Ayanna Howard

by Box, Bia (Illustrator)

Overview

Book Features:
• 24 pages, 7.5 inches x 10 inches
• Ages 6-10, Grades 1-4 leveled readers
• Simple, easy-to-read pages with vibrant illustrations
• Features comprehension questions, vocabulary, and an extension activity
• Glossary and timeline included

The Magic of Reading: Introduce your child to the magic of reading and earth and space exploration with Women in Science and Technology: Ayanna Howard! The 24-page book has vibrant illustrations and simple, easy-to-read language your child will love!

Hands-On Reading: Ayanna Howard's love for math led her to become a robotics engineer who solves problems for Earth and space. Learn about Dr. Howard's influence and accomplishments in math, science, engineering and space exploration!

Features: More than just an engaging story full of fun and interesting facts about Ayanna Howard, this kids book also includes vocabulary, comprehension questions, a timeline, glossary, and an extension activity for added engagement.

Leveled Books: Vibrant illustrations and leveled text work together to engage children and promote reading comprehension skills. This book engages 1st-4th grade readers with science for kids, fun facts, and engaging topics like space and robots.

Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781731642929
Publisher:	Rourke Educational Media
Publication date:	01/07/2021
Series:	Women in Science and Technology
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	760L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

The Parts and Pieces of Ayanna 4

Challenges and Success 8

Building Bionic and Beyond 12

Time Line 21

Glossary 22

Index 23

Text-Dependent Questions 23

Extension Activity 23

About the Author and Illustrator 24

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2021

Gr 2–5—The topic of women in science and technology enjoys popularity with many young readers, and these well-written volumes do a solid job of introducing them to four female scientists of note. The daughter of engineers, Ayanna Howard pursued her interest in robotics and created robots for Mars exploration and assisted disabled children. Maryam Mirzakhani loved mathematics and won the International Mathematical Olympiad two years in a row. Rachel Carson wrote about the dangerous effects of pesticides on the environment, and Tu Youyou led a team that discovered a cure for malaria. Colorful illustrations and attention to detail (robot earrings on Howard's ears; Mirzakhani's formulas on paper) greatly enhance the text. Though brief in scope, the books nonetheless provide the most interesting aspects of the subjects' careers and should inspire young readers in the sciences. VERDICT These engaging reads, especially about lesser-known scientists, will nicely enhance children's science and biography collections.

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