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All in a drop: how Antony van Leeuwenhoek discovered an invisible world
Par Lori Alexander. 2019
Biography of the self-taught scientist known as the father of microbiology. By building his own microscope, Leeuwenhoek advanced humanity's understanding…
of the oft-invisible world around us. Explains that microbes are everywhere: in the soil and oceans, in snow, and inside our bodies. For grades 3-6.A life on our planet: my witness statement and a vision for the future
Par David Attenborough. 2020
Naturalist in his 90s reflects on his decades as a science communicator and the changes to the planet he has…
witnessed since his early days in the field. Presents policies for addressing issues like climate change and bettering the world to pass on to the next generation. 2020Nothing Could Stop Her: The Courageous Life of Ruth Gruber
Par Rona Arato, Isabel Muñoz. 2023
Ruth Gruber didn't want to live an ordinary life, and she wouldn't take "no" for an answer. Born to a…
Jewish American family in 1911, she grew up to become a renowned journalist and activist. Her career spanned seven decades and led her to places that other reporters wouldn't or couldn't go, from Nazi Germany to the remote Arctic regions of the Soviet Union. At a time when women were expected to stay at home and raise families, Ruth told the stories of people in need and fought for their rights to live in safety and freedom.Backyard safaris: 52 year-round science adventures
Par Phyllis Busch. 1995
Thirteen activities for each of the four seasons that explore the wonders of nature. Includes such activities as measuring raindrops,…
catching and keeping snowflakes, tracking animals in the winter, hunting for insect eggs, and investigating dead trees for signs of life. For grades 3-6Deep Atlantic: life, death, and exploration in the abyss
Par Richard Ellis. 1996
Chronicles the history of exploration in the Atlantic Ocean. Then describes a voyage to the depths of the Atlantic to…
reveal the exotic and wondrous creatures residing on the ocean floorSummer for the gods: the Scopes trial and America's continuing debate over science and religion
Par Edward Larson. 1997
A historical account of the 1925 Scopes "monkey" trial, when the state of Tennessee prosecuted John Scopes for teaching evolution…
in a public school. The courtroom arguments featured the famous orators William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow debating religion and the state's right to dictate school curriculumMummies, dinosaurs, moon rocks: how we know how old things are
Par James Jespersen. 1996
Describes methods used to date objects, including Carbon 14 dating, dendrochronology, DNA analysis, and thermoluminescence. Shows how these methods yield…
information about extinct dinosaurs, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and various items left behind by Columbus. For grades 5-8The science chef: 100 fun food experiments and recipes for kids
Par Joan D'Amico. 1995
Explains how cooking uses chemistry to mix and heat ingredients to make something new, like bread from flour, yeast, and…
water. Experiments show why popcorn pops and toast turns brown. Includes recipes for pizza, muffins, mashed potatoes, and fudge brownies. For grades 4-7 and older readersThe Sierra Club book of weatherwisdom
Par Vicki McVey. 1991
Tells how to become a better forecaster by reading the signs of weather. McVey discusses such topics as how the…
Earth's movements affect climates and seasons, how warm and cold fronts produce storms, what atmospheric pressure is and how to measure it, and even how animal behavior can be used to predict weather. For grades 5-8Empire of light: a history of discovery in science and art
Par S Perkowitz. 1996
A physicist explores the phenomenon of light in science and art. Recounts key research and discoveries through history, leading to…
the contemporary theories of relativity and quantum physics. Discusses light as both a pervasive force in human life and an aesthetic medium in artThe astonishing hypothesis: the scientific search for the soul
Par Francis Crick. 1994
Nobel laureate Crick presents his study of the brain and the nature of human consciousness. Beginning with the hypothesis that…
each person's identity is nothing more than "the behaviour of a vast assembly of nerve cells and the associated molecules," Crick approaches his study through visual awareness and concludes that his hypothesis is plausible but more research is needed for proofDriving force: the natural magic of magnets
Par James Livingston. 1996
A far-ranging discussion of magnets, a key "driving force" of modern technology. Explains the theory of magnetism and its varied…
uses through history. Delves into modern applications in physics, astronomy, transportation, health science, warfare, entertainment, and other areasEvolution isn't what it used to be: the augmented animal and the whole wired world
Par Walt Anderson. 1996
Portrays the world and humankind as in a profound evolutionary transition, because of convergence of the biosciences with information technologies.…
Argues that a bionic planet is emerging, as computers augment our brains and as vaccines and artificial organs modify our bodies. Explores questions of ethics and equityNatural grace: dialogues on creation, darkness, and the soul in spiritualiy and science
Par Matthew Fox. 1996
A theologian and a scientist explore key spiritual concerns-- including creation, the soul, grace, prayer, and ritual--from their respective points…
of view. They challenge the mechanistic model of nature, preferring a more flexible approach that draws from various religions, philosophies, and cultural traditionsLes engins de chantier (Livre son)
Par Maria Vyshinskaya. 2022
La ferme (Mon premier livre sonore à toucher)
Par Patricia Hegarty. 2022
Écoute dans la nuit: livre sonore (Petit Nathan)
Par Emiri Hayashi. 2022
Les véhicules de secours (Livre son)
Par Maria Vyshinskaya. 2022
University of Oxford chemistry lecturer views the periodic table as a kingdom whose entities are "finely balanced living personalities with…
quirks of character." He gives a tour of the landscape, which includes deserts of metals and two lakes of mercury and bromine, and discusses the governing rules and laws and other aspects of the kingdomBrainstorm!: The stories of twenty American kid inventors
Par Tom Tucker. 1995
A look at twenty inventions, covering more than two hundred years of history, by young people ranging in age from…
five to nineteen. The inventions include earmuffs, colored car wax, popsicles, flippers, resealable cereal boxes, a rotary steam engine, and a safety device to keep children from getting their fingers mashed in doors. Includes a section on how to protect your own great ideas. For grades 5-8