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Sports
Jayne Creighton
Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)Explores the science behind popular sports, using a question-and-answer format to describe the use of anatomy, physics, nutrition science, and psychology in sports.
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The History of Transportation
T. Harry Williams
Library Binding (Thomson Learning, July 1, 1996)Provides a general history of transportation, including wheeled vehicles, boats, airplanes, and spacecraft
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Reptiles
Belinda Weber
Hardcover (Kingfisher, Aug. 16, 2011)Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture children€™s imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about the human body, animals, planet Earth and the Solar System. A wonderful first introduction to the huge range of reptiles that live on land and in the water. Packed with fascinating facts and vivid micro-photography, this eye-popping title takes readers up close and personal with these animal favorites! Hands-on activities and new vocabulary adds great educational value.
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Light and Colour
Alan Ward, Alex Pang, Ian Thompson
Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, )None
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The History of Electricity
Robert Snedden
Library Binding (Thomson Learning, March 1, 1995)Traces the development of various ways of making use of the forces of electricity from the discoveries of Thales of Miletus through the latest technologies
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The History of Health and Medicine
Jenny Bryan
Library Binding (Thomson Learning, March 1, 1996)An illustrated history of medicine, from the earliest studies of anatomy to advances in AIDS research and the genetics of aging
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Key Discoveries in Life Science
Christine Zuchora-Walske
Paperback (LernerClassroom, Jan. 1, 2015)How did our knowledge of cells, heredity, evolution, ecosystems, and photosynthesis develop? Who first studied these concepts and why? And who used those early theories to expand and change our understanding? Readers will trace the history of key discoveries in life science as they investigate timelines and gather key details from the text. In doing so, students will make connections between the work of various scientists and analyze the long-term effects of their discoveries.
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Discover Science: Whales and Dolphins
Caroline Harris
Paperback (Kingfisher, Nov. 22, 2011)Discover Science: Whales and Dolphins by Caroline Harris introduces readers to some of the largest and most acrobatic mammals in oceans and seas. Young students will discover the many types of whales and dolphins and learn about their behavior and how they survive in their watery world. Projects include making a dolphin mobile and a whale bookmark.
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Louis Pasteur and Germs
Steve Parker
Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, April 1, 1994)Takes a look at the life and work of the French scientist whose discoveries, including the science of microbiology, and the process of pasteurization, had important practical applications in both medicine and industry
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Key Discoveries in Physical Science
Katie Marsico
Paperback (LernerClassroom, Jan. 1, 2015)How did our knowledge of matter, gravity, and electricity develop over time? Who first studied these concepts and why? And who used those early findings to expand and even change our understanding? Readers will trace the history of key discoveries in physical science as they investigate timelines and gather key details from the text. In doing so, students will make connections between the work of various scientists and analyze the long-term effects of their discoveries.
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Sound and Music
Alan Ward, Alex Pang, Ian Thompson
Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, Feb. 15, 1993)None
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The History of Space
Jerry Wellington
Library Binding (Thomson Learning, Feb. 1, 1996)An illustrated history of space research and discovery.
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