Books with title The Science of Weapons

It seems like every time a new mother turns on her computer, radio, or television, she is greeted with news of yet another scientific study about infancy. Ignoring good information isn’t the right course, but just how does one tell the difference between solid studies, preliminary results, and snake oil? In this friendly guide through the science of infancy, Science of Mom blogger and PhD scientist Alice Callahan explains how non-scientist mothers can learn the difference between hype and evidence. Readers of Alice’s blog have come to trust her balanced approach, which explains the science that lies behind headlines. The Science of Mom is a fascinating, eye-opening, and extremely informative exploration of the topics that generate discussion and debate in the media and among parents. From breastfeeding to vaccines to sleep, Alice’s advice will help you make smart choices so that you can relax and enjoy your baby.

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 .

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-free, 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 enjoys learning with Abigail, Henry, Grace, and Beowulf! Please visit my website guesthollow.com for free curricula, printables, and other learning materials. You can also sign up for my newsletter at www.guesthollow.com/newsletter.

Are we alone? Conspiracy theorists claim that aliens are visiting earth and the reports are just being covered up. The space is vast with more stars than there are grains of sand on all beaches of our planet. Our Milky Way galaxy has a diameter of 100,000 light years. There could be a trillion planets in the Milky Way alone. But Milky Way is only one of about 100 billion other galaxies in the cosmos. In each of these galaxies, there may be hundreds of billions of stars. In fact, space is vast. Identifying an alien signal is hard, and we haven`t been looking that long. In the light of all this, do you think advanced intelligent life perdure?

Living Science is a dynamic series designed to introduce the basic concepts of science to young readers. Through a combination of information, investigation, and full-color photography, readers are invited to explore the fascinating world around them.Did you know that tornado winds can travel at more than 300 miles (480 kilometers) per hour? That satellites predict tomorrow's weather? The Science of Weather takes an up-close, exciting look at both the pleasant and disastrous effects of weather and the incredible influence weather has on people's lives.

Janie Hunter’s plans for seventh grade (including weekly jam sessions, Art Club, volleyball, and maybe Pom Squad) change when she qualifies for a special science program. The challenges intensify as friends, classes, and her mother pull her in different directions. Ransom Noble catches the struggles of early teen years in this Young Adult novel, with black and white illustrations by Stephen Macquignon.