Books with author Michelle Simpson

IT'S ALL HER MOM'S FAULT. If she hadn't snooped into Karis's diary, she would never have found out that Karis went to a boy's house without permission. Now Karis is grounded, which means no modem, no iPod...and no cell phone. There's just no way a cute, popular, high-schooler can survive being cut off from the world, so Karis is forced to sneak around behind her mother's back. But the way she's acting makes Karis feel guilty -- even if it is her mom's fault -- and she doesn't like the feeling. Her scheming is starting to cause other problems, too. Borrowing a friend's cell phone has turned into a catastrophe that may break up her oldest friendship, and the cutie she met after driver's ed is acting a little scary. Will the faith her mother has taught her be enough to help her find her way through this trouble...and show both the world and herself that she's a stronger, better person than even she ever knew?

When Cameron overhears his parents' reaction to a news report, questions start swirling in his head: What did the man do wrong? Why did police shoot him? What do I do if I see police? A neighbor alarms Cameron's father of misbehavior and Cameron finds himself at the center of an important family talk about police. But will this discussion only lead to more disturbing questions? Join Cameron and his family as they struggle to keep hope and courage alive while dealing with the realities of current-day society. Discussion Questions included. "Although a hard topic to discuss, this timely story made it easier to have 'the police talk' with my nine-year-old African-American son." ~ Rhonda McKnight, Bestselling Author "Excellent book to open discussions and interactions with youth concerning today's issues of police and civil interaction, racial focal points and perceptions." ~ Matthew McGruder, Ret. Criminal Investigator, U.S. Army

Offering a deep peek into the world right outside your door, this life science book for middle readers gets kids excited about the natural world with fantastic hands-on science experiments! Where can you study biology? Everywhere! Do you need special equipment? No! Biology is the study of life, and life is all around you. You can find life thriving in the city and in the country, teeming in ecosystems around the planet―in deserts, oceans, and even the Arctic. Backyard Biology: Discover the Life Cycles and Adaptations Outside Your Door with Hands-On Science Activities introduces readers ages 9 to 12 to the amazing world of life science right outside their doors, no matter where they live. Plentiful text-to-self and text-to-world connections provide foundational learning. This title has been revised and updated to reflect 2020 educational standards and incorporate new scientific discoveries! • Backyard Biology: Discover the Life Cycles and Adaptations Outside Your Door with Hands-On Science Activities invites readers ages 9 through 12 to investigate living things in their own environments, including yards, parks, nature areas, and playgrounds. • Backyard Biology turns readers into Nature Detectives with activities and projects that encourage children to build on a foundation of textual discovery and apply their knowledge to real-world problems and solutions. • Activities include constructing a plankton net to collect pond samples and growing microorganisms in a Winogradsky column. • Projects use materials already in most homes, reimagining and repurposing everyday items, as well as mining the recycling bin! • Essential questions, short sidebars, and links to online primary resources help readers learn about the natural world around them and connect that natural world to the very survival of the human species. About the Build It Science set and Nomad Press Backyard Biology is part of a set of four Build It Science books that explore accessible science. The other titles in this set are Fairground Physics, Climate Change, and Kitchen Chemistry. Nomad Press books in the Build It series integrate content with participation. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad’s unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers. All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.

Jump start your students' math minds every day with Math Activities for the 100th Day! Beginning with the first day of school, and leading up to the 100th day, this book provides teacher-directed, hands-on math activities and student pages that develop critical skills in mathematical thinking. And when the 100th Day of school finally arrives, you'll be prepared to celebrate! Tons of tips and imaginative ideas are provided for a fun-filled day of math activities that your students are sure to love.

