NOMAD PRESS CATALOG : 2015

2015

Read, Explore, Ask, Learn, Enjoy!

Nomad Press is passionate about sparking the interest of young readers in the fascinating world around them. Most of our books include science-minded investigations that use materials readily found in the home and classroom to expand learning into tactile moments that stick with kids long after the final page. Other Nomad books encourage kids to deconstruct exhausted stereotypes by offering compelling portraits of women working in scientific fields. Our books take kids far beyond the words on the page into a world of discovery and experiential education.

Using Nomad Press books in the classroom?

• Our books align with Common Core State Standards (CCSS), which allows educators to easily adapt Nomad books to their classroom needs.

• Nomad books help students reach the National Science Teachers’ Association (NSTA) benchmarks. These indicate the science content that students should have working familiarity of by certain grade levels.

• Nomad books align with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which are based on the premise that science is best learned through experimentation and original discovery.

• Nomad books incorporate the 10 themes identified by the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) as the framework educators should follow in designing curriculum.

• Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, plus art, are known as STEM or STEAM education. Almost all Nomad books consist of STEM material.

• Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measures for each book help teachers and parents match kids to the books that best fit their reading abilities and needs.

• Primary sources and essential questions in most books integrate independent study.

New for 2015 ............................................................................................. pages 1–8

CONTENTS

Grades 3–4 ............. pages 2–3 Grades 4–6 ............ pages 4–6 Grades 7–9 ............. pages 7–8

Science ............................................................................................................. pages 9–24

Young scientists think critically, make predictions, conduct experiments, document their observations, and make discoveries using the scientific process.

Grades 3–4 ........... pages 9–14 Grades 4–6 ........ pages 15–22 Grades 7–9 ......... pages 23–24

Language Arts ........................................................................................... page 26

Readers learn new vocabulary words and literary techniques while discovering how to organize information and deduce meaning from context.

Grades 3–4 ................. page 26

Math ........................................................................................................................ page 25

Young readers immerse themselves in math through the gateway of compelling subject matter.

Grades 3–4 ................. page 25 Grades 4–6 ................ page 25

Social Studies ........................................................................................ pages 27–40

Students study their local and global communities both past and present and connect lessons from ancient civilizations to current events.

Grades 3–4 ........ pages 27–29 Grades 4–6 ....... pages 30–38 Grades 7–9 ........ pages 39–40

NEW SERIES: Girls in Science! ................................................................................................................... page 1

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Technology: Cool Women Who Code

Do you listen to music with an MP3 player or read books on a tablet? Do you play multiplayer video games with people on the other side of the world? In Technology: Cool Women Who Code, kids in grades four through six learn about the thrilling effort that goes into inventing and programming the technology we use today, and examine the stories of three women who have contributed to the field in critical ways.

• Inspires girls to maintain their interest in computers and technology

• Showcasing successful female role models is critical for changing stereotypes

• Introduces the human ingenuity behind the devices kids use every day

Astronomy: Cool Women in Space

Head outside and look up. What do you see? At night you might see stars, the moon, the Milky Way, and planets! In Astronomy: Cool Women in Space, young readers will be inspired by stories of women who have made great strides in a field that takes courage, persistence, and creativity to pursue.

• News about astronomical discoveries and advances appear weekly in the news

• Makes a career in the space industry an achievable goal

• Educators cite the value of role models to girls’ continued interest in STEM subjects

PUB DATE: August 2015

Softcover: 9781619303256, $9.95Hardcover: 9781619303218, $19.95eBook: all formats available, $6.75

Specs: 5¾ x 9, 112 pages, color interiorFocus: Engineering & TechnologyGRL: TBD

PUB DATE: August 2015


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Girls in Science! Explore the Cool Careers of Women Scientists

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Interest 2–5Explore Soil! With 25 Great Projects

Soil, air, and water all interact continuously to support life on earth. In Explore Soil! With 25 Great Projects, young readers learn how precious soil is and how damage to this vital resource impacts our food production, as well as our access to medicines, clean water, and clean air.

