Real-Life Science Mysteries puts an exciting new spin on scientific thinking by profiling real-life scientists, showing students in grades 5A-8 ways they can use science in their everyday lives. From
This book fills a void by assembling seminal writings from many original works that created the "science of society" -- by Auguste Comte, Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx, Herbert Spencer, George Herbert Me
A runaway bestseller in Japan, now available in English for the first time, Life Works Itself Out is an unforgettable collection of adorable cat photos and sage life advice that will appeal to fans of
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Presents information about breathing, discussing the main organs of the body's respiratory system, their functions in inhaling and exhaling, the composition of air, and ways in which the lungs can be
"A biography of Jesse Hauk Shera, focusing on his role in defining and negotiating the boundaries of library science and information science, followed by a bibliography of his works"--Provided by publ
A comprehensive anthology of notable works covering one hundred years of science fiction literature includes stories from H. G. Wells and Jack Vance, noted female authors such as Nancy Kress, current
Canadian chemist and popular science writer Laidler (1916-2003) explains the basics of how science works, emphasizing how scientists process information to arrive at knowledge of the world. He assumes
Today science literacy - knowing how the world works, from the microscopic level to the farthest reaches of space - is more important than ever, but finding all the essential information in one place
Ayres (English literature, Liberty University) has a deep affinity for her subject, a literary woman rooted in the South. Wilson wrote nine best-selling novels, and her works are illuminating portrait
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