2014 nomad press catalog

BOOKS TO Inspire Learning

Science • History • Environment • Geography • STEM - STEAM

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Science �� 1–13

Grades 3–4 �� 2–6Grades 4–6 �� 7–12Grades 7–9 �� 13

Social Studies �� 14–24

Grades 3–4 �� 15–16Grades 4–6 �� 17–23Grades 7–9 �� 24

Content Standards �� 25–28

Reviews & Awards �� 29–30

Read, Explore, Experiment, Learn, Enjoy.

Nomad Press is passionate about sparking the interest of young readers in the fascinating world around them� Our books take kids far beyond the words on the page into a world of exploration and experiential education� We provide informational text and bring it to life with hands-on projects that balance learning and fun� Isn’t that what learning should be?

As kids use our books to explore the history and science behind a wide variety of topics—from ancient Maya civilization to the world of robotics—they become curious and engaged lifelong learners�

Nomad Press books can be ordered:

• at any online retailer, including Amazon and Barnes and Noble

• through preferred wholesalers nationwide (if you are a school, library or, retailer buyer)

• at independent bookstores nationwide (if they don’t have the title you want, ask them to order it for you)

• as eBooks on Kindle, Nook, or other eReaders

Nomad Press is distributed by: Legato Publishers Group, legatopublishersgroup�com

• Warehouse and Customer Service: Legato Publishers Group 210 American Drive Jackson, TN 38301

Phone: (800) 343-4499 | Fax: (800) 351-5073 | orderentry@perseusbooks�com

We are happy to send examination copies of books to qualified instructors of appropriate courses� To request copies, email Rachel Benoit (rachel@nomadpress�net)�

If you have any questions or need more help please contact [email protected].

CONTENTS

BOOKS TO INSPIRE LEARNING1

Ever met a kid who isn’t curious? Kids are natural scientists� They want to know about the physical and natural worlds around them� How do planes fly? What keeps a tunnel from collapsing? How do robots work? How do nocturnal animals adapt to the dark? Science education nurtures their curiosity and arms kids with valuable life skills� Our activity-based books engage young scientists in the scientific process as they find themselves thinking critically, making predictions, conducting experiments, documenting observations, and making discoveries about the real world� These fundamental skills provide the building blocks for future learning�

By aligning our books with the Common Core Standards, NSTA benchmarks, and STEM education, we promote a consistent, goal-oriented application of knowledge from a young age� Our books are fun and interactive, and they inspire readers to go outside the informational text and take their learning into the world, where the real science is!

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Author: Kathleen M� ReillyISBN softcover: 9781619302372ISBN hardcover: 9781619301719Pub date: August 2014

Explore Solids and Liquids! With 25 Great Projects

Author: Cindy BlobaumISBN softcover: 9781619302594ISBN hardcover: 9781619302853Pub date: September 2014

Explore Money! With 25 Great Projects

For a kid, watching a solid turn into a liquid or a liquid into a gas is nothing short of magic� In Explore Solids and Liquids! With 25 Great Projects kids experience the wonder of different states of matter� They’ll learn what matter is made of, how it can change, and how these interactions really work in our universe� With plenty of activities and projects, young readers gain a solid understanding of the matter they touch, see, feel, and experience every single day� Kids will dissolve solids into liquids and bring them back again and fly helium-filled balloons to see what happens to molecules at different temperatures� Illustrated with cartoon illustrations and filled with fun facts, Explore Solids and Liquids! makes science entertaining and exciting�

In Explore Money! With 25 Great Projects, money is more than something to earn, save, and spend� It’s an opportunity to explore history, art, science, economics, and math! While checking out the change from their pockets and bills from their banks, young readers search for hidden treasures, learn how money can multiply, and see how countries keep their currency secure�

Using familiar materials found in the home or classroom, young readers explore the cultural aspect of money as well as its physical properties, discovering how these properties have affected business and global relationships throughout history� Understanding the whats, whys, and hows of currency helps children achieve financial literacy and establish a strong foundation for a healthy, life-long relationship with money�

Interest Level: 2–5Specs: 8 x 10, color interior, 96 pagesPrice: $14.95 softcover, $19.95 hardcover, eBook available

GRADES

3–4

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SCIENCE

Author: Anita Yasuda ISBN: 9781619301764 GRL: Q

Explore Flight! with 25 Great Projects

Author: Cindy Blobaum ISBN: 9781619301764 GRL: W

Explore Gravity! with 25 Great Projects

Author: Carmella Van Vleet ISBN: 9781619301801 GRL: V

Explore Electricity! with 25 Great Projects

Words to Know from Explore Gravity!