• Children are naturally fascinated by the soil

• Introduces the idea that the soil is a valuable natural resource that needs to be protected

• Here’s a chance for kids to find out why they wash their hands

PUB DATE: September 2015


Specs: 8 x 10, 96 pages, color interiorFocus: Earth & Space ScienceGRL: TBD

Girls in Science! Explore the Cool Careers of Women Scientists

Explore Honey Bees! With 25 Great Projects

Explore Honey Bees! With 25 Great Projects offers a detailed glimpse into the highly sophisticated systems of communication, architecture, social structure, and products of some of the hardest workers on the planet—honey bees!

• Honey bees have been the subjects of many recent news stories in educational media

• Backyard beekeeping is a growing trend in the United States

• Provides a solid foundation in applying the scientific method to a high-interest topic

PUB DATE: June 2015


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Explore Poetry! With 25 Great Projects

In Explore Poetry! With 25 Great Projects, young readers learn how to differentiate between metaphor and simile, limerick and epic, rhythm and cadence, and plenty more while they hone their critical reading skills and discover their own talent for writing poems.

• Provides a solid introduction to literary devices, including metaphor, simile, and personification

• Encourages kids to explore the difference between tonal and literary qualities

• Examines poetry in both historical and artistic contexts


Specs: 8 x 10, 96 pages, color interiorFocus: Writing & ReadingGRL: S

Explore Norse Myths! With 25 Great Projects

Norse mythology is a terrific introduction to Viking culture, history, science, and traditions, which thrived in Scandinavia from the eighth to the eleventh centuries. In Explore Norse Mythology! With 25 Great Projects, readers learn history and science through the magical lens of myths and legends, many of which are still popular today!

• Readers develop important skills such as comparing and contrasting and making deductions

• Publication coincides with the release of The New York Times bestselling children’s author Rick Riordan’s new trilogy based on Norse mythology


Specs: 8 x 10, 96 pages, color interiorFocus: Ancient CivilizationsGRL: TBD

PUB DATE: November 2015

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Interest 4–7Video Games: Design and Code Your Own Adventure with 25 Projects

In Video Games: Design and Code Your Own Adventure, kids learn about the art and science of games, then use logic, critical thinking, creative design, and programming skills to immerse themselves consciously and deeply in a topic that 90 percent of them already regularly inhabit: video games!

• Examines the psychology behind why people find video games appealing

• Appeals to readers interested in art and literature as well as those interested in math and science



Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, color interiorFocus: Engineering & TechnologyGRL: TBD


3D Engineering: Design and Build Your Own Prototypes with 25 Projects

In 3D Engineering: Design and Build Your Own Prototypes, young readers tackle real-life problems by figuring out real-life solutions while learning the fundamental principles of engineering.

• Encourages readers to think about the engineering designs they use daily

• Incorporates the ideals of the “maker movement” that promote tinkering and engineering



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Climate Change: Discover How It Impacts Spaceship Earth with 25 Projects

With Climate Change: Discover How It Impacts Spaceship Earth, young readers learn how and why our climate is changing and how it affects life on this planet. Hands-on activities immerse kids in the science of climate change, encouraging kids to explore ways of becoming responsible caretakers of a sustainable planet.

• Children are exposed to this high-interest topic through television, radio, and popular culture

• Addresses the science behind both the problems and the solutions of climate change


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, color interiorFocus: Earth & Space ScienceGRL: U

Microbes: Discover an Unseen World with 25 Projects

Microbes are in the air, on our skin, in the dirt, in water, and on food! In Microbes: Discover an Unseen World, readers uncover where microscopic bacteria, viruses, fungi, protists, and archaea live, how they exist in what can be extreme conditions, and how they both help and hurt human beings.

• Allows children to encounter microbes in a safe but inviting environment

• Viruses and bacteria are often mentioned in news stories about health and disease

PUB DATE: October 2015


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, color interiorFocus: Life ScienceGRL: TBD

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Interest 4–7The American Revolution: Experience the Battle for Independence with 20 Projects

The American Revolution: Experience the Battle for Independence offers young readers the opportunity to learn about the underpinnings of the American Revolution by tracing the conflict from early rebellion through brutal battles to the eventual rebuilding of the United States.

