Books from Nomad Press
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Great Colonial America Projects: You Can Build Yourself
By Kris BordessaGreat Colonial America Projects You Can Build Yourself introduces readers ages 9–12 to colonial America through hands-on building projects.
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George Washington: 25 Great Projects You Can Build Yourself
By Carla MooneyGeorge Washington: 25 Great Projects You Can Build Yourself offers a fascinating look into the life and times of our nation’s first president.
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Amazing BEN FRANKLIN Inventions: You Can Build Yourself
By Carmella Van VleetAmazing Ben Franklin Inventions You Can Build Yourself introduces readers ages 9 and up to the life and times of one of America’s greatest thinkers with over 25 hands-on building projects and activities.
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The American Revolution: Experience the Battle for Independence
By Judy Dodge CummingsKids love stories about underdogs, and the American Revolution is among the most famous of these tales.
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The Underground Railroad: Navigate the Journey from Slavery to Freedom With 25 Projects
By Judy Dodge CummingsIn The Underground Railroad: Navigate the Journey from Slavery to Freedom, readers ages 9 to 12 examine how slavery developed in the United States and what motivated abolitionists to work for its destruction.
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Great Medieval Projects: You Can Build Yourself
By Kris BordessaAddressing various aspects of medieval life, this book provides historically accurate details of the period leading up to the Renaissance.
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THE ROARING TWENTIES: Discover the Era of Prohibition, Flappers, and Jazz
By Marcia Amidon LüstedThe Roaring Twenties: Discover the Era of Prohibition, Flappers, and Jazz explores all the different aspects of the time, from literature and music to politics, fashion, economics, and invention.
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EXPLORE NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURES!: WITH 25 GREAT PROJECTS
By Anita YasudaThis book also investigates the negative impact European explorers and settlers had on Native Americans, giving readers a glimpse into the complicated history of Native Americans.
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Natural Disasters: Investigate Earth's Most Destructive Forces with 25 Projects
By Kathleen M ReillyReaders of this book will make their own shake tables, create a cake batter lava flow, invent a wind tunnel, and experiment with avalanches.
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TOOLS OF THE ANCIENT GREEKS: A Kid's Guide to the History & Science of Life in Ancient Greece
By Kris BordessaTools of the Ancient Greeks: A Kid’s Guide to the History and Science of Life in Ancient Greece explores the scientific discoveries, athletic innovations, engineering marvels, and innovative ideas created more than two thousand years ago.
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Aviation: Cool Women Who Fly
By Carmella Van VleetThis book explores the history of aviation, the women who helped pioneer flight, and the multitude of varied careers in this exciting and important field. Both boys and girls are encouraged to let their imaginations and dreams soar.
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The Risk in Being Alive: One Man's Adventures Across the Planet
By Brian HancockInfused with a dry sense of humor and an observant sense of place, these stories cascade in a torrent of thrilling events and breathtaking wonder.
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Geology of the Eastern Coast: Investigate How The Earth Was Formed with 15 Projects
By Kathleen Brown, Cynthia Light BrownCombining fun facts with hands-on experiments, this handbook features projects such as building folded mountains, creating dissolving “corals,” and making an eye of a storm.
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Explore Fossils!: With 25 Great Projects
By Grace Brown, Cynthia BrownIn Explore Fossils!
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EXPLORE SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS!: WITH 25 GREAT PROJECTS
By Kathleen M. ReillyIn Explore Solids and Liquids! With 25 Great Projects kids experience the wonder of different states of matter. They’ll learn what matter is made of, how it can change, and how these interactions really work in our universe.
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FORENSICS: UNCOVER THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
By Carla MooneyForensics: Uncover the Science and Technology of Crime Scene Investigation introduces students to the fascinating world of forensic science and shows them how to find clues, analyze evidence, and crack the case.
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Inca: DISCOVER THE CULTURE AND GEOGRAPHY OF A LOST CIVILIZATION WITH 25 PROJECTS
By Lawrence KovacsThe text and activities invite learners on a journey along the Inca Trail. They'll visit the city of Cuzco and the majestic Machu Picchu, built on a jagged ridge thousands of feet above the Urubamba River.
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Zoology: Cool Women Who Work With Animals
By Jennifer SwansonZoology: Cool Women Who Work With Animals uses primary sources, essential questions, and knowledge connections to encourage both boys and girls to explore the animal world while being inspired to ask what role they might play in the field ...
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TOOLS OF THE ANCIENT ROMANS: A Kid's Guide to the History & Science of Life in Ancient Rome
By Rachel DickinsonSTools of the Ancient Romans: A Kid’s Guide to the History and Science of Life in Ancient Rome explores the history and science of the most powerful empire the world has ever known.
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Robotics: DISCOVER THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF THE FUTURE with 20 PROJECTS
By Kathy CeceriWe even send robots to explore the depths of the ocean and the expanse of space. In Robotics, children ages 9 and up learn how robots affect both the future and the present. Hands-on activities make learning both fun and lasting.