{"product_id":"sydney-simon-full-steam-ahead-isbn-9781580896764","title":"Sydney \u0026 Simon: Full Steam Ahead!","description":"\u003cb\u003eTwin mice solve a problem using STEAM in this early chapter book for young artists, inventors, and creative thinkers\u003cb\u003e—featuring illustrations from the award-winning author\/illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Dot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Sydney and Simon are twin mice on a mission. They want to enter their flowers in the neighborhood flower show, but the flowers in the window box are wilting in the city heat, and the window is jammed. How are they going to get water to their blossoms so they'll live and flourish in time for the show?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Sydney and Simon are lucky to be growing up in a curious and creative family and are encouraged to ask questions, experiment, and record their findings through writing, art, music, and video. Their mother is a scientist and their father is a poet. Their family motto is: \"When the going gets tough, the creative get going.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Utilizing the S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) philosophy of learning, this brightly illustrated story shows how an interdisciplinary studies model helps Sydney and Simon achieve their goals. In a practical, fun, and hands-on way, young readers will be inspired to interact with their own natural learning skills and start experiencing the world-and their education-in a whole new way.Twin mice solve a problem using STEAM — science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics — in this series opener.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e When a heat wave threatens to kill the window-box flowers the twins  need for their much-anticipated Art in Bloom show, they have to both  figure out why their third-story window won't open (the water cycle is  to blame) and how to get water to the thirsty flowers (an invention of  Archimedes' is the answer). Luckily, several \u003ci\u003edei ex machina\u003c\/i\u003e lead  the twins to some people who can help them spark some ideas. Sydney and  Simon, the offspring of an inventor mother and poet father, are steeped  in the arts and sciences that will help them in \"thinkering\" about their  problem and finding a solution. Sydney expresses herself through  drawing, using her spiral-bound Wonder Journal to jot down ideas, record  hypotheses and draw what she observes. Simon's Wonder Journal is on a  tablet, allowing him to take pictures, record video and sound, and  combine all these into something new. Sydney and Simon are solid, though  perhaps idealized, models for those aspiring to STEAM careers — though  in this chapter book, readers accustomed to STEM programs will be struck  by the emphasis on the arts piece. (STEM to STEAM is a Rhode Island  School of Design inititave to add the arts and design to STEM).  Ink-and-watercolor-wash illustrations complement the text.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Inspiration for young scientists, artists and inventors.\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwins Sydney and Simon are the best kind of inquisitive; they're eager  and excited to investigate all the wonders that come their way. When  their windowbox flowers are threatened by a stuck window, the two get to  work exploring how to solve their problem. As they seek the input of  trusted adults and creatively hypothesize how to get water to their  flowers before they die, they end up incorporating elements of science,  technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) into their efforts. The  book's overall message-that life is full of opportunities to solve  problems, learn, and be creative-could easily feel contrived, but  Reynolds weave these elements into an appealing narrative. All concepts  are concisely explained through the text and accompanying illustrations  of the purple mice at work, with a helpful glossary of terms at the end.  Many a young artist, inventor, and idea enthusiast will find plenty to  enjoy in this early chapter book.\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSchooll Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul A. Reynolds\u003c\/b\u003e exercises his imagination at  FableVision Studios, a  media company he founded with his twin brother,  Peter. Together they  create storytelling technology, such as websites,  games, and animated  films. Paul is also the author of the children’s  book \u003ci\u003eGoing Places\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Dedham, Massachusetts, where his wife manages The Blue Bunny, the family’s bookstore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter H. Reynolds\u003c\/b\u003e learned  early on that two minds are better than one. Like his twin,  Paul, he  believes that the arts help us solve problems and understand  the world.  Peter has written and illustrated many books for children,  including \u003ci\u003eThe Dot\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIsh\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Smallest Gift of Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e.   He also illustrates Megan McDonald’s Judy Moody series. Peter lives in   Dedham, Massachusetts, where his wife runs an art gallery just across   the street from The Blue Bunny.The faucet squeaked when Sydney turned the handle, and the garden hose wiggled as water pulsed through it. Simon aimed straight up toward the flowers, but the flow of water wasn't strong enough. Instead of reaching the flowers, the water came splashing down on Simon's head.","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302477582565,"sku":"NP9781580896764","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781580896764.jpg?v=1767737699","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/sydney-simon-full-steam-ahead-isbn-9781580896764","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}