Solway, Andrew

Explores the core concepts and fundamentals of intellectual development from a psychological perspective, explaining how the brain processes information and allows individuals to learn, remember, and communicate, and discussing theories on learning, language acquisition, creativity, and other related topics. Includes teacher notes.

"Each book in this series follows a packet of energy along a journey. Each stage of the journey is described in a short chapter, and we learn what alternative paths the energy might have taken along the way. This book shows how the energy in wind is turned into a music download. It explains the science behind sound, how it can be measured, recorded and stored, what happens in a recording studio, and how our ears hear sound. The topics covered are illustrated with experiments, amazing facts and scientific discoveries."--.

An illustrated exploration of scientific advances in genetic technology that covers genes and characteristics, DNA, proteins, engineering techniques, applications in the field of medicine, genetically modified foods, cloning research, the future of the industry, and more.

Photographs and illustrations teach readers the importance of sports and exercise science, how the body responds to exercise, andexamples of training programs.

Examines the various species of predator fish in the oceans and fresh waters of the world including piranhas, tiger sharks, barracudas, gulper eels, and great white sharks.

Examines different types of structures, how civil and structural engineers solve design problems, and what is required to become a civil or structural engineer.

Describes the importance of maintaining the food chain and what happens when a species disappears from an area.

Explores the core concepts and fundamentals of intellectual development from a psychological perspective, explaining how the brain processes information and allows individuals to learn, remember, and communicate, and discussing theories on learning, language acquisition, creativity, and other related topics.

Describes the science and technology concepts used by crime scene investigation teams, including information on assessing a crime scene, autopsies, and forensic evidence.

This book explains that exercise is good for us throughout our lives, but as the body changes, the kinds of exercise that work best for us change too.