Explores areas of research including materials, energy, and biochemistry, and describes advances in technology, including nanotechnology, robotics, cloning, computing, and plastic farming.
Breathtaking photographs and informative digital illustrations reveal the surprising science behind events in the everyday world. Ages 7- 11.
Many scientific mysteries are unraveled inside this fascinating book.
Provides a glimpse at scientific mysteries, including recommended websites.
Describes the unusual abilities and adaptations certain animals and plants develop in order to survive.
Explores the different types of animal eggs, from insects to reptiles, fish, and birds, and describes how different adult animals care for their eggs and the strange places they place them.
Focusing on the characters, events, and moments of genius that comprise the story of science, these 50 short reads are ideal for both read-alouds and reading assignments.
The purpose of this little book is to give a general idea of a few of the great achievements of our time. Within such a limited space it was impossible...
Page 5 When a Hippo mother goes off to feed , she finds a baby - sitter . True . Each group of Hippos has a central nursery where the females and young gather . If a mother goes out of it , she leaves her calf with another female .
A pictorial survey of the world's geologic and natural history.
Describes the unusual abilities and adaptations certain animals and plants develop in order to survive.