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Breakthrough: Katalin Karikó and the mRNA Vaccine
This biography is timely as Karikó (along with Weissman) recently won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Accessible writing and thorough research make this a great science resource for middle and high school students. Recommended.
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Hothouse Earth: The Climate Crisis and the Importance of Carbon Neutrality
A great addition to middle school libraries, particularly in schools that are incorporating the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in their curriculums.
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Folding Tech: Using Origami and Nature To Revolutionize Technology
This title highlights the “A” in STEAM and is sufficiently meaty in its scientific presentation. The sample origami projects also make this title a great resource to bridge science and origami in the home and classroom.
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Cryptocurrencies and the Blockchain Revolution: Bitcoin and Beyond
Like any book about current technologies, this one will become quickly outdated. However, this fascinating title presents a strong introduction to a complex topic. A serviceable purchase for those who are interested in the subject.
Genomics: A Revolution in Health and Disease Discovery
An excellent bridge between real-world technology applications of biotechnology and what students learn in their biology classrooms.
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The Wide World of Coding: The People and Careers behind the Programs
A recommended purchase for libraries serving middle and high school students, especially ones with a focus on computer science, engineering, and technology.
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Apollo 13: A Successful Failure
An engaging space survival story that has the potential to turn middle grade science fiction/adventure fans into nonfiction readers. Could be used as a longer read-aloud to accompany a science unit.
Into the Deep: Science, Technology, and the Quest To Protect the Ocean
This title could serve as a rich source for topical research or inspiration to students interested in pursuing studies in science. Highly recommended for all elementary and middle school libraries.
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Theodosia Burr: Teen Eyewitness to the Founding of the New Nation
This formidable but brief biography is a useful purchase for school libraries and an additional purchase for public ones. Readers wanting to dig deeper after seeing Hamilton will benefit from a read.
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