Carla Mooney
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"From vehicles and weapons to robots and service animals, the tools of the US military are truly amazing. Ready for Military Action takes you on the front lines with some of the most fascinating technology, gear, vehicles, and animals being used by the US armed forces. Learn more about the history behind these tools and technologies and how the US military uses them today to get its job done."--Page 4 of cover.
2) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Describes earthquakes, how they occur, and the damage they cause"--Provided by publisher.
Author
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...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
An up-close look at the battles of World War II for kids ages 8 to 12 Help kids learn all about World War II-right from the front lines. This fascinating guide focuses on the battles that decided the outcome of the war. Each entry puts kids directly in the general's seat, walking them through the flow of battle as well as the strategies, tactics, and technology that made the difference between victory and defeat. Go beyond other World War 2 books...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wondered what makes up everything in the world around you? Or what exactly is the difference between solids, liquids, and gases? Have you wanted to know what causes two substances to react or change? Chemistry: Investigate the Matter that Makes Up Your World introduces readers 12 through 15 to the fascinating world of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Learn how these molecules combine to form ordinary objects such as the chair you're...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"What makes fresh-out-of-the-oven pizza taste so great? It's chemistry! In 'The Chemistry of Food,' middle school readers learn the science behind the food they love to eat as they explore the chemistry within the meal, how nutrition works, what creates flavor, and why texture is important. Hands-on, science-minded investigations, links to online resources and media, career connections, and text-to-world questions all create a delicious learning experience."--...
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Appears on list
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
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...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
Take a ride through the different organ systems and investigate each system's role in operating our human body machine. Science-minded STEM activities, text-to-world connections, essential questions, and links to online resources engage readers far beyond the page.--adapted from back cover.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"To investigate the question of who is soccer's GOAT, fans can turn to facts and figures. The number of goals scored is an important statistic. But is it the only one that is important when evaluating a player's career? What about a player's longevity--how many games and minutes he played? What is their strike rate or goals per game? And perhaps most importantly from a fan's point of view, how did the player perform when the stage was the biggest...
20) Crystals
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Provides an introduction to crystals, describing the six basic categories of crystalline shapes, how crystals form, and their many everyday uses.
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