NSTA Books on Social Studies Integration

In addition to these fine selections, NSTA offers many other books; to learn more, visit http://store.nsta.org.

Ancient Science

Grades K–8

Whether they’re building sundials or writing in hieroglyphics, students can use the 40 projects in Ancient Science to combine hands-on activities with the study of early civilizations. Each chapter opens with a brief explanation of a historical era, provides illustrations of “Ancient Science in Action,” and allows students to explore the science of the past today.

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Scientists Through the Ages

Grades K–8

Scientists Through the Ages profiles more than 25 important thinkers and invites students to understand their work through simple experiments. The book starts by explaining what astronomers, biologists, chemists, Earth scientists, and physicists actually do. Then it provides short biographies of scientists from Archimedes to Einstein plus related experiments. A lively means to mix science with language arts, art, and career education.

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ReInvent the Wheel

Grades K–8

Inspire the Edison in every student with this lively book of 24 easy-to-do activities that teach the science and the stories behind historical inventions.

http://store.nsta.org/showItem.asp?product=OP794X

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