international fame in four Olympics while introducing the sport of board surfing to Australia and developing a new life-saving protocol.

The Sky Is Full of Stars

Young stargazers learn about different star colors and brightnesses, how to locate major constellations, and how to make mini planetariums by using coffee cans and flashlights. A fine job of encouraging young people to look at stars and constellations. . . . Highly recommended as a science resource book." Science and Children. "A dandy book for [primary grade] readers." AP.

The Great Houdini

Harry Houdini was a great escape artist, but perhaps his greatest trick was becoming the famous magician that we have come to know. As a child, Houdini worked hard--and even quit school--to help support his family. But his dream always was to become a great magician and performer. He practiced day and night, thinking up new tricks and more and more dangerous stunts. His intense ambition paid off, and soon Harry Houdini became known worldwide!This kid-appealing Step 3 traces Houdini's life from his poor beginnings to his eventual success as the most famous mystical magician and escape artist of all time.

Mercy Watson Goes For A Ride

每個星期六，Watson先生都會開車載Mercy去兜風。在一次兜風時，鄰居老奶奶Baby突然出現在後座上，Watson先生嚇了一大跳，一直想開車的Mercy趁這個時候坐到Watson先生的膝蓋上並控制了方向盤，雖然警察Tomilello要求他們開到路邊停下來，但腳麻了的Watson先生沒辦法踩剎車… ＊<span style="color:#EA7066">紐伯瑞兒童文學獎得主作品！</span> ＊此系列6本由於人物出現有次序性，建議按順序閱讀。

The Mount Rushmore Calamity

The whole Lambchop family is off to see Mount Rushmore. But when Flat Stanley and his brother, Arthur, team up with a scrappy cowgirl named Calamity Jasper, their vacation turns into the Wild West experience of a lifetime.

Sideways Stories From Wayside School

Thirty different stories describe the strange things that happen at Wayside School, an architectural accident that was built sideways, thirty stories high with one classroom on each floor

Henry and Mudge and the Wild Goose Chase

Henry's mom decides she wants some farm-fresh food, so Henry and Mudge are off for a day at French's Farm. There are many animals for Mudge to make friends with, but there's one wild goose who would rather chase Henry and Mudge than make friends.

Three up a tree

Sam and Spider build a tree house and go there with Lolly to trade stories.

The Absent Author

The X'ed-Out X-Ray

Ruth Rose, Josh, and Dink attend a concert during which someone steals the star's diamond pendant, and they are soon on the trail of the thief.

Sounds All Around

Sounds are all around us.Clap your hands, snap your fingers: You're making sounds. Read and find out how people and animals use different kinds of sounds to communicate.

Merry Christmas, Geronimo

Geronimo Stilton, editor of "The Rodent's Gazette," is looking forward to celebrating Christmas with his nephew, until a series of unfortunate mishaps brings about a change in his plans.

Rocky Zang in The Amazing Mr Magic

Rocky is perfecting the tricks for his magic show when Judy Moody offers to be his assistant. Rocky agrees, but it turns out that Judy - or Stella the Spectacular as she calls herself - is the most UN-spectacular assistant ever. When she gets ketchup all over the magic rabbit, the Amazing Mr. Magic has had enough! Is Rocky's magic good enough to mend his and Judy's friendship?