• Student in this age group often visit historical sites from this period

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Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, color interiorFocus: US HistoryGRL: U

Praise for The American Revolution . . .

Jamie Kallio, author and youth services librarian, Chicago, Illinois

“ A fresh look at a defining moment in American history.”

Americans have been

celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks since the very first Independence

Day celebration in 1777.

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The Brain: Journey Through the Universe Inside Your Head

The Brain: Journey Through the Universe Inside Your Head introduces young readers to the science and psychology of the brain–what it’s made of, how it works, and what that means for human behavior. Readers learn about the anatomy of the brain and discover its role in learning, memory, communication, and emotions.

• Reinforces use of the scientific method applied to brain science and research


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, color interiorFocus: Life Science & Physical ScienceGRL: Z

PUB DATE: July 2015

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The cerebellum is responsible for balance and coordination of movement.

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Interest 6–9Civic Unrest: Investigate the Struggle for Social Change

Civic Unrest: Investigate the Struggle for Social Change invites young readers to explore the meaning of democracy and discover how the fight for social, political, and economic freedom continues to shape today’s world. Readers discover the history and possible future of the struggle for basic human rights.

• Young readers are attracted to stories of young people on the forefront of revolution

• Has a global reach, in addition to a focus on the United States

Comparative Religion: Investigate the World through Religious Tradition

In Comparative Religion: Investigate the World through Religious Tradition, readers learn the cultural, geographic, and spiritual foundations of the world’s five major religions while comparing and contrasting specific beliefs to form a more cohesive understanding of the world’s cultures.

• Religion is a presence in the daily lives and homes of many young readers

• World history and current events are directly affected by religion


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, color interiorFocus: World HistoryGRL: TBD


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Explore Honey Bees! With 25 Great Projects

Explore Soil! With 25 Great Projects



Specs: 8 x 10, 96 pages, color interiorFocus: Earth & Space ScienceGRL: TBD

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Marla Conn, educational consultant

“ This title is great. I love the graphics.”

WHAT DO YOU CALL IT WHEN WORMS TAKE OVER THE WORLD?

Global worming!

PUB DATE: June 2015

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Honey bees

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tiny hairs. When a

honey bee lands on a

flower, the pollen sticks to

its hairs. As the honey bee

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Grades 3–4

Interest 2–5Explore Electricity! With 25 Great Projects

Explore Flight! With 25 Great Projects

Explore Gravity! With 25 Great Projects

Softcover: 9781619301801, $13.95eBook: all formats available, $9.95

Specs: 8 x 10, 96 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Physical ScienceGRL: V


Specs: 8 x 10, 96 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Physical ScienceGRL: W


Specs: 8 x 10, 96 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Physical ScienceGRL: Q

Roger D. Launius, Ph.D., Senior Curator, Division of Space History, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution

“ . . . a charming overview of the quest to take to the air.”

School Library Journal

“ This title will appeal to young scientists and teachers alike.”

National Science Teachers Association

“ . . . this book will captivate students with the electrifying topics.”

AWARDWINNER

2013 Society of School Librarians: International Honor

Book Award

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Explore Solids and Liquids! With 25 Great Projects


Specs: 8 x 10, 96 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Engineering & TechnologyGRL: P


Specs: 8 x 10, 96 pages, color interiorFocus: Physical ScienceGRL: T


“ I honestly didn’t think simple machines were fun or easy to understand. This book changed that for me and for my students.”

Explore Simple Machines! With 25 Great Projects

AWARDWINNER

2012 Society of School Librarians:

International Honor Award

Booklist

“ . . . provides inspiration and insights into scientific exploration for students, teachers, and budding mad scientists.”

Explore Rocks and Minerals! 20 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments


Specs: 8 x 10, 96 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Earth & Space ScienceGRL: Q

Children’s Literature Review

“ . . . tells all you wanted to know and more about various forms of rocks and minerals.”

SCIENCE

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Interest 2–5

Explore Night Science! With 25 Great Projects


Specs: 8 x 10, 96 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Earth & Space ScienceGRL: R



Parents & Teachers, U.S. Kids Magazine

“ A great introduction to the investigative process, teaching little scientists how to attract night insects, imitate night sounds, build a stardust trap, and more!”


