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Carla Mooney is an award-winning children’s author from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
She is the author of numerous nonfiction and fiction books and magazine articles for children and teens. She has won several nonfiction awards for her books.
Carla has her BS in Economics and is a former certified public accountant. She loves writing about science and technology, nature and the environment, history, biography, business, current issues, health and medicine, and sports.
Carla is a regular STEM Tuesday contributor on the Mixed-Up Files of Middle-Grade Authors blog.
When not writing, Carla is the Pittsburgh chapter director for Flashes of Hope, a nonprofit organization that provides professional portraits of kids with cancer and other life-threatening conditions and raises money for childhood cancer research.
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STEM Tuesday — Fun with Physics — Interview with Author Carla Mooney
Welcome to STEM Tuesday: Author Interview & Book Giveaway, a repeating feature for the last Tuesday of every month. Go Science-Tech-Engineering-Math!
Today we’re interviewing Carla Mooney, author of the upcoming book: The Physics of Fun, by Nomad Press. Known for the depth and breadth of her body of work for middle grade and young adult readers, Carla took five popular youth activities and explored some of the science principles behind them. The book includes hands on science experiments to help readers make long-lasting connections to the material and practical applications in the real world.
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Christine Taylor-Butler: Before we get into your books and writing, tell me a bit about yourself. What were you like as a child?
Carla Mooney: When I was younger, I loved reading. It was a big thing for me. I was also into music. I was the kid who played the piano and sang in the choir. I wasn’t super coordinated so I wasn’t into sports, but I was really supportive of my friends who did. I was an only child so I played a lot of board games. Every night after dinner I’d play Family Feud with my parents. We also played cards. Have you heard of Hearts? Dad and I would band together and gang up on my mother and we’d laugh. I have fond memories of those evenings. Now I’m married and have three children. My oldest, a girl, is a senior at Bucknell University. One son is a sophomore at James Madison University. My youngest son is a junior in high school. They’re fun.
CTB: When I first read your bio I was expecting your background to be in science. But you earned a Bachelors degree in Economics. So many of our readers don’t realize the unusual path many authors take to arrive at their careers. Why Economics?
Carla: It’s kind of ironic. The reason I got into accounting was because I hated my high school physics class. I really loved science especially chemistry and biology. But my physics class was taught in an old fashioned way with a super dry teacher. I would go to class and he’d play black and white movies made in the 1950’s and 1960’s. I came out of that class thinking, “What can I do that doesn’t involve Physics?” When I went to college I studied business and majored in Economics.
CTB: So that lead you to look at a different field?
Carla: Yes. After I graduated from University of Pennsylvania, I worked in public accounting until I was married. Then I worked in finance at a private company until my second son was born. After that I did financial consulting for start-up companies. Consulting is actually how I segued into writing. Many of the start-ups were so small they didn’t have their own finance departments. They were trying to raise money from venture capitalists and were pitching great ideas but couldn’t explain those ideas in language the funders could understand. So I would interview the scientists and the CEO’s to gather the relevant information and then I’d turn it into explanations the venture capitalists could digest.
CTB: So very much like what we as authors do with children’s literature. Take complex information and translate it into concepts and explanations young readers can understand. My alma mater, MIT, required a class in writing for all incoming freshman. They realized they were graduating gifted scientists and engineers who struggled to explain the results of their work to non-technical people.
Carla Exactly! My father-in-law is a former aerospace engineer. He had a similar observation when teaching at Tufts University graduate school. Students were smart but couldn’t write.
CTB: You’re known for writing a wide variety of non-fiction. You cover everything from the human genome, globalization and even getting a job and paying taxes. There’s even a book on forensic science and crime scene investigation. I’m curious. What was your first book?
Carla: Surprisingly, my first assignment was not technical. I was hired to write a biography on Vanessa Hudgens, the actress. At the time, she was the star of High School Musical. My kids really loved the show so it was a fun book to research. The book was published in 2009.
CTB: In 2014, you wrote Isaac Newton: Genius Mathematician and Physicist. A review in School and Library Journal read: “Strong writing is peppered with dramatic details that will bring scientific discoveries to life. ” Did that book pique a renewed interest in Physics?
Isaac NewtonCarla: It did. I didn’t know much about him before writing the book beyond his connection to gravity and the laws of Physics. That’s why I love writing nonfiction. I like learning new things. My favorite part of the job is research. Not knowing about a subject beforehand doesn’t deter me. It’s actually kind of fun to dive in.
CTB: It might surprise students that authors write a lot more in their drafts than what finally appears in the final book. Is that the same for you?
Carla: Yes. We lay the tracks down to see what we have. I tell my kids, “Get it all down, then you can move pieces during the revision.” I noticed that my kids will sit there and have a few words on a page when working on homework. It’s because they’re trying to get a perfect sentence or a perfect paragraph at the start. I helped them understand that getting it all down is part of the drafting process. Once everything gets flowing you get more than you would if you’d waited for everything to be perfect on the first draft. Just put it all down and fix it afterwards.
CTB: You went on to write over seventy books over the course of your career. And now you’ve circled back to Physics again!
Physics_FunCarla: Oh, I love it now! The publisher, Nomad Press, pitched the topic to me. I’d been writing for them for years. I love that they are pretty open after giving me a topic. They’ll say, “Hey, we have an idea,” and I pretty much got into a science track. They leave it to me to decide how to develop the contents. I do research then generate an outline and chapter headings for their approval. The relationship has worked very well. When Nomad Press asked me to create The Physics of Fun, it was like going into a puzzle.
CTB: So what’s the concept behind the book?
Carla: I take common activities that kids do, skateboarding for example, and explore the science behind them. The publisher suggested possible activities they wanted to see. I chose skateboarding, snowboarding, trampolining, singing in a band, and video games. So not just sports. One of the challenges in writing the book is that when you’re talking about similar activities in separate chapters, the science concepts are similar. Skateboarding and snowboarding have similar principles. I didn’t want the book to be repetitive. So for each, I tried to focus on a particular area of physics. For example, with skateboarding I talked about how forces acting on the objects, combining forces, and the laws of motion impact the sport. For snowboarding I focused on energy, air resistance, speed and acceleration as science concepts to explore, With trampolining I look at how springs work.
CTB: You didn’t limit the chapters to sports. You use music and video games.
Carla; Yes. I discuss music and playing in a band. The science concepts I explore are sound and light waves and how those might impact you if you were at a concert. The last chapter focuses on video games and the science of electricity. Music and video games were easier to differentiate than the other three topics.
CTB: One of the advantages of The Physics of Fun is that it encourages experimentation. You introduce the science then provide hands-on activities to allow the students to immerse in the subject area.
Carla: That’s the intent. We included activities at the end of each chapter that reinforce concepts of that topic. It allows students to immerse in activities they relate to the best. For example, in the first chapter, I discuss friction. Readers are then encouraged to explore friction on a ramp they create. They can then add different surfaces to change the friction when a toy car is used. This allows them to observe and think about the results. How does changing the surface affect how the car rolls? How does physics explain what they are seeing. I’ve done most of the activities myself. My kids, when they were younger, did activities and experiments with me. I once wrote a forensic book and have picture of my kid on the floor with tape. I try to do the projects myself because I want to make sure they work before asking students to try them. But I also want to make sure the experiment is clearly explained and that we didn’t miss any steps.
CTB: This particular series is aimed at upper middle grade, early high school?
Carla: It’s part of Nomad’s Inquire and Investigate series. The projects are left a little more open ended to give the reader the freedom to design things themselves and think, “What would happen if I did this?”
CTB: You have such a breadth of knowledge. I wanted to talk a bit about some of your upcoming work before we close out. I was particularly interested in your book Collateral Damage: Mental Health Effects of the Pandemic. That topic seems so timely. Kirkus Reviews was complimentary about the level of research and called it, “A useful guide to counter feelings of helplessness.” Can you tell us a bit about the subject?
Collateral_DamageCarla: The book touched on experiences very close to home. My three children were home during the lockdown. Each have different personalities and were in different stages of their lives when the pandemic changed things. So they were handling the stress differently, some better than others. Most of this book was written last fall. What made the writing difficult is that the information was changing constantly. Every day there were different studies looking at different aspects of the virus and the impact on mental health. I was constantly reading research reports from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). So I worked hard to make sure the information was up to date before we went to press.
CTB: What are some of the concepts you want to share with readers?
Carla: People, especially young people, need to know that if you are struggling – reach out to someone. There are a lot of resources available. No one should suffer through anxiety or panic attacks or depression alone. There are resources such as family, friends, doctors, even virtual ones, and hotlines. Don’t sit there and think there’s nothing you can do and things are hopeless. Do what you need to do to keep your mind and body healthy. I’ll give you an example. During the strictest part of the lockdown my children couldn’t go outside. School was closed. So my youngest and his friends would put on headsets and play video games. My husband worried about how much time he was spending gaming, but it was my son’s lifeline. He and his friends were able to maintain their social connections that way. So I would encourage everyone to find their support systems and reach out in order to get through this.
