Inquire and investigate
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Pub. Date
2014
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English
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Description
Forensics: Uncover the Science and Technology of Crime Scene Investigation introduces students to the fascinating world of forensic science and shows them how to find clues, analyze evidence, and crack the case.
Combining hands-on activities with forensic science, kids will have fun learning about the world of forensics, evidence collection, and crime lab analysis. Entertaining illustrations and fascinating sidebars
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Music: investigate the evolution of American sound
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Author
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Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
vii, 119 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides an introduction to the field of genetics, including how DNA is structured, how genetic inheritance works, and how new discoveries in genetics have helped to cure or prevent diseases.
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Physics: investigate the forces of nature
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The roaring Twenties: discover the era of prohibition, flappers, and jazz
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The brain: journey through the universe inside your head
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Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
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Description
From the American Revolution to the French Revolution, from the civil rights era in the United States to Arab Spring in the Middle East, the ongoing battle for freedom and democracy is a profound and fascinating study of the power of human will to change the world.
Civic Unrest: Investigate the Struggle for Social Change examines the history behind civic unrest and the methods people use to fight for basic human rights such as freedom
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Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
vii, 120 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.
Language
English
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"Combining hands-on activities with theology, history, geography, world cultures, art and architecture, Comparative Religion encourages a deeper understanding of the world's religions"--Page 4 of cover.
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Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
vii, 120 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm.
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English
Description
Introduces the Great Depression, inviting readers to investigate its causes, offering insights into daily life and how the economics of the time shaped politics, and discussing Roosevelt's New Deal.
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Human migration: investigate the global journey of humankind
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Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
118 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? Teenagers have been sighing an approximation of these words for centuries, ever since William Shakespeare had Juliet utter them from her balcony in one of the most popular plays of all time, Romeo and Juliet. Tales of love, loss, rebellion, rivalry—before there was Twilight, Warm Bodies, and The Lion King, there was Shakespeare. The characters, language, imagery, and plot elements of many books and movies...
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Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
vii, 119 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
If you look at a piece of a leaf or a drop of saliva through a microscope, what do you see? Cells are the basic building blocks of life and they make up every living thing, from plants to animals, from humans to bacteria! In Cells: Experience Life at Its Tiniest, readers ages 12 to 15 investigate cells and learn how they affect our health, reproduction, criminal investigations, and agriculture.
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The Holocaust: racism and genocide in World War II
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Human movement: how the body walks, runs, jumps, and kicks
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The science of science fiction
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
120 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
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.
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
vii, 120 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces various concepts in psychology.
Rubini introduces students to the science behind behavior. Our social-emotional development is one factor in how we respond to certain stimuli. By understanding the brain, genetics, psychology, and social environments readers will gain a greater understanding of the complexities behind human behavior. -- adapted from back cover