“ The inviting cover of this science book will attract the attention of young readers right from the start.”

Explore the Solar System! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments

Explore Natural Resources! With 25 Great Projects


Specs: 8 x 10, 96 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Earth & Space ScienceGRL: S

Bill McKibben, environmentalist, author

“ A colorful introduction to the fact that water doesn’t come from a faucet, nor electricity from a socket!”

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Explore Rivers and Ponds! With 25 Great Projects


Specs: 8 x 10, 96 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Earth & Space ScienceGRL: P


Specs: 8 x 10, 96 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Earth & Space ScienceGRL: P

EclecticHomeschool.org

“ . . . will keep the attention of children and adults alike.”

Explore Weather and Climate! With 25 Great Projects


“ . . . an excellent addition for classroom and school libraries and as a resource for school and science fair projects.”

Explore Water! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments




“ It’s impossible to read this book and not turn off the water while you brush your teeth. Children will come away with obscure facts and broad understandings about this vital resource.”

SCIENCE

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Grades 3–4

Interest 2–5

Explore Spring! 25 Great Ways to Learn About Spring


Specs: 8 x 10, 96 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Life ScienceGRL: NA


Specs: 8 x 10, 96 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Life ScienceGRL: NA

Somerville Journal Science

“ Explore Spring! is packed with activities that children will enjoy . . . The Vermont-based publishing house is on a mission to educate young children about the natural world . . . ”

School Librarian’s Workshop

“ For those not living in such cold climates, Maxine Anderson offers Gr. 1-4 an opportunity to Explore Winter! Interspersed within each chapter is at least one silly riddle ‘Just for Laughs’ and assorted quick facts.”

Library Media Connection

“A great tool for elementary and middle school teachers.”

Explore Winter! 25 Great Ways to Learn About Winter

Explore Life Cycles! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments


Specs: 8 x 10, 96 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Life ScienceGRL: O

AWARDWINNER

AWARDWINNER

2007 Parents’ Choice Award

2007 Parents’ Choice Award

2007 Moonbeam

Award

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Skyscrapers: Investigate Feats of Engineering with 25 Projects


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, color interiorFocus: Engineering & TechnologyGRL: V

Kristine E. Barnes, PE, Structural Engineer

“ Skyscrapers is a fantastic introduction to the world of civil/structural engineering and the history of some really big projects and tall buildings. The projects help reinforce ideas and give kids a wonderful hands-on learning experience.”


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Engineering & TechnologyGRL: T


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Engineering & TechnologyGRL: R

Leslie Brunell, PhD., Stevens Institute of Technology

“ . . . Supplementing a STEM classroom with this text will certainly encourage children to further explore engineering.”


“ . . . a treasure trove of information, experiments, and building challenges, and is an excellent, exciting, and easy way to incorporate STEM education into your classroom, science fair, or after-school engineering club.”

Canals and Dams: Investigate Feats of Engineering with 25 Projects

Bridges and Tunnels: Investigate Feats of Engineering with 25 Projects

AWARDWINNER

2012 Moonbeam

Award

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Interest 4–7Cities: Discover How They Work with 25 Projects

AWARDWINNER

2014 Moonbeam

Award


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Engineering & TechnologyGRL: T

Booklist

“ Propounding the emerging interdisciplinary paradigm of STEAM, this hands-on informational book discusses how cities’ complex structures and systems function together in an interdependent way.”

3D Engineering: Design and Build Your Own Prototypes with 25 Projects



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“I am, and ever will be, a white socks,

pocket protector, nerdy engineer.” – Neil Armstrong

engineers say

engineers say

What are some of the things you use every day? How were they made? How do they work? How did the lead get inside

your pencil? How do the gears shift on your bike? How is the electricity you use for lights and television generated?


