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Full-text articles to support research in applied sciences, biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and energy. Includes the Science Image Collection, a database of high-quality science images from National Geographic, UPI, Getty, NASA, and Nature Picture Library.
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It's been a long day at the lab for this scientist. Now it's time to say goodnight! Goodnight laser. Goodnight notebook. Goodnight picture of Einstein with a stern look. While poking fun at the clutter and chaos of lab life, scientists of all ages will appreciate ending their day with this sweet parody. They'll be rested and ready to return to the world of research in the morning! This scientific parody is an absolute delight for little lab girls...
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So many chores, so little time! If Sid doesn't fill his chore chart with stickers, he'll never get that new Turbo-Mega-Rocket Ship toy. What's so important about a chart anyway? Sid soon learns that charts are great science tools for comparing and contrasting things like snacks, pets, and even chores! When playing with a rolie polie bug, Sid discovers another amazing science tool, the magnifying glass.
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Introduces readers to rainbows and how they form. Learn about the science behind light and how its interaction with the atmosphere can lead to different rainbow formations. Includes step-by-step instructions to create a rainbow in a jar. Additional features include fun facts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
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"Each book in the My Science Fun series includes a simple experiment for the earliest readers. This book features step by step instructions on building a volcano while encouraging further exploration on the topic. Simple sentence structure and word usage help children develop word recognition and reading skills."--
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"Each book in the My Science Fun series includes a simple experiment for the earliest readers. This book features step by step instructions on creating rain and testing condensation while encouraging further exploration on the topic. Simple sentence structure and word usage help children develop word recognition and reading skills."--
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"Each book in the My Science Fun series includes a simple experiment for the earliest readers. This book features step by step instructions on building a lava lamp while encouraging further exploration on the topic. Simple sentence structure and word usage help children develop word recognition and reading skills."--
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"In The Curious Kid's Science Book, your child will learn to design his or her own science investigations to determine the answers! Children will learn to ask their own scientific questions, discover value in failed experiments, and -- most importantly -- have a blast with science. The activities in the book use household items to playfully teach important science, technology, engineering, and math skills. Each creative activity includes age-appropriate...
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Veteran scientist and former school teacher Chris McGowan charges that today's teaching mandate has been taken over by educational specialists, people with little or no understanding of science. McGowan emphasizes that the problem is not the teachers but the materials they are obliged to teach. He urges a rethinking of science education to bring the focus back to conducting real hands-on science in the classroom. This approach was pioneered by the...
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"A brief introductory chapter defines mnemonics, illustrates a few of the techniques with widely known examples, and encourages readers to begin developing their own. With no further jargon, the remaining chapters apply these strategies to random scientific facts in the areas of 'Earth and Space Science, ' 'Physical Science, ' 'Life Science, ' and 'The Scientific Method'"--Amazon.com.
15) Electricity
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This film discusses the source of electrical energy. Includes a description of batteries and circuits and shows a city's electrical grid.
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Dig into the science of ancient times and unearth amazing discoveries! * Have you ever wondered where paper comes from, who made the first known maps, or how the ancient Egyptians were able to build the pyramids? * Would you like to make your own sundial, discover how to detect earthquakes, or learn to write in hieroglyphics? * Are you looking for great ideas for your next science fair project? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, then...
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It's Nature Cat and his friends vs. Ronald in four exciting adventures! Nature Cat hopes to finally beat Ronald at the neighborhood Hide 'N' Seek Championship of the World, but to dethrone the champion he has to learn how to master the art of camouflage from wild animals to stay hidden in plain sight!
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If you learned science the "old" way, you may be having a hard time understanding what your kids are bringing home from school-- and why. Bloomfield explains the new requirements for learning concepts and applying them in practical ways, as well as tips for helping your child with homework and studying.
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"As the pitcher sends the ball flying, the batter takes a big swing. Crack! The ball zooms out of the park. It's a home run. From the perfecting a pitch to syncing up a swing, baseball takes skill, practice, and a little bit of STEM. Explore the science, technology, engineering, and math behind the game of baseball. Sports and STEM? Score!"--
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