Ramp It Up!
Will be published approx. on 6. October 2026
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-62354-698-4 (ISBN)
Description
Join Zoe in an exploration of angles and shapes, because STEAM is everywhere and for everyone!
Part of STEAMWORKS, a series of fiction picture books for ages 4-7 that relate science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) to kids’ everyday lives.
Time to party! Zoe is planning a pool party on the roof of her newly constructed toy house. There is just one problem—some of her toys use wheels to get around, and there is no accessible way to the pool! Zoe knows how that feels, so she's determined to figure out a safe solution for everyone to have fun. After some trial & error and a trip outside to look at her own ramp for inspiration, Zoe and the toys are ready to ramp up the fun!
Extend the learning beyond the story with expertly crafted back matter, including additional information about simple machines and fun STEAM activities.
STEAMWORKS features children of all backgrounds and abilities using scientific and mathematical thinking to solve everyday problems and answer questions that matter to them. Playful stories and extension activities ignite excitement for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) and empower children as thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators.
STEAMWORKS picture books are also available in Spanish.
Part of STEAMWORKS, a series of fiction picture books for ages 4-7 that relate science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) to kids’ everyday lives.
Time to party! Zoe is planning a pool party on the roof of her newly constructed toy house. There is just one problem—some of her toys use wheels to get around, and there is no accessible way to the pool! Zoe knows how that feels, so she's determined to figure out a safe solution for everyone to have fun. After some trial & error and a trip outside to look at her own ramp for inspiration, Zoe and the toys are ready to ramp up the fun!
Extend the learning beyond the story with expertly crafted back matter, including additional information about simple machines and fun STEAM activities.
STEAMWORKS features children of all backgrounds and abilities using scientific and mathematical thinking to solve everyday problems and answer questions that matter to them. Playful stories and extension activities ignite excitement for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) and empower children as thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators.
STEAMWORKS picture books are also available in Spanish.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Watertown
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Second Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 7 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 241 mm
Weight
567 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-62354-698-4 (9781623546984)
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At Harvard, Katrina Tangen studied the History of Science. Now she introduces STEAM to scientists of the future through books like RAMP IT UP! (Charlesbridge, 2026) and the award-winning COPY THAT, COPY CAT!: INVENTIONS INSPIRED BY ANIMALS (Barefoot Books, 2023). Katrina uses a power wheelchair because she’s disabled by ME/CFS. She lives in Southern California between Disneyland and the beach. Learn more at katrinatangen.com.
Wendy Wen graduated from Nottingham Trent University with an MA in illustration. Born with a rare congenital disease that leads to a calcium deficiency in her bones requiring the use of an electric wheelchair, Wendy never gives up on pursuing her dreams of creating art. Her artwork has been recognized by many illustration awards, including being highly commended for the Macmillan Prize, longlisted for the World Illustration Award, and more. She currently lives in Taiwan. www.wendywenillustration.com
Wendy Wen graduated from Nottingham Trent University with an MA in illustration. Born with a rare congenital disease that leads to a calcium deficiency in her bones requiring the use of an electric wheelchair, Wendy never gives up on pursuing her dreams of creating art. Her artwork has been recognized by many illustration awards, including being highly commended for the Macmillan Prize, longlisted for the World Illustration Award, and more. She currently lives in Taiwan. www.wendywenillustration.com