It's 1969 and America is in the middle of an unpopular war. Cesar Cruz has just returned from Vietnam and Kelsey must interview a veteran for her school project. When their lives intersect, what she learns could change everything in which she believes. Includes historical background information. Paired to the nonfiction title Naval Power.
From the tiniest flowers found on the forest floor to the majestic blooms of a flowering cactus, state flowers are symbols of the people and traditions of the states they represent. Discover many interesting facts about each U.S. state flower. Includes color photographs and statistical information.
Find out what goes into designing and engineering clothing that protects us from the elements. This book supports NGSS standards in Engineering: generate and compare multiple solutions based on how well they meet the criteria and constraints of a design problem.
Find out what goes into developing helmets for athletes, workers, and others. Then, design and test your own helmet. This book supports NGSS standards in Engineering: generate and compare multiple solutions based on how well they meet the criteria and constraints of a design problem.
Learn how it felt to live through the 9-11 attacks and how America changed - for better and worse - in the years that followed. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
Explore the world of cartography with this collection of creative map-related projects—for artists of all ages and experience levels. This fun and creative book features fifty-two map-related activities set into weekly exercises, beginning with legends and lines, moving through types and styles, and then creating personalized maps that allow you to journey to new worlds. Authors Jill K. Berry and Linden McNeilly guide you through useful concepts while exploring colorful, eye-catching graphics. Maps are beautiful and fascinating, they teach you things, and they show you where you are, places you long to go, and places you dare to imagine. The labs can be used as singular projects or to build up to a year of hands-on creative experiences. Map Art Lab is the perfect book for map lovers and DIY-inspired designers. Artists of all ages and experience levels can use this book to explore enjoyable and engaging exercises. “Learn about cartography, topography, legends, compasses, and more in this adventurous DIY map book.” —Cloth Paper Scissors Magazine “Every art teacher should have a copy of this book.” —Katharine Harmon, author of The Map as Art: Contemporary Artists Explore Cartography
Learn about the series of protests and civil actions that made the Civil Rights Era one of change, conflict, and new hope. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
Maggots cleaning your wounds? Bees finding bombs? Learn about these and other insects used in science and medicine to make our lives better. This title supports NGSS standards for Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics.
Did you know that crickets have more protein and vitamins than beef? Scientists across the world say that eating insects is good for many reasons. Find out about the health benefits of eating insects. This title supports NGSS standards for Earth and human activity.
DIVA refreshing source of ideas to help you explore all aspects of maps, this book encourages you to travel through the exciting world of cartography. It features 52 fun and creative map-related activities set into weekly artistic exercises./div
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