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[2015], Juvenile, Nomad Press Call No: 612.82 Moo Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Inquire and investigateSummary Note: Introduces young people to the human brain, discussing its anatomy and functions; role in learning, memory, communication, and emotion; and vulnerability to the effects of sleep, alcohol, and exercise. Includes hands-on activities, sidebars, color illustrations, a timeline, a glossary, and online resources.
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[2013], Juvenile, Nomad Press Call No: 363.25 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Inquire and investigateSummary Note: Explores the job that criminal investigators and forensic scientists do and offers hands-on activities for students to do that mimic what real forensic science does--such as collecting and analyzing evidence in a crime lab.
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[2019]., Adolescent, Nomad Press, a division of Nomad Communications Call No: LGBTQ NF COO Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Inquire and investigate.Summary Note: "Introduces the cultural significance of gender identity in the United States and beyond. Kids learn about the history of LGBTQ rights, with a particular focus on transgender rights, while engaging in research activities that reinforce both academic and social-emotional learning"--Provided by publisher.
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2014., Nomad Press Call No: 576.5 MOO Availability:2 of 2 At Location(s) Series Title: Inquire and InvestigateSummary Note: Why do children resemble their parents and siblings? Introducing young readers to the fascinating world of genetics, this educational resource presents the main concepts of the science, including what a chromosome does, how DNA is structured, and how genetic inheritance works. Students learn about new discoveries in the field of genetics and how those discoveries have helped to cure or even prevent certain diseases, as well as examine controversial issues in genetics such as genetically modified foods and stem cell research. Combining inquiry-based, age-appropriate activities with biology, Genetics: Breaking the Code of Your DNA features graphic novel illustrations, fascinating sidebars, and a glossary of important vocabulary to illuminate the complex world of genetics and bring it to life. Projects include building 3D DNA double helix models, extracting DNA, using a Punnet Square to predict an offsprings probability of inheritance, and evaluating the benefits and risks of genetically engineering a new species. Additional materials include a list of current reference works, websites, and Internet resources. Genetics meets common core state standards in language arts for reading informational text and literary nonfiction and is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards. Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity.
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[2017]., Juvenile, Nomad Press Call No: 363.325 MOO Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to watch Series Title: Inquire and investigate.Summary Note: Presents students age twelve to fifteen with an exploration of terrorism and why terrorists turn to violence, exploring the history, psychology, causes, and potential solutions to the problem of terrorism.
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[2021]., Adolescent, Nomad Press Call No: SCIENCE NF WOO Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Inquire and investigate.Summary Note: "Embark on an . . . journey that starts with the Big Bang and takes you all the way to the end of the universe . . . take a look billions of years into the past and discover the mind-bending early moments of the universe, the rise of the first stars, and the formation of the earliest galaxies. Explore the birth our sun and solar system and the formation of the only place in the universe known to support life: the earth. Finally, we'll zoom billions of years into the future to learn about the death of the sun, a colossal collision of galaxies, and even the fate of the universe itself"--Google Books.
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-- World War One[2022]., Adolescent, Nomad Press Call No: WORLD WAR I NF KNU Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Inquire and investigate.Summary Note: "Learn about the events that led to the first battles of WWI all the way through the war's final hours. This book asks readers to examine primary source stories, photographs, artwork, and literature produced by people involved in the war to explore a complete picture of a global conflict that still resonates around the world 100 years after it ended"--Provided by publisher.
