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Carla Mooney

@carlawrites

Author of over 75 nonfiction books for kids. Loves science, technology, history, and sharing little known stories.

 Pennsylvania
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Joined September 2009
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#STEM Tuesday—In the Classroom #Teachers, discover some great STEM activities for your classroom on today's blog! —Build your own Wi-Fi antenna from cans —Explore luminescence with UV flashlights —Learn how light can transmit sound —And more #Experimenting #mglit #middlegrade
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STEM Tuesday- Radio/UV Waves and Applied Physics - In the Classroom - From The Mixed Up Files

STEM Tuesday- Radio/UV Waves and Applied Physics - In the Classroom - From The Mixed Up Files

    Understanding and Using Radio Waves by Elizabeth Rubio The focus of this book is on the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum called radio waves, but it also does a good job covering what the...

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Interested in fossils? That's the topic this month at #STEMTuesday ! fromthemixedupfiles.com/stem…
STEM Tuesday- Fossils- In the Classroom - From The Mixed Up Files

STEM Tuesday- Fossils- In the Classroom - From The Mixed Up Files

Fossils are like time capsules that preserve clues about life on Earth millions of years ago. They help us reconstruct the planet’s past, including ancient environments, climate conditions, and...

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It's #STEMTuesday from @MixedUpFiles Check out today's #Invention classroom activities! #STEM #STEMeducation fromthemixedupfiles.com/stem…
STEM Tuesday - Inventions that Changed the World - In the Classroom - From The Mixed Up Files

STEM Tuesday - Inventions that Changed the World - In the Classroom - From The Mixed Up Files

  Inventions are new ideas or things that people create to make life easier or more fun. They help solve problems and improve how we live, like how light bulbs give us light or airplanes help us fly....

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Always in the Middle introduces @carlawrites @NomadPressVT THE SCIENCE OF SEEDS! I'm going to have to hunt this down for myself! gpattridge.com/2024/07/12/th…
THE SCIENCE OF SEEDS

THE SCIENCE OF SEEDS

Author Carla Mooney explores what could be a droll, boring topic for kids and makes it into a fascinating journey about what we grow and eat. After an introduction describing how a seed grows and t…

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ICYMI: STEM Tuesday — Renewable Energy — In the Classroom @carlawrites #STEM #kidlit fromthemixedupfiles.com/stem…
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It's #STEMTuesday, Mixed-Up friends! Today's offering: Pests That Bug Us. Check it out! @carlawrites fromthemixedupfiles.com/stem…
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It's #STEMTuesday on the blog. Head over for some buggy fun! #nonfiction #nfforkids #stemforkids #STEM fromthemixedupfiles.com/stem…

STEM Tuesday - Pests that Bug Us - In the Classroom - From The Mixed Up Files

    Leeches, bedbugs, and plagues! These books focus on some of the plants, pests, and parasites that share our home and, in some cases, our body. The possibilities are endless for bug-filled...

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Yesterday was #STEMTuesday and the post is filled with #robotics ideas, books, and activities to use! #intheclassroom #Teachers #Educators fromthemixedupfiles.com/stem…
STEM Tuesday - Robotics and Artificial Intelligence- In the Classroom - From The Mixed Up Files

STEM Tuesday - Robotics and Artificial Intelligence- In the Classroom - From The Mixed Up Files

  Not long ago, robots and artificial intelligence were the imagination of science fiction books and movies. Yet every day, advances in technology, robotics, and engineering are making them a...

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September is #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth 🎗️
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STEM Tuesday-- Material Science-- In the Classroom fromthemixedupfiles.com/stem… via @MixedUpFiles @carlawrites #STEMTuesday
STEM Tuesday- Material Science- In the Classroom - From The Mixed Up Files

STEM Tuesday- Material Science- In the Classroom - From The Mixed Up Files

  Have you thought about the objects you use every day? Your hairbrush, clothes, dishes, desk, and books? What are they made from? Materials science is the study of the solid materials that make up...

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STEM Tuesday- Material Science- Book List - From The Mixed Up Files

STEM Tuesday- Material Science- Book List - From The Mixed Up Files

    Materials Science is the field of researching and discovering materials. Not only is this field changing the face of sports and medicine; but it’s making strides in other places as well. Take a...

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Happy Earth Day! Interested in learning more about how changes in our climate are affecting life on Earth? You can read all about it in Climate in Crisis! @NomadPressVT #kidlit #nonfiction #EarthDay2023 nomadpress.net/nomadpress-bo…

Climate in Crisis

Discover how climate change is affecting the human population through real-life stories and a deep examination of the science.

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ICYMI: Architecture is the focus for today’s STEMTuesday offering, with a comprehensive book list. #STEM #architecture fromthemixedupfiles.com/stem…
STEM Tuesday- Architecture- Book List - From The Mixed Up Files

STEM Tuesday- Architecture- Book List - From The Mixed Up Files

Architecture is the art and science of designing buildings, from skyscrapers to houses, cathedrals to factories, theme parks to museums. Architecture brings together art, math, physics, and enginee...

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It's #STEMTuesday @MixedUpFiles! Don't miss today's magical math interview with Newbery-honor author @rajanilarocca, discussing MIDSUMMER'S MAYHEM. fromthemixedupfiles.com/stem…
STEM Tuesday- Math- Interview with Author Rajani LaRocca - From The Mixed Up Files

STEM Tuesday- Math- Interview with Author Rajani LaRocca - From The Mixed Up Files

STEM Tuesday–Math– Interview with Author Rajani LaRocc Welcome to STEM Tuesday: Author Interview, a repeating feature for the last Tuesday of every month. Go Science-Tech-Engineering-Math! Today...

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STEM Tuesday- Math- Writing Tips and Resources - From The Mixed Up Files

STEM Tuesday- Math- Writing Tips and Resources - From The Mixed Up Files

  Paradigm Shift Did you see it? The National Council of Teachers of English recently issued the “Position Statement on the Role of Nonfiction Literature (K–12).” I’ll be honest and say that when I...

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@YAdudebooks 2023 Reviewers' Choice Awards! @BloomsburyBooks, @BrigidKemmerer, @PhilomelBooks, @suyidavies,, @penguinrandom, @NomadPressVT, @carlawrites, @KidsCanPress, @alancross, @owlkids, @HeatherCamlot, @dcbyoungreaders, @shanepeacock Like us!
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Isn't Water Renewable? So Why Conserve?

Isn't Water Renewable? So Why Conserve?

We've all heard that fun fact about how the water you drink today could be the same water a dinosaur drank millions of years ago. In fact, there’s

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Love this foody roundup! @carlawrites @TraciVanWagoner Fantastic Kids' Books About The Science And History Of Food thechildrensbookreview.com/2…
Fantastic Kids’ Books About The Science And History Of Food – The Children's Book Review

Fantastic Kids’ Books About The Science And History Of Food – The Children's Book Review

It’s time to dip into the science and history of your favorite foods! These amazing and unique books take a look behind the scenes of your favorite eats.

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So proud of all the goalies, especially my son Dan. ❤️🏒💚🖤
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Another October has passed, and the stories behind the @OctoberSaves story continue to touch and amazes us. Our story: myhockeyrankings.com/news.ph…
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