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Rocketry: Investigate the Science and Technology of Rockets and Ballistics with 25 Projects

Robotics: Discover the Science and Technology of the Future with 20 Projects

Video Games: Design and Code Your Own Adventure with 25 Projects

AWARDWINNER

2013 Chicago Public Library:

Best of the Best for Kids





Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Engineering & TechnologyGRL: W


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, color interiorFocus: Engineering & TechnologyGRL: Z

LOOKAlmost every boy and girl between

the ages of 12 and 17 living in the United States has played some kind of video game.

Sampo Niskanen, developer of the OpenRocket simulation software

“ A great introduction to rocketry for children and adults alike. The book combines hands-on experimentation, history, and the science behind rocketry in an inspiring manner.”

Featured title in . . .

School Library Journal December 2013 “Focus on Inventions”

SCIENCE

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Grades 4–6

Interest 4–7

Amazing Solar System Projects You Can Build Yourself


Specs: 5.75 x 9, 112 pages, color interiorFocus: Earth & Space ScienceGRL: TBD

Softcover: 9780979226816, $15.95Hardcover: 9781934670002, $19.95 eBook: all formats available, $12.95


Astronomy: Cool Women in Space

Technology: Cool Women Who Code


Specs: 5.75 x 9, 112 pages, color interiorFocus: Engineering & TechnologyGRL: TBD

Jim Bell, NASA Mars Exploration Rover Project

“ . . . a fun way for kids to explore science and the worlds around them without ever having to leave our home planet. This great collection of fun facts and activities is a perfect way to give kids a first-hand feel for important concepts and discoveries in planetary science and space exploration.”

Praise for Explore the Solar System!, also by Anita Yasuda . . .


“ This is a great book to entice young readers to read more and learn a little science along the way. It would make an attractive addition to a school library.”

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What is technology? How does technology affect our lives? What would your life be like without technology?

Ask & Answer

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Amazing Kitchen Chemistry Projects You Can Build Yourself


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, color interiorFocus: Life ScienceGRL: TBD

Microbes: Discover an Unseen World with 25 Projects

Mike Young, Fifth Grade Teacher, National Science Foundation’s Teacher of the Year

“ If you know someone interested in chemistry, this is a book they will love.”

Backyard Biology: Investigate Habitats Outside Your Door with 25 Projects

Publishers Weekly

“ Latham’s accessible, encouraging tone should pique kids’ interest and get them outdoors.”


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Life ScienceGRL: T


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Physical ScienceGRL: X

Sick with a cold?

You can thank me for that!

It takes me a million years to make

the oil that fuels your family’s car.

I can live in extreme environments,

such as hot volcanic vents deep in the ocean.

Who am I? . . . A microbe!

LOOKPUB DATE: October 2015

SCIENCE

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The Human Body: 25 Fantastic Projects Illuminate How the Body Works


“ The workings of the human body are expertly summarized in 11 tidy chapters . . . The scientific explanations are superb. A great addition to any collection.”

Calliope Magazine

“ In addition to the engaging activities, there are fact-filled sidebars, interesting ‘Did You Know?’ boxes, pertinent vocabulary lists, and much more!”


“ . . . wonderfully informative book for middle school children.”

Food: 25 Amazing Projects Investigate the History and Science of What We Eat

Energy: 25 Projects Investigate Why We Need Power & How We Get It

AWARDWINNER

2009 Moonbeam

Award


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Physical ScienceGRL: Q


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Physical ScienceGRL: S


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Life Science & Physical ScienceGRL: V

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Garbage: Investigate What Happens When You Throw It Out with 25 Projects




“ . . . what sets this book apart is that it contains projects which take this volume to a whole new level.”


“ . . . this book will likely be used as much by teachers, parents, and organization leaders in planning group activities.”


“ Is it time for your students to go GAGA? They’ll learn Garbage Awareness and (conclude that) Garbage is Awesome when reading and discovering the amazing investigations in this book . . . ”

Natural Disasters: Investigate Earth’s Most Destructive Forces with 25 Projects

Amazing Biome Projects You Can Build Yourself

AWARDWINNER

2011 Society of Midland Authors:

Best Children’s Non-Fiction Award

2012 Skipping Stones:

Honor Award





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Booklist

“ . . . an eye-catching design filled with drawings complete a title that while educating kids about the environment steers them past despair with the reminder that every individual action helps.”

