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Amazing biome projects you can build yourself / Latham, Donna; Rizvi, Farah (ill.) 2009  Book
Latham, Donna Book
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Publication Chicago, Nomad Press, 2009.
Description 122pBrown spine
Summary/Abstract Projects and activities for children ages 9-12 to learn about the Earth's major biomes.
Contents Greetings, eco explorer! Home sweet home Deciduous forests Coniferous forests Tropical rainforests Deserts Temperate grasslands Tropical savannas Tundra Mountains Oceans What goes around comes around
Standard Number 9781934670408 Hb.
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Cities: discover how they work: With 25 projects / Reily, Kathleen M.; Casteel, Tom (ill.) 2014  Book
Reily, Kathleen M. Book
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Publication Vermont, Nomad Press, 2014.
Description 122pYellow spine
Series Build it yourself
Summary/Abstract Gives a view into the inner functioning of the urban areas. Learn about all the parts that come together to make cities work and how they've grown and changed since the very first riverside settlements.
Standard Number 9781619302174 Pb.
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ID:   023160


Comparative religion: Investigate the world through religious tradition / Mooney, Carla; Chandhok, Lena (ill.) 2015  Book
Mooney, Carla Book
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Publication Canada, Nomad Press, 2015.
Description vii, 120pBlack spine
Summary/Abstract By developing a better understanding of the similarities and differences among religions of the world, readers gain a strong foothold in a dialogue that has continued for thousands of years. Combining hands-on activities with theology, history, geography, world cultures, art, and architecture, Comparative Religion encourages deeper understanding of the world's religions. Entertaining graphic art, fascinating sidebars, and links to primary sources bring the topic to life, while key questions reaffirm foundational concepts. Activities include conducting an interview with a rabbi, comparing the story of Abraham and Isaac in three sacred texts, studying the architecture of the National Cathedral in Washington, DC, studying the Hindu practice of yoga and meditation, and examining how religious doctrines shape the behaviour of believers.
Contents What is reigion? Hinduism Judaism Buddhism Christianity Islam Many religions, One world
Standard Number 9781619303058 Pb.
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Evolution: how life adapts to a changing environment / Mooney, Carla; Cornell, Alexis (ill.) 2017  Book
Mooney, Carla Book
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Publication Canada, Nomad Press, 2017.
Description v, 122pRed spine
Summary/Abstract Introduces the concept of biological evolution, explaining how minute changes over time lead to speciation, in a book that includes twenty-five science projects that illustrate key concepts.
Contents What is evolution? How does evolution work? Species and speciation Classification and the tree of life Evidence for evolution Human evolution Why does evolution matter?
Standard Number 9781619306011 Pb.
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Explorers of the new world: Discover the golden age of exploration / Mooney, Carla 2011  Book
Mooney, Carla Book
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Publication Chicago, Nomad Press, 2011.
Description 120pChocolate spine
Series Build it yourself
Summary/Abstract "Explorers of the New World: Discover the Golden Age of Exploration" offers a fascinating look at the explorers and their voyages during the Age of Exploration and Discovery. Readers ages 9-12 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 enjoy 22 hands-on activities to help them learn about these legendary explorers and their voyages. Discover how the adventures of a few people 500 years ago changed world history.
Contents Timeline Exploring in the age of discovery Searching for a water route to Asia Voyage to the New World : Christopher Columbus Searching for the Northwest Passage : John Cabot Circling the globe : Ferdinand Magellan The Spanish Conquistadors Journeys inland
Standard Number 9781936313433 Pb.
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Food: 25 amazing food projects: Investigate the history and science of what we eat / Reily, Kathleen M.; Rizvi, Farah (ill.) 2010  Book
Reily, Kathleen M. Book
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Publication Chicago, Nomad Press, 2010.
Description 124pBrick Red Spine
Summary/Abstract An activity guide summarising the history, science, and culture of what kids eat day after day. It demonstrates how certain foods evolved as well as how modern technology plays a part in food production, packaging, and delivery.
Contents Picking the first apple Farming past and present Food and cultures I want it! Food on demand Food packaging Food safety Traditions and celebrations Food across time Nutrition 'Meat' me at the veggie stand Backyard eating You're eating what? The future of food
Standard Number 9781934670590 Pb.
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Globalization: why we care about faraway events / Mooney, Carla; Carbaugh, Sam (ill.) 2018  Book
Mooney, Carla Book
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Publication White River Junction, Nomad Press, 2018.
Description 120pBlack Spine
Series Inquire and investigate
Summary/Abstract Delves into the nature and history of interconnected relationships between the governments, businesses, media, and industries all around the world and asks pressing questions about the future.