Interest Level: 2–5Specs: 8 x 10, black and white interior, 96 pagesPrice: $13.95 softcover, eBook available

GRADES

3–4


SCIENCEInterest Level: 2–5Specs: 8 x 10, black and white interior, 96 pagesPrice: $12.95 softcover, eBook available

GRADES

3–4

Author: Cynthia Light Brown & Nick BrownISBN: 9781934670613GRL: Q

Explore Rocks and Minerals! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments

Author: Cindy Blobaum ISBN: 9781619301566 GRL: Q

Explore Night Science! with 25 Great Projects

Author: Anita YasudaISBN: 9781936313822GRL: P

Explore Simple Machines! with 25 Great Projects

Author: Anita YasudaISBN: 9781934670361

Explore the Solar System! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments


SCIENCE Interest Level: 2–5Specs: 8 x 10, black and white interior, 96 pagesPrice: $12.95–$13.95 softcover, eBook available

GRADES

3–4

Author: Carla MooneyISBN: 9781936749805GRL: P

Explore Rivers and Ponds! with 25 Great Projects

Author: Kathleen M� ReillyISBN: 9781936313846GRL: P

Explore Weather and Climate! with 25 Great Projects

Author: Anita Yasuda ISBN: 9781619302235 GRL: S

Explore Natural Resources! with 25 Great Projects

Illustration from Explore Natural Resources!


SCIENCEInterest Level: 2–5Specs: 8 x 10, black and white interior, 96 pagesPrice: $12.95 softcover, eBook available

GRADES

3–4

2007 S i l v e r

Moonbeam Award

Author: Maxine AndersonISBN: 9780978503758

Explore Winter! 25 Great Ways to Learn About Winter

Author: Maxine AndersonISBN: 9780978503741

Explore Spring! 25 Great Ways to Learn About Spring

2007 Reco m mended

Parents’ Choice

Author: Kathleen M� ReillyISBN: 9781934670804GRL: O

Explore Life Cycles! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments

Author: Anita YasudaISBN: 9781936313426GRL: Q

Explore Water! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments


SCIENCE Interest Level: 4–7Specs: 8 x 10, color/black and white interior, 128 pages Price: $15.95–$17.95 softcover, $21.95–$22.95 hardcover, eBook available

GRADES

4–6

Author: Kathleen M� ReillyISBN softcover: 9781619302174ISBN hardcover: 9781619302136GRL: T

Cities: Discover How They Work with 25 Projects

Author: Carla MooneyISBN softcover: 9781619302365ISBN hardcover: 9781619302327Pub date: August 2014

Rocketry: Investigate the Science and Technology of Rockets and Ballistics with 25 Projects

Author: Cynthia Light BrownISBN softcover: 9781619301986ISBN hardcover: 9781619301948GRL: V

Mapping and Navigation: Explore the History and Science of Finding Your Way with 25 Projects

Do you ever wonder how rockets soar into space? Rocketry: Investigate the Science and Technology of Rockets and Ballistics introduces students to the fascinating world of rocketry and ballistics� Readers discover the history of rocket development as well as the main concepts of rocketry, including how rockets are launched, move through the atmosphere, and return to earth safely�

Combining hands-on activities with physics, chemistry, and mathematics, Rocketry brings fun to learning about the world of rocket science� Projects include building a pneumatic blast rocket and launcher, determining the role of fins in rocket stability, and designing a rocket model of the future� Entertaining illustrations and fascinating sidebars illuminate the topic and bring it to life, while Words to Know highlighted and defined within the text reinforce new vocabulary�

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SCIENCEInterest Level: 4–7Specs: 8 x 10, black and white interior, 128 pages Price: $15.95–$16.95 softcover, $21.95 hardcover, eBook available

GRADES

4–6

Author: Donna LathamISBN Softcover: 9781619301658 ISBN Hardcover: 9781619301696 GRL: T

