Morlock, Rachael
Summary: "GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, are one of the hottest topics in food science and nutrition today. Are they unhealthy? Are they helpful? Readers explore this complex topic with the help of balanced text that allows them to see the facts behind this heated debate. Detailed sidebars and graphic organizers provide additional information about the science behind GMOs, and full-color...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 631.5 MORMorlock, Rachael
Summary: "Many meat products people enjoy are made in factories. These manufactured meats are sometimes even called "mystery meat" because people aren't sure what's in them! Readers solve the mystery behind mystery meat through this fact-filled look at the making of hot dogs, chicken nuggets, and many other popular foods. As they explore the science-focused main text and sidebars, they are also given...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 641.36 MORMorlock, Rachael
Summary: "Factory foods-or processed foods-are a part of most people's diets to some degree. How are they made? Why do we eat them? What nutritional value do they have? These and many other questions about factory foods are answered in this helpful guide to health and nutrition. With an emphasis on facts rather than judgments about food, readers are encouraged to learn about what they're eating with the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 641.3 MORMorlock, Rachael
Summary: Pearls are beautiful flukes of nature. The only gemstones formed inside living creatures, these lustrous gems have fascinated mankind for centuries. Readers will be enchanted by this thorough study of pearls, how they're formed, how they're collected, and their historic uses. Meeting Next Generation Science Standards with a unique spin on curricular subject matter, this book is a guaranteed...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 639.412 MORMorlock, Rachael
Summary: "Latin America is a region that consists of 13 dependencies and 20 countries including Argentina and Brazil. Because of the area's wide breadth, diverse geography, and unique colonization patterns, there are many distinct sub-cultures that all offer a different perspective on life in the region. Along with eye-catching full-color images, this book's informative narrative examines these many...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 980 MORMorlock, Rachael
Summary: "From Afghanistan and Pakistan to Nepal and Bangladesh, the region of South Asia is resplendent with vibrant cultures, unlike anywhere else in the world. South Asia is home to bustling cities, tranquil farmland, and some of the world's most ancient recorded history. These diverse characteristics have produced a wide variety of peoples and cultures, all of which have unique traditions while...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 954 MORMorlock, Rachael
Summary: "Each family is unique. Some families have a mom and a dad. Some have only one parent. Others have two dads. Families with two dads aren't so different from those with a mom and a dad. Family members go to work, cook meals, and do yard work and other chores as well as fun things together. In this title, the similarities between traditional families and families with two dads are highlighted,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 306.874 MORCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Staff Picks, Call number: J Families MorlockMorlock, Rachael
Summary: "Young makers can explore the world of botany with this fascinating introduction to plant science. Plants have a dynamic role in maintaining life on Earth. Even the smallest plants can make their own food, produce oxygen, and put down roots in an ever-changing world. Surprising facts, fascinating histories, and colorful photos will help readers unfold the mysteries of plant science, and clear...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT STEM Maker MorlockMorlock, Rachael
Summary: "Differences are part of human life and talking about them can help us connect with others. This book introduces key concepts related to difference. It offers clear definitions that will help readers build the vocabulary they need to recognize, describe, and have meaningful conversations about different identities. These concepts are discussed in the context of American society, and primary...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2023
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: J 302 MORMorlock, Rachael
Summary: "Snacks are an important-and enjoyable-part of a person's diet. They give us energy, help us grow, and keep us from getting too hungry between meals. However, some snacks provide more energy and nutrients than others, and learning to be smart about snacks is important. Readers are given the tools to be smarter snackers as they find the facts about a variety of common snack foods. The...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 641.5 MORMorlock, Rachael
Summary: Every day, young people make large and small decisions that affect them and the people around them. Evaluating consequences is a critical step in good decision making at any age. Readers will explore strategies for identifying and weighing their options before making a decision. They will be encouraged to look ahead, imagine the consequences of different actions, take the perspective of others,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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Summary: "Everyone experiences sadness at some point in their life-but not everyone experiences depression. Depression is extreme sadness and feeling discouragement, despair, or hopelessness from weeks to years at a time. People who experience depression often don't take enjoyment from life and don't have much energy, motivation, or concentration. In this volume, readers will learn what causes...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Health Anx MorlockMorlock, Rachael
Summary: "What are pesticides? Why are animals given antibiotics before they become food for us? Can hormones in the animals we eat affect our bodies? Readers explore the answers to these questions in this accessible look at a hot-button issue in nutrition and science. Balanced text presents important information in an objective way, while detailed sidebars provide even more detail. Readers are also...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 615.9 MORMorlock, Rachael
Summary: "Many people enjoy soft drinks with dinner or at a movie or sporting event. However, it's important to know what's in these beverages and how those ingredients can affect your body. Readers find out the facts about soft drinks in this informative guide to the science of soda. Through detailed main text, full-color photographs, graphic organizers, and sidebars, readers are introduced to...
