x-rays

Introduces electromagnetic and mechanical waves, discussing the properties of waves, the electromagnetic spectrum, and vibrations.

Examines the life of nuclear physicist Marie Curie in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills.

A book about the science behind the concepts of invisibility and X-ray vision.

A book for young adults exploring the history and evolution of medical technology.

In 1895, a German scientist named Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered the existence of X-rays. His work led to the 1901 Nobel Prize in Physics, and X-rays would come to play a prominent role in the research of Marie Curie, Henri Bequerel, Thomas Edison, and other towering figures in science and medicine. X-Rays examines how Roentgen used the scientific method to achieve his aims and the applications of his discovery. The book also explains how Roentgen's discovery continues to lay the groundwork for new discoveries in astronomy, biology, and more.

The book explains what it takes to get dentistry jobs and guides readers to resources for easing financial concerns.

In this innovative book, readers will learn how bones and muscles work together to support the human body and enable its many movements.

Examines how x-ray machines work, and how they are used today. Features color photographs, accessible text, an activity, a glossary, further resources, and a timeline.

A history of medical imaging, covering the full scope of the field from the development of X-rays in the early twentieth century to MRI-assisted surgery, and discussing the consequences of the technology for medicine and society.

Explains the science behind telescopes, x-rays, thermal imaging, and other advanced vision technologies, discussing the electromagnetic spectrum and other related topics.