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Tsunamis can involve waves that move as fast as passenger jets and grow to heights taller than skyscrapers. As astonishing as these huge waves might be, theyre also a deadly phenomenon happening more often around the world. Readers will encounter some of the most destructive tsunamis of all time while they explore the science behind these occurrences. An explanation of plate tectonics and wave formations are a few of the exciting science concepts that readers are introduced to through real-life examples and lots of surprising facts. Full-color photographs and detailed illustrations will guide readers through one of natures scariest disasters, while highlighting the populations tsunamis have affectedand those they will affect in the future.

Baseballs last .400 hitter share[s] his secrets in this primer still used at all levels of the game. Paul Dickson, author of Bill Veeck: Baseballs Greatest Maverick Now fully revised with new illustrations and diagrams, the classicand still the greatestbook on hitting from the last baseball player to break the magic .400 barrier, Ted Williams. Ted Williams was arguably the greatest pure hitter who ever lived. A lifelong student of hitting, he sought advice from every great hitterand pitcherhe met. Drawing on that advice, as well as his own legendary life in baseball, Williams produced the all-time batting classic, The Science of Hitting . Using its detailed illustrations, anecdotes, and concise coaching, players of all skill levels will learn how to improve their fundamentals and gain keen insights into the finer points of hitting, including: -How to Think Like a Pitcher and Guess the Pitch -The Three Cardinal Rules for Developing a Smooth Line-Driving Swing -The Secrets of Hip and Wrist Action -Pitch Selection -Bunting -Hitting the Opposite Way The Science of Hitting is a must-read for all baseball players looking to improve their turn at bat and for all coaches and parents teaching the sport. As a boy, all Ted Williams wanted was to be the best hitter there ever was. Through his storied tenure with the Red Sox, he pretty much got his wish. He not only hit, he knew how to hit; there was no keener, more devoted, more articulate student of the art. The Science of Hitting is his comprehensive book of wisdom and anecdote, a baseball bible that offers clear, concise, well-illustrated, fundamental information on how to hit a baseball and, just as important, how to think about hitting a baseball. Williams's first commandment is Get a good pitch to hit, and, in one of baseball's most dramatic teaching tools--a photograph that divides his strike zone into 77 baseballs, seven wide by 11 high--Williams projects what he would hit at each pitch location

Escapade Johnson is at it again, this time he’s participating in the boring Sanbornton elementary school science fair. Boring, that is, until mysterious events unfold and plots to foil the kids’ projects result in chaos. Join Escapade for hoots and hollars, carnivorous gerbils, NASCAR rats, rabbits wearing lipstick, and the Phantom of the Science Fair!

It’s senior year. Pat is a popular high school student. He is the captain of the hockey team and everyone knows that he is gay. Kyle is not as popular but he is a member of the hockey team. He is in the closet to everyone except his best friend, Nick. Kyle has had a crush on Pat for years. Nick and Kyle create a plan for Kyle to seduce Pat. Teenage drama ensues and the plan leads all of the guys down an unexpected path as long kept secrets are exposed.

Join Abigail, Henry, Grace, and their lively Fox Terrier, Beowulf, as they learn about the seasons in this lavishly illustrated, Christian-friendly science book! Kids will learn about the seasons in different parts of the world, solstices, equinoxes, and a myriad of other topics brought together in a way to draw in both strong and reluctant readers! There are fun comics to read, celebrations in other parts of the world to learn about, and even yummy recipes to commemorate each season. Although The Science of Seasons teaches material that even many adults may not know, it presents this material in novel ways using situations that most children can easily identify with. Instead of presenting facts as coma-inducing abstractions, The Science of Seasons illustrates concepts in ways that are easily absorbed and readily understood by young minds. Concrete examples make science memorable and help build retention.After kids are done with the storybook, they can delve into an exciting companion resource. The Science of Seasons Learn-and-Play Activities book is stuffed with over 125 pages of engaging things to learn and do that expand on the topics in The Science of Seasons. Kids can bring to life the lessons they are learning with character cutouts and playsets, fill out the make your own comic templates, and create a globe of the earth for fun experiments and much more! Far more than a typical activity book, The Science of Seasons Learn-and-Play Activities contains a highly varied assortment of cross-curricular lessons and projects, which will engage children on many different levels.From the author, Jennifer Guest: I feel there is a great need for wholesome, fun, Christian-friendly books on a variety of integrated topics. My books are evolution-neutral, feature kids who dress modestly, and the relationship between siblings is loving, but realistic. I've created books I would feel good handing to my own children. My characters are respectful to their parents and readers don't have to worry about the all too pervasive societal pressure creeping into my stories. At the same time, I want children's eyes opened to the larger world around them, by introducing other cultures and moving beyond the boundaries of the United States. God has made an amazing world and I want kids to see that in my books. I strive to present characters that are innocent, intelligent and inquisitive.While my books are God honoring, I don't think they are preachy, and families who aren't Christian can still benefit from the solid science concepts, information about other cultures and a fun story with interesting activities.I hope your family loves learning and playing together with Abigail, Henry, Grace and Beowulf!Please visit my website guesthollow.com for free curricula, printables, and other learning materials or to sign up for my newsletter at www.guesthollow.com/newsletter .

So how can we know if human beings really have free will?The question of whether or not we have free will (libertarianism) has accompanied us since the beginning of philosophy and history. In recent years, the issue has started to move from philosophy into the field of science, especially neuroscience. This book shows that scientific findings do not decisively demonstrate the correctness of any answer, and that the question is still a philosophical one. It begins by defining the relevant terms, primarily free will and determinism, showing that incautious definitions lead to quite a few errors in the discussion of these issues.For answers, check with philosophers and thinkers!Examining the issue of free will from various angles, in clear, accessible language for the educated reader, it offers a consistent and systematic basis for a libertarian approach that is in accordance with scientific findings, showing that it arises naturally from considerations of common sense and various philosophical aspects.Scroll up now to get your copy of The Science of Freedom!

Early science fiction imagined a world with space travel, video calls, and worldwide access to information, things we now know as NASA’s human spaceflight program, Skype, and the Internet. What next? Could we really bring back the dinosaurs, travel to a distant star, or live on Mars?In The Science of Science Fiction, readers ages 12 to 15 explore the science behind classic and modern science fiction stories, including artificial intelligence, androids, and the search for alien life. They learn how cutting edge concepts, including time dilation and genetic manipulation, influence today’s fiction.The Science of Science Fiction promotes critical thinking skills through inquiry, discovery, research, analysis, and reflection of key scientific ideas and concepts made popular by many titles in science fiction. Each chapter features informative sidebars and video and website links for an in-depth look at key topics. Science-minded experiments include a simple demonstration of artificial gravity using a bucket of water and calculating the speed of light using chocolate in a microwave. This variety of resources ensures the material is accessible to students with diverse learning styles.

Library Friendly Edition of original- A narrative introduction to the brilliant brains and eureka moments behind the greatest scientific discoveries in history. Includes scientific facts about black holes, moons, magnets, microscopic creatures, the truth about heat and light, what plants eat, DNA, diseases and dinosaurs, atoms, asteroids and X-rays and more