Inventing the Skateboard
The Spark of Invention
Compelling narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the skateboard's invention: why there was a need for it, its design and testing, the science behind it, and its lasting impact. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, infographics, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author.
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-5038-0701-3
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$36.95 |
| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Genre | Narrative, Nonfiction |
| Category | STEM |
| Copyright | 2016 |
| Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
| Imprint | Momentum |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2016-01-01 |
| BISACS | JNF051120, JNF061010 |
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| Dewey | 688.7 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations, Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 9 |
| Lexile | 550 |
| Guided Reading Level | R |
| ATOS Reading Level | 3.8 |
| ATOS Interest Level | MG |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 180092 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Educational front/back matter, Glossary of key words, Index, Infographics, Informative sidebars, Phonetics, Primary-source text, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Suggested websites, and Table of contents |
- Roller Skates and Scooters
- Sidewalk Surfboards
- Building a Better Board
- Plastic Wheels
- Glossary
- To Learn More
- Source Notes
- Index
Author: Christine Zuchora-Walske
Christine Zuchora-Walske studied literature, communications, and publishing at the University of Notre Dame and the University of Denver. She has been writing and editing children's books and articles for more than twenty years. She writes about science, history, and current events. Her books have made the IRA Teacher's Choice list and the NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students list. Christine lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two children.
Reviews
A noteworthy review of The Spark of Invention from Booklist on April 1, 2016
In this entry in the Spark of Invention series, kids will learn that the skateboards of today are the product of many people’s efforts over time. Beginning with the crude boards of the 1920s, consisting of little more than a plank with roller skate wheels, the text moves forward to View →
