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Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"What kind of science does it take to solve a crime? Forensics for Kids provides the complete history of forensic science, giving readers a comprehensive understanding of crime-solving development and the birth of modern forensics. Author Melissa Ross uncovers fascinating stories, famous cases, pioneers who led the way, and what forensics might look like in the future. Twenty-one engaging activities offer readers experiential learning of the science...
Author
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Transform simple balls and coils of polymer clay into fabulous wearable art! Just follow these full-color, step-by-step photos and clear directions to create more than 40 whimsical jewelry projects plus 10 types of beads. Playful possibilities include tempting food charms (cupcake, burger, and other favorite snacks); cute critter earrings and pendants (butterfly, dog, frog, penguin, and more); plus other fashionable tiny treasures. Projects...
Author
Series
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Algebra as a hands-on subject? With this helpful resource, you can simplify equations using pennies and nickels, use aluminum foil to multiply polynomials (the FOIL method), create coordinate graphs with candy, examine exponential decay functions with a bouncy ball, and much more. Junk Drawer Algebra proves that you don't need high-tech equipment to comprehend math concepts -- just what you can find around the house or in your recycling bin. Each...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
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"To become the first female Jewish Supreme Court Justice, the unsinkable Ruth Bader Ginsburg had to overcome countless injustices. Growing up in Brooklyn in the 1930s and '40s, Ginsburg was discouraged from working by her father, who thought a woman's place was in the home. Regardless, she went to Cornell University, where men outnumbered women four to one. There, she met her husband, Martin Ginsburg, and found her calling as a lawyer. Despite discrimination...
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Series
Publisher
Nomad Press / Bookmasters
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Over 7 billion people live on the earth, and 84 percent of them describe themselves as being religious. Few topics incite such passion as religion. What does that mean? Why are humans invested in ideas that may never be proved? Why has religion played such an important role in history? In Comparative Religion: Investigate the World through Religious Tradition , readers seek answers to these questions by comparing and contrasting the cultural, spiritual,...
49) I Can Knit
Author
Series
Publisher
Annie's
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Fun, wearable accessories and gifts are easily made using the step-by-step instructions in this introduction to knitting for youngsters. The book follows a natural learning progression with short lessons and quick results; each lesson teaches just one new skill so that beginners are able to finish simple projects early on. As they add techniques to their repertoire, young knitters gain skills and confidence. Instructions are included for both left-handed...
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"People, children especially, have been baffled, bewildered, and even outraged by the fact that Pluto is no longer called a planet. Through whimsical artwork and an entertaining dialog format, this book explains why this is so. Providing a history of the small, icy world from its discovery and naming to its recent reclassification, this book presents a fascinating look at how scientists organize and class our solar system as they gain new insights...
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English
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"When a family spends a day at the beach, the children investigate various footprints to see what type of creatures live along the shoreline. Rhyming text turns a sandy beach into an outdoor classroom. The tracks and habits of local wildlife, including hopping sandpipers, scuttling crabs, and burrowing turtles, are identified and explained for young ecology detectives. Even Daddy's feet make an appearance! And at day's end, it's time for tired feet...
Author
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"World War I set the tone for the 20th century and introduced a new type of warfare: global, mechanical, and brutal. Nathan Hale has gathered some of the most fascinating true-life tales from the war and given them his inimitable Hazardous Tales twist. Easy to understand, funny, informative, and lively, this series is the best way to be introduced to some of the most well-known battles (and little-known secrets) of the infamous war"--
"World War...
54) Life in a Cave
Author
Series
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
What was it like to be a caveman? What sort of house would you live in? What sort of clothes would you wear? Paul Jordan takes us back in time to see what it was really like to live in prehistoric times, what kind of animals we would have shared the land with, and what our daily life would involve. How would you have managed in this strange and difficult world?
Author
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Dig deep into your family history with the updated edition of this popular, informative guide! Who are my ancestors? What nationalities were they? What work did they do? Kids are always bursting with questions about their family history; they want more stories, more details, more facts. With these research ideas and creative projects, young would-be genealogists can get the knowledge they crave. Find out how to gather ancestry information on the Internet,...
56) My First Kitty
Author
Series
Publisher
Morgan James Publishing
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
From the author and illustrator of the Mom's Choice Award-winner My First Puppy -a delightful children's book about the responsibilities of owning a cat. The My First Pets series is designed to help children understand that pets need to be cared for in special ways-every day. My First Kitty covers all the responsibilities and expectations of having a cat, from daily feeding to maintaining its litter box and more, all in a simple and direct way that...
Author
Series
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
American history before and after the Wall Street Crash of 1929 Providing a balanced, realistic picture of a time rife with hardships, The Great Depression for Kids brings the era and key concepts to life. Kids learn about the harsh realities that most Americans could not escape, such as massive unemployment, natural disasters, and economic collapse. They also learn that the 1930s were a time when neighbors helped neighbors; sports figures behaved...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Trident K9 Warriors gave readers an inside look at the SEAL teams' elite K9 warriors--who they are, how they are trained, and the extreme missions they undertake to save lives. From detecting explosives to eliminating the bad guys, these powerful dogs are also some of the smartest and highest skilled working animals on the planet. Mike Ritland's job is to train them.This special edition re-telling presents the dramatic tale of how Ritland discovered...
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Series
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Ghost stories from SLC have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of Salt Lake City comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Crash a party at the Devereaux Mansion--thrown by the ghosts. Or sense the paranormal vibes in the kitchen of Whiskey Street Cocktails and Dining. Have you heard about Girl Scout troop that was haunted by a mysterious apparition while touring the Fort Douglas Military Museum? Dive into...
Author
Series
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
There's no need for expensive, high-tech materials to test your engineering skills--you probably have all you need in your home junk drawer. Each hands-on project in this book will challenge you to come up with a unique solution to a specific design problem. Construct a Pasta Bridge strong enough to support a heavy load, using only dry linguini and glue. Build a Marble Roller Coaster from recycled cardboard tubes, in which the marble "car" jumps a...
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