BOSTON, March 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Global learning
company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) today announced a new
collaboration with Randall Munroe, a former NASA roboticist and the
New York Times bestselling
author of What If? and Thing Explainer, whose
work will be featured in the latest editions of HMH's high school
science programs.
"I love learning about the science that governs the universe
around us and want to share the delight of discovering how things
work and why," said Munroe. "When I was a student, I often came
across charts and diagrams that opened my eyes to whole new areas
of the world, and I'm excited to have a chance to pass that
excitement on to others."
The newly-revised digital and print editions of HMH
Chemistry ©2017, HMH Biology ©2017 and HMH
Physics ©2017 will include content from Thing Explainer
that are aligned to the curriculum and, in the book's own words,
explain "complicated stuff in simple words." Students will have
access to Munroe's clear and engaging explanations that use only
the 1,000 most common words in the English language as they delve
into the mechanics of the scientific world. Examples include:
- The Pieces Everything is Made of (aka The Periodic Table);
- Bags of Stuff Inside You (The Human Torso);
- Tiny Bags of Water You're Made Of (Animal Cells);
- Heavy Metal Power Buildings (Nuclear Reactors).
HMH will also be launching a brand new series of science
programs for the 2017-18 school year that will feature four pieces
of new, exclusive content that Munroe is preparing specifically for
students as well as unique digital animations of existing Thing
Explainer artwork. The program, HMH Science Dimensions™,
has been developed from the ground up to align to the Next
Generation Science Standards, a new set of science education
content standards developed by states nationwide. Previews will be
available in early 2017.
"Randall's wit, originality, and deep scientific knowledge
elevate our curriculum and is a great way to engage students," said
Peggy Smith-Herbst, Senior Vice
President, HMH Studios. "His sense of humor and ability to
make science fun will encourage a love of scientific inquiry and
creativity, both within and beyond the classroom, and we are proud
to be bringing his engaging insight exclusively to our
customers."
About Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (NASDAQ: HMHC) is a global
learning company dedicated to changing people's lives by fostering
passionate, curious learners. As a leading provider of pre-K–12
education content, services, and cutting-edge technology solutions
across a variety of media, HMH enables learning in a changing
landscape. HMH is uniquely positioned to create engaging and
effective educational content and experiences from early childhood
to beyond the classroom. HMH serves more than 50 million
students in over 150 countries worldwide, while its award-winning
children's books, novels, non-fiction, and reference titles are
enjoyed by readers throughout the world. For more information,
visit www.hmhco.com.
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