Canals and Dams: Investigate Feats of Engineering with 25 Projects

Author: Donna LathamISBN softcover: 978161301931ISBN hardcover: 9781619301894GRL: V

Skyscrapers: Investigate Feats of Engineering with 25 Projects

Author: Donna LathamISBN Softcover: 9781936749515ISBN Hardcover: 9781936749522GRL: R

Bridges and Tunnels: Investigate Feats of Engineering with 25 Projects

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Project from Skyscrapers, Canals and Dams, and Bridges and Tunnels

2012 Go ld

Moonbeam Award


SCIENCE

Project from Robotics

Interest Level: 4–7Specs: 8 x 10, black and white interior, 128 pages Price: $15.95 softcover, $21.95 hardcover, eBook available

GRADES

4–6

Author: Kathy CeceriISBN Softcover: 9781936749751ISBN Hardcover: 9781936749768GRL: W

Robotics: Discover the Science and Technology of the Future with 20 Projects

Author: Linda Formichelli & W� Eric MartinISBN Softcover: 9781619300330 ISBN Hardcover: 9781619301368GRL: S

Timekeeping: Explore the History and Science of Telling Time with 15 Projects

Author: Laszlo BardosISBN Softcover: 9781934670576ISBN Hardcover: 9781934670583GRL: W

Amazing Math Projects You Can Build Yourself


SCIENCEInterest Level: 4–7Specs: 8 x 10, black and white interior, 128 pages Price: $15.95 softcover, $21.95 hardcover, eBook available

GRADES

4–6

Author: Donna LathamISBN Softcover: 9781934670590ISBN Hardcover: 9781934670606GRL: Q

Food: 25 Amazing Projects Investigate the History and Science of What We Eat

Author: Delano LopezISBN Softcover: 9780979226816ISBN Hardcover: 9781934670002GRL: R

Amazing Solar System Projects You Can Build Yourself

Author: Kathleen M� ReillyISBN Softcover: 9781934670248ISBN Hardcover: 9781934670255GRL: V

The Human Body: 25 Fantastic Projects Illuminate How the Body Works

Author: Cynthia Light BrownISBN Softcover: 9780979226823ISBN Hardcover: 9781934670064GRL: X

Amazing Kitchen Chemistry Projects You Can Build Yourself


SCIENCE Interest Level: 4–7Specs: 8 x 10, black and white interior, 128 pages Price: $15.95 softcover, $21.95 hardcover, eBook available

GRADES

4–6

Author: Kathleen M� Reilly ISBN Softcover: 9781619301467ISBN Hardcover: 9781619301474GRL: Q

Natural Disasters: Investigate Earth’s Most Destructive Forces with 25 Projects

2009 S i l v e r

Moonbeam Award

Author: Kathleen M� ReillyISBN Softcover: 9781934670347ISBN Hardcover: 9781934670354GRL: S

Energy: 25 Projects Investigate Why We Need Power & How We Get It

Sample Spreads from Natural Disasters


SCIENCEInterest Level: 4–7Specs: 8 x 10, black and white interior, 128 pages Price: $15.95 softcover, $21.95 hardcover, eBook available

GRADES

4–6

Author: Kathleen M� ReillyISBN Softcover: 9781934670040ISBN Hardcover: 9781934670057GRL: Q

Planet Earth: 25 Environmental Projects You Can Build Yourself

2008 B ronze

Moonbeam Award

Author: Donna LathamISBN Softcover: 9781934670392ISBN Hardcover: 9781934670408GRL: R

Amazing Biome Projects You Can Build Yourself

Author: Donna LathamISBN Softcover: 9781936313464ISBN Hardcover: 9781936313471GRL: Q

Garbage: Investigate What Happens When You Throw It Out with 25 Projects

Nature and Ecology2012

Author: Donna LathamISBN Softcover: 9781619301511ISBN Hardcover: 9781619301528GRL: T

Backyard Biology: Investigate Habitats Outside Your Door with 25 Projects


SCIENCE Interest Level: 6–9Specs: 8 x 10, black and white interior, 128 pages Price: $16.95 softcover, $21.95 hardcover, eBook available

GRADES

7–9

Author: Donna LathamISBN Softcover: 9781619301849 ISBN Hardcover: 9781619301887 GRL: X

