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(0)Carla Mooney
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Lexile measure
1110L
Language
English
Formats
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
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
1010L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Where did the American democratic tradition begin? From ancient civilizations in Greece and Rome to the Enlightenment in Europe, democratic ideas throughout time have influenced the development of democracy in the United States. In The U.S. Constitution: Discover How Democracy Works, children ages 9 through 12 learn about the foundation of democracy and how the documents crafted hundreds of years ago still have an impact on our country today. They...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
1000L
Language
English
Formats
Description
An introduction to the world of the human brain and its effect on behavior covers such topics as brain anatomy, the science of memory, and the latest understanding about the role of lifestyle choices on brain health.
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press, a division of Nomad Communications
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
990L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Introduces the world of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Learn how atoms and molecules combine to form ordinary objects, such as a chair, the water in a glass, and even people.
Author
Series
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press, Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Almost everyone is using social media and their phones as their shopping guide no matter their age. A survey of chief marketing officers published in February 2021 found that social media has become critical to marketing during the COVID pandemic. This increased reliance on online platforms will continue to create new opportunities for people who like social media"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Lexile measure
1020L
Language
English
Description
In Climate in Crisis: Changing Coastlines, Severe Storms, and Damaging Drought, readers 12 to 15 discover how climate change is affecting the human population--from extreme weather and rising coastlines to new migration patterns and disease--through real-life stories and a deep examination of the science driving the phenomenon. Climate change is an enormous topic, but through real-life examples of how climate change affects humans directly, readers...
Author
Series
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Beyond a steady paycheck, teens who work gain valuable experience and life skills that will benefit them for years to come. Working a job can help teens learn money management skills as well as basic work skills such as creating a resume, interviewing, and working with different personality types. They can learn about different industries and career fields that might help them decide what jobs and education to pursue in the future. Your employer...
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile measure
940L
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...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
990L
Language
English
Description
Traces the history of rocket development from early Chinese fire arrows to modern-day space shuttles, discussing the science behind rocket flight while outlining projects that use the forces of thrust, gravity, lift, and drag.
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued a monumental decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark ruling that established the constitutional right to abortion in the United States. The Court's ruling will not end the debate on abortion in the United States. Instead, the ruling-and reaction to it-is likely to lead to many new court challenges, especially as some lawmakers tighten restrictions on how women obtain reproductive...
19) US Air Force
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile measure
1150L
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
810L
Language
English
Description
Provides tips on surviving in freezing environments, discusses different types of cold weather emergencies, and shares the stories of survivors.
Do you have what it takes to survive in some of the world's coldest places? Imagine yourself stranded on a frigid mountain with no shelter and nothing but snow and rocks in every direction. Or think about dangling by a few thin strips of leather over a black Antarctic chasm. In icy situations like these,...