CTB: So what are you working on next? Anything we should keep our eyes out for?
HIstoric_BattlesCarla: There are several things coming out. One is Historic Battles of World War II for kids. It’s published by Rock Bridge Press which is also known as Callisto. I love history even though I’m known for science. I especially love reading about military history and going to the historic sites.
Chemistry of FoodI wrote the Chemistry of Food. It’s delayed but will be coming out this fall. I explore how different food ingredients react when you combine them, or heat them. Chemical reactions happen so the book is about the science of turning ingredients into food. Here’s a fun fact I didn’t know: when you bake bread, the outside of the bread dough turns a golden brown because of a chemical reaction in the dough. The ingredients caramelize to create the color.
Lastly, I’m finishing up a book now on the climate crisis. April 2022 is the tentative release date. The focus is on the human impact on climate change. How does it relate to you as the reader? Why should the reader care. That’s another subject where I feel as if I’m constantly reading more stories that should be included. Think about it. There’s the recent flooding in Tennessee, and the massive wildfires. I often think, maybe I have room to add more.
CTB: Carla, thank you for giving us a peek into your writing life. I love your enthusiasm for your work and the young readers we write for. Looking forward to reading your books in the future.
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Carla MooneyCarla Mooney is the award winning author of more than 70 books for children and young adults, and a regular contributor for STEM Tuesday. In addition, her work has appeared in many magazines including Highlights, Faces, and Learning Through History. When not writing, Carla is a chapter director for Flashes of Hope, a nonprofit organization that provides professional portraits of kids with cancer and other life-threatening conditions and raises money for childhood cancer research. Carla lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. To learn more about Carla and her work, please visit www.carlamooney.com . You can follow her on Twitter at: @Carlawrites.
author christine Taylor-butlerYour host is Christine Taylor-Butler, MIT nerd and author of more than 80 books for children including Think Like a Scientist, Sacred Mountain: Everest, Genetics, and many other nonfiction books for kids. She is also the author of the STEM-infused middle grade sci-fi series The Lost Tribes. Follow @ChristineTB on Twitter and/or @ChristineTaylorButler on Instagram. Or see her website at: www.ChristineTaylorButler.com
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STEM Tuesday– Food Science — Interview with Author Carla Mooney
Today we have a special interview for you. It’s with one of our own STEM Tuesday crew!!
I get to interview author Carla Mooney about her awesome book, The Chemistry of Food
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Meet Carla:
Carla Mooney loves to explore the world around us and discover the details about how it works. She is an award-winning author of numerous nonfiction and fiction books and magazine articles for children and teens. Carla has her BS in Economics and is a former certified public accountant. Now she loves writing about science and technology, nature and the environment, history, biography, business, current issues, health and medicine, and sports. She is also a regular STEM Tuesday contributor on the Mixed-Up Files of Middle-Grade Authors blog. When not writing, Carla is the Pittsburgh chapter director for Flashes of Hope, a nonprofit organization that provides professional portraits of kids with cancer and other life-threatening conditions and raises money for childhood cancer research.
Thanks so much for answering a few questions about your book, Carla!
The chemistry of food — How do you think these two topics go together?
Chemistry and food. It’s not a pair that you would think go together. But food is matter, like any other matter you study in chemistry class. And what’s really interesting to me is how the chemistry you learned in school can be applied to food to explain what happens when you mix, cook, bake, and more. I had never really thought about food in that way before I researched and wrote this book and it was fascinating to make those connections.
What are some fun facts that you learned while writing this book?
1. When you add baking soda (a base) to cupcake batter, it causes a chemical reaction that produces gas bubbles that make the cupcakes light and airy. (I always thought stirring put the airy bubbles into the batter!)
2. Different flours have different amounts of protein in them. (I always thought all flour was basically the same!)
3. Your nose and mouth work together to perceive flavor and aroma – its not just your nose smells or your tongue tastes.
Can you give us three things that you hope kids will learn from your book?
In general, I hope they learn the “why” of what happens to food in cooking and baking and it will help them become better chefs. (I also hope that it is helping me cook a little better too!)
I also hope this book helps kids realize that chemistry and science and general can be fun and accessible.
And I want kids to be excited to investigate the world around them and use science to better understand it – from the food they eat, the games they play, and much more!
You’ve written a lot of series for different publishers. Do you get to pick the topics in those series or are they assigned?
Most of my books are with educational publishers who come up with a series idea and a list of titles. They send me the list and I usually get to pick which series and titles sound interesting to me. A few times, I’ve suggested a title to a publisher.
Can you give any tips to writers who want to break into nonfiction children’s books? Should they start with educational publishers or go straight to trade?
I think everyone’s path is different, so it depends on what you like to do! For myself, I actually started writing for magazines, newspapers, and an online website. Then, I decided to send in an introductory packet to a few educational publishers and landed my first assignments. I’ve done most of my work with educational publishers. I really like researching and learning about new topics all the time, which is something that I get with educational publishers. I have a few ideas for potential trade books, but they are in the early stages.
What are you working on now?
I have a few projects going on – one that I’m really excited about is also about food in a way – it is looking at how the history of humans and certain staple foods are connected and have influenced each other. So stay tuned!
If you could spend the day with any scientist or engineer, who would it be and why?
There are a lot of choices out there, but I think I’d like to spend the day with paleontologist Mary Anning. Going on a dinosaur dig with her would be a lot of fun!
Thanks for all of your great responses, Carla. I learned something new about food today!
Please check out Carla’s other awesome books at her website https://www.carlamooney.com/
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The Picture Book Buzz - April Interview with STEAMTeam Books Members
Today I have the pleasure to introduce you to three authors from the STEAM Team Books – a group of authors who joined together to celebrate and help promote their STEAM books. I promise, it's not too long a post. I do hope you enjoy this peek at these delightful books and fascinating creatives.
"STEAM Team Books is a group of authors who have a STEM/STEAM book releasing in 2022. It includes fiction & nonfiction, trade or educational books.”
Tell us a little about yourself. (Where/when do you write? How long have you been writing? What is your favorite type of book to write? What drew you to STEAM books?...)
Laura Chamberlain Gehl –– Who Dug This Hole? (Abrams 4/5/22) - I write board books, picture books, and early readers, both fiction and nonfiction. Picking a favorite type of book to write would be like picking a favorite one of my four kids—I love writing different kinds of books for different reasons. I also like working on both fiction and nonfiction at the same time, because when one project starts getting frustrating, I can hop over to another one. For example, if I can’t think of the perfect ending for a fiction picture book, I can switch to doing research for a nonfiction picture book. Definitely beats staring into space for hours on end!
I’ve always loved both writing and science. In third grade, I thought I was going to be a chemist, and I tried to memorize the periodic table…but I also worked on my first picture book. Flash forward almost twenty years, and I wrote my first published picture book, One Big Pair of Underwear, while working in a neurobiology lab. Many of my books have STEAM themes—not just my nonfiction books, but my fiction books as well.
[Author of 9 Board Books, including Brilliant Baby Fights Germs(2021) and Brilliant Baby Explores Science (2021), Brilliant Baby Plays Music (2021), Brilliant Baby Does Math (2021), Baby Paleontologist (2020), Baby Botanist (2020), Baby Oceanographer (2019), & Baby Astronaut (2019). 20 Picture Books, including The Hiking Viking (2022), Apple & Magnolia (2022) Who Is A Scientist? (2021), The Ninja Club Sleepover (2020), May Saves the Day (2020), Happy Llamakkah (2020), Juniper Kai: Super Spy (2019), Always Looking Up: Nancy Grace Roman, Astronomer (She Made History) (2019) and 2 early readers Goat Wants to Eat (July 2021) and Cat Has a Plan (2020).]
Carla Mooney – Climate in Crisis: Changing Coastlines, Severe Storms, and Damaging Drought (Nomad Press 4/15/22) – Hello! I write on a wide-range of nonfiction topics, from science to history to current events. I’ve been writing for more than ten years. I’m actually a former certified public accountant. In that job, I started writing business plans for a lot of science and technology startup companies. Through that work, I learned to take complicated topics and write about them in a way that non-scientific readers could understand. It’s a skill that has be very useful when writing STEAM books for kids! After I “retired” from accounting, I took a few online writing classes and joined my local SCBWI chapter. I experimented with different types of writing – fiction, magazine articles, newspaper articles, and nonfiction. I discovered that I really love researching and writing nonfiction.
