Engineering a Totally Rad Skateboard: Graphic Science and Engineering in Action

Description: Engineering a Totally Rad Skateboard by Tammy Enz, Pop Art Studios Max Axiom has a mission. His nephew Nick wants to take his skateboarding skills to the next level, but he needs a new board to accomplish his dreams. Join Max as he uses the engineering process to design and build a totally rad skateboard. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Max Axiom has a mission. His nephew Nick wants to take his skateboarding skills to the next level but he needs a new board to accomplish his dreams. Join Max as he uses the engineering process to design and build a totally rad skateboard. Max Axiom super cool super scientist extraordinaire is back in action in these nonfiction graphic novels! Using the powers he acquired in a freak accident Max demonstrates and explores these science technology engineering and math STEM concepts in ways never before experienced in the classroom. See firsthand how cool and exciting science can be! Author Biography Tammy Enz holds a bachelors degree in civil engineering and a masters degree in journalism and mass communications. She teaches at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and has written dozens of books on science and engineering topics for young people. Marcelo Baez is a professional illustrator and designer who has worked for international clients such as Microsoft, ESPN Magazine, Dallas Observer, The Weekend Australian Magazine just to name a few. Table of Contents Engineering rules -- How do these things work? -- Building the better board -- Testing it out. Review Max Axiom, the supercharged scientist of series past, moves from the natural world into the realm of high-tech (mostly) in this graphic novel-style STEM-focused subset. In Scientists and in Engineers he puts together teams for, respectively, a science fair and a lunar colony by zipping from the International Space Station to the oceans bottom for quick interviews with a range of STEM specialists. The other two volumes are more process oriented, following each stage in the design and construction of a super skateboard and a large recycling facility. Sidebars clarify and expand upon information presented in the narratives. Enhanced by their visual format, resource lists, and closing spreads containing historical background notes and additional information, these volumes offer stimulating glances at their topics-- "School Library Journal, Series Made Simple" Review Quote Max Axiom, the supercharged scientist of series past, moves from the natural world into the realm of high-tech (mostly) in this graphic novel-style STEM-focused subset. In Scientists and in Engineers he puts together teams for, respectively, a science fair and a lunar colony by zipping from the International Space Station to the oceans bottom for quick interviews with a range of STEM specialists. The other two volumes are more process oriented, following each stage in the design and construction of a super skateboard and a large recycling facility. Sidebars clarify and expand upon information presented in the narratives. Enhanced by their visual format, resource lists, and closing spreads containing historical background notes and additional information, these volumes offer stimulating glances at their topics Promotional "Headline" * Features the popular super scientist, Max Axiom, in an original adventure * Incorporates dynamic, full-color comic book art and paneling * Packed with solid science and engineering content that supports the STEM initiative Feature Illustration(s)/Drawing(s), More Resources/Suggestions for Further Reading Details ISBN1620657031 Author Pop Art Studios Short Title ENGINEERING A TOTALLY RAD SKAT Pages 32 Language English ISBN-10 1620657031 ISBN-13 9781620657034 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 741.5 Illustrations Yes Publisher Capstone Press Year 2013 Imprint Capstone Press Place of Publication Mankato, MN Country of Publication United States Subtitle Graphic Science and Engineering in Action Series Max Axiom Publication Date 2013-01-01 AU Release Date 2013-01-01 NZ Release Date 2013-01-01 US Release Date 2013-01-01 UK Release Date 2013-01-01 Audience Age 8-14 Illustrator Pop Art Studios Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:94278755;

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