Forensics: Uncover the Science and Technology of Crime Scene Investigation

Author: Jane Gardner ISBN Softcover: 9781619302310 ISBN Hardcover: 9781619302273 Pub date: June 2014

Physics: Investigate the Forces of Nature

Author: Carla MooneyISBN softcover: 9781619302129ISBN hardcover: 9781619302082GRL: Z

Genetics: Breaking the Code of Your DNA

“ Like other titles in the Inquire and Investigate series, this book focuses on a high-interest topic in a cutting-edge field to reinforce young people’s understanding of the scientific method � � � an appealing and age-appropriate STEM resource�”

—Booklist

2013 S i l v e r

Moonbeam Award


SCIENCE

SOCIAL STUDIESFrom Ben Franklin to Leonardo da Vinci, ancient Greece to the Wild West, our social studies books integrate history, geography, science, technology, and language arts to teach readers that the people, places, technologies, and events of the past continue to shape the present, and will continue to shape our future� Our books encourage readers to understand that their local and global communities are connected, and that learning about ancient Greece will promote a better understanding of modern America�

The activities and projects in our books develop many of the skills that are central to the Common Core Standards for education� As informational texts, for example, our books provide key ideas and details from which readers can work out their own inferences� With a focus on language arts, our social studies books aim to encourage skill development such as critical thinking alongside acquisition of factual knowledge� And most importantly, we strive to motivate children to be curious, lifelong learners�

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SOCIAL STUDIES

Author: Anita YasudaISBN: 9781619301603GRL: R

Explore Native American Cultures! with 25 Great Projects

Author: Anita YasudaISBN: 9781936749713GRL: Q

Explore the Wild West! with 25 Great Projects

Author: Verna FisherISBN: 9781934670378

Explore Colonial America! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments

Interest Level: 2–5Specs: 8 x 10, black and white interior, 96 pagesPrice: $12.95 softcover, eBook available

GRADES

3–4

Sidebar from Explore the Wild West!

2012 Go ld

Moonbeam Award


SOCIAL STUDIESInterest Level: 2–5Specs: 8 x 10, black and white interior, 96 pagesPrice: $12.95 softcover, eBook available

GRADES

3–4

Author: Carmella Van VleetISBN: 9780979226830

Explore Ancient Egypt! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments


Explore Ancient Greece! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments


Explore Ancient Rome! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments

Project from Explore Ancient Rome!


SOCIAL STUDIES

Comics have a rich and varied history, beginning on the walls of caves and evolving to the sophisticated medium found on web sites today� Comics: Investigate the History and Technology of American Cartooning follows the trajectory of comics from their early incarnations to their current form, while leading young readers through activities that teach the techniques used by real cartoonists� Kids learn how to sketch comic faces and bodies, invent a superhero, draw manga characters, and create their own graphic novel or webcomic� Short biographies of famous cartoonists, including Charles Schulz, Bill Watterson, and Linda Barry, provide inspiration and introduce specific comic styles� Comics introduces the technology available to budding young cartoonists, while they channel their creative powers and develop their storytelling skills�

Part history, part instruction, pure fun, Comics entertains and informs young readers while challenging them to join the cartooning conversation�

From the early days of traders and trappers to today’s global online marketplace, business is the glue that holds our world together� In Entrepreneurship: Create Your Own Business, children learn what it takes to transform a great idea into a workable business plan and their own new business�

As young readers learn the history behind modern business, how business is conducted, and basic marketing strategies, they use familiar resources to develop a business idea of their own, create a presentation for potential investors, and utilize basic cost and price analysis worksheets� The skills they learn by writing a business plan, creating a prototype of an item to sell, designing packaging, and finding ways to advertise their products translate into language, math, and problem-solving skills that are relevant across all subjects� Cartoon illustrations, fun facts, and interviews with successful entrepreneurs make Entrepreneurship entertaining and informative�

Author: Sam CarbaughISBN softcover: 9781619302549ISBN hardcover: 9781619302501Pub date: October 2014

Comics: Investigate the History and Technology of American Cartooning with 25 Projects

Author: Alex KahanISBN softcover: 9781619302846ISBN hardcover: 9781619302655Pub date: November 2014

Entrepreneurship: Create Your Own Business with 25 Projects

Interest Level: 4–7Specs: 8 x 10, color interior, 128 pages Price: $17.95 softcover, $22.95 hardcover, eBook available