J. Drake Hamilton, Science Policy Director, Minnesota-based Fresh Energy

“ With an engaging set of project-based STEM activities aligned with the scientific vocabulary, this book helps bring climate change to life.”

Planet Earth: 25 Environmental Projects You Can Build Yourself

Climate Change: Discover How It Impacts Spaceship Earth with 25 Projects

AWARDWINNER

2008 Moonbeam

Award

Parent’s Choice: Recommended




Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, color interiorFocus: Earth & Space ScienceGRL: U

LOOKCows burp and

fart just like humans, and they release

methane when they fart. In fact,

they are one of the world’s

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“ . . . A solid resource that shows life science and biology students the practicalities and marvels of genetics.”

The Brain: Journey Through the Universe Inside Your Head

Genetics: Breaking the Code of Your DNA


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Life Science & Physical ScienceGRL: Z

Praise for The Industrial Revolution, also by Carla Mooney . . .

Peter N. Stearns Provost, George Mason University

“ I was pleased and impressed to read Carla Mooney’s lively account of American industrial technology and its impact. It is accurate, wide-ranging, and, above all, stimulating in raising key questions about why these changes happened and what some of their downsides were.”

LOOK

Why do children look like their parents?

PUB DATE: July 2015

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Interest 6–9

Forensics: Uncover the Science and Technology of Crime Scene Investigation

Booklist

“ . . . an appealing and age-appropriate STEM resource.”

Swon Libraries

“ . . . an excellent choice for students interested in or studying physics in middle grade science. Pertinent vocabulary lists, and much more!”

Physics: Investigate the Mechanics of Nature





AWARDWINNER

2013 Society of School Librarians: International Honor

Book Award

2013 Moonbeam

Award

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Why is the science of physics important?

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Amazing Math Projects You Can Build Yourself


Specs: 8 x 10, 96 pages, color interiorFocus: MathGRL: U


Specs: 8 x 10, 144 pages, black & white interiorFocus: MathGRL: W

Marla Conn, Educational Consultant

“Money is GREAT! This is truly a STEAM title.”�

Explore Money! With 25 Great Projects


“ . . . shows readers how math concepts can be learned using readily available items.” �

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Bartering is a type of trading. The simplest type of trade is a swap: “I’ll give you my green lollipop for your red one.” It’s

easy when you are trading things that are mostly alike.

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Heather Sellers, PhD, professor of English, University of South Florida

“ Fabulously readable. Here are 25 projects that really work. Highly recommended.”

Explore Poetry! With 25 Great Projects


Specs: 8 x 10, 96 pages, color interiorFocus: Writing, ReadingGRL: S

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Where does poetry come from?

Poet-trees!

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Specs: 8 x 10, 96 pages, color interiorFocus: Ancient CivilizationsGRL: TBD

Explore Norse Myths! With 25 Great Projects

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Praise for Explore the Wild West!, also by Anita Yasuda . . .

2012 Gold Moonbeam Award Winner

Stanley K. Schultz, Emeritus Professor of History, University of Wisconsin-Madison

“A commendably good piece of work.”


Once, people from Scandinavia spoke a language called Old Norse.

Today Scandinavia also includes Finland. The main languages in Scandinavia are Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, and Danish. Scandinavians are able to understand each other because the languages are similar.

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Explore Ancient Rome! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments


“ . . . well written, and easy to follow . . . the activities are creative.”

Eclectichomeschool.org

“ . . . this little gem from Nomad Press is a great book for learning about Ancient Greece . . .”

Explore Ancient Greece! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments


Specs: 8 x 10, 96 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Ancient CivilizationsGRL: NA



Family Fun Magazine

“ Our tester families thought this book held nearly as much treasure as King Tut’s tomb.”

Explore Ancient Egypt! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments



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Explore the Wild West! With 25 Great Projects

Booklist

“ . . . extremely teacher-friendly, thanks to clear directions and engaging images, and the materials for the projects are readily available in most classrooms.”


“ A wide range of ages will be able to take something away from this entertaining and useful title.”


