Shockwave science

Introduces students to the world's oceans, describing the plants and fish found in them, the natural forces that influence the oceans, the role oceans play in the economy, and other related topics.

A brief illustrated biography of seventeenth-century British physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and alchemist, Sir Isaac Newton that chronicles his childhood and education as well as his many inventions and discoveries.

The fictional journal of a medieval doctor provides insights into how various injuries and diseases were treated in the Middle Ages. Considers the question of whether children should have to be vaccinated before starting school.

Describes ocean currents, depths, and life-forms; how the oceans are explored and studied; and the effects of pollution and overfishing.

Discusses the role that science plays in facts that affect the economy around the world like transportation, the oil industry, and in natural disasters like the bird flu, hurricanes and global warming.

Examines the successes and failures of a number of inventors and how they learned something from each setback.

Describes the invention of paper and how it has been made throughout its history; discusses different kinds of paper, paper art, pollution from the papermaking process, recycling, and the concept of a paperless society; and includes instructions for making one's own recycled paper.

Offers children an overview of flight, discussing how airports are run, how airplanes take flight, the different types of airplanes and their uses, and other related topics.

Presents examples of macroeconomic causes and effects. Discusses the new technologies that are developed to ease environmental damage and the effects of natural catastrophes. Features full-color photographs, easy-to-understand text, a glossary, and a list of resources for further study.

A brief illustrated biography of seventeenth-century British physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and alchemist, Sir Isaac Newton that chronicles his childhood and education as well as his many inventions and discoveries.