Melissa Ross
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2023 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books finalist
What kind of science does it take to solve a crime?
Forensics for Kids provides the complete history of forensic science, giving readers a comprehensive understanding of the crime-solving advancements that led to modern forensics. Author Melissa Ross reveals fascinating stories, famous cases, pioneers who led the way, and what forensics might...
What kind of science does it take to solve a crime?
Forensics for Kids provides the complete history of forensic science, giving readers a comprehensive understanding of the crime-solving advancements that led to modern forensics. Author Melissa Ross reveals fascinating stories, famous cases, pioneers who led the way, and what forensics might...
2) Angkor Wat
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This fascinating book provides an up-close look at the Giza Pyramids. Young readers will learn about the history and construction of the structure, as well as what the site is like today. The book also features informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and...
3) Polar Bears
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In this thrilling book, readers learn about the hunting styles, habitats, and diets of polar bears. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older...
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This book gives an engaging overview of Komodo dragons, from their diet and habitat to their deadly, venomous bites. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are...
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This book gives an engaging overview of Gila monsters, from their diet and habitat to their venomous bites. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed...
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Life as author Melissa L. Ross knew it was not only emotionally and mentally challenging, but also a harmful, physical journey. In Surviving Crazy, she narrates her lifes story, sharing how she navigated the rough periods of mental illness. In the memoir, Ross describes not only the sporadic happy moments of her childhood, but also the details of the many deep, dark, self-abusive periods that imprisoned her and tried to destroy her truly bright and...
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Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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Forensics for Kids provides the complete history of forensic science, giving readers a comprehensive understanding of the crime-solving advancements that led to modern forensics. Author Melissa Ross reveals fascinating stories, famous cases, pioneers who led the way, and what forensics might look like in the future.
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Apex Editions
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[2024]
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English
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This book gives an engaging overview of Komodo dragons, from their diet and habitat to their deadly, venomous bites. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible.
10) Angkor Wat
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Focus Readers
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[2023]
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English
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"Provides an up-close look at the history and construction of Angkor Wat as well as what the site is like today. Includes a "That's Amazing" feature and sidebars with extra information"--