Books with title The Science of Air

The plan of the present series requires each volume to be complete in about eighty small pages. But no adequate account of the achievements of astronomy can possibly be given within limits so narrow, for so small a space would not suffice for a mere catalogue of the results which have been obtained; and in most cases the result alone would be almost meaningless unless some explanation were offered of the way in which it had been reached. All, therefore, that can be done in a work of the present size is to take the student to the starting-point of astronomy, show him the various roads of research which have opened out from it, and give a brief indication of the character and general direction of each.

MY BEST FRIEND IS A ZOMBIE! It's science fair time again, and Tim Tompkins is in trouble. It's only two days until the big event, and he hasn't finished his project. In fact, he hasn't even started it. Given Tim's past history, this is no big surprise. But this year Tim has a new resource -- his alien friend, Pleskit Meenom. Surely with his super science, Pleskit can help Tim come up with a knockout project for the science fair. But Pleskit's potent potion turns out to have side effects that not even an alien could have expected, and soon he's desperately trying to answer the question: "What do you do when you've just amputated your best friend's personality?"

Air Science gives students opportunities to discover for themselves that the air all around them is transparent; has weight, pressure and resistance; and is made up of several different gasses. They'll enjoy conducting their own experiments, writing poetry, competing with one another in simple games, and taking periodic quizzes to see how much they have learned.

This book discusses the science behind various elements of track and field, particularly sprinting. The chapters examine case studies of famous sports moments, explain how the athletes perform these actions, and document the history of how scientists, doctors, and coaches have been working to make these sports safer. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. A timeline provides history, key developments, and advancements associated with the sport.

The History of Science offers a fascinating overview of the major leaps forward in science across the ages. From the mathematical and medical advances of the ancient world, to the Scientific Revolution in the Renaissance, to the ground-breaking developments of the twentieth century, a precise chronological account of progress is given. In charting the course of the endeavours to understand, explain and harness the mysterious forces at work in our universe, Whitfield creates an accessible and lucid narrative which brings the novice up-to-speed. The writers excitement about the vast potential of science is infectious, making this enjoyable, as well as informative, listening.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The Science of Magic builds critical literacy skills with this astounding nonfiction reader designed to mystify sixth grade students. Keep your students at the edge of their seats with content that will keep them enthralled from the first page to the last. Showcasing daring feats and illusions, this informational text examines the ways magicians use science to fool our senses. Aligned with state standards, The Science of Magic features complex and rigorous content appropriate for middle school students preparing for college and career readiness.