Praise for Human Movement How the Body Walks, Runs, Jumps, and Kicks by Carla Mooney
School Library Connection"This book is a great blend of graphics and information for the young reader. Chapters look at the kinesiology of the human body, as well as a history of movement in regard to exercise and competition, complete with a timeline. It covers various systems of the body, such as the skeleton, muscles, and organs. Information on nutrition is also included. There are labs and activities the reader can participate in as well as QR codes that will take the reader to relevant websites. This book is a great introduction to research with the many resources provided, including primary sources. The blend of graphics and text will appeal to a variety of readers. Recommended"
Praise for Chemistry Investigate the Matter that Makes Up Your World by Carla Mooney
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA Recommends)"Chemistry is a short but sweet book that packs a powerful punch of learning about matter on every page...What was really magical about the book is the interconnection from one topic to another! Each chapter leads seamlessly into the next one, building off of the previous concept. Topics include atoms, elements and the Periodic Table, states of matter and how they change, compounds, mixtures and solutions, chemical reactions, acids and bases, and radioactivity. Once I began reading it I couldn't stop, because I could immediately envision how to use this book in my 6th grade classroom, yet still be able to give it to the 8th grade science teacher to use with her students. There are comic strips, key questions/problems to solve, side bar notations, QR codes, and activities to do in each chapter. Chemistry is a very readable, motivating, and highly interactive resource designed to promote a love of learning about the world of matter for any middle school student."
Publishers Weekly"A timeline that stretches from the speculated existence of atoms by the Greek philosopher Democritus to the 2010 discovery of the element ununseptium greets readers at the beginning of this addition to the Inquire and Investigate series. Mooney offers a thorough overview of what chemistry is and why it matters, in chapters exploring atoms, states of matter, compounds, chemical reactions, and more. Sidebars define terms and explain concepts like density and scientific notation; reader-directed questions and QR codes that link to online resources provide opportunities for outside discussions and investigation. Comics sequences featuring an adult scientist and three students offer breaks from the extensive information provided, while the dozen or so experiments let readers learn about condensation, test for acidic and basic properties, and create a battery from a lemon."
Booklist Series Nonfiction Showcase
"One of the best ways to get kids excited about STEM is to show them how every aspect of daily life is intrinsically connected to science and technology. The reliable Inquire and Investigate series takes on this task by offering titles brimming with information . . ."
PSLA Literature Review
"A fun introduction to cooking and food investigation for middle grade students. The book can easily be adapted for classroom use or specific project research."