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 663 MORMorlock, Rachael
Summary: From the Himalayas to the Ganges River, South Asia is full of breathtaking landscapes. Cities are often crowded and bustling, with ancient architecture alongside new buildings. Readers will explore the exciting, unique landscapes and cityscapes of South Asia through vivid full-color photographs and maps, and fact-filled text and sidebars. Your readers will discover the ways people in South Asia...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 954 MORMorlock, Rachael
Summary: "Have you ever seen a grasshopper jumping across a field or heard one chirping in your garden? This book uses simple terms and colorful photographs to explore the life of a grasshopper. Readers will learn about the body parts that help grasshoppers leap, chirp, migrate, and find food. From egg to adult, the life cycle of a grasshopper is revealed. Farmers may view these herbivores as pests, but...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.7 MORMorlock, Rachael
Summary: "A lot of people casually claim they have social anxiety. But what does that mean? Social anxiety is more than just being quiet or shy. It's a form of anxiety brought on by situations in which a person interacts with other people. People with social anxiety are so fearful of being judged by their peers that they may be unable to make friends or do the things they want to do. In this volume,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Health Anx MorlockPateman, Robert
Summary: "Many people are familiar with ancient Egypt, but what about what happened after ancient times? What is Egypt like today? Readers discover the answer in this detailed guide to the world's most populous Arab nation. Chapters focus on history, geography, government, and language supplement common curriculum topics. Others focus on leisure activities, arts, festivals, and food, giving readers a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 962 PATWinter, Jane Kohen
Summary: "Did you know that Chile is the closest country in the world to Antarctica? Readers discover this and many more fun facts about this South American nation as they explore its history, current events, and culture. The comprehensive, thoroughly updated main text is paired with fun fact boxes and sidebars that expand on important topics, including the curriculum concept of global citizenship. In...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 983 WINMunan, Heidi
Summary: "With its history as a global meeting place, Malaysia offers an interesting study into the ways a spirit of community can be achieved among people of diverse ethnicities, religions, and backgrounds. Many Malaysians provide examples of global citizenship. They demonstrate principles of equality and work to ensure the human rights of all people, not just Malaysians. Malaysian global citizens work...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 959.5 MUNOrr, Tamra
Summary: "Bermuda is a popular tourism destination, but what is life like for the people who live on the islands that make up this British territory? Readers discover the answer to this question with the help of comprehensive main text that closely examines Bermuda's history, government, natural world, and culture. Sidebars provide additional information, and colorful photographs and maps give readers a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 972.99 ORRBeliaev, Edward
Summary: "Dagestan is technically part of Russia, but it has a culture all its own. Readers discover the unique culture of Dagestan and how it differs from Russia in this informative look at a part of the world most people know little about. Essential information about religion in the region and the history and political structure of this part of the world are coupled with fun facts about holidays, the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 947.5 BELKing, David C.
Summary: "Many people are only familiar with Rwanda through the lens of the genocide that took place in this country in 1994 that made international headlines. However, that tragic chapter in the nation's history isn't the whole story of life in Rwanda. Readers are able to gain a clearer understanding of the Rwandan genocide as well as other pivotal moments that shaped this African country into what it...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 967.571 KINKohen, Elizabeth
Summary: "How can you make authentic Spanish food at home? How have Spain's history and geography played a part in the development of its arts and festivals? How are Spanish people embodying the idea of global citizenship? The answers to these questions and many more are found in this updated and comprehensive look at life in Spain. Colorful photographs of Spain's diverse landscapes, cities, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2023