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A good place to start for research and homework. Includes full-text articles, reference books, primary source documents, photos, maps, and flags.
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In today's vast world of information overload, students need help finding the best and most reliable sources available. This student-friendly book teaches young readers about secondary sources and where to find them. They will learn how to interpret and apply the information they find. Students will meet the C3 Social Studies Framework standards as they build their skills in finding and using evidence to support learning and writing. With sidebar...
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Introduces readers to the basic features of nonfiction books, such as headers and indexes. Readers will learn how to use these features to gather information and write reports. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, labeled diagrams, a quiz and answer key, a phonetic glossary, an index, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
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This engaging title helps readers build essential research and information sourcing skills for self-directed learning. Accessible text and authentic examples model effective research strategies and support readers as they learn to critically evaluate sources for accuracy and credibility, organize and connect ideas, and credit and curate sources using a variety of digital tools.
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"Using the AASL Standards framework for learners, the Create and Share : Thinking digitally series provides younger readers with the necessary tools to successfully and safely navigate the digital world. In Researching with Online Videos, readers learn the best way to use online videos for research. Activities throughout the book prompt students to think more deeply, be creative, share information and resources, and grow their knowledge. Book includes...
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Data can be an important tool for backing up arguments. In this book, students will learn how the collection and use of data plays an important role in projects of all kinds. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.
11) Collecting data
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"With fun and engaging activities, Collecting Data outlines the steps to properly gathering and organizing data, which include observation, assessing the reliability of sources, and critically assessing data in order to draw reliable conclusions. Readers begin their journey toward data literacy by developing their sense of curiosity, and then conducting investigations, just like solving a mystery"--Publisher's website.
13) Immigration
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"Details the historical evidence that helps explain why there was a mass migration of people from around the world [to the U.S. from about 1820 to the early 1900s], and what they experienced during the process" --Page 4 of cover.
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From important historical figures and inventors of everyday products, to the people behind the names of local road signs - we are surrounded by traces of individuals whose history we can research. Even a person who is not well known might have had a surprising life - but how do we find this out? Using examples, from famous figures such as Usain Bolt and Winston Churchill, to those with less familiar stories, this book will help you discover their...
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Todays students have access to many sources of information. The mere number of sources can be daunting when doing research for a school project. This handy guide explains the advantages of print and digital sources and impresses upon readers the importance of using credible sources. Suggestions for taking and organizing notes are featured, too.
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