“ This is one of the best books for children about Colonial America. History teachers should own this book . . . ”

Explore Native American Cultures! With 25 Great Projects

Explore Colonial America! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments


Specs: 8 x 10, 96 pages, black & white interiorFocus: US HistoryGRL: R


Specs: 8 x 10, 96 pages, black & white interiorFocus: US HistoryGRL: NA


Specs: 8 x 10, 96 pages, black & white interiorFocus: US HistoryGRL: Q

AWARDWINNER

2012 Gold Moonbeam

Award

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Interest 4–7

Kristen Goulet, Fifth Grade Teacher

“ . . . full of historical references and facts and creative, fun ideas. It will entice any kid!”


“ . . . This book would be useful in a Social Studies class that was studying government.”

Entrepreneurship: Create Your Own Business with 25 Projects

Micronations: Invent Your Own Country and Culture with 25 Projects


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, color interiorFocus: EconomicsGRL: U


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: GeographyGRL: T


“ . . . a perfect STEM title and a wonderful resource for students in grades 4–7.”

Mapping and Navigation: Explore the History and Science of Finding Your Way with 25 Projects


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: GeographyGRL: V

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The Industrial Revolution: Investigate How Science and Technology Changed the World with 25 Projects


“ Students interested in science or technology might accidentally learn to like history after reading this book.”�

Publishers Weekly

“ Bring[s] an immediacy to da Vinci’s life and work.”�


“ This book is an excellent source for science experiments, arts and crafts, historical exercises, and just plain fun!”

Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions You Can Build Yourself

Amazing Ben Franklin Inventions You Can Build Yourself


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, 2-color interiorFocus: Engineering & TechnologyGRL: W


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Engineering & TechnologyGRL: S


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Engineering & TechnologyGRL: Q

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Grades 4–6

Interest 4–7

George Washington: 25 Great Projects You Can Build Yourself


“ This is one of the best books for children about Colonial America. History teachers should own this book . . . ”

Jamie Kallio, Author and Youth Services Librarian, Chicago, Illinois

“A fresh look at a defining moment in American history.”

SWON Libraries

“ A good format for reluctant readers. The facts are well-chosen and interesting, and balance Washington’s mistakes with his accomplishments . . . A well-written book, and an excellent resource.”

Great Colonial America Projects You Can Build Yourself

The American Revolution: Experience the Battle for Independence with 20 Projects


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: US HistoryGRL: S


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, color interiorFocus: US HistoryGRL: U


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: US HistoryGRL: T

AWARDWINNER

Booklist Spotlight on Crafts: Top 10 Pick

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Great World War II Projects You Can Build Yourself

KLIATT

“ This is not just another activity book. Recommended for all younger readers.”�

The New York Times Book Review

“ . . . a fascinating gem of a book.”�

School Library Media Activities Monthly

“An excellent resource . . . ”

Great Pioneer Projects You Can Build Yourself

Great Civil War Projects You Can Build Yourself


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: US HistoryGRL: NA


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: US HistoryGRL: S


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: US HistoryGRL: X

ESPAÑOLSPANISH

AVAILABLE IN

SOCIAL STU

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34

Grades 4–6

Interest 4–7

Explorers of the New World: Discover the Golden Age of Exploration with 22 Projects


“ This combination history and activity book will enliven home school and classroom history units . . . engaging and very readable.”


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: World HistoryGRL: S

Booklist

“ This appealing offering introduces the art of cartooning to readers who will not only learn the history of comics using pictures (and words) to tell stories, but also have a chance to do some drawing themselves.”

Comics: Investigate the History and Technology of American Cartooning with 25 Projects


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, color interiorFocus: US HistoryGRL: V

Native Americans: Discover the History and Cultures of the First Americans with 15 Projects


“ Aligned to common core state standards . . . does a good job relating past events with the present using vocabulary that is appropriate for the subject area and grade level.”


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: US HistoryGRL: T

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Great Medieval Projects You Can Build Yourself

SWON Libraries

“ The wonderful resource book is filled with fun and educational information and activities focusing on the Seven Wonders of the World . . . The book has endless possibilities.”

GEEKDAD Wired Magazine

“ I haven’t seen my nine-year-old excited about a book like this for a while.”