[Author of about 100 books, including The Physics of Fun (2021), The Chemistry of Food (Inquire & Investigate) (2021), The Human Genome: Mapping the Blueprint of Human Life (Inquire & Investigate)(2020), Cutting Edge Careers in Engineering (Cutting Edge STEM Careers) (2020), How Can Gun Violence Be Stopped? (Issues Today) (2020), Big Data: Information in the Digital World with Science Activities for Kids (Build It Yourself)(2018), Industrial Design: Why Smartphones Aren't Round and Other Mysteries with Science Activities for Kids (Build It Yourself) (2018), The Holocaust: Racism and Genocide in World War II (Inquire and Investigate) (2017), Chemistry: Investigate the Matter that Makes Up Your World (Inquire and Investigate)(2016), Rocketry: Investigate the Science and Technology of Rockets and Ballistics (Build It Yourself) (2014), Forensics: Uncover the Science and Technology of Crime Scene Investigation (Inquire and Investigate)(2013), and Genetics: Breaking the Code of Your DNA (Inquire and Investigate) (2014).]
Karen Jameson – Where the Wee Ones Go (Chronicle 4/26/22)- I write lyrical picture books, mostly about nature and animals. My first books were bedtime books. Coming up, I have some nonfiction picture books in the queue.
Becoming an author has been a lifelong dream. As an elementary teacher and mom of three, I was enamored with picture books and aspired to create one of my own. I dabbled it in here and there, but didn’t seriously start writing until a friend encouraged me to join the SCBWI in 2012. Many writing classes and conferences later, I’m published and having the time of my life dreaming up books for kids, especially my two little grands!
[Author of 5 books, including Where the Wee Ones Go (Chronicle, 2022) Time to Shine (Groundwood, 2022) Farm Lullaby (Chronicle, 2021), Woodland Dreams (Chronicle, 2020), and Moon Babies (Putnam, 2019).]
What is something no one (or few) knows about you?
Laura Chamberlain Gehl – I hated watermelon for the first thirty years of my life. Now I adore it!
Carla Mooney – I hated my high school physics class, which led me to major in business and accounting in college!
Karen Jameson – I am hopeless when it comes to reading maps and have a terrible sense of direction. Thank goodness for GPS!
Now that we know a little more about all of you, what inspired you to write your book?
Laura Chamberlain Gehl –– Who Dug This Hole? (4/5/22) – This book was inspired by seeing mysterious holes in the ground and trees while hiking. I wondered…what type of animal made those holes?
Carla Mooney – Climate in Crisis: Changing Coastlines, Severe Storms, and Damaging Drought (4/15/22) – Climate change is a topic that is front and center in today’s headlines. I found it fascinating and scary at the same time to learn more about how and why climate change is affecting people today and how it may progress in near future. Learning the science behind these changes and how they are already affecting communities today, it makes the problem much more real. And I hope it inspires more readers to make an effort in their own lives to reduce damage to our Earth.
Karen Jameson – Where the Wee Ones Go (4/26/22) – Our critique group was catching up one day, when a member mentioned having been to an endangered animal exhibit at an aquarium. As she shared the experience, my story antennae went up. What a great idea for a children’s book! I’d been looking for a theme for my next bedtime book and jumped on it, expanding it to include land & sea animals around the globe.
Who was a favorite/special author, illustrator, and/or your favorite book as a child?
Laura Chamberlain Gehl – I absolutely loved Richard Scarry’s books, and also the Frances books by Russell and Lillian Hoban—especially A Birthday for Frances!
Carla Mooney – I have so many! Growing up, I went to the library almost every Thursday night (while my mother took my grandmother to have her hair done on the same block). I loved mysteries – I think I read almost every Agatha Christie book they had! I also loved the Anne of Green Gables and Emily of New Moon series by Lucy Maud Montgomery.
Karen Jameson – I loved Little Women and Little House on the Prairie, as I was especially fascinated with historical fiction. Plus, being the only girl in a family with two brothers, I craved stories about sisters.
Those are all such great books! Is there anything special you want your readers to know about your book ?
Laura Chamberlain Gehl –– Who Dug This Hole? (4/5/22) – This is my first lift-the-flap book, and the flaps are really big and fun to lift. I hope kids will have a blast lifting the flaps to see which animal made each hole. I also hope young readers will be surprised by the variety of different animals who make holes…even fish!
Carla Mooney – Climate in Crisis: Changing Coastlines, Severe Storms, and Damaging Drought (4/15/22) – I hope that this book will help readers understand a little better what is happening to the weather and climate around them and will inspire them to make changes in their own lives to protect the earth and its inhabitants.
Karen Jameson – Where the Wee Ones Go (4/26/22) – I want readers to know that animal mamas love, protect, and care for their babies just like human mamas! They also love to sleep! Making personal connections with endangered animal babies is important for fostering awareness and future conservation efforts.
So, what was the hardest, or most challenging, part of writing, or researching, your book?
Laura Chamberlain Gehl –– Who Dug This Hole? (4/5/22) – For this book, the hardest part was narrowing down which animals to include. There are sooooo many animals that make holes, and I wanted to include them all!
Carla Mooney – Climate in Crisis: Changing Coastlines, Severe Storms, and Damaging Drought (4/15/22) – When I was in the process of researching and writing this book, it seemed like there was a new story about the impact on climate change in the news every day. It definitely reinforced the timeliness of this topic. But it also made it difficult to choose what stories made it into the book and what had to be cut!
Karen Jameson – Where the Wee Ones Go (4/26/22) – At the beginning of the project, I was asked to provide some endangered animal photos as a jumping off point for the illustrator. Since some of these animals are very rare, there aren’t a lot of photos available. Trying to find photos of them in sleeping positions (with their babies) was even harder. The Chinese alligator proved to be the most evasive. I even went to the Santa Barbara Zoo to see their Chinese alligator up close! But, that alligator didn’t have babies, so the search continued. Our wonderful illustrator, Zosienka, also did her own research. Then, everything was fact checked. So you see, it really does take a team.
How are you staying creative? What things are you doing to “prime” the well?
Laura Chamberlain Gehl – I’ve been doing a lot of brainstorming recently. Brainstorming titles, character ideas, nonfiction topics, fun words to include in a book one day, etc. Brainstorming is something I can do even when I don’t have the mental energy to actually write something new.
Carla Mooney – My in-laws gave me a subscription to a book club for my last birthday. I get two random mystery/horror/suspense books each month in the mail. I love it! I’ve been discovering new authors and really enjoying reading for fun!
Karen Jameson – I love to take nature walks and simply listen and observe the world around me. I get all kinds of ideas that way! We have local trails, but the beach is my happy place. It’s just a one hour drive from our house, but feels like a vacation every time I go.
I love all the different activities that spark inspiration. Are there any upcoming projects that you are working on now that you can share a tidbit with us?
Laura Chamberlain Gehl – I’m currently revising my first-ever middle grade book, CLIMATE WARRIORS, which will be out next year in time for Earth Day. I’m excited for kids to meet the fourteen scientists in the book, each attacking the problem of climate change from a different angle.
Carla Mooney – I’m working on a biography of a world leader who is making a lot of headlines these days. That’s about all I can say on that project right now!
Karen Jameson –Suffice it to say, that all my beach trips have resulted in some ocean themed stories! Stay tuned!
Exciting! I can't wait to see what's next for you all. If you could meet anyone (real or literary), who would that be?
Laura Chamberlain Gehl – I’d love to enter Susan Cooper’s world from The Dark is Rising and meet Merriman Lyon. Or chat with L.M. Montgomery’s Anne Shirley when she was my age, comparing notes about our writing and our kids.
Carla Mooney – Wow, that’s hard to narrow down. I’m going to say George Washington. I wrote a book about him years ago with Nomad Press and found him fascinating. I would love the chance to sit down with him and talk about his journey and the choices he made throughout his life.
Karen Jameson – Great question! It’s difficult to choose just one, but I’m absolutely drawn to author, James Herriot. His All Creature’s Great and Small series is a classic and I would’ve loved to meet him and swap stories.
Last questoin, what is your favorite National Park or Forest, regional park, or city park? Or the one you’re longing to visit. Why?
Laura Chamberlain Gehl – Rock Creek Park is my local park, where I walk several times per week. Right now, the forest is transitioning from winter to spring, and it’s so fun to hear the frogs peeping and see the forest floor turning from brown to green (with pops of purple and white and yellow from tiny flowers).
Carla Mooney – I would love to visit the Grand Canyon one day. I’ve never been there and it’s definitely on my bucket list!
Karen Jameson – Yosemite has a special place in my heart! We’ve been there as a family over the years, and its majestic beauty never ceases to awe and inspire.
NOW, let me take a moment to introduce you to these amazing STEAM books!
Synopsis: Lift the flaps on every page of this board book to learn about seven animal species and their habitats!
In this innovative nonfiction board book, young readers will see a hole in different environments on each spread. Lift the flaps to discover which animal dug, burrowed, or pecked the hole—and learn a simple fact about each species. Featured creatures include ants, woodpeckers, fish, gophers, skunks, tortoises, polar bears, and kids on a sandy beach!
Exploring gardens, forest, deserts, and more, this is a terrific way to spark interest and encourage kids to look around them to see who dug, scooped, or pecked a hole. When you lift the flap you not only learn who made the hole but why they did so. Bright illustrations and an unexpected ending make this a really fun board book.
