Time to Shine!

Illustrated by Steliyana Doneva
Paperback
$5.99 US
6.5"W x 9"H x 0.1"D  
On sale Aug 04, 2020 | 32 Pages | 9781635922745
Grades K-3
Reading Level: Lexile 610L | Fountas & Pinnell M
Tying into the popular Makers Movement, Makers Make it Work is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. With bright, eye-catching art and explanatory sidebars with additional information on the topic, these books show kids how to use their hands, their heads, their creativity, and their problem-solving skills to overcome every challenge facing them.

Boom! Thunder crashes, and the electricity goes out. Sammi is crushed. Her parents had a fancy dinner planned! But no lights doesn't mean no power. Can Sammi use sun power to save the day? With the Makers Make It Work series, any kid can be a Maker! Each book also includes an activity for young makers to try themselves. (Topic: Engineering)
Catherine Daly has written many books for young readers, including The Magical Reality of Nadia and The Magical Reality of Nadia: Middle School Mischief, both with Bassem Youssef, What Was the Age of Exploration?, the Petal Pushers middle-grade series, and several books in the Makers Make It Work series. She lives in New York City with her family and their feisty Boston terrier, Jack. View titles by Catherine Daly
Steliyana Doneva has worked in movie animation and illustrated several picture books, including When Hillary Rodham Clinton Played Ice Hockey. She lives in Sofia, Bulgaria. View titles by Steliyana Doneva
American Farm Bureau Foundation for Education Recommended Book

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Tying into the popular Makers Movement, Makers Make it Work is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. With bright, eye-catching art and explanatory sidebars with additional information on the topic, these books show kids how to use their hands, their heads, their creativity, and their problem-solving skills to overcome every challenge facing them.

Boom! Thunder crashes, and the electricity goes out. Sammi is crushed. Her parents had a fancy dinner planned! But no lights doesn't mean no power. Can Sammi use sun power to save the day? With the Makers Make It Work series, any kid can be a Maker! Each book also includes an activity for young makers to try themselves. (Topic: Engineering)

Author

Catherine Daly has written many books for young readers, including The Magical Reality of Nadia and The Magical Reality of Nadia: Middle School Mischief, both with Bassem Youssef, What Was the Age of Exploration?, the Petal Pushers middle-grade series, and several books in the Makers Make It Work series. She lives in New York City with her family and their feisty Boston terrier, Jack. View titles by Catherine Daly
Steliyana Doneva has worked in movie animation and illustrated several picture books, including When Hillary Rodham Clinton Played Ice Hockey. She lives in Sofia, Bulgaria. View titles by Steliyana Doneva

Praise

American Farm Bureau Foundation for Education Recommended Book

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