Carla Mooney
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A fun way for middle schoolers to learn about chemistry, through food! Includes hands-on science projects and graphic novel type illustrations.
Why does tomato sauce taste different from fresh tomatoes? Why does pasta go limp, when you cook it in boiling water? What makes ice cream melt?
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...
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A close, personal examination of climate science for ages 12 to 15. Read true stories of how climate change has affected people's lives and learn the science behind the new reality we witness every day.
Does your region get stronger storms and more extreme weather than it used to? Do you have to take steps to conserve water because of drought? Is there more flooding in your area than there used to be? These could all be symptoms of Earth's climate...
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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.
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80 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
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In recent decades, genetic research has made amazing breakthroughs and developed life-changing technologies in many fields and industries. Scientists are using genetic research to treat and understand disease, catch criminals, improve food crops, and develop high-end security. Through genetic research, scientists are unlocking the mystery of human evolution and creating powerful new ways to manipulate genes and change the world.
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vii, 120 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.
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Explorers of the New World offers a look at the explorers and their voyages during the Age of Exploration and Discovery. Readers can delve into the expeditions of Vasco da Gama, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, John Cabot, Hernán Cortés, and more. Using common household items and minimal supervision, kids can do 22 hands-on activities to help them learn about these explorers and their voyages. Discover how the adventures of a few people...
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Fighting Stereotypes in Sports delves into common stereotypes in sports, especially the sports or positions that are typically played by a certain race. It also examines the effects when the "norm" is disrupted. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.