Contents The World Cup on a Global Stage What is Globalization? Money in a Global World The Global Rules of Trade Global Politics In the Name of the Law Crossing the Cultural Divide The Future of Globalization
Standard Number 9781619306660 Pb.
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Human migration: investigate the global journey of humankind / Cummings, Judy Dodge; Casteel, Tom (ill.) 2016  Book
Casteel, Tom (ill.) Book
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Publication Quebec, Nomad Press, 2016.
Description 120pBlack spine
Series Inquire and investigate
Summary/Abstract Retraces the paths taken by humanity's prehistoric ancestors to explain the role of migration in human history, describing how scientists are forging new understandings about ancestry and civilization, and explores the future of human migration.
Contents What is Human Migration? Stones, Bones, and DNA Out of Africa Asia to Australia Out of the Old World and Into the New Expansion and Colonization Oppression and Freedom The Future of Human Migration. What is human migration? Stones, bones, and DNA Out of Africa Asia to Australia Out of the Old World and into the new Expansion and colonization Oppression and freedom The future of human migration
Standard Number 9781619303751 Pb.
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Human movement: how the body walks, runs, jumps, and kicks / Mooney, Carla 2017  Book
Mooney, Carla Book
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Publication White River Junction, Nomad Press, 2017.
Description 120pBlack Spine
Series Inquire and investigate
Summary/Abstract Learn the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body and discover how bones, muscles, tendons, organs, and nerves work together to make movement possible. Takes a look at all of the components of the human body and examines how they allow you to move and interact with the world around you.
Contents The Skeleton The Muscular System The Brain-Body Connection Help From the Organs Fuel to Move Moving On Inspires interest in STEM
Standard Number 97816169304587 Pb.
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Land of war elephants: travels beyond the pale Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India / Wilson, Mathew 2003  Book
Wilson, Mathew Book
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Publication USA, Nomad Press, 2003.
Description 172pBlack Spine
Summary/Abstract Recounts the author's adventure and experiences traveling through Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India-the countries of central Asia referred to as "the land of war elephants" in earliest recorded history.
Standard Number 0965925897 Hb.
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ID:   025341


Matter: physical science for kids / Diehn, Andi; Shululu (ill.) 2018  Book
Diehn, Andi Book
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Publication White River Junction, Nomad Press, 2018.
Description 28pWhite Spine
Series Picture book science
Summary/Abstract Explore the definition of matter and the different states of matter, plus the stuff in our world that isn't matter, such as sound and light!
Standard Number 9781619306448 Pb.
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Micronations: invent your own country and culture: With 25 projects / Ceceri, Kathy; Thompson, Chad (ill.) 2014  Book
Ceceri, Kathy Book
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Publication Vermont, Nomad Press, 2014.
Description 124pPink Spine
Series Build it yourself
Summary/Abstract Takes readers step-by-step to create their own unique realm, using examples from real nations, micronations, and fictional lands. What makes a country a country? What symbols and systems define a country and help it function? Learn about geography and government, technology and the environment, art and culture.
Standard Number 9781619302181 Hb.
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Planet earth: 25 environmental projects you can build yourself / Reily, Kathleen M.   Book
Reily, Kathleen M. Book
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Publication Vermont, Nomad Press,
Description 122pBlue Spine
Series Build it yourself
Summary/Abstract Introduces key environmental issues - wind and solar power, pollution, endangered species, global warming and recycling. Includes hands-on projects like building a worm composting castle and a wind-powered bubble machine.
Contents Understanding our World Earth - Our spot in space Air, All around us Water, Water everywhere Our Star, The Sun Life on Earth The Problems the Environment Faces Pollution Global Warming Ozone Depletion Nature at Risk Recycling The Balance of the Environment
Standard Number 9781934670040 Pb.
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Terrorism: violence, intimidation, and solutions for peace / Mooney, Carla; Casteel, Tom (ill.) 2017  Book
Mooney, Carla Book
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Publication Vermont, Nomad Press, 2017.
Description viii, 120pBlack spine
Summary/Abstract On September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania changed the global community, pushing terrorism into the spotlight, and triggering a series of world events that included the invasion of Afghanistan and the Iraq War. For many people in the United States, it was their first experience of terrorism in their home country.Terrorism is a global phenomenon that affects many people worldwide, yet it is not a new problem terrorism has a long history dating back to ancient societies.
Contents ch. 1 Defining Terrorism ch. 2 Who Are the Terrorists? ch. 3 Tactics and Targets ch. 4 Terrorism in the United States ch. 5 The Fight Against Terrorism ch. 6 The Future of Terrorism
Standard Number 9781619305960 Pb.
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