Introduces communication, discussing such topics as how cell telephones work, what causes noise pollution, the impact of the Internet and email on personal interactions, and possible careers in the fi
Explores the history of engineering and its impact on people's lives, covering such topics as the design and construction of roads, bridges, and dams; and such inventions as the printing press, combus
In 1859, Charles Darwin published a vastly important work: On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. For centuries, man had been seen as a created species, distinct from any other animal
For almost a century and a half, biologists have gone to the seashore to study life. The oceans contain rich biodiversity, and organisms at the intersection of sea and shore provide a plentiful sampli
Scores of wild species and ecosystems around the world face a variety of human-caused threats, from habitat destruction and fragmentation to rapid climate change. But there is hope, and it, too, comes
Scores of wild species and ecosystems around the world face a variety of human-caused threats, from habitat destruction and fragmentation to rapid climate change. But there is hope, and it, too, comes
Although modern cell biology is often considered to have arisen following World War II in tandem with certain technological and methodological advances—in particular, the electron microscope and
Although modern cell biology is often considered to have arisen following World War II in tandem with certain technological and methodological advances—in particular, the electron microscope and
I am driven by an exploration of color and form. My objective is to create multi-layered images that depict the subtleties of the landscape around us. I am more concerned with portraying an interpreta
Mud | Sand...a notation that appears frequently on the Ordnance Survey map of the Bristol Channel. It is also a pretty succinct description of the coast here. When the sediment rich waters of Britain’
Practical guide to all the things that can be seen in the night skyAdvice on using and buying binoculars and telescopesSeasonal star maps and glossaryInternet links to exciting websitesPictures to dow
A fabulously illustrated journey through the history of trains, from the early steam giants to the latest bullet-shaped machines.Stunning photographs show the world's most impressive locomotives in ac
Sharks of all shapes and sizes are revealed in this visually exciting, fact-filled book.Dramatic underwater photography shows sharks hunting, feeding and attacking, how they sense other fish and what
Turn to Hands-On Science--20 Themes for 20 highly motivating, classroom-tested science units that help students learn by doing. Students practice the scientific inquiry skills outlined in the National
How to Do Science Experiments with Children is a reliable 200+ page resource for teaching science concepts to young children in a fun, hands-on way. This book contains 70 stress-free experiments that