GRADES

4–6

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SOCIAL STUDIES

Author: Carla MooneyISBN Softcover: 9781936313433ISBN Hardcover: 9781936313440GRL: S

Explorers of the New World: Discover the Golden Age of Exploration with 22 Projects


GRADES

4–6

Author: Kathy CeceriISBN Softcover: 9781619302228 ISBN Hardcover: 9781619302181 GRL: T

Micronations: Invent Your Own Country and Culture with 25 Projects

Author: Lawrence KovacsISBN Softcover: 9781619301405ISBN Hardcover: 9781619301412GRL: W

Inca: Discover the Culture and Geography of a Lost Civilization with 25 Projects

Author: Sheri Bell-RehwoldtISBN Softcover: 9781936749607ISBN Hardcover: 9781936749614ISBN Spanish Softcover: 9781936749621GRL: U

Maya: Amazing Inventions You Can Build Yourself with 25 Projects

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SOCIAL STUDIES Interest Level: 4–7Specs: 8 x 10, black and white interior, 128 pages Price: $15.95 softcover, $21.95 hardcover, eBook available

GRADES

4–6

Author: Kris BordessaISBN Softcover: 9780977129409GRL: S

Great Colonial America Projects You Can Build Yourself

Author: Carla MooneyISBN Softcover: 9781934670637ISBN Hardcover: 9781934670644GRL: T

George Washington: 25 Great Projects You Can Build Yourself

Author: Carmella Van VleetISBN Softcover: 9780977129478ISBN Hardcover: 9780979226885GRL: S

Amazing Ben Franklin Inventions You Can Build Yourself

Author: Kim KavinISBN Softcover: 9781619301702 ISBN Hardcover: 9781619301757 GRL: T

Native Americans: Discover the History and Cultures of the First Americans with 15 Projects


SOCIAL STUDIES

Author: Maxine AndersonISBN Softcover: 9781936749454ISBN Hardcover: 9781936749461GRL: S

Great Civil War Projects You Can Build Yourself

Author: Carla MooneyISBN Softcover: 9781936313808ISBN Hardcover: 9781936313815GRL: Q

The Industrial Revolution: Investigate How Science and Technology Changed the World with 25 Projects


GRADES

4–6

Author: Sheri Bell-RehwoldtISBN Softcover: 9780977129416GRL: X

Great World War II Projects You Can Build Yourself

Author: Rachel DickinsonISBN Softcover: 9780978503765Interior: 2-color

Great Pioneer Projects You Can Build Yourself


SOCIAL STUDIES

Author: Kathy CeceriISBN Softcover: 9781934670620ISBN Hardcover: 9781934670651GRL: U

The Silk Road: Explore the World’s Most Famous Trade Route with 20 Projects

Author: Kathy CeceriISBN Softcover: 9781934670439ISBN Hardcover: 9781934670446GRL: V

World Myths and Legends: 25 Fascinating Projects You Can Build Yourself

Author: Kris BordessaISBN Softcover: 9780979226809ISBN Hardcover: 9781934670262GRL: W

Great Medieval Projects You Can Build Yourself

Author: Carmella Van VleetISBN Softcover: 9781936313730ISBN Hardcover: 9781934670828GRL: Q

Seven Wonders of the World: Discover Amazing Monuments to Civilization with 20 Projects


GRADES

4–6


SOCIAL STUDIES

Author: Carla MooneyISBN Softcover: 9781934670415ISBN Hardcover: 9781934670422

Amazing Africa Projects You Can Build Yourself

Author: Lance KramerISBN Softcover: 9781934670026ISBN Hardcover: 9781934670033GRL: U

Great Ancient China Projects You Can Build Yourself


GRADES

4–6

2010 S i l v e r

Moonbeam Award

Author: Carmella Van VleetISBN Softcover: 9780977129454GRL: U

Great Ancient Egypt Projects You Can Build Yourself

Sidebar from Amazing Africa Projects


SOCIAL STUDIES

Author: Maxine AndersonISBN Softcover: 9780974934426Interior: 2-colorGRL: W

Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions You Can Build Yourself

Author: Kris BordessaISBN Softcover: 9780974934464GRL: X

Tools of the Ancient Greeks: A Kid’s Guide to the History & Science of Life in Ancient Greece

