| There's a Fungus Among Us! (24/7: Science Behind the Scenes: Medical Files) Contributor(s): Diconsiglio, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 0531175308 ISBN-13: 9780531175309 Publisher: Franklin Watts OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2007 Annotation: Features: - High interest/low reading level books for middle- and high-school students - Attention-grabbing opener to provide immediate visual introduction to each book - Mock dialogues to present crucial vocabulary terms in context - Compelling visuals and information to help students build a background in each topic - Real-life case studies to show scientists' problem-solving processes - Portfolio of tools, equipment, forms, and other real materials used by experts in the field - "Science as Inquiry" out of the classroom and into the real world - Forensic science is a hot topic, making these books the ones teens will want to read - Highlights of key historical moments in each discipline - Current events tie-ins - Career emphasis, featuring interviews with scientists in the field |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - General |
| Dewey: 616.92 |
| Lexile Measure: 710 |
| Series: 24/7: Science Behind the Scenes: Medical Files |
| Physical Information: 0.15" H x 7.62" W x 9.01" (0.26 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 118183 Reading Level: 5.5 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Discover Fungus Science as inquiry is the core of this dynamic, investigative, high-interest series which focuses on the science and technology used to solve real-life crimes and mysteries, and includes chapter summaries, reading cues, and sidebar interviews. |