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How to Survive Middle School: Science

A Do-It-Yourself Study Guide

Part of HOW TO SURVIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL books

Author Rachel Ross, Maria Ter-Mikaelian
Illustrated by Carpenter Collective
Edited by Dan Tucker
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RH Childrens Books | Bright Matter Books
6"W x 9.12"H x 1.21"D   | 34 oz | 12 per carton
On sale May 03, 2022 | 528 Pages | 978-0-525-57143-8
Age 10-14 years | Grades 5-9
Reading Level: Lexile 980L | Fountas & Pinnell Y
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STUMPED BY SCIENCE? Make learning easy with this do-it-yourself study guide that includes everything kids need to know to tackle middle school science!

Learning is an adventure both inside and outside of the classroom with the How to Survive Middle School study guide series!

These colorful, highly visual books cover all the essential info kids need to ace important middle school classes. Large topics are broken down into easy-to-digest chunks, and reflective questions help kids check understanding and become critical thinkers.

Written by middle school teachers and vetted by curriculum experts, this series is the perfect school supplement or homeschool resource—and a great way to help create independent learners.

HTSMS: Science includes key facts and super-helpful illustrations, diagrams, and vocab that explore topics including:
  • The Scientific Method
  • The Solar System
  • Fossil Fuels and Climate Change
  • The Periodic Table
  • Chemical Bonds
  • Ecosystems and Cells
  • Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration
  • Laws of Motion
  • and more!

Books also available for: World History, English, Math, and U.S. History.
Praise for the HOW TO SURVIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL series:
 
“Lively prose and an unusually broad scope.” —Kirkus Reviews

“The readable text takes a breezy tone and incorporates user-friendly features…chapters are expansively inclusive and represent the viewpoints of those not always heard.” —Booklist
Maria Ter-Mikaelian is a science writer with a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from New York University with eight years of college teaching experience. She has written educational video scripts for the PBS channel It's Okay to be Smart and articles for the children's science magazine Smore. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, son, and dog.
 
Rachel Ross is a science writer and educator who lives in Northern California. She holds a Master’s degree in astronomy from James Cook University in Australia. Rachel served as a specialist in education and outreach at Las Cumbres Observatory in Southern California, where she also worked as a researcher and an operator of the telescope network.

Carpenter Collective is a graphic design and branding studio led by partners Jessica and Tad Carpenter. They focus on bringing powerful messages to life through branding, packaging, illustration, and design. They have worked with clients ranging from Target, Coca-Cola, and Macy’s, to Warby Parker, Adobe, and MTV, among many others. They’ve earned a national reputation for creating powerful brand experiences and unique visual storytelling with a whimsical wink. See more of their work at carpentercollective.com
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Educator Guide for How to Survive Middle School: Science

Classroom-based guides appropriate for schools and colleges provide pre-reading and classroom activities, discussion questions connected to the curriculum, further reading, and resources.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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STUMPED BY SCIENCE? Make learning easy with this do-it-yourself study guide that includes everything kids need to know to tackle middle school science!

Learning is an adventure both inside and outside of the classroom with the How to Survive Middle School study guide series!

These colorful, highly visual books cover all the essential info kids need to ace important middle school classes. Large topics are broken down into easy-to-digest chunks, and reflective questions help kids check understanding and become critical thinkers.

Written by middle school teachers and vetted by curriculum experts, this series is the perfect school supplement or homeschool resource—and a great way to help create independent learners.

HTSMS: Science includes key facts and super-helpful illustrations, diagrams, and vocab that explore topics including:
  • The Scientific Method
  • The Solar System
  • Fossil Fuels and Climate Change
  • The Periodic Table
  • Chemical Bonds
  • Ecosystems and Cells
  • Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration
  • Laws of Motion
  • and more!

Books also available for: World History, English, Math, and U.S. History.

Praise

Praise for the HOW TO SURVIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL series:
 
“Lively prose and an unusually broad scope.” —Kirkus Reviews

“The readable text takes a breezy tone and incorporates user-friendly features…chapters are expansively inclusive and represent the viewpoints of those not always heard.” —Booklist

Author

Maria Ter-Mikaelian is a science writer with a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from New York University with eight years of college teaching experience. She has written educational video scripts for the PBS channel It's Okay to be Smart and articles for the children's science magazine Smore. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, son, and dog.
 
Rachel Ross is a science writer and educator who lives in Northern California. She holds a Master’s degree in astronomy from James Cook University in Australia. Rachel served as a specialist in education and outreach at Las Cumbres Observatory in Southern California, where she also worked as a researcher and an operator of the telescope network.

Carpenter Collective is a graphic design and branding studio led by partners Jessica and Tad Carpenter. They focus on bringing powerful messages to life through branding, packaging, illustration, and design. They have worked with clients ranging from Target, Coca-Cola, and Macy’s, to Warby Parker, Adobe, and MTV, among many others. They’ve earned a national reputation for creating powerful brand experiences and unique visual storytelling with a whimsical wink. See more of their work at carpentercollective.com
Rachel Ross View titles by Rachel Ross
Maria Ter-Mikaelian View titles by Maria Ter-Mikaelian
Carpenter Collective View titles by Carpenter Collective

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Educator Guide for How to Survive Middle School: Science

Classroom-based guides appropriate for schools and colleges provide pre-reading and classroom activities, discussion questions connected to the curriculum, further reading, and resources.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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