Synopsis: A close, personal examination of climate science for ages 12 to 15. Read true stories of how climate change has affected people’s lives and learn the science behind the new reality we witness every day.
Does your region get stronger storms and more extreme weather than it used to? Do you have to take steps to conserve water because of drought? Is there more flooding in your area than there used to be? These could all be symptoms of Earth’s climate crisis.
In Climate in Crisis: Changing Coastlines, Severe Storms, and Damaging Drought, readers 12 to 15 discover how climate change is affecting the human population—from extreme weather and rising coastlines to new migration patterns and disease—through real-life stories and a deep examination of the science driving the phenomenon. Climate change is an enormous topic, but through real-life examples of how climate change affects humans directly, readers can find a relatable foothold from which to explore the dependent relationship between the Earth, the climate, and all living creatures, including humans. As kids gain a deeper understanding of our ultimate connection to everything on and around our planet, they are also encouraged to think of innovative ways to help curb climate change, which has been called humanity’s greatest challenge.
Throughout Climate in Crisis, hands-on STEM activities, entertaining illustrations, essential questions, and fascinating sidebars illuminate the topic and engage readers further. In addition, Climate in Crisis integrates a digital learning component by providing links to primary sources, videos, and other relevant websites.
Using a conversational voice, comics, "climate clues" snippets, and fascinating real-life examples of people suffering from and fighting to fix the extreme storms, fires, droughts, and diseases caused by climate change around the world, this book ingeniously captivates the reader. Expanding upon definitions of primary sources and the scientific method, it provides QR codes to actual events and videos and fun STEM experiments. It's a highly interactive, sobering, and yet hopeful book encouraging readers to explore and imagine ways to rescue both the planet and humanity.
Synopsis: Where do endangered animals go to sleep's Immerse yourself in the lush beauty of this bedtime picture book and find out. From the Pacific Ocean to China's mountains, the Australian outback, and beyond, each baby animal has a warm, safe place to fall asleep.
When stars are out and the moon's above,
where do the wee ones go, my love?
Where do the wee ones go?
With a variety of baby endangered animals and their mamas gracing each gorgeous spread, readers will be transfixed by richly-illustrated scenes that span the globe and capture each creature's unique habitat. Snuggle close like a sweet panda, curl up like a cozy koala, and drift off like a drowsy elephant, letting the sweeping environments and soothing bedtime rituals of this gentle animal lullaby lull even the most restless little dreamers into a deep and peaceful sleep.
A wonderful book of baby animals snuggling through the night with their parents. It expands beyond the more usual animals to include alligators, rhinos, hippos, jaguars, & condors. Deeply-colored illustrations feature stunning sunsets and a wide variety of habitats, while the gentle rhyme seamlessly weaves in the name of the country, state, or waterway. Making this not just a perfect book bedtime, but a fun way for young kids to learn about animals around the world.
Thank you Laura, Carla, & Karen for giving us a little peek into yourselves and your books. Wishing you all great success.
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A well-organized, balanced, and up-to-date introduction to a complex topic.
Limiting her book's scope to the U.S., Mooney explains what is not protected by "the right to free speech" (for example, sedition and incitement to violence). She discusses obscenity, defamation, and symbolic speech, reminding readers that private entities may restrict speech. A chapter on book bans features cases where increasingly organized conservative censors, targeting content about race, gender expression, and sexual orientation, frame their actions as worries over children's innocence. She also cites liberal concerns over insensitive content in some classics. A chapter on classroom controversies describes efforts to limit discussions of divisive issues in federally funded institutions, raises questions about what "age-appropriate" means, and touches on the clash between historical complexity and these laws' vagueness. The following chapter, "Censoring Online Speech, Misinformation, and Disinformation," delves into the challenges of moderating content in an online environment, including how difficult it can be to determine what information is false, as attested to by changing expert opinions on the Covid-19 lab-leak theory. The final chapter considers the question of "cancel culture," framed by some as accountability and by others as censorship; Mooney explores its potential encouragement of self-censorship and related topics. Given the work's brevity, some important details and context are omitted, but this is an accessible overview, enhanced by photographs and useful text boxes.
Offers no easy answers but plenty of material to begin a discussion. (picture credits, source notes, organizations and websites, further research, index) (Nonfiction. 12-18)
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"Mooney, Carla: CENSORSHIP." Kirkus Reviews, 1 Feb. 2024, p. NA. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A780841183/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=2b911ae8. Accessed 6 May 2024.
Overturned: The Constitutional Right to Abortion. By Carla Mooney. 2023. 64p. illus. ReferencePoint, lib. ed., $32.95 (9781678205126); e-book, $32.95 (9781678205133). Gr. 7-10. 363.4.
When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark decision Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022, the impact was immediately felt, with the news setting off protests from abortion-rights activists and celebrations from anti-abortion supporters around the country. It returned the decision making on the legalization of abortion and what restrictions might be imposed to the hands of individual states. This timely and informative book describes the history of abortion rights and explains how the decision spurred some states to implement abortion bans and restrictions, while prompting others to expand access to abortion or declare themselves sanctuaries. The most affecting aspect of the book is the personal stories from pregnant women faced with difficult abortion choices and the confusion felt by medical professionals encountering new abortion laws and restrictions. The text details alternatives to surgical abortion procedures, such as abortion pills, as well as some new laws enacted or proposed to further restrict or protect abortion rights. Sidebars provide additional supporting information in this useful resource (with color photos, source notes, further research and organizations, and an index).--Sharon Rawlins
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Rawlins, Sharon. "Overturned: The Constitutional Right to Abortion." Booklist, vol. 119, no. 11, 1 Feb. 2023, p. 48. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A737696004/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=32d595dd. Accessed 6 May 2024.
A concise overview of a currently newsworthy topic.
Centered around a controversial subject that has gained momentum due to the Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, this title starts with that controversial decision, then backtracks to briefly explore the history behind abortion rights in the U.S. The second chapter describes the lead-up to the June 24, 2022, ruling, explaining legal principles, the dissenting opinion, and other context for understanding the originalist interpretation of the Constitution. Next, the book moves on to the responses in various states. Chapter 4, "Feeling the Effects," looks at the impact on individuals, helping readers understand the complexities of the health decisions individuals face, the reasons why people choose to terminate a pregnancy, and differing religious views. The aftermath of the ruling--responses by employers, struggles for access to abortion pills through the mail, and more--is the focus of the fifth chapter. Finally, "The Push for New National and Interstate Laws" looks ahead to what is to come in terms of legislation and increased divisions between states. Clearly designed for report and classroom usage, the book includes primary documents as well as quotes from experts in various fields. This compact guide written in accessible language with ample color photos and infographics will be helpful for reports. Though somewhat limited in scope, it's a solid starting point for research.
A practical, fact-filled volume for research and classroom usage. (photo credits, source notes, organizations, further research, index) (Nonfiction. 12-18)
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"Mooney, Carla: OVERTURNED." Kirkus Reviews, 1 Jan. 2023, p. NA. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A731562365/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=232e21cc. Accessed 6 May 2024.
A brief overview of struggles with mental illness and approaches to treatment.
Starting with a general introduction to topics like depression and anxiety, readers encounter a basic survey of mental illnesses: conditions that have an impact on emotion, thinking patterns, and behavior choices. The work opens by looking at disability, financial and career effects, relationship stress, implications for academic achievement, and the recent impact of Covid. The second chapter addresses stigma, media representation, access to affordable care, and changing perceptions as public figures speak out about their experiences (which add a note of hope). The book then goes on to look at treatment, with individuals' varying needs and treatment options being discussed, including psychotherapy, cognitive behavior therapy and other techniques, medication, and hospitalization. Long-term self-care approaches are also noted, such as exercise, engagement with the arts, animal therapy, and peer support. Diverse personal perspectives that offer practical insights into lifelong strategies enhance the work, grounding the topics while humanizing the overall detached tone. While a strong case is made for improving understanding of mental illness as a common reality for many, there is a somewhat oversimplified distinction between positive and negative states of emotion. Although the work is well organized in bite-sized chunks of language accessible to a range of readers, there is limited discussion of social contexts and factors that may influence well-being.
A clinical, introductory guide to understanding mental health. (source notes, getting help and information, further research, index, picture credits) (Nonfiction. 12-18)
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"Mooney, Carla: GETTING HELP." Kirkus Reviews, 15 Sept. 2022, p. NA. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A717107466/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=231a1c28. Accessed 6 May 2024.
Mooney, Carla ANIMALS WITH JOBS ReferencePoint Press (Teen None) $32.95 9, 15 ISBN: 978-1-67820-322-1
An informative pick spotlighting animals as detectives, actors, medical and military helpers, and more.
