Robert Snedden
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Looking at some of the major inventions and discoveries shaping our world today, Breakthroughs in Science profiles the research leading up to the discovery (not just profiles of the one or two key "players"). Each book describes the "famous" moment and then examines the continued evolution illustrating its impact today and for the future"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Why do tigers have stripes? Do they choose to have them, or is that just how they are? Adaptation and Survival explains what is meant by the fitness of an organism and shows how adaptations improve a plant or animal's chances of survival to have offspring. It tackles common confusions about the science and shows how topics are relevant to the reader.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines how chemical engineers combine the science of chemistry with the engineering design process to develop products used in daily life such as cleaning supplies, fuels, and medicines.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Human activities have a huge impact on Earth. Environmental engineers help improve our lives while trying to prevent damage to ecosystems and our environment from the waste we create. Learn how engineers combine scientific concepts with the engineering design process to find sustainable solutions to problems.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Why does E=mc2? If Einstein was right, was Newton wrong? Can we really find a theory of everything?
Think Like Einstein will answer these questions and more in this fun and fascinating book. With topics ranging from space-time to the atomic bomb, Robert Snedden takes a look at this extraordinary man and his ground-breaking theories. This illustrated book provides an accessible introduction to this incredible theoretical physicist.
Author
Language
English
Description
Throughout history, medical science has been at the helm of human development, from Neanderthals stitching their wounds with bone needles to modern organ transplantation.
Robert Snedden explores this fascinating subject, marking not a straightforward trajectory from primitive guesswork to sophisticated science but rather a winding narrative of twists and turns. Discover how 7th century Buddhist monks used vaccination techniques 1300 years before...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Rosetta isn't the first probe that's been sent to study comets, but it's the most successful as the first spacecraft to closely observe a comet as it approaches the sun. For 10 years, Rosetta moved around the solar system, just so it could finally meet up with the right comet and release a lander to further study it. Readers learn about Rosetta's incredible journey from just an idea to a fascinating robot with solar-charging batteries and other special...
Author
Language
English
Description
From early humans carving notches in bones to the discovery of quantum mechanics and chaos theory, mathematics has certainly come a long way. Fully illustrated and augmented with helpful timelines and diagrams, Problem Solved! explores some of history's greatest mathematical breakthroughs. Covering topics from Ancient Egyptian geometry to chaos theory, readers will learn about Euclid of Alexandria, Brahmagupta, Sir Isaac Newton, Alan Turing and more....
16) The Navy
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The job of a navy is to control and defend the seas around its country's shores, to keep the sea lanes open and safe for merchant ships, and to protect the country's interests overseas. The crew of a navy warship may be called upon to face danger in a hostile environment far from home. It takes courage, skill, and teamwork to do this job. It also requires professionalism and people who take pride in their work"--p. [4] of cover.
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18) Fungi
Author
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English