discoveries in science

Learn about the history and science behind the advancements of the early 20th century.

Learn about the experimentation behind each of the major advancements of this age in The Scientific Revolution.

Explains the nature of the universe and the forces that shape it.

Readers explore the societal context of, as well as the science behind, steam and electricity.

Throughout most of history, there was little difference between philosophy and science. Philosophers, such as the ancient Greeks Plato and Aristotle, were trying to understand and explain the nature of the world around them.

Examines scientific breakthroughs that have had a tremendous impact on the world.

Explore the science behind modern world advancements, as well as the opportunities and challenges that they present.

Science educator Bill Nye details the history of developments in exploration, discussing clocks, the compass, submarines, telescopes, X-rays and MRIs, and rockets and the space shuttle. Includes an introduction to a student inventor.

"The number of women in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) industry has grown considerably in recent decades, but for many years there were far fewer opportunities for women in the field, and the accomplishments of women in science were often underappreciated or even ignored. This volume looks at the many contributions women have made in various scientific fields both in the past and the present. These women have changed the course of various scientific fields-astronomy, mathematics, chemistry, medicine, and everything in between. Through the articles presented in this title, readers will gain a better understanding of the essential role women have played in science throughout history"--Provided by publisher.

"Karen Chin is hunting for treasure. But she's not interested in gold or jewels ... she's interested in poo. Fossilized dinosaur poo, specifcally. What can she learn from this prehistoric feces? Follow the clues and see where Karen's curiousity [curiosity] takes her as she searches for answers about how dinosaurs lived and what the world looked like long ago"--Jacket flap.