Zeke, a trained seizure alert and response dog for a competitive teen horse rider; Pearl, a German shepherd trained in detecting explosives and other combat security needs; and police dog Tabasco, who has uncovered large amounts of illegal drugs, are just a few of the animals profiled in this volume. Not limited to canines, the book also features capuchin monkeys aiding those who have mobility issues like spinal cord injuries, patrol horses used by mounted police units, drug-detecting pigs, and bomb-sniffing bees. This straightforward title is ideal for student projects or general classroom usage since animals are a source of great interest for many young people. Divided into four chapters--"Animals in the Military," "Animal Detectives," "Animals in Service," and "Animal Actors"--this book outlines the myriad ways animals of all sorts have been a vital part of society, performing tasks that enrich and even save the lives of humans. Sidebar features include quotes from people who train, work with, or benefit from working animals and profiles of animals performing heroic tasks, including carrier pigeons during both world wars and dogs trained to sniff out cancer. Full-color photographs are included every few pages to demonstrate some of the many functions animals can perform.
Data-packed; an accessible choice for struggling readers interested in animals. (source notes, organizations and websites, further research, index, picture credits) (Nonfiction. 12-18)
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"Mooney, Carla: ANIMALS WITH JOBS." Kirkus Reviews, 15 Aug. 2022, p. NA. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A713722812/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=fec2d058. Accessed 6 May 2024.
The Chemistry of Food. By Carla Mooney. Illus. by Traci Van Wagoner. Aug. 2021. 128p. $22.95 (9781647410230). 540.
The Science of Fashion. By Julie Danneberg. Illus. by Michelle Simpson. Aug. 2021. 128p. $22.95 (9781647410278). 646.
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: accessible text in manageable paragraphs set off by plenty of subheadings; helpful graphics and visuals (photos, diagrams, charts, illustrations, insets, sidebars); experiments and activities; checks for understanding; real-world applications; and vetted QR codes that link to primary sources and additional enlightening tidbits. Central themes help anchor these information deluges. In The Chemistry of Food, the main concepts forwarded are that everything is made up of chemicals and that food preparation and consumption are prime examples of chemical reactions. The Science of Fashion promotes the notion that individual style is a matter of personal preference and that consumers can make sustainable, eco-friendly fashion choices. Although each title has a different author and illustrator, the formats are similar. Time lines highlight noteworthy events, and introductory four-panel comic strips set up kid-friendly queries (Why can't I taste anything when I hold my nose? "You're telling me a luxury like silk is actually worm spit?"). While the books are perhaps a little dense for leisure reading, most public and school libraries will want to consider these timely and attractive offerings for their STEM collections.--Kathleen McBroom
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McBroom, Kathleen. "Inquire and Investigate Series. Nomad. Gr. 6-9. (2 new titles)." Booklist, vol. 117, no. 21, 1 July 2021, p. 68. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A669809465/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=4585eea0. Accessed 6 May 2024.
A general overview of mental health issues stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mooney handles a broad topic in six brief chapters, each centering one aspect of the many social-emotional challenges related to the ongoing health crisis. Together, they contextualize the overall impact of increased isolation associated with the loss of normal routines, from depression to stress and anxiety. The text discusses problems like the economic strain on families, challenges for those in caregiver roles, dealing with death and grief, substance use, finding resources for support, issues facing essential workers, and other topics. Many teen readers will recognize their struggles with changes in schooling and dealing with family concerns, but insights for marginalized communities are somewhat limited. The photographs reflect some ethnic diversity, and specific stressors facing families of color are mostly acknowledged in financial terms. The disproportionate impact of anti-Chinese hate speech on Asian Americans is not mentioned; neither is the rise in domestic violence. Each chapter includes stories that offer varied individual perspectives that may resonate with many readers. The thematic chapters include some overlapping concepts and can stand alone. This carefully researched and informative title covers key concepts with an approach grounded in the importance of recognizing unhealthy behaviors and identifying coping strategies, thus meeting a need for digestible information on a much-needed contemporary topic.
A useful guide to counter feelings of helplessness. (source notes, resources, further research, index) (Nonfiction. 12-18)
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"Mooney, Carla: COLLATERAL DAMAGE." Kirkus Reviews, 15 June 2021, p. NA. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A667041958/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=3e6ce5b2. Accessed 6 May 2024.
Mooney, Carla FAKE NEWS AND THE MANIPULATION OF PUBLIC OPINION ReferencePoint Press (Young Adult Informational) $29.95 3, 1 ISBN: 978-1-68282-539-6
An abbreviated overview of a hotly debated issue.
"Fake news," is defined here as "fabricated news or information that is meant to be perceived as factual," a definition that carefully excludes unintended errors, biases, or satire. It's hardly a new complaint, but this account examines few instances outside the 2016 U.S. elections and mostly ignores print and broadcast media. Technological innovations and widespread use of social media have dramatically increased disinformation's reach and impact; focusing on online phenomena permits tangents on algorithms creating ideological bubbles, harvesting of personal data, precise targeting of audiences, and strategic releases of hacked information. Partisan politics, foreign (mostly Russian) interference, and greed for ad revenue are presented as the chief villains, allowing brief digressions to recent cases in France, Great Britain, Kenya, and India; the last is the only noted example with violent results despite similar incidents elsewhere (including the U.S.). Indeed, while the earnest, meandering, and repetitive text adopts an ominous tone, it offers little evidence for any concrete consequences beyond the erosion of public trust. Proposed solutions include hopeful predictions for artificial intelligence and vague assurances from tech companies, but the author leans heavily on individual responsibility to become educated and remain skeptical and vigilant. Appendices provide a useful rubric for evaluating information and list some reputable fact-checking sites; the index is scattershot and sloppy.
A subject much in demand, but there are better resources available. (source notes, appendices, further reading, index) (Nonfiction. 12-16)
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"Mooney, Carla: FAKE NEWS AND THE MANIPULATION OF PUBLIC OPINION." Kirkus Reviews, 15 Feb. 2019. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A573768814/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=ec9bdb6b. Accessed 6 May 2024.
A lopsided outline of arguments for treatment and incarceration of drug offenders in the United States.
In five brief, anecdote-laden chapters, Mooney (Biodiversity, 2019, etc.) attempts to present both sides of her self-imposed titular binary. She first examines the rationales for and shortcomings of imprisonment in a nation where 20% of incarcerated people are serving time for drug offenses. Though the harsh punishments wrought by mandatory minimums and truth in sentencing laws are invoked as deterrents by their defenders, she summarizes a single study for partial evidence even though it did not focus on drug crime before citing contrary research specifically examining drug offenses which fails to note any significant correlation. Later chapters reviewing alternatives to incarceration prove a bit more substantial, describing in-prison substance abuse treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy; therapeutic communities, that house and treat participants; and medication-assisted treatment, which combines behavioral therapy with approved medications to combat opioid addictions, noncarceral alternative sentencing programs, and drug courts. Troublingly, this account largely ignores systemic and institutional considerations. Mooney confines commentary on the relationship between race and the judicial system to a single half-page sidebar detailing disparities in arrests and outcomes; similarly, she makes no mention of the pharmaceutical industry's role in precipitating the ongoing opioid epidemic despite frequent references to the crisis.
This quick and dirty overview reads more like something written by teens than for them. (source notes, organizations, further reading, index, picture credits) (Nonfiction. 12-16)
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"Mooney, Carla: REHAB OR PUNISHMENT." Kirkus Reviews, 15 Aug. 2019. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A596269816/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=179cfaca. Accessed 6 May 2024.
MOONEY, Carla. Globalization: Why We Care About Faraway Events, illus. by Sam Carbaugh. 128p. (Inquire and Investigate). diag. glossary, index, maps, notes. Nomad. May 2018. Tr $22.95. ISBN 9781619306646; pap. $17.95. ISBN 9781619306660.
Gr 7 Up--The relationships among citizens, countries, and cultures around the world take center stage in this accessible exploration of global events that presents multiple perspectives. Topics include trade and finance, politics, cultural divides, and legal systems and laws. This book can best be described as part reference book, part textbook, and part activity workbook. Mooney includes key questions for further investigation and suggestions for activities for a deeper understanding of the issues. QR codes scattered throughout link readers to online resources that include primary sources, videos, and websites with interactive activities. Full-color photographs, as well as cartoon strips illustrated by Carbaugh, accompany the text and do a fine job in bringing difficult concepts to a level of understanding for a wide range of readers. The title also works as a teacher resource for classrooms. VERDICT A comprehensive social studies selection for middle and high school collections--Kevin McGuire, Woodland Hills School District, PA
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McGuire, Kevin. "MOONEY, Carla. Globalization: Why We Care About Faraway Events." School Library Journal, vol. 64, no. 5, May 2018, p. 122. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A536988144/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=c6910c67. Accessed 6 May 2024.
Mooney, Carla. Terrorism: Violence, Intimidation, and Solutions for Peace: Inquire & Investigate. Nomad Press, November 2017. 128p. $17.95 Oversize pb. 978-1-61930-596-0. Table of Contents. Illus. Photos. Biblio. Source Notes. Glossary. Websites. Chronology. Index.