“ The material is well written and interesting . . . The directions for the projects are easy to follow.”

Seven Wonders of the World: Discover Amazing Monuments to Civilization with 20 Projects

World Myths and Legends: 25 Fascinating Projects You Can Build Yourself


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: World HistoryGRL: Q


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: World HistoryGRL: V


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: World HistoryGRL: W

SOCIAL STU

DIES

36

Grades 4–6

Interest 4–7

Denis Belliveau, Explorer, Filmmaker, and Author of In the Footsteps of Marco Polo

“ . . . a wonderful way to introduce young people to one of the most interesting regions of the world . . . I’m sure it will inspire the next generation of explorers.”

Booklist

“ . . . a view of contemporary African life that reaches far beyond the usual scenery-and-wildlife tourist’s perspective.”

The Silk Road: Explore the World’s Most Famous Trade Route with 20 Projects

Amazing Africa Projects You Can Build Yourself


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: World HistoryGRL: U


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: World HistoryGRL: NA

AWARDWINNER

2010 Moonbeam

Award

2011 Gelett Burgess Award:

Children’s Book Honor

Social Studies for Kids

“ . . . well worth a read or two or three.”

Timekeeping: Explore the History and Science of Telling Time with 15 Projects


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: World HistoryGRL: S

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Tools of the Ancient Greeks: A Kid’s Guide to the History & Science of Life in Ancient Greece

School Arts Magazine

“ This truly fascinating book makes connections to history, math, and science while focusing mainly on the art and culture of ancient Egypt.”

Children’s Literature

“ This book is a great resource for adults teaching children about China or any of the disciplines rooted in China.”

Metrokids Pennsylvania

“Interesting text and activities.”

Great Ancient China Projects You Can Build Yourself

Great Ancient Egypt Projects You Can Build Yourself


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Ancient CivilizationsGRL: U




Specs: 8 x 10, 144 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Ancient CivilizationsGRL: X

AWARDWINNER

2008 Children’s Indie Next List

Book Pick

SOCIAL STU

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Grades 4–6

Interest 4–7

Maya: Amazing Inventions You Can Build Yourself with 25 Projects

KLIATT

“ . . . a great addition to a unit on Central American history for upper elementary, middle school, and junior high students.”


“ Teachers will have students explore Roman civilization and learn about the culture and how it affects us today in a fascinating and engaging way. Recommended.”


“ Students who have no prior knowledge of the Inca will learn much about this civilization in this lively volume that’s chock-full of facts.”

Tools of the Ancient Romans: A Kid’s Guide to the History & Science of Life in Ancient Rome

Inca: Discover the Culture and Geography of a Lost Civilization with 25 Projects


Specs: 8 x 10, 144 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Ancient CivilizationsGRL: X


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: Ancient CivilizationsGRL: W



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Comparative Religion: Investigate the World Through Religious Tradition


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, color interiorFocus: World HistoryGRL: TBD

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Praise for Amazing Africa, also by Carla Mooney . . .

2010 Moonbeam Award Winner

2011 Gelett Burgess Children’s Book Honor Award


Today, there are approximately 5.8 billion people worldwide who are affiliated with a religion. This is more than 80 percent of the world’s population.

FACTS ON FAITH

SOCIAL STU

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Grades 7–9

Interest 6–9

The Roaring Twenties: Discover the Era of Prohibition, Flappers, and Jazz

Anne Shaw, Director, 21st Century Schools

“ Nomad Press is one of the very best resources available to teachers for creating truly spectacular learning experiences for their students.”


“This overview is a STEAM advocate’s delight.”

Michael Yell, National Board Certified Middle School Social Studies Teacher

“This is social studies.”

Music: Investigate the Evolution of American Sound

Civic Unrest: Investigate the Struggle for Social Change


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, black & white interiorFocus: US HistoryGRL: W


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, color interiorFocus: World HistoryGRL: T


Specs: 8 x 10, 128 pages, color interiorFocus: US HistoryGRL: X

Nomad Press books are distributed by

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Phone: 800.343.4499 Fax: 800.351.5073

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