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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.
1) Fireworks
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"Discusses the basic scientific principles and historical context of fireworks"--Provided by publisher.
3) Mummies
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"Discusses the basic scientific principles and historical context of mummies"--Provided by publisher.
5) Airplanes
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It is never too early to learn science concepts, especially if the topic is interesting. This book uses the natural curiosity that kids have about airplanes to introduce relevant scientific principles. Readers will strengthen their reading skills and increase proficiency, as they learn basic science concepts.
6) Fossils
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How do we know about prehistoric humans and dinosaurs who walked on Earth millions of years ago? Fossils give us knowledge about all these ancient stories that have been buried with time. What can we learn from fossils? Readers will be surprised as they find out from this colorful, easy introduction to science concepts.
7) iPads
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Apple has revolutionized the way we communicate. The iPad, a small computer tablet, introduced in 2010, can shoot video, take photos, play music, and surf the net. Aren't they awesome? In this book about the iPad, independent readers not only strengthen their reading skills and increase proficiency, they also learn the technology behind this amazing invention that has changed the way we communicate. In addition, this volume introduces the relevant...
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Have you ever played with a remote control car? Aren't they awesome? These cool cars are available in various sizes, ranging from miniature toy cars to the size of real cars. RC cars, also known as Remote-Controlled or Radio-Controlled cars, are self-powered cars that can be controlled from a distance. In this book about RC cars, independent readers not only strengthen their reading skills and increase proficiency, but they learn basic scientific...
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In this book about ripsticks and scooters, independent readers not only strengthen their reading skills and increase proficiency, but they learn basic scientific principles. This book introduces the relevant scientific principles of physics through the trendy sport of ripsticks and scooters.
10) Volcanoes
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What makes a volcano spurt such hot lava? Where does all the lava come from? What makes the lava so hot and furious? Volcanoes hold a story that is just waiting to spill out, as your readers will learn here. While focusing on the answers to these questions, readers will also be learning related science concepts.
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How do humans perceive time? What are the three different kinds of days? What is a shadow clock and how does it work? Using easy-to-find materials, you can conduct these fun and simple experiments to learn about the science behind time and how it has been measured throughout history.
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