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Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
122 pages : illustrations, maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
25 fun projects that kids can complete using common household supplies and recycled materials that teach about ancient civilizations, ethnic groups, and uniques traditions in Africa.
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
124 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents twenty-five projects designed to help kids learn about the food they eat, the role it plays in daily life, the importance of a healthy diet, and the history of food.
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
v, 121 pages : illustrations, maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army and first president of the United States, in a text that includes instructions for making items representative of Revolutionary times.
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
vii, 120 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"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...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
122 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"...Invites children ages 9 and up to investigate living things, especially in yards, parks, nature areas, and playgrounds. Trivia and fun facts bring animals, plants, and microorganisms to life, in all their wonder."--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
v, 122 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"How did we get from 20-foot-long maps to GPS devices small enough to fit in the palm of our hands? How does GPS work and what can it tell us? How do ancient mapmaking techniques used by the Romans and Greeks influence the satellite technologies we use today? The history of mapmaking is full of remarkable characters who charted the unknown with an ever-changing set of tools. In Mapping and navigation: the history and science of finding your way, kids...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
v, 122 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
This activity book stands as an invitation for young readers to explore, from antiquity to modernity, the innovation and physical science behind the towering structures and buildings in cities around the world. With a blend of trivia and fun facts that illustrate engineering ingenuity and achievements from the ancient pyramids to the Empire State Building, readers will discover how engineers and laborers experienced triumphs and tragedies in their...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
v, 122 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Profiles the systems that work together to keep urban areas running safely, discussing how cities have evolved since the first riverside settlements while outlining projects that explain facts about transportation, water systems, and architecture.
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
vii, 120 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Traces the history of rocket development from early Chinese fire arrows to modern-day space shuttles, discussing the science behind rocket flight while outlining projects that use the forces of thrust, gravity, lift, and drag.
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
vi, 122 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Shows readers how rebel soldiers fought in horrific conditions while their families faced their own hardships for the sake of freedom. Students examine wartime propaganda to discover the truth about events leading up to the war, and engage in vibrant debate, strategic planning, and literary deconstruction to understand the official documents upon which America is founded.
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
v, 122 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
In Climate Change: Discover How It Impacts Spaceship Earth, young readers examine real studies concerning planetary science, Arctic ice bubbles, and migratory patterns. Kids explore the history of human impact from the Industrial Revolution to our modern-day technology, as well as the innovations underway around the world to address global climate change.
20) Fault lines & tectonic plates: discover what happens when the earth's crust moves, with 25 projects
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
v, 122 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Learn about earthquakes and volcanoes and how the earth's surface is always changing.
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