In the 25th century, only the Schindleria possess the secret of faster-than-light travel (FTL), thus exerting an economic stranglehold on all interstellar travel. For a century and a half, mankind has operated within their influence, till now there are at least a dozen human colony worlds scattered along Schindlerian trade routes. Sonja Merrick, ...
If you lived long enough, this could be your future, too In the late twenty-first century, you will find a very different world. Little is as it used to be, and many are not what they seem. Kendrick Gallmon, survivor of an infamous research facility called the Maze, is trying to pick up the pieces of his life, even though he knows the Labrat ...
Mooki, an adorable beaver orphan, has a big secret--his two front teeth the size of shovels! His new family laughs the first time he opens his mouth, but Mooki soon learns to appreciate his individuality. Newly confident, Mooki returns to his friends who now admire his beautiful smile.
Hands-on experiments enhance understanding of magnets, north and south poles, attraction and repulsion, induced magnetism, electromagnetism and related topics.
Hands-on experiments provide entertaining and educational insights into how and why basic scientific principles work. Topics include magnets, electricity, light, sound and water. Full-color art and photographs.
Our understanding of how mitochondria functionally interact with other cellular organelles and the process of transcription, and how mitochondria detect oxidative modification of macromolecules has improved significantly in the past decade. Importantly, the roles of mitochondria and oxidative stress are also better defined in the pathophysiology ...
"A Systematic Catalogue of Soft-Scale Insects" is a synthesis and catalogue of all the information published on eight families of scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) worldwide from 1758 to the present. Data is provided on their correct scientific names, common names, synonyms, taxonomy, host plants, distribution, natural enemies, biology, and ...
Hands-on experiments enhance understanding of why things float, density of liquids, floating liquids, floating and sinking eggs, making a hydrometer, and other related topics.
Aeons ago, a super-scientific culture known as 'Angels' had left incomprehensible relics all over the galaxy. Among these phenomena were the Stations, whereby human spacecraft could jump instantly from one part of the galaxy to another. And from them the brilliant Angel technology could be explored and exploited. One of these stations orbits the ...
Hands-on experiments to enhance the understanding of day and night, photosynthesis, splitting light into the spectrum, mixing colors, making a pinhole camera, and other related topics.
A practical framework for helping students analyze problems, generate solutions, and decide how to put solutions into effect. Students use brainstorming, categorizing, and flow charting -- all in preparation for "The Prolific Thinkers' Marathon", where they compete as teams in three major problem-solving events. Includes reproducible forms.
Aeons ago, a super-scientific culture known as 'Angels' had left incomprehensible relics all over the galaxy. Among these phenomena were the Stations, whereby human spacecraft could jump instantly from one part of the galaxy to another. And from them the brilliant Angel technology could be explored and exploited. One of these stations orbits the ...
"Lest We Forget"-A compilation of narrative reports detailing the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that was submitted to the Secretary of the Navy by Admiral C. W. Nimitz February 15, 1942. These exciting narratives were written by the men who experienced this tragic event, only a few days following the Japanese attack & are teeming with ...
Twelve classroom tested activity books that encourage students to explore the world around them. Each book contains 28 theme-based activities with detailed teacher's notes; clear, easy-to-use activities for stand-alone or integrated lessons, and problem-solving exercises with multiple applications.
First published in hardback in 1994, a SCIENCE FOR FUN title which introduces very young children to basic scientific concepts via a range of hands-on experiments. Suitable for National Curriculum Key Stage 1-2. Illustrated with photographs and artwork.
Introducing young children to basic scientific concepts, this book on pushing and pulling uses illustrations, simple text and clear layout, to provide an accessible approach to simple science.
Part of the SCIENCE FOR FUN series, an introduction to scientific concepts which contains step-by-step instructions for performing experiments. Last published in 1994.
We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.
