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Even early readers need to become familiar with primary sources, though that term may be unfamiliar to them. They have heard about speeches, autobiographies, diaries, letters, and similar nonfiction resources, though. In this important introduction to primary sources, readers will discover how these first-hand accounts help them learn about people, events, and time periods. They'll also realize they can create their own primary sources for future generations to learn about them! The primary source is an indispensable concept as students hone research skills in the elementary classroom.

In this book, readers will learn how to identify and use primary sources.

"What makes a life fulfilling and meaningful? The simple but surprising answer is: relationships. The stronger our relationships, the more likely we are to live happy, satisfying, and overall healthier lives. In fact, the Harvard Study of Adult Development reveals that the strength of our connections with others can predict the health of both our bodies and our brains as we go through life. The invaluable insights in this book emerge from the revealing personal stories of hundreds of participants in the Harvard Study as they were followed year after year for their entire adult lives, and this wisdom is bolstered by research findings from this and many other studies. Relationships in all their forms--friendships, romantic partnerships, families, coworkers, tennis partners, book club members, Bible study groups--all contribute to a happier, healthier life"--Provided by publisher.

Compiled with the help of more than 500 scientists from around the world, this science-based guide follows the 2019 MOSAIC expedition to the Arctic that reveals how one of the world's crucial ecosystems is changing and how these changes will affect our world.

The stories of three women who dedicated their lives to the study of primate ethology.

Tells the history of scientist Jennifer Doudna and her work with the third scientific revolution: CRISPR, gene editing, and the quest to understand the code of life itself.

"A neurologist regales readers with extraordinary stories of the brain under siege. Our brains are the most complex machines known to humankind, but they have an Achilles heel: The very molecules that allow us to exist can also sabotage our minds. Here are true accounts of unruly molecules and the diseases that form in their wake, from total loss of inhibitions to florid psychosis to compulsive lying. Cognitive neurologist Sara Manning Peskin demystifies the most curious neurological phenomena through the perspective of patients, researchers, and science. She introduces us to a woman stuck in The Walking Dead, a family wracked with Alzheimer's disease, and an entire region gripped by a baffling epidemic. By tracing the molecular causes for neurologic diseases, Peskin highlights cutting-edge developments in cognitive research, making the case that these are the stories that will one day teach us how to cure dementia and other diseases of the brain. A Molecule Away from Madness offers a captivating, singular view of the human brain"--Provided by the publisher.

Scientists study climate change to predict future risks so people can prepare. They also learn about ways to slow climate change. Studying Climate Change examines how scientists gather information from the air, soil, water, and ice to learn more about the changes happening to Earth.

It's up to people to put an end to climate change. But there are many things that must be done before climate change will slow. Stopping Climate Change examines the many ways people must act to stop greenhouse gas emissions, from watching their diets to adding green spaces to cities.

"Explores the many and varied applications of 'new materialism', a key emerging trend in 21st century thought, to the practice of doing sociology. Offering a clear exposition of new materialist theory and using sociological examples throughout to enable the reader to develop a materialist sociological understanding"--Back cover.