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Terrorism: Violence, Intimidation, and Solutions for Peace, a volume in the Inquire & Investigate series, objectively introduces students to the complex and global phenomenon of terrorism. The book examines the history of terrorism and discusses how it currently affects the world, using global and domestic examples. Chapters examine the definition of terrorism, the motivations of terrorists, and the tactics used by them. Readers learn how and why terrorists use violence as a tactic to intimidate people around the world. Readers are encouraged to think critically and consider many perspectives when studying an event in the volume.
Each easy-to-read chapter concludes with activities, key questions, and a "Vocab Lab," all of which serve to reinforce the concepts presented in the text. A timeline clarifies that terrorism has taken place before the twenty-first century and in countries besides the United States. This book can become interactive by effectively using QR codes to link primary sources (in case the QR codes do not work on students' smartphone or devices, a QR Code Glossary is provided with URL links at the back of the book) and help guide students to online resources for further reading and research. This is a good overview of an incredibly intricate and evolving topic, useful for middle-grade and high school history classrooms.--Rummanah Aasi.
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Aasi, Rummanah. "Mooney, Carla. Terrorism: Violence, Intimidation, and Solutions for Peace: Inquire & Investigate." Voice of Youth Advocates, vol. 41, no. 1, Apr. 2018, p. 78. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A536746223/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=faf0425c. Accessed 6 May 2024.
Human Movement: How the Body Walks, Runs, Jumps, and Kicks.
By Carla Mooney. Illus. by Sam Carbaugh.
Mar. 2017.128p. Nomad, $22.95 (9781619304819); paper, $17.95 (9781619304857). 612. Gr. 6-9.
The human machine is rife with lessons on physics, chemistry, and engineering far beyond basic anatomy. Almost every aspect of kinesiology is examined in this kid-friendly book, from skeletal foundations of movement to the complex chemistry of metabolism and the psychology of exercise addiction. The interconnectedness of bodily systems is a recurrent theme, and full-color illustrations show young peoples' bodies in motion in plenty of everyday scenarios. The science is relatively sophisticated, but by utilizing activities that range from simple observation to full-fledged experiments, young readers can see kinesthetic concepts at work and can make in-depth predictions and inquiries. Vocabulary activities in the sidebar invite readers to not just define the words they don't know, but to apply them to existing knowledge and to investigations at hand. QR codes can be scanned with a smartphone or tablet and connect readers to online videos, games, and interactive documents that further explain relevant ideas, making this book interactive and thorough.--Erin Anderson
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Andenson, Erin. "Human Movement: How the Body Walks, Runs, Jumps, and Kicks." Booklist, vol. 113, no. 14, 15 Mar. 2017, p. 37. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A490998501/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=2889de73. Accessed 6 May 2024.
The Holocaust: Racism and Genocide in World War II
By Carla Mooney
Illustr. Tom Casteel
Middle grades.
Nomad Press
Have you thought about what makes people commit good or evil deeds? A study of history presents us with many, many examples of both good and evil behavior. One really shocking example of inhumanity occurred in Germany during the 1940s. At that time, the Nazi party carried out a plan to systematically wipe out the Jewish population. The memory of that horrible experiment haunts the minds of civilized peoples in every corner of the globe because it is a lesson about the consequences of hatred and "discrimination."
To get a perspective on this crime against humanity, you should read Carla Mooney's recent book, Holocaust: Racism and Genocide in World War II. This book reads like a multi-faceted report intended for young readers aged 12 and above. It presents a record of facts about the persecution and mass murder of European Jews, in the context of long-standing anti-Semitism that had isolated and humiliated Jewish families to the point of sheer undeserved cruelty. Children were separated from parents, spouses from each other, while their Nazi captors found ways to torture and deprive them of basic human rights. Six million Jews were exterminated in gas chambers, and an additional five million were also targeted for being either mentally disabled, gypsies, or criminals or otherwise undesirable.
This book clearly defines the meanings of "holocaust," "genocide," "anti-Semitism," and offers unbiased explanations about the historical factors leading up to World War II, the rise of Adolf Hitler, and the "Final Solution" aimed at preserving the purity of the German people. The author challenges the young reader to investigate and inquire, and to discover what it felt like to be wrenched from family and home only to be condemned to a cruel death. In other words, we are invited to look at the facts and consider reasons and causes for what occurred. This is an opportunity to apply critical thinking in an effort to understand history and to never repeat its mistakes.
Young readers will find a wealth of information in this book. There are summaries and sidebars, photographs and QR codes that connect you directly with websites. Each chapter contains learning aids, review questions, and points for further reflection. There are even project suggestions sprinkled throughout, such as the letter-writing simulation in the voices of youth from various countries in the 1930s. Anyone who reads this book will be filled with great sympathy as well as a deep spirit of compassion and hope for a better future. It opens a window into a dark past, and invites us to honor those who perished as well as to make sure we never stand idly by when evil doers try to have their way.
--Prof. Stephen Mendonca
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Toke, Arun N. "The Holocaust: Racism and Genocide in World War II." Multicultural Education, vol. 26, no. 1, fall 2018, p. 51. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A586810109/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=2fee78e8. Accessed 6 May 2024.
MOONEY, Carla. The U.S. Constitution: Discover How Democracy Works. illus. by Tom Casteel. 128p. (Build It Yourself). glossary. illus. index. Nomad. Sept. 2016. Tr $22.95. ISBN 9781619304413.
Gr 4-8--Mooney adds another informational volume to the series with an overview of the U.S. Constitution. She explains the background of the American Revolution as well as the significance of early documents like the Declaration of Independence. The long road to the establishment of the Constitution is examined, including the debates among the differing factions at the Constitutional Convention. The text lays out in accessible language important concepts such as the separation of powers, the Bill of Rights, and the process for amending the Constitution. The author covers various amendments in detail, with excerpts from several primary documents. She also explores historical documents from Europe that provide context to the Constitution, including the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights. Dozens of activities pepper the text, such as discussion questions regarding the Declaration of Independence and debate ideas between Federalists and Anti-Federalists. Casteel's color illustrations are simple and inviting, and they illuminate important points clearly. VERDICT A handy and useful resource for upper elementary and middle school classrooms with an interest in government and politics.--Jeffrey Meyer, Mt. Pleasant Public Library, IA
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Meyer, Jeffrey. "Mooney, Carla. The U.S. Constitution: Discover How Democracy Works." School Library Journal, vol. 62, no. 10, Oct. 2016, p. 138. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A466167066/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=5efd0f1b. Accessed 6 May 2024.
Chemistry: Investigate the Matter That Makes Up Your World. By Carla Mooney. Illus. by Samuel Carbaugh. May 2016.128p. Nomad, $22.95 (9781619303614). 540. Gr. 7-10.
In chemistry, matter matters, and it's the focus of this title in the Inquire and Investigate series. Designed to help stimulate interest in science, this volume presents the material in a methodical but varied and interesting manner, beginning with the basic building blocks--atoms and elements--before layering on additional topics over the remaining pages. Each chapter begins with an essential question and then covers the topic not only through the clearly written text but also in sidebars that explain specific concepts, comic strips of a scientist and two students, key questions, hands-on projects that facilitate understanding without requiring elaborate equipment, and important vocabulary terms, which readers are encouraged to try to define before looking them up in the text or the glossary. QR codes are sprinkled throughout to steer readers to further resources and illustrative videos. As thorough as this book is, it's not a replacement for a school textbook; rather, it provides basic information clearly and cogently for curious and self-motivated students, perhaps even homeschoolers, as a supplement to more formal instruction. --Donna Scanlon
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Scanlon, Donna. "Chemistry: Investigate the Matter That Makes Up Your World." Booklist, vol. 112, no. 18, 15 May 2016, p. 42. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A453913649/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=b18ba14b. Accessed 6 May 2024.
Personal testimonies and professional sources combine to present a full picture of anxiety disorders and the people who suffer from them. From phobias to post-traumatic stress, anxiety disorders are classified as "a group of mental illnesses that cause abnormal feelings of fear and dread." Although generally considered modern problems, anxiety disorders predate the twenty-first century and are the most common mental illness, affecting approximately 40 million American adults. This explores what it is like to live with the illness as well as its causes and treatments, and the well-organized, jargon-free information allows readers not already familiar with the topic to easily understand. Graphs, color photos, and side boxes containing supplemental facts break up the text, but this volume, unlike many of its contemporaries, is ultimately more invested in providing substantive information than in creating an engaging reading experience. A list of chapter notes, organizations, and sources round up the reference credentials of the book, which will be of value to student researchers.--Kara Dean
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Dean, Kara. "What Is Anxiety Disorder?" Booklist, vol. 112, no. 7, 1 Dec. 2015, p. 48. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A437058952/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=804583e4. Accessed 6 May 2024.
Recycling
By Carla Mooney.
$13.26. 64 pp.
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Press. Chicago.
2015. ISBN:
9781599536033.
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Finally, someone has published an accurate book designed to support and align with Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards. Matters of Opinion: Recycling by Carla Mooney guides the student through the always-ricky process of writing opinion pieces based on informational text.