Author: Rachel DickinsonISBN Softcover: 9780974934457GRL: X

Tools of the Ancient Romans: A Kid’s Guide to the History & Science of Life in Ancient Rome

Interest Level: 4–7Specs: 8 x 10, black and white interior, 128 pages Price: $15.95 softcover, eBook available

GRADES

4–6

Project from Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions


SOCIAL STUDIESInterest Level: 6–9Specs: 8 x 10, black and white interior, 128 pages Price: $16.95 softcover, $21.95 hardcover, eBook available

GRADES

7–9

“ This book surveys the blending of cultures and styles that produces a unique American sound� Not only does it explore music as an art, it introduces music as a science� Students and teachers will especially like the ‘Inquire and Investigate’ sections at the end of every chapter�”

—Dr. Deborah Check Reeves, Curator of Education and Woodwinds,

Associate Professor of Music, National Music Museum, The University of South Dakota

Author: Donna LathamISBN softcover: 9781619302037ISBN hardcover: 9781619301993GRL: W

Music: Investigate the Evolution of American Sound

The 1920s is one of the most fascinating decades in American history, when the seeds of modern American life were sown� It was a time of prosperity and recovery from war, when women’s roles began to change and advertising and credit made it easy to acquire a vast array of new products� But there was a dark side of crime and corruption, racial intolerance, hard times for immigrants and farmers, and an impending financial collapse�

The Roaring Twenties: Discover the Era of Prohibition, Flappers, and Jazz explores the different aspects of the time, from literature and music to politics, fashion, economics, and invention� Young readers debate the pros and cons of prohibition, create an advertising campaign for a new product, analyze and compare events leading to the stock market crashes of 1929 and 2008, and use the consumer price index to evaluate the cost of living in the 1920s and today�

Author: Marcia Amidon LustedISBN softcover: 9781619302648ISBN hardcover: 9781619302600Pub date: August 2014

The Roaring Twenties: Discover the Era of Prohibition, Flappers, and Jazz

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SOCIAL STUDIES

National and State Content Standards

Nomad Press titles offer teachers some of the best resources on the market today to enhance classroom curriculum� All of our titles comply with national standards for social studies or science, as well as with Common Core State Standards�

Research has shown that older students struggle to comprehend informational, or nonfiction, texts due to a lack of exposure from an early age� Therefore, the Common Core State Standards have increased the amount of informational texts that students will read, write, and consider, starting at a younger age� So what exactly is informational text?

Informational text is defined as text with the purpose of expressing information about the arts, sciences, or social studies� Informational texts include newspaper and magazine articles, online information, nonfiction books, textbooks, and reference materials� All Nomad Press books fall under one of the following categories of informational texts: literary nonfiction, expository, persuasive, or procedural�

• Literary Nonfiction texts are typically written much more like a story—like a fictional story—with a beginning, middle and end� Texts in this category include letters, speeches, essays, and biographies�

• Expository texts explain a specific topic� They often contain a table of contents, an index, or other navigational sections so that readers may read only the portions of the books that interest them�

• Persuasive texts provide evidence with the intent of influencing the beliefs or actions of the reader� They often include claims and evidence to support those claims� A persuasive text will attempt to change the reader’s mind or opinion�

• Procedural texts offer step-by-step guidelines that describe how to complete a task� They usually include drawings and diagrams to illustrate the process�

CONTENT STANDARDS


Forensics: Uncover the Science and Technology of Crime Scene Investigation S • • • X •

Genetics: Breaking the Code of Your DNA S • • • Z •

Music: Investigate the Evolution of American Sound SS, S • • • • W •

Physics: Investigate the Forces of Nature S • • • • TBD •

The Roaring Twenties: Discover the Era of Prohibition, Flappers, and Jazz SS, S • • • • TBD •

BUILD IT YOURSELF SERIES (Ages 9–12, Grades 4–6, Interest Level 4–7)

National Standards

Common Core State Standards (Reading for Grades 2–5) GRL STEM or

STEAM

Amazing Arctic and Antarctic Projects You Can Build Yourself S, E • • • --

Amazing Africa Projects You Can Build Yourself SS • • • • --

Amazing Ben Franklin Inventions You Can Build Yourself SS, S • • • • • S •

Amazing Biome Projects You Can Build Yourself S, E • • • • R

Amazing Kitchen Chemistry Projects You Can Build Yourself S • • • • X •

Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions You Can Build Yourself SS, S • • • • • W •

