Inventing the Snowboard
The Spark of Invention
Compelling narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the snowboard'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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978-1-5038-0702-0
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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 | The Child's World, Inc. 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 | 590 |
| Guided Reading Level | R |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.2 |
| ATOS Interest Level | MG |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 180093 |
| 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 |
- Surfing on Snow
- Coming Up with a Great Idea
- Creating a New Sport
- Winning Acceptance
- Glossary
- To Learn More
- Source Notes
- Index
Author: Carolee Laine
Carolee Laine is an educator and children's writer. She has written social studies textbooks, educational materials, and passages for statewide assessments. She enjoys learning through researching and writing nonfiction books for young readers. Carolee lives in the Chicago suburbs.
Reviews
A noteworthy review of The Spark of Invention from School Library Journal on April 1, 2016
These highlights in the history of modern technology offer light doses of names and dates, along with nontechnical descriptions of significant early tweaks or innovations. The volumes take snowboarding from the time it was called ‘snurfing’ through Shaun White’s… View →
