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Books with author Lori Hile

  • Mermaids

    Lori Hile

    eBook (Raintree, Nov. 1, 2014)
    Tales of mysterious and alluring mermaids have been told for thousands of years. Are they all just myths and legends, or could some of these stories be true? Using the scientific method and available information, this book attempts to find out!
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  • Bullying

    Lori Hile

    eBook (Heinemann, Nov. 1, 2014)
    Imagine walking around with a knot in your stomach, each day, every day. That's how many victims of bullying feel. Others suffer more - and take their own lives. So is bullying normal? This book shows how to understand and deal with the bullying that occurs everyday in streets, schools, and the digital world, exploding some myths along the way.
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  • The Loch Ness Monster

    Lori Hile

    eBook (Raintree, Nov. 1, 2014)
    For hundreds of years, people have reported stories of something strange lurking in Loch Ness in Scotland. Are any of these stories true? If so, what could the monster possibly be? Can science solve the mystery of the Loch Ness monster? Using the scientific method and other information, this book aims to find out.
  • Gangs

    Lori Hile

    eBook (Heinemann, Nov. 1, 2014)
    Is it ever worth joining a gang? Do they provide protection or bring trouble to a neighborhood? This book looks at gang culture, asks what the gangs are trying to achieve, and shows how they treat their members and the wider community - exploding some myths along the way.
  • The Science of Snowboarding

    Lori Hile

    language (Capstone Press, Nov. 1, 2014)
    Watching a snowboard race is exciting, but have you ever wondered about the science behind the speed? From before boarders reach the course until they blaze across the finish line, science plays a key role. Find out about the concepts behind snowboard design, aerodynamic clothing, artificial snow, and much more!
  • Daily Life in Shang Dynasty China

    Lori Hile

    Hardcover (Raintree, Sept. 10, 2015)
    This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in Shang Dynasty China. Using primary sources and information from archeological discoveries, it uncovers some fascinating insights and explodes some myths. Supported by timelines, maps, and references to important events and people, children will really feel they are on a time-traveling journey when reading this book.
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  • Rachel Carson

    Lori Hile

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 13, 2015)
    This book takes an engaging look at the work of ground-breaking conservationist, Rachel Carson, and her work to uncover the dangers of pesticides. It covers Carson's inspiration, her methods, findings, and the impact of her work on the environment movement.
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  • Getting Ahead: Drugs, Technology, and Competitive Advantage

    Lori Hile

    Paperback (Heinemann (2012-01-01), March 15, 1656)
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  • Surviving Extreme Sports

    Lori Hile

    Paperback (Raintree, March 12, 2012)
    Using dramatic stories of real-life survivors, this accessible series explores how people can respond to and recover from extreme situations.
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  • Loch Ness Monster

    Lori Hile

    Paperback (Capstone Global Library Ltd, Jan. 1, 2013)
    For hundreds of years people have reported stories of something strange lurking in Loch Ness in Scotland. Are any of these stories true? If so, what could the monster possibly be? Using scientific method to evaluate the evidence, this book attempts to find out!
  • Social Networks and Blogs

    Lori Hile

    Paperback (Raintree, Sept. 13, 2011)
    This series helps students to be informed, discerning media consumers in a culturally connected way. By applying media literacy skills to major sectors of the media, the books will help students to be more effective users of each form of media.
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  • Daily Life in Ancient Civilizationspack B

    Lori Hile

    Hardcover (Raintree, Sept. 10, 2015)
    This series explores what life was really like for everyday people in ancient times. Using primary sources and information from archeological discoveries, it uncovers some fascinating insights and explodes some myths. Supported by timelines, maps and references to important events and people, children will really feel they are on a time-travelling journey when reading any book in this series.