Tamra B Orr

Peace in the Middle East has been a focus for politicians and activists for many years, but deadly conflicts still ravage this region. At the center of this struggle is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which has deep historical roots. These roots are presented through objective main text filled with annotated quotes from historians and people who have been affected by this conflict. Featuring sidebars and images from both the past and present, this...

This book discusses the science behind various elements of swimming, particularly a flip turn. The chapters examine case studies of famous sports moments, explain how the athletes perform these actions, and document the history of how scientists, doctors, and coaches have been working to make these sports safer. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. A timeline provides history, key...

The ability to use the NextGen science process is key to carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks. In this book, readers in real-world situations are tasked with following clues and using the scientific method to find out what happens when a meteor comes close to earth. Informational text presents evidence and facts in the form of clues and side-bar details to help children develop critical thinking skills. A summary...

Learn how zoos are built and what sorts of things zoo builders need to think of before construction begins.

Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the earth's weather.

Popular culture depicts sex as glamorous but ignores some of the negative consequences, such as sexually transmitted infections. This resource provides a thorough, non-judgmental understanding of the disease gonorrhea, how it is transmitted, how it manifests in the body, and the effects of the disease if left untreated. This book also covers the negative social impact of dealing with a sexually transmitted disease and includes resources for finding...

Provides step-by-step instructions for performing experiments designed to answer such questions about the weather as what makes it rain, how do scientists measure air pressure, and how does temperature affect air movement.

"Follow along with Sophia as she learns about pollution using the Next Generation Science Standards."--

Introduces readers to the emotion of excitement, looking into what it is, when it happens, why it can happen and how to handle it.