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A fascinating tour of the human genome and the role of genetics in our lives! Hands-on science investigations and STEM research projects help readers ages 12 to 15 discover a mysterious part of their own bodies-their genes!
Have you ever wondered why you look the way you do? The answer lies in your human genome, the code of life.
The Human Genome: Mapping the Blueprint of Human Life investigates the fascinating world of genetics and the human...
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Introduces various concepts in psychology.
Rubini introduces students to the science behind behavior. Our social-emotional development is one factor in how we respond to certain stimuli. By understanding the brain, genetics, psychology, and social environments readers will gain a greater understanding of the complexities behind human behavior. -- adapted from back cover
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Why are women treated differently from men? What is feminism? Why is this movement such an important part of the history of civic rights, and why is it still important today?
Feminism: The March Toward Equal Rights for Women invites middle and high schoolers to examine the different stages of the feminist movement, from early mentions in history through the suffragettes' fight for the vote to today's evidence of feminism in the struggle for equal...
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Learn physics on the fly with this activity-based book for ages 12 to 15 that explores the connections between science, sports, and entertainment!
Why are you able to jump so much higher from a trampoline than from the ground? What forces are at work, when you do an ollie on a skateboard? How does a counter rotation work on a snowboard?
The answer is: physics! In The Physics of Fun, kids ages 12 to 15 explore the science behind awesome activities...
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A fun and informative introduction to the bodily systems that keep us alive! Hands-on science experiments and STEM research projects help readers ages 12 to 15 discover an amazing world-their own bodies! What is the most complex machine on earth? The human body! In Inside the Human Body, readers ages 12 to 15 peel back the layers to take a look inside this amazing machine and learn the basic anatomy of the human body and its bones, muscles, blood...
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A fun way for middle schoolers to learn about chemistry, through food! Includes hands-on science projects and graphic novel type illustrations.
Why does tomato sauce taste different from fresh tomatoes? Why does pasta go limp, when you cook it in boiling water? What makes ice cream melt?
In The Chemistry of Food, middle school readers learn the science behind the food they love to eat as they explore the chemistry within the meal, how nutrition...
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How could a country founded on the honorable ideals of freedom and equality have so willingly embraced the evils of enslavement and oppression? America's history of race relations is a difficult one, full of uncomfortable inconsistencies and unpleasant truths. Although the topic is sensitive, it is important to face this painful past unflinchingly-knowing this history is key to understanding today's racial climate and working towards a more harmonious...
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What does it mean to be an immigrant today? Has the immigrant experience changed since the last century?
Immigration Nation: The American Identity in the Twenty-First Century invites middle and high schoolers to explore the history of immigration in the United States, along with immigration law and statistics through the perspectives of immigrants, citizens, policy makers, and border agents.
For more than a century, an immigrant from France has stood...
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Find out the science behind your clothes in this fun, interactive book full of hands-on projects for middle schoolers!
What kinds of sneakers are you wearing right now? What material is, your shirt made out of? And, how did all of these clothes and accessories get made and arrive at a store for you to try on and buy?
In The Science of Fashion, readers ages 12 to 15 learn how science and engineering makes the entire fashion industry possible. Fashion...
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Examine what it means to be a global citizen, and learn about the rights and responsibilities that we all have.
The right to grow and thrive in a safe environment. The right to a name and an identity. The right to the free expression of ideas. The right to an education.
In Global Citizenship: Engage in the Politics of a Changing World, readers ages 12 to 15 discover the resources and information they need to learn about issues of global concern and...
11) The Vietnam War
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More than 58,000 American troops and military personnel died in the humid jungles and muddy rivers of Vietnam during the 20-year conflict called the Vietnam War. Why? What were they fighting for? And how could the world's most powerful and technologically advanced military be defeated by a small, poverty-stricken country? These questions have haunted the U.S. government, the military, and the American public for nearly a half century. In The Vietnam...
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What would your life be like if you were a Jewish person living in Nazi Germany in 1940? You might be forced to leave your home with only what you and your family could carry. You might even be killed by members of the Nazi party.The Holocaust is a grim period in human history. More than 11 million people, including 6 million Jewish people, died at the hands of the Nazis. In The Holocaust: Racism and Genocide in World War II, readers ages 12 to 15...
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On September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania changed the global community, pushing terrorism into the spotlight, and triggering a series of world events that included the invasion of Afghanistan and the Iraq War. For many people in the United States, it was their first experience of terrorism in their home country.
Terrorism is a global phenomenon that affects many people worldwide, yet it is not a new...
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A deep dive into the origins of the universe! Explore the ways people have tried answering the fundamental question of how the universe began with STEM activities and research projects that bring out-of-this-world learning into your own hands!
What exactly is the universe? Is it brilliant stars, distant galaxies, and giant black holes? What about the sun, the moon, or the planet Earth? The universe is all these things-and more! But where did it...
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An informative and project-filled book for middle graders to explore the meaning and history behind LGBTQ rights movements, including biographies of key figures in gender and gay/lesbian history, the context behind today's transgender "bathroom wars" and dozens of activities and research ideas for perspectives and further learning.
What does it mean to think of gender as being a range instead of being simply male or female? In Gender Identity: Beyond...
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Have you noticed that our planet is becoming increasingly connected? At the supermarket, you can buy food from all around the world, including olive oil from Greece, cheese from France, and coffee from South America. At home, you surf the Internet on a computer made in Asia, reading news from many different countries. Your parents might drive a car made in America, Japan, or Germany while you listen to music from American and Canadian pop stars on...
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A deep dive into the period after the Civil War, when the country struggled to both heal and find a way forward. An essential read for students ages 12 to 15 in today's cultural climate.
After the Civil War, Americans struggled to repair the divided nation. How does a country rebuild the infrastructure, government, and economy of a huge region while taking steps to resolve the status of 4 million newly freed slaves?
In Reconstruction: The Rebuilding...
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