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Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
If you look at a piece of a leaf or a drop of saliva through a microscope, what do you see? Cells are the basic building blocks of life and they make up every living thing, from plants to animals, from humans to bacteria! In Cells: Experience Life at Its Tiniest, readers ages 12 to 15 investigate cells and learn how they affect our health, reproduction, criminal investigations, and agriculture.
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press, A division of Nomad Communications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"The question of whether to make the United States a slave country or to make all people free was the question that pitted the states against each other in a brutal battle. In The Civil War: The Struggle that Divided America, readers ages 12-15 explore this conflict through the eyes and ears of the men and women who were touched by the clash that left more than 700,000 soldiers dead. Following the American Revolution, slavery was enshrined in the...
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Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Is your salad drizzled with olive oil imported from Italy? What country made the car that your parents drive? Globalization connects us today more than ever before, and in ways we never expected, and populations around the world are questioning whether this is a purely beneficial circumstance or if we should take steps to scale back our interrelatedness. Globalization: Why We Care About Faraway Events delves into the nature and history of interconnected...
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Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"...Invites young people to examine the different stages of the feminist movement, from early mentions in history through the suffragists' fight for the vote to today's focus on intersectionality. Issues such as the Equal Rights Amendment, women in politics, and health care, plus a discussion of the recent #MeToo movement, all encourage kids to pay close attention to the world in which we live and the one we might hope for"--
Why is the feminist...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press, a division of Nomad Communications
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Examine what it means to be a global citizen, and learn about the rights and responsibilities that we all have." -- from Amazon.com summary.
The basic human rights-- a safe environment, freedom of expression, education-- are right that are worked for and defended around the world. Knutson shows how young people can protect and promote rights equality, within and beyond their own communities. The book includes investigative activities and research...
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Mooney helps readers explore the discoveries scientists have made about the human genome. These discoveries help us better understand and treat certain diseases, trace our human ancestry and migration, and compare our species to others. She also explores some of the ethical, legal, and social issues that arise from advances in genomic science.
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"What is the most complex machine on earth? The human body! With Inside the Human Body, we'll peel back the layers to take a look inside this amazing machine and learn the basic anatomy of the human body and its bones, muscles, blood vessels, nerves, and organs. STEM activities, text-to-self and text-to-world connections, links to online resources, and fascinating trivia make learning applicable and fundamental."--Provided by publisher
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Introduces various concepts in psychology.
Rubini introduces students to the science behind behavior. Our social-emotional development is one factor in how we respond to certain stimuli. By understanding the brain, genetics, psychology, and social environments readers will gain a greater understanding of the complexities behind human behavior. -- adapted from back cover
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Presents a glimpse under the surface of the earth.
"A fun and informative introduction to the earth science happening beneath our feet, packed with hands-on science experiments and STEM research projects that help readers ages 12 to 15 discover the amazing world of geology!"--
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"News reports from around the world offer detailed descriptions of wildfires, floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, and more. While these kinds of events might seem horrifically random, scientists can explain quite a lot about why they happen, how they develop, how we can try to prevent them, and how we can predict where and when they'll happen next. The Science of Natural Disasters: When Nature and Humans Collide examines the science behind earthquakes,...
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"What do physics have to do with having fun? Everything! In The Physics of Fun, kids ages 12 to 15 explore the science behind skateboarding, snowboarding, trampolining, singing in a band, and playing video games. From Newton's laws of motion to the behavior of electrons, the science of physics is an integral part of any back yard, video arcade, or home gaming center. Projects include using a skateboard to demonstrate inertia, investigating the transfer...
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Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"After the Civil War, Americans struggled to repair the divided nation. How does a country rebuild the infrastructure, government, and economy of a huge region while taking steps to resolve the status of 4 million newly freed slaves? In Reconstruction: The Rebuilding of the United States After the Civil War, middle schoolers examine the era from 1865 to 1877, a time when the United States wrestled with questions that still plague the country today:...
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Science and engineering make the entire fashion industry possible. Computer technology is used in fashion design, dyes and special treatments such as waterproofing use chemical processes, and engineering innovations improve clothing over time. Learn through hands-on projects, links to online resources, and text-to-world connections.
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"What exactly is the universe? How did we get here? And where is it all going? Explore these questions and more in The Universe: The Big Bang, Black Holes, and Blue Whales, where readers ages 12 to 15 dive into the scientific mysteries of the past and of our own time. Essential questions, hands-on STEAM activities, graphic novel-style illustrations and more make for a deeply engaging experience of the universe as you've never seen it before! --
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Learn about the events that led to the first battles of WWI all the way through the war's final hours. This book asks readers to examine primary source stories, photographs, artwork, and literature produced by people involved in the war to explore a complete picture of a global conflict that still resonates around the world 100 years after it ended"--Provided by publisher.
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