Because the book explores this process through the relevant and engaging topic of recycling, it grabs and holds the young reader's focus throughout the extended time frame necessary to produce an opinion piece. Matters of Opinion: Recycling contains valuable resources to sustain the budding writer. Text features including time lines, captions, diagrams, a glossary, and a bibliography are invaluable to the young researcher. The inclusion of model opinions supporting differing points of view create exemplars that teachers will find invaluable in sustaining the writing process.
This book is a valuable teaching tool for several reasons. Most importantly, opinions matter. Throughout life, people will bombard us with their opinions in order to influence us one way or another. It is vastly vital to learn whether those opinions are rooted in evidence and scientific data or in personal beliefs. This understanding will help young adults form opinions of their own and build empathy for the beliefs of others.
Indeed, this book can be used as an exhaustive guide in the science classroom as well as the language arts and social studies curricula. Matters of Opinion: Recycling takes a deeper look at an important issue facing the world today and features thought-provoking questions. No book on this subject teaches critical-thinking skills and introduces argumentative techniques in such a unique and concise manner. The book even concludes with an opportunity to further develop student skills by asking them to write an opinion piece of their own. In my opinion, buying this book for your classroom or school library is well worth the cost.
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Robbins, Stella. "Recycling." Science and Children, vol. 52, no. 5, Jan. 2015, p. 86. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A396767847/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=e9bd159c. Accessed 6 May 2024.
The brain, sometimes in the news when athletes suffer a concussion on the playing field, is the star of this wonderfully engaging book. This 1.3 kg, jellylike mass of tissue in the head is the master control for all parts of the body,
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Traditional textbooks on the brain are often too complicated for high school and middle school students, but this book, in seven chapters, clearly explains facts and concepts about brain structure and activity. The book opens with a timeline of historical developments in brain understanding, then presents brain anatomy and physiology, explaining how brain developments are affected by genes and environment, especially as they relate to epigenetic changes and brain plasticity.
The author reveals interesting details about memory, including why we lose our earliest memories, why some skills are not learned early, and how memories are processed and encoded. The book notes that, because parts of memories are stored in different brain areas, brain trauma may affect only a portion of memory.
The important processes of sensation and perception are detailed, revealing the different brain areas involved, the way sensations are carried to the brain, and how the senses work together. Emotions and feelings are also explored as are the limbic system and the role of neurotransmitters. Language and communication are complex processes involving interaction of many parts of the brain and are explained in a way that helps students appreciate the complexity of brain activity. The book concludes with a discussion of brain health, showing how nutrition, exercise, and sleep all help protect the brain and slow cognitive damage during aging.
This short book is just plain fun to read. Its attractive, exciting, and colorful pages include a variety of cartoons that grab student attention and provide a humorous look at chapter topics. Many excellent examples and analogies clarify concepts. Sidebars provide related information, short case studies, career information, key questions, and QR codes that can be scanned by smartphone or tablet to access videos and other online content.
At the end of each chapter are "Inquire and Investigate" activities to reinforce and extend understanding of chapter concepts. These practical activities include model making, determining brain dominance, demonstrating plasticity, experiencing unusual sensory effects, mirroring emotions, testing memories, interpreting body language, exploring brain protection, and many other interesting topics.
Also included are a comprehensive glossary, lists of books, websites, museums, and indexes. This would be a valuable resource for both high school and middle school classrooms, as it avoids much of the technical vocabulary of neuroscience. It would also be an appropriate supplemental text for students who may struggle with reading at grade level.
By Carla Mooney.
$17.95. 119 pp.
Nomad Press. White
River Junction,
VT. 2015. ISBN: 9781619302785.
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Lord, Richard. "The brain." The Science Teacher, vol. 82, no. 7, Oct. 2015, pp. 80+. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A495853522/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=90967a4e. Accessed 6 May 2024.
The Brain
By Carla Mooney. $17.95. 119 pp. Nomad Press. White River Junction, VT. 2015. ISBN: 9781619302785.
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We hear about the brain fairly often in the news, particularly when someone receives a concussion in a car accident or on the athletic field. This 1.3 kg, jelly-like mass of tissue in the head, the master control for all other parts of the body, is the star of this wonderfully engaging book.
Traditional textbook chapters on the brain are often difficult for high school and middle school students to understand, but this book cuts through the tough parts and presents the brain using clear language. Facts and concepts are explained in a way that helps students grasp the complexity of brain structure and activity. Opening with a timeline of historical developments in brain understanding, a brief introduction sets the stage for the chapters to come. Brain anatomy and physiology are presented, and the ways that brain developments are affected by genes and environment, especially as they relate to epigenetic changes and brain plasticity, are among the cutting-edge topics that are addressed.
The author uncovers many interesting details about memory, including the reasons that our earliest memories are lost, why some skills are not learned early, and how memories are processed and encoded. The book notes that, because parts of memories are stored in different brain areas, brain trauma may affect only a portion of memory.
The important processes of sensation and perception are covered in some detail, revealing the many different brain areas involved, the way sensory information is carried to the brain, and how the senses work together. Emotions and feelings are also presented, and the importance of the limbic system and the role of neurotransmitters are explained.
Language and communication are complex processes involving interaction of many parts of the brain, mainly Broca's and Wernicke's areas. The activation of listening and speaking as well as reading and writing are explained in such a way as to help students appreciate the complexity of brain activity. The book concludes with a discussion of brain health, showing how nutrition, exercise, and sleep are all factors in helping protect the brain and slowing down cognitive damage and the effects of aging.
This short book is just plain fun to read. Its attractive, exciting, and colorful pages include a variety of cartoons that grab student attention and provide a humorous look at chapter topics. Many excellent examples and analogies are used to clarify concepts. Numerous sidebars provide related information, short case studies, career information, key questions, and QR codes that can be scanned by smartphone or tablet apps to access videos and other online content. At the end of each of the seven chapters are "Inquire and Investigate" activities to reinforce and extend understanding of chapter concepts. These practical activities include model making, determining brain dominance, demonstrating plasticity, experiencing unusual sensory effects, mirroring emotions, testing memories, interpreting body language, exploring brain protection, and many other interesting topics.
Included at the end of the book are a comprehensive glossary, lists of books, websites, museums, and indexes. This would be a valuable resource for both high school and middle school classrooms, as it avoids much of the technical vocabulary of neuroscience. It would also be an appropriate supplemental text for students who may struggle with reading at grade level.
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Lord, Richard. "The Brain." Science Scope, vol. 39, no. 1, Sept. 2015, pp. 86+. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A497178625/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=5dbd3c68. Accessed 6 May 2024.
Rocketry: Investigate the Science and Technology of Rockets and Ballistics. By Carla Mooney. Illus. by Caitlin Denham. 2014. 128p. Nomad, $21.95 (9781619302327); paper, $15.95 (9781619302365). 629.4. Gr. 3-5.
With clear explanations of the Newtonian and other physical principles involved, Mooney provides a history of rocketry, from steam-driven contraptions in ancient Greece to todays (OK, tomorrow's) SpaceShipTwo and NASA's next-generation SLS. The seven chapters are supplemented by instructions for making 25 low-tech models and launchers useful for demonstrating how rockets work and behave in flight. The projects, which properly include both systematic safety provisions and suggestions for further experimentation, are illustrated with diagrammatic cartoons and use materials like paper, string, balloons, and, occasionally, PVC pipe to make a variety of air- or C02-driven models, including a balloon-powered boat and car, a skateboard propelled by the ever-popular soda-Mentos reaction, a soda-bottle "stomp" launcher, and a potato shooter. Aside from one project that entails testing rockets with "different types of fins" but provides no examples, both the hands-on portions and the relatively extensive background information will give would-be rocketeers a strong liftoff.--John Peters
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Peters, John. "Rocketry: Investigate the Science and Technology of Rockets and Ballistics." Booklist, vol. 111, no. 7, 1 Dec. 2014, p. 45. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A701500618/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=e5763f88. Accessed 6 May 2024.
Genetics; Breaking the Code of Your DNA. By Carla Mooney. Illus. by Samuel Carbaugh. Apr. 2014. 128p. Nomad, paper, $16.95 (9781619302129); lib. ed., $21.95 (9781619302082). 572.86. Gr. 4-7.
What do dimples, a widow's peak, and a cleft chin all have in common? Genetics! Beginning with a time line and an introduction to the study of heredity, this entry in the Inquire and Investigate series explains genetics in eight chapters that build upon one another. The first chapter presents Gregor Mendel, the father of genetics, and his groundbreaking work with pea plants. Other chapters highlight the makeup of cells, DNA and how it sends messages, genes and chromosomes, sex cells and meiosis, and gene mutations. A final chapter considers genetic advances, such as genetic modification and cloning, and ethical questions pertaining to these issues. Each chapter concludes with easy-to-follow inquiry-based activities and experiments that emphasize the scientific method and help students understand the topic. Numerous cartoons, facts, and QR codes that link to videos add further interest. Although the book can be used independently, it will be better appreciated with some background knowledge. A solid resource that shows life science and biology students the practicalities and marvels of genetics.--Angela Leeper
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Leeper, Angela. "Genetics; Breaking the Code of Your DNA." Booklist, vol. 110, no. 16, 15 Apr. 2014, p. 43. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A366459759/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=812a6e1d. Accessed 6 May 2024.
