Inquire & investigate

". . . investigates the fascinating world of genetics and the human genome. Kids ages 12 to 15 learn the basics of how genes work, how DNA is structured, and how genetic inheritance happens. Explore the discoveries scientists have made about the human genome and how these discoveries have helped us better understand and treat certain diseases, trace our human ancestry and migration, and compare our species to others. In addition, explore some of the ethical, legal, and social issues that arise from advances in genomic science"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn the science behind why it snows, how wind is formed, what makes one region hot and dry and another region cold and damp, plus lots more! By studying the atmospheric sciences of meteorology and climatology, kids learn to connect the weather they experience on a daily by basis in their town with the changing conditions across the entire planet"--Provided by publisher.

"Did you know that minerals were necessary for the beginning of life? Or that geothermal power could provide all the energy the world needs? Planet Earth is our home, but how much do you really know about the world beneath your feet? . . . offers a glimpse under the surface of the earth and explores the forces that have shaped and continue to shape our world . . . learn how the earth transformed from a ball of dust and gases to the planet we know today. And see how the earth continues to change through plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and even wind and water"--Back cover.

"Readers ages 12 to 15 discover the resources and information they need to learn about issues of global concern and strategies for taking informed action, as outlined by the Sustainable Development Goals set in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly"--Publisher.

Presents the history of human psychology and how human behavior is tied to the brain. Highlights information about the teenage brain and how other factors like our environment, the people around us, and being in a group can influence our psychology. Includes color illustrations, diagrams, experiments, a timeline, a glossary, and additional resources.

An exploration of the Civil War, covering causes, battles, significant individuals, and more.

Text and illustrations explore terrorism, focusing on the history, causes, psychology, and other topics.

"Embark on an . . . journey that starts with the Big Bang and takes you all the way to the end of the universe . . . take a look billions of years into the past and discover the mind-bending early moments of the universe, the rise of the first stars, and the formation of the earliest galaxies. Explore the birth our sun and solar system and the formation of the only place in the universe known to support life: the earth. Finally, we'll zoom billions of years into the future to learn about the death of the sun, a colossal collision of galaxies, and even the fate of the universe itself"--Google Books.

"Follows the evolution of race relations in America from the country's earliest beginnings until . . . [modern times]. The book examines how the concept of race originated and then developed through the eras of Reconstruction, Jim Crow, the civil rights movement, and under the presidencies of Barack Obama and Donald Trump"--Provided by publisher.

"Examine[s] the different stages of the feminist movement, from early mentions in history through the suffragettes' fight for the vote to today's evidence of feminism in the struggle for equal pay and equal rights around the world"--OCLC.