Amazing Math Projects You Can Build Yourself S • • • W •

Amazing Solar System Projects You Can Build Yourself S • • • R •

Backyard Biology: Investigate Habitats Outside Your Door with 25 Projects S, E • • • T •

Bridges and Tunnels: Investigate Feats of Engineering with 25 Projects S • • • R •

Canals and Dams: Investigate Feats of Engineering with 25 Projects S • • • T •

Cities: Discover How They Work with 25 Projects SS, S • • • • T •

Comics: Investigate the History and Technology of American Cartooning with 25 Projects

SS, S • • • • TBD •

Energy: 25 Projects Investigate Why We Need Power and How We Get It S • • • • S •

Entrepreneurship: Create Your Own Business with 25 Projects SS, S • • • TBD •

Discover National Monuments, National Parks: Natural Wonders S, E • • --

Discover the Amazon: The World’s Largest Rainforest S, E • • --

Discover the Desert: The Driest Place On Earth S, E • • --

Discover the Oceans: The World’s Largest Ecosystem S, E • • --

Explorers of the New World: Discover the Golden Age of Exploration with 22 Projects

SS • • • • S •

Food: 25 Amazing Projects Investigate the History and Science of What We Eat S • • • • Q •

Garbage: Investigate What Happens When You Throw It Out with 25 Projects S, E • • • • Q •

Persuasiv

e Text

Social S

tudies

Science

Literary

Nonfiction

Expository

Text

Procedural Text

S=Science,

SS=Social S

tudies,

E=Environ

ment

INQUIRE & INVESTIGATE SERIES (Ages 12–15, Grades 7–9, Interest Level 6–9)

National Standards


STEAM

: eBook Format Only

: Spanish Translation Available

: Color Interior

CONTENT STANDARDS


Geology of the Desert Southwest: Investigate How the Earth Was Formed with 15 Projects

S, E • • • T

Geology of the Eastern Coast: Investigate How the Earth Was Formed with 15 Projects

S, E • • • U

Geology of the Great Plains and Mountain West: Investigate How the Earth Was Formed with 15 Projects

S, E • • • U

Geology of the Pacific Northwest: Investigate How the Earth Was Formed with 15 Projects

S, E • • • T

George Washington: 25 Great Projects You Can Build Yourself SS • • • • T

Great Ancient China Projects You Can Build Yourself SS • • • • U

Great Ancient Egypt Projects You Can Build Yourself SS • • • • U

Great Civil War Projects You Can Build Yourself SS • • • • S

Great Colonial America Projects You Can Build Yourself SS • • • • S

Great Medieval Projects You Can Build Yourself SS • • • • W

Great Pioneer Projects You Can Build Yourself SS • • • --

Great World War II Projects You Can Build Yourself SS • • • • X

Inca: Discover the Culture and Geography of a Lost Civilization with 25 Projects

SS • • • • W •

Mapping and Navigation: Explore the History and Science of Finding Your Way with 25 Projects

S • • • V •

Maya: Amazing Inventions You Can Build Yourself with 25 Projects SS • • • • U •

Micronations: Invent Your Own Country and Culture with 25 Projects SS • • • • • T

Native Americans: Discover the History & Cultures of the First Americans with 15 Projects

SS • • • • T

Natural Disasters: Investigate Earth’s Most Destructive Forces with 25 Projects S, E • • • Q •

Planet Earth: 25 Environmental Projects You Can Build Yourself S, E • • • • Q

Robotics: Discover the Science and Technology of the Future with 20 Projects S • • • • W •

Rocketry: Investigate the Science and Technolgy of Rockets and Ballistics with 25 Projects

S • • • TBD •

Seven Wonders of the World: Discover Amazing Monuments to Civilization with 20 Projects

SS • • • • Q •

Skyscrapers: Investigate Feats of Engineering with 25 Projects S • • • V •

The Human Body: 25 Fantastic Projects Illuminate How the Body Works S • • • V •

The Industrial Revolution: Investigate How Science and Technology Changed the World with 25 Projects

