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Nomad Press, a division of Nomad Communications
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
In Explore Money! 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 in 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. Very large and very small numbers take on a new relevance when seen through the lens of money. Using familiar...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press, a division of Nomad Communications
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Introduces the many different forms of poetry while delving into a variety of literary techniques such as personification, metaphor, and alliteration, and includes creative writing exercises designed to reinforce language arts skills.
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Explore fossils! introduces readers to the study of dinosaurs and the history of life on Earth as revealed by fossils. Through hands-on projects, vocabulary boxes, and high-interest content, children discover how fossils form and learn about the landscape and the plants and animals that lived long ago. Scientists use radiometric dating to test these fossils to discover when they were made, what organisms made them, what those organisms used for energy,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Atoms and molecules are the basic building blocks of matter. Matter is every physical thing around us in the universe, including our own bodies! In Explore Atoms and Molecules! With 25 Great Projects, readers ages 7 to 10 investigate the structure of atoms and learn how atoms fit together to form molecules and materials."-- provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Brrr...does it feel cold? Get out your gloves and get ready to experience the ice age! About 12,000 years ago, glaciers up to 2 miles tall covered up to one-third of Earth's land! Explore how these moving mountains of ice changed almost everything on Earth, including shorelines, weather, plants, animal and human activities, migration, and more. In Explore the Ice Age! with 25 Projects, readers ages 7-10 discover what an ice age consists of, why we...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"How does a car move from one place to another? How do cranes lift such heavy objects? From ancient times to now, engines have powered people's lives. Engines! With 25 Science Projects for Kids invites readers ages 7 to 10 to explore engines and deepen their understanding of the history of engines, what makes them hum, and all the special jobs they do for humans. Engines! also examines some of the ways mechanical innovation has backfired, such as...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Natural Disasters! With 25 Science Projects for Kids guides kids ages 7 to 10 through a scientific introduction to the forces behind extreme meteorological events, including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, flooding, drought, storms, wildfires, and more! Plus, learn the science behind why climate change makes these events more extreme. STEM activities, fascinating facts, essential questions, and links to online resources all help promote deep learning."--...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Readers ages 7 to 10 will learn about chemical reactions taking place all around us. Find out what happens when different atoms and molecules come in contact with each other. Includes 25 hands-on STEM activities, fascinating facts, essential questions, and more!
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