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	Explore Solar	Explore the Solar System! introduces kids ages 6-9 to the planets, moons, and other celestial bodies that surround our star, the sun, as... Read More...
	Explore Transportation! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments	Explore Transportation! travels on an adventure through time and around the globe to learn about the history and science of transportation. From camels to jet engines, pigeons to submarines, young readers will explore the unusual and... Read More...
	Explore Egypt	Pyramids, mummies, amulets, temples, and pharaohs—Explore Ancient Egypt! brings this fascinating civilization to young readers ages 6–9 with 25 hands-on projects, activities, and games. Kids learn about ancient Egyptian... Read More...

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Nomad Press is looking forward to PLA in March. Make sure to stop by booth 1105 and check out our new titles for Fall 2010!

Explore Winter! excerpted for NECAP exam.

National Science Teachers Association (NSTA.org) reviews Explore the Solar System! "This is a great book to entice young readers to read more and learn a little science along the way. . ." Click here for the complete review

British Museum in London chooses Amazing Leonardo InventionsYou Can Build Yourself to accompany their exhibition on Leonado da Vinci.

United Nations declare 2011 to be the International Year of Forests. Details here...

2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity! Check here for worldwide celebrations.

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory to study the Sun in detail. Click here to learn about the mission!

Lasers developed for defence against disease-carrying mosquitoes. Click here to read about the new technology.

Booklist Reviews Discover the Deserts: This large-format book introduces deserts and helps readers imagine traveling through different types, observing their features, and coping with the challenges they present…. Check it out!

This Day in History

1669:	Volcano Etna in Italy erupts killing 15,000
1892:	1st public basketball game (Springfield, Mass)

Geothermal energy: renewable heat energy that comes from the earth.

— Word of the Day

Some fish can actually generate electricity themselves. Electric eels can generate as much as 650 volts!

— Did You Know?

Coming Soon

Explore Rocks and Minerals! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments

PUB DATE July 2010 Have you ever wondered what those sparkly specks in the piece of gravel in your driveway might be? Or why some crystals grow so big? In Explore Rocks and Minerals!

Featured Author

Rachel Dickinson

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Great Pioneer Projects You Can Build Yourself

Tools of Ancient Romans: A Kid's Guide to the History & Science of Life in Ancient Rome

Tools of Navigation: A Kid's Guide to the History and Science of Finding Your Way

Featured Review

Explore Colonial America!

Review:

CLEAR REVIEW (SWON LIBRARIES)—This would make a wonderful companion book for teachers focusing on this period in history and looking for interesting facts and kid friendly activities like making a log cabin using pretzel rods and icing, yum.

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