Books in Science Matters series

What is the evidence for climate change? How are cows contributing to global warming? Why does volcanic activity cool Earth? The 'Why Science Matters' series demonstrates how the science we learn at school is important in every aspect of our everyday lives. Using case studies and investigations, the series describes the development of science and technologies that can improve our lives – or lead to new scientific challenges and controversies. In 'Predicting the Effects of Climate Change', we find out how climate change is happening because of human activity and how drastic and urgent action is needed to tackle it. We learn how the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is causing global warming and how the changing climate is affecting wildlife, our coasts, and human health. And we learn about the steps we need to take, such as using available technologies to use energy sustainably and reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

Did you know that lions can go five days without drinking water? Learn more about lions and other creatures found in the Bible – all part of God’s marvelous creation. This entertaining and educational book offers children loads of fun while they learn about the Bible. Inside you’ll find: • Bible stories about the animal • Fascinating facts about each animal • Whimsical illustrations for creative colouring fun • Word search puzzles to learn new words and improve spelling This engaging and instructive activity book is an introduction to animals and their Bible stories ideal for 6-to 9-year-olds, for home or school use and classroom sharing in Grades 1-3 to supplement the Life Sciences Curriculum on Animal Life.

What will the weather do today? In this book, readers in grades 4-9 will learn about ways people have developed to predict the weather, from looking at the sky to running models on a computer. Temperature, pressure, and wind speed are among the factors that determine whether to look out for sunshine or a tornado. Weather prediction not only helps you plan your day, it can even save lives!This series features a variety of science topics aligned to NGSS standards. From mixing matter to the study of sound waves, each informative book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an activity for home or the classroom.

An innovative series which illustrates to students how the science they are studying is relevant to their everyday lives and the world around them. This series features case studies providing real-world examples, and includes profiles of scientists, their research and careers information. It considers the ethical issues behind key science topics, and key concepts and examples are highlighted in panels throughout the text helping students access information easily.

What will the weather do today? In this book, readers in grades 4-9 will learn about ways people have developed to predict the weather, from looking at the sky to running models on a computer. Temperature, pressure, and wind speed are among the factors that determine whether to look out for sunshine or a tornado. Weather prediction not only helps you plan your day, it can even save lives!This series features a variety of science topics aligned to NGSS standards. From mixing matter to the study of sound waves, each informative book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an activity for home or the classroom.

What do a carrot and a kangaroo have in common? They’re made of matter, just like everything else in the universe! In this book, readers in grades 4-9 will discover how we measure matter and how it changes, mixes, and reacts. These reactions make life possible!This series features a variety of science topics aligned to NGSS standards. From mixing matter to the study of sound waves, each informative book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an activity for home or the classroom.

How much freshwater is there on Earth? Can science help us use water more efficiently? The 'Why Science Matters' series demonstrates how the science we learn at school is important in every aspect of our everyday lives. Using case studies and investigations, the series describes the development of science and technologies that can improve our lives – or lead to new scientific challenges and controversies. In 'Managing and Using Water', we find out about the most vital resource on Earth and how it shapes our landscape. We learn the importance of water as a solvent, how the power of flowing water can be harnessed to provide us with energy, how drinking water is cleaned and sewage treated, and new technologies to combat water shortages around the world.

What is the evidence for climate change? How are cows contributing to global warming? Why does volcanic activity cool Earth? The 'Why Science Matters' series demonstrates how the science we learn at school is important in every aspect of our everyday lives. Using case studies and investigations, the series describes the development of science and technologies that can improve our lives – or lead to new scientific challenges and controversies. In 'Predicting the Effects of Climate Change', we find out how climate change is happening because of human activity and how drastic and urgent action is needed to tackle it. We learn how the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is causing global warming and how the changing climate is affecting wildlife, our coasts, and human health. And we learn about the steps we need to take, such as using available technologies to use energy sustainably and reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

What is an opportunistic infection? How are drugs trialed? What is “pharming’? The 'Why Science Matters' series demonstrates how the science we learn at school is important in every aspect of our everyday lives. Using case studies and investigations, the series describes the development of science and technologies that can improve our lives – or lead to new scientific challenges and controversies. In 'Finding Better Medicines', we learn how the body fights illness and infection and sometimes needs the help of medicines to be cured. We find how some drugs we now take for granted (such as aspirin and penicillin) were developed, how pharmaceutical companies research and improve new drugs, and how advanced technologies such as genetic engineering can be used to create plants and animals that can be farmed for medicines.