A science biography that delves into the world of Marie Curie, a person who revolutionized the way we perceive the universe while getting the world to question gender roles and social norms. Follow in her footsteps with hands-on STEM activities! In The Science and Technology of Marie Curie, readers ages 9 through 12 explore Curie's groundbreaking scientific research in physics and chemistry and discover how her work forced people to rethink the very structure of the surrounding world and the role of women within it. Her commitment to understanding things the human eye can't even see led to the discovery of two new elements-polonium and radium-and to the birth of a new field of research around radioactivity. In the process, she was the first woman to earn a Nobel Prize and the only person ever to win two Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields, all as she reset society's ideas about women's roles in society. By learning about the work of Marie Curie, kids gain insight into the atomic universe through hands-on STEM activities, essential questions, text-to-world connections, and links to online resources that encourage readers to take a closer look into everything going on around them. The year 2021 will mark the 110th anniversary of Curie's receipt of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. Projects use materials already in most homes, reimagining and repurposing everyday items, as well as mining the recycling bin. Projects include Playing Mendeleev's game of cards, Making a 3-D model of the periodic table, and Computing the half-life of M&Ms. Make career connections in the fields of engineering, chemistry, medicine, and more! Addresses disciplinary core ideas (e.g., "Structure and Properties of Matter") and crosscutting concepts (e.g., "Energy and Matter;" "Influence of Engineering, Technology, and Science on Society and the Environment") for NSTA's NGSS curriculum. Numerous, direct connections to Dimension 2 of the C3 Framework ("History" Grades 3-5), providing opportunities for young readers to explore how a historically significant person evolved in context and engendered both scientific and social change. Additional materials include a glossary, a list of media for further learning, a selected bibliography, and index. ? About the Build It Science Biographies set and Nomad Press The Science and Technology of Marie Curie is part of a set of three Build It Science Biographies that capture the curiosity of three science revolutionaries who were able to glimpse beyond the limits of human experience and make discoveries that continue to resonate today. Other titles in this set include The Science and Technology of Leonardo da Vinci and The Science and Technology of Ben Franklin. Nomad Press books in the Build It series integrate content with participation. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad's unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers. All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.

In this one of a kind book, readers will follow a koala on his journey to a new foster home. Though he is nervous and scared, he is reminded that he is loved through and through. With a sweet rhyme and colorful illustrations, this heartwarming book is the perfect way to welcome a new child into the home and to remind them that whether it’s a day or forever, they’ll be loved the same.

In this one of a kind book, readers will follow a koala on his journey to a new foster home. Though he is nervous and scared, he is reminded that he is loved through and through. With a sweet rhyme and colorful illustrations, this heartwarming book is the perfect way to welcome a new child into the home and to remind them that whether it’s a day or forever, they’ll be loved the same.

A science biography that delves into the world of Marie Curie, a person who revolutionized the way we perceive the universe while getting the world to question gender roles and social norms. Follow in her footsteps with hands-on STEM activities! In The Science and Technology of Marie Curie, readers ages 9 through 12 explore Curie's groundbreaking scientific research in physics and chemistry and discover how her work forced people to rethink the very structure of the surrounding world and the role of women within it. Her commitment to understanding things the human eye can't even see led to the discovery of two new elements-polonium and radium-and to the birth of a new field of research around radioactivity. In the process, she was the first woman to earn a Nobel Prize and the only person ever to win two Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields, all as she reset society's ideas about women's roles in society. By learning about the work of Marie Curie, kids gain insight into the atomic universe through hands-on STEM activities, essential questions, text-to-world connections, and links to online resources that encourage readers to take a closer look into everything going on around them. The year 2021 will mark the 110th anniversary of Curie's receipt of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. Projects use materials already in most homes, reimagining and repurposing everyday items, as well as mining the recycling bin. Projects include Playing Mendeleev's game of cards, Making a 3-D model of the periodic table, and Computing the half-life of M&Ms. Make career connections in the fields of engineering, chemistry, medicine, and more! Addresses disciplinary core ideas (e.g., "Structure and Properties of Matter") and crosscutting concepts (e.g., "Energy and Matter;" "Influence of Engineering, Technology, and Science on Society and the Environment") for NSTA's NGSS curriculum. Numerous, direct connections to Dimension 2 of the C3 Framework ("History" Grades 3-5), providing opportunities for young readers to explore how a historically significant person evolved in context and engendered both scientific and social change. Additional materials include a glossary, a list of media for further learning, a selected bibliography, and index. ? About the Build It Science Biographies set and Nomad Press The Science and Technology of Marie Curie is part of a set of three Build It Science Biographies that capture the curiosity of three science revolutionaries who were able to glimpse beyond the limits of human experience and make discoveries that continue to resonate today. Other titles in this set include The Science and Technology of Leonardo da Vinci and The Science and Technology of Ben Franklin. Nomad Press books in the Build It series integrate content with participation. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad's unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers. All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.