Genetics By Carla Mooney. $16.95. 119 pp. Nomad Press. White River Junction, VT. 2014. ISBN: 9781619302129.
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From 1865, when Gregor Mendel was working with pea plants, to 2013, when doctors began using gene therapy to treat children with leukemia in a clinical trial at a Philadelphia hospital, the study of genetics has come along way. This book explores the history of this fascinating science.
The book's concepts are written in an easy-to-understand format. Simply by reading the general timeline and the history of genetics timeline provided, the reader is able to see the importance of this field of study and the advances scientists have made. These timelines are at the beginning of the book and context for the following chapters. This book begins each chapter with a question and develops the answer by presenting experiments the reader can try. For example, the reader is encouraged to inquire and investigate questions such as "Are Fingerprints Inherited?" and "How Big is Your Genome?" Small black-and-white cartoons add to the text and present short commentary on the concept in an easy-to-understand way. Chapters include information on Gregor Mendel, "Looking Inside the Cell," "Genes and Chromosomes," "Gene Mutations," and "Genetic Advances." The author also addresses issues such as cloning and genetically modified organisms and uses examples from the popular book series, The Hunger Games. The sidebars in each chapter answer questions or explain concepts. Readers can also use embedded QR codes to extend exploration of key points. There is an extensive glossary, index, and list of books and resources. The websites listed and the materials they present are excellent. The American Museum of Natural History site included also has activities about genetics.
I would use this book to supplement a required genetics textbook. This book would be good to use with students who struggle with reading and understanding content. On a different note, another reason I would use Genetics: Breaking the Code of Your DNA is that this book was printed on paper that contained 30% postconsumer waste--another teachable moment.
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Cook, Marilyn. "Genetics." Science Scope, vol. 38, no. 4, Dec. 2014, pp. 89+. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A497179021/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=cc3b7c40. Accessed 6 May 2024.
MOONEY, Carla. Forensics: Uncover the Science and Technology of Crime Scene Investigation. illus, by Sam Carbaugh. 128p. (Inquire and Investigate Series). chron. further reading, glossary, index. websites. Nomad. July 2013. pap. $16.95. ISBN 978-1-61930-184-9; Tr $21.95. ISBN 978-1-61930-188-7.
Gr 6-9--Fans of the many popular crime scene television programs will feel right at home with this title. After an introduction to the field of forensics, the remaining six chapters look at how evidence is found, identified, and interpreted. "Fingerprints," "Blood," and "Bones and Bodies" focus on physical evidence. The last three chapters consider other types of evidence including residues and forgeries but not cybercrime. Each chapter opens with an anticipatory question. Generous side columns are filled with "Forensic Facts," explanations of forensic careers, and other miscellaneous information. Cartoon illustrations mostly fill up space and sometimes work against the text. The "Inquire & Investigate" activities that conclude each chapter are closely tied to the topic and will give readers hands-on "behind-the-scenes" experience. The instructions can get dense but are not overly technical. The most involved projects are perhaps the DNA extraction activity and the "Shoe Print Impressions." A few activities use open flames and some require readers to find their own recipes for ingredients but provide no URL suggestions. Frequent charts and occasional graphs are needed for record keeping and analysis but no examples are provided. A complete glossary explains the many forensics specific terms. The total package is worthy of consideration.--Carol S. Surges, formerly at Longfellow Middle School, Wauwatosa, WI
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Surges, Carol S. "Mooney, Carla. Forensics: Uncover the Science and Technology of Crime Scene Investigation." School Library Journal, vol. 59, no. 7, July 2013, p. 117. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A335734040/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=ab7fa40b. Accessed 6 May 2024.
"Mooney, Carla: CENSORSHIP." Kirkus Reviews, 1 Feb. 2024, p. NA. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A780841183/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=2b911ae8. Accessed 6 May 2024.
Rawlins, Sharon. "Overturned: The Constitutional Right to Abortion." Booklist, vol. 119, no. 11, 1 Feb. 2023, p. 48. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A737696004/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=32d595dd. Accessed 6 May 2024.
"Mooney, Carla: OVERTURNED." Kirkus Reviews, 1 Jan. 2023, p. NA. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A731562365/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=232e21cc. Accessed 6 May 2024.
"Mooney, Carla: GETTING HELP." Kirkus Reviews, 15 Sept. 2022, p. NA. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A717107466/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=231a1c28. Accessed 6 May 2024.
"Mooney, Carla: ANIMALS WITH JOBS." Kirkus Reviews, 15 Aug. 2022, p. NA. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A713722812/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=fec2d058. Accessed 6 May 2024.
McBroom, Kathleen. "Inquire and Investigate Series. Nomad. Gr. 6-9. (2 new titles)." Booklist, vol. 117, no. 21, 1 July 2021, p. 68. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A669809465/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=4585eea0. Accessed 6 May 2024.
"Mooney, Carla: COLLATERAL DAMAGE." Kirkus Reviews, 15 June 2021, p. NA. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A667041958/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=3e6ce5b2. Accessed 6 May 2024.
"Mooney, Carla: FAKE NEWS AND THE MANIPULATION OF PUBLIC OPINION." Kirkus Reviews, 15 Feb. 2019. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A573768814/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=ec9bdb6b. Accessed 6 May 2024.
"Mooney, Carla: REHAB OR PUNISHMENT." Kirkus Reviews, 15 Aug. 2019. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A596269816/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=179cfaca. Accessed 6 May 2024.
McGuire, Kevin. "MOONEY, Carla. Globalization: Why We Care About Faraway Events." School Library Journal, vol. 64, no. 5, May 2018, p. 122. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A536988144/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=c6910c67. Accessed 6 May 2024.
Aasi, Rummanah. "Mooney, Carla. Terrorism: Violence, Intimidation, and Solutions for Peace: Inquire & Investigate." Voice of Youth Advocates, vol. 41, no. 1, Apr. 2018, p. 78. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A536746223/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=faf0425c. Accessed 6 May 2024.
Andenson, Erin. "Human Movement: How the Body Walks, Runs, Jumps, and Kicks." Booklist, vol. 113, no. 14, 15 Mar. 2017, p. 37. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A490998501/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=2889de73. Accessed 6 May 2024.
Toke, Arun N. "The Holocaust: Racism and Genocide in World War II." Multicultural Education, vol. 26, no. 1, fall 2018, p. 51. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A586810109/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=2fee78e8. Accessed 6 May 2024.
Meyer, Jeffrey. "Mooney, Carla. The U.S. Constitution: Discover How Democracy Works." School Library Journal, vol. 62, no. 10, Oct. 2016, p. 138. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A466167066/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=5efd0f1b. Accessed 6 May 2024.
Scanlon, Donna. "Chemistry: Investigate the Matter That Makes Up Your World." Booklist, vol. 112, no. 18, 15 May 2016, p. 42. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A453913649/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=b18ba14b. Accessed 6 May 2024.
Dean, Kara. "What Is Anxiety Disorder?" Booklist, vol. 112, no. 7, 1 Dec. 2015, p. 48. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A437058952/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=804583e4. Accessed 6 May 2024.
Robbins, Stella. "Recycling." Science and Children, vol. 52, no. 5, Jan. 2015, p. 86. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A396767847/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=e9bd159c. Accessed 6 May 2024.
Lord, Richard. "The Brain." Science Scope, vol. 39, no. 1, Sept. 2015, pp. 86+. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A497178625/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=5dbd3c68. Accessed 6 May 2024.
Lord, Richard. "The brain." The Science Teacher, vol. 82, no. 7, Oct. 2015, pp. 80+. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A495853522/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=90967a4e. Accessed 6 May 2024.
Peters, John. "Rocketry: Investigate the Science and Technology of Rockets and Ballistics." Booklist, vol. 111, no. 7, 1 Dec. 2014, p. 45. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A701500618/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=e5763f88. Accessed 6 May 2024.
Leeper, Angela. "Genetics; Breaking the Code of Your DNA." Booklist, vol. 110, no. 16, 15 Apr. 2014, p. 43. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A366459759/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=812a6e1d. Accessed 6 May 2024.
Cook, Marilyn. "Genetics." Science Scope, vol. 38, no. 4, Dec. 2014, pp. 89+. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A497179021/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=cc3b7c40. Accessed 6 May 2024.
Surges, Carol S. "Mooney, Carla. Forensics: Uncover the Science and Technology of Crime Scene Investigation." School Library Journal, vol. 59, no. 7, July 2013, p. 117. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A335734040/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=ab7fa40b. Accessed 6 May 2024.