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Kristi Lew
Scientists believe that the universe is mostly made up of dark matter, a mysterious substance that is different from the ordinary matter people can touch, smell, see, and interact with…
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The Amazing Human Body discusses the composition and function of the complex networks and systems within our bodies.
This intriguing series takes at our universe and the planets, stars, etc. that are part of it.
This book explores the common and useful element zinc. The author discusses the structure of the zinc atom in clear and simple language, describing in detail the characteristics that give…
Jobs in nanotechnology are STEM-related careers, and opportunities are expanding rapidly. Scientists imagine using nanoscale science to better understand and enhance the fields of medicine, imaging, computing, printing, chemical manufacturing…
This volume discusses the topic of egg donation and the reasons for its use.
Briefly discusses the history, government, economy and people of Ohio.
The alkali metals are a fascinating group of six elements that are necessary to life on Earth. The Alkali Metals explores the original discovery of these six elements, how they…
In some regions of the United States, legendary stories of monsters, beasts, and demons have been passed down from generation to generation. In other areas of the country, areas with…
Readers learn that the ozone layer prevents the sun’s harmful rays from reaching the Earth’s surface and how it is already thin in certain places. Readers investigate the causes of…
Readers learn safety tips, fishing techniques, and rules about fishing in flats, as well as fishing rods, line, bait, lures, and hooks. They also study the life cycle of a…
Our bodies sweat, vomit, sneeze, and pee. But who would have thought that sweating cools our bodies or that boogers keep bugs from getting into your lungs? Pull out a…
Doctors use medicine and surgeries to heal our bodies. But who would have thought they could use maggots to eat dead flesh or snake venom to lower blood pressure? Grab…
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Get your science groove on, and check out these awesome biology projects: - Flowers that color themselves - Tricks that confuse the brain - Taking DNA from a banana Biology…
A book for young readers about earthquakes, including how they happen and how to prepare for them. –
Explains how to use Pinterest to help build a career portfolio, presenting twenty activities to improve success.
A book for middle school students with prompts for science research projects regarding secondary research investigations. –
There is no doubt that technology can be advantageous in everyday life. However, in this ever-changing, increasingly connected world, technology can also open the door to danger and crime. Citizens…
In a world steeped with media images of unrealistic bodies and new diet fads, many of those at highest risk for disordered eating don’t have access to accurate, straightforward information…
Cancer is a disease that many young people have heard about but few understand. Author Kristi Lew examines the history of the fight against cancer, explains what scientists know about…
Completed in April 2003, the Human Genome Project was an international effort to map out and read all the genes that make up Homo sapiens. This book supports the Next…
Through simple yet engaging language and detailed images and charts, readers will explore the work of Aristotle, Linnaeus, Darwin, and other well-known, and some not so well-known, figures throughout history…
Popular television shows, such as Finding Your Roots and Who Do You Think You Are?, have ignited a renewed passion for traditional genealogical research and thrown genetic ancestry testing into…
Gregor Mendel in the 19th century studied how different types of pea plants passed their characteristics to the next generation. This book presents the history of genetics from the early…
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Explains how scientists believe the universe was created and how the universe grows and changes.
Helps students understand how chemical reactions happen - covering atomic structure, chemical bonding, and reaction rates.
Acids and bases are essential components of the natural world that play key roles in medicine and industry. They are used in the manufacturing of everyday items such as carbonated…
Laurie Halse Anderson is a bestselling author of realistic and historical fiction for young adults and children. Two of her books, Speak and Chains, have been nominated for the National…
The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that prescription painkillers are one of the most commonly abused drugs by teens, after tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana. Readers get the facts about…
A book for young readers about hurricanes –
Argon (Ar) is the third most abundant gas in the atmosphere after nitrogen and oxygen. In 1894, argon was discovered by the chemists Sir William Ramsay and Lord Rayleigh when…
The Lanthanides and Actinides are an intriguing mix of naturally occurring and man-made elements. This book introduces the reader to these engrossing elements, taking an in-depth look at their properties…
Iodine (I) is used to seed clouds, detect and treat cancer, prevent infections, and protect people from radiation in the even of a nuclear accident. Most of the iodine found…
Radium (Ra) was discovered in the ore pitchblende by the French chemists Marie and Pierre Curie and an assistant in 1898. It is a radioactive element, classified as an alkaline…
Germsbacteria, viruses, and other organismssurround us. While some germs are good, others are downright nasty. Germs cause infectious illnesses from the common cold to mad cow disease. Drugs and vaccines…
Nearly one hundred years before the advent of the computer age, Ada King, Countess of Lovelace, published the first set of instructions intended to extract data from a machine. This…
This book reveals the fascinating history of GPS, from when it was first invented to the latest innovations, as well as the changes it has created in people’s lives –