SS, S • • • • Q •

Persuasiv

e Text

Social S

tudies

Science

Literary

Nonfiction

Expository

Text

Procedural Text

S=Science,

SS=Social S

tudies,

E=Environ

ment


National Standards


STEAM

: eBook Format Only


: Color Interior

CONTENT STANDARDS


Procedural Text

The Silk Road: Explore the World’s Most Famous Trade Route with 20 Projects SS • • • • U •

Timekeeping: Explore the History and Science of Telling Time with 15 Projects SS, S • • • • S •

Tools of the Ancient Greeks: A Kid’s Guide to the History & Science of Life in Ancient Greece

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Tools of the Ancient Romans: A Kid’s Guide to the History & Science of Life in Ancient Rome

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World Myths and Legends: 25 Fascinating Projects You Can Build Yourself SS, S • • • • • V

EXPLORE YOUR WORLD SERIES (AGES 6–9, Grades 3–4, Interest Level 2–5)

Explore Ancient Egypt! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments SS • • • • --

Explore Ancient Greece! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments SS • • • • --

Explore Ancient Rome! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments SS • • • • --

Explore Colonial America! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments SS • • • • --

Explore Electricity! With 25 Great Projects S • • • V •

Explore Flight! With 25 Great Projects S • • • Q •

Explore Gravity! With 25 Great Projects S • • • W •

Explore Life Cycles! 25 Projects, Activities, Experiments S, E • • • • O

Explore Money! With 25 Great Projects S • • • TBD •

Explore Native American Cultures! With 25 Great Projects SS • • • • R

Explore Natural Resources! With 25 Great Projects S, E • • • • S

Explore Night Science! With 25 Great Projects S • • • • Q •

Explore Rivers and Ponds! With 25 Great Projects S, E • • • • P •

Explore Rocks and Minerals! 25 Projects, Activities, Experiments S, E • • • • Q

Explore Simple Machines! With 25 Great Projects S • • • P •

Explore Solids and Liquids! With 25 Great Projects S • • • TBD •

Explore Spring! 25 Great Ways to Learn About Spring S, E • • • • --

Explore the Solar System! 25 Projects, Activities, Experiments S • • • R •

Explore the Wild West! With 25 Great Projects SS • • • • Q

Explore Water! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments S, E • • • • Q •

Explore Weather and Climate! With 25 Great Projects S, E • • • • P •

Explore Winter! 25 Great Ways to Learn About Winter S, E • • • • --

CLASSROOM COLLECTION (Grades 4–6, Interest Level 4–7)

Endangered Biomes Series S, E • • • • • O-P

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Publisher’s Weekly “Ceceri’s cartoon-illustrated activity book, an addition to the Build It Yourself series, introduces readers to robotics, with information on its history, different robot technologies, and the evolution of the field � � � Light in tone but dense with information, this guide should appeal to those who already have a strong interest in the topic and are ready for a hands-on challenge� Ages 9–12�”

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Bill McKibben, environmentalist, author “A colorful introduction to the fact that water doesn’t come from a faucet, nor electricity from a socket!”

Susan Ekstrom, E.A.G.L.E Program Manager, Eagle Eye Institute “Explore Natural Resources! has a wonderful collection of engaging projects to help young people understand the world around them and begin to recognize what they can do to make a positive impact in their own communities� A great activity book for budding conservationists�”

National Science Teachers Association “This well–written resource is very accessible for students� Sentences are short� Descriptions are vivid� And the author uses effective highlights and text boxes to describe ‘Words to Know’ on nearly every page�”

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“Anderson regales us with tales of Leonardo’s brilliant, often mischievous nature, and the nearly unfathomable range of his inventions�”

Janice “Another neat book that helps children learn� The illustrator, Bryan Stone has done another great job� His illustrations draw everyone’s attention to the content� Learning can be fun and not seen as a chore� We enjoy this book and have already recommended it to others�”

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Booklist “� � �Like other titles in the Inquire and Investigate series, this book focuses on a high-interest topic in a cutting-edge field to reinforce young people’s understanding of the scientific method� � �an appealing and age-appropriate STEM resource�”

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National Science Teachers Association Recommends (NSTA.org) “This book is a treasure trove of information, experiments, and building challenges, and is an excellent, exciting, and easy way to incorporate STEM education into your classroom, science fair, or after school engineering club�”

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