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Books with author Clara MacCarald

  • The American Revolution

    Clara MacCarald

    Paperback (Focus Readers, Aug. 1, 2017)
    Explores the American Revolution. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a ""Voices from the Past"" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.
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  • Eleanor Roosevelt: Progressive Reformer

    Clara Maccarald

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Offers readers an inside look into the life of Eleanor Roosevelt and how she influenced the nation as First Lady. Learn all about how she supported the country when it was at war and continued to make a difference long after she left the White House. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an author introduction, and sources for further research.
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  • Engineering Wonders Spacecraft

    Clara MacCarald

    Paperback (Rourke Educational Media, Jan. 25, 2019)
    In Spacecraft, readers will be introduced to the evolution of spacecraft technology over time, and peek into the possibilities for the spacecraft of tomorrow. This fact- and photo-filled text explains how engineers deal with the challenges of reaching and working in space. The Engineering Wonders series for grades 4–8 explores the ways engineers identify the needs to be met and/or problems to be solved and crated solutions through innovative design. Featuring 48 pages, this series takes a look at a variety of structural, technical, and transportation engineering and their applications.
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  • Living Through the Revolutionary War

    Clara MacCarald

    Paperback (Rourke Educational Media, July 1, 2018)
    Learn how the American Revolution tore apart communities and turned British colonists to Americans. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
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  • Perspectives on European Colonization of America

    Clara MacCarald

    Library Binding (12-Story Library, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Offers 12 different views on the waves of European settlers during colonial times. Each page provides information about what happened during European colonization and how it affected different people, along with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and historical images.
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  • Nitrogen

    Clara Maccarald

    Paperback (Enslow Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    "Take a deep breath. You're breathing in nitrogen! This element makes up 78% of the air around us. While nitrogen by itself is incredibly stable, nitrogen compounds have a tendency to explode! Dynamite contains nitrogen, and so do air bags, which use a small explosion to fill up and keep us safe in a car crash. In this informative text, we'll explore this important element, seeing how nitrogen cycles through the environment and even makes up part of our own bodies. Without nitrogen, we wouldn't exist!"--
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  • How Did Robots Land on Mars?

    Clara MacCarald

    Hardcover (Raintree, Jan. 24, 2019)
    After travelling millions of miles through space, roving robots gently landed on Mars and then drove across its surface. Read this book to learn how engineers accomplished these amazing feats of space exploration.
  • Science Masters Weather Prediction

    Clara MacCarald

    Paperback (Connections, Aug. 11, 2019)
    What will the weather do today? In this book, readers in grades 4-9 will learn about ways people have developed to predict the weather, from looking at the sky to running models on a computer. Temperature, pressure, and wind speed are among the factors that determine whether to look out for sunshine or a tornado. Weather prediction not only helps you plan your day, it can even save lives!This series features a variety of science topics aligned to NGSS standards. From mixing matter to the study of sound waves, each informative book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an activity for home or the classroom.
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  • Science Masters Weather Prediction

    Clara MacCarald

    Hardcover (Connections, Aug. 11, 2019)
    What will the weather do today? In this book, readers in grades 4-9 will learn about ways people have developed to predict the weather, from looking at the sky to running models on a computer. Temperature, pressure, and wind speed are among the factors that determine whether to look out for sunshine or a tornado. Weather prediction not only helps you plan your day, it can even save lives!This series features a variety of science topics aligned to NGSS standards. From mixing matter to the study of sound waves, each informative book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an activity for home or the classroom.
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  • War in Afghanistan: 12 Things to Know

    Clara Maccarald

    Paperback (12-Story Library, June 1, 2016)
    A look at the role the United States played in the Afghan War.
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  • Living Through the Vietnam War

    Clara MacCarald

    Library Binding (Rourke Educational Media, July 1, 2018)
    Explore how the American public viewed the war in Vietnam and how American culture changed during the Vietnam era. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
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  • Nitrogen

    Clara MacCarald

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 15, 2018)
    "Take a deep breath. You're breathing in nitrogen! This element makes up 78% of the air around us. While nitrogen by itself is incredibly stable, nitrogen compounds have a tendency to explode! Dynamite contains nitrogen, and so do air bags, which use a small explosion to fill up and keep us safe in a car crash. In this informative text, we'll explore this important element, seeing how nitrogen cycles through the environment and even makes up part of our own bodies. Without nitrogen, we wouldn't exist!"--
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