Science uses evidence in explaining the natural world. Using real-world examples, this informative book shows readers how to construct an argument with evidence to support a claim. Readers will learn how to distinguish between fact and opinion, and use evidence and reasoning to evaluate the claims of others.
Presents over twenty experiments exploring the principles of mechanics. The experiments are miniature versions of some of the exhibits at the Exploratorium, San Francisco's famed museum of science, art, and human perception.
Explains the origins of weights and measures, how they have changed over the years, and how they can be used to measure different things. 'Includes projects and questions.
