The Big Questions
The Big Questions
Reading Level: 9
Interest Level: 9-12
At times, the biggest questions about human existence seem
difficult to broach. For topics like the origins of our universe and what
happens when we die, it can even be difficult to separate opinions from
scientific fact. The Big Questions series tackles some of the most complex yet
fundamental topics in human history. Is there life beyond our universe? How do
genes shape the human experience? Do aliens exist? Titles in this series present
information about these topics in a way that challenges readers to think
critically and form their own opinions.
Each Book Contains
? Twelve
questions pertaining to the issues of life/death, genes, and our universe
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Information divided into the categories of scientific fact or "best guess"
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Global perspective on questions that have fascinated humans for centuries
Curriculum Connections
? Encourages readers to question authors?
research and evidence to form independent conclusions
? Promotes analysis of
different perspectives and an evaluation of how an author?s opinion shaped
text
? Includes cross-curricular information appropriate for STEM, history,
and language arts courses
Features: Bibliography, Further Information
Section, Full-Color Photographs, Glossary, Index,
Websites