Over the centuries, brilliant men and women have sought to develop theories to answer the most compelling questions about the world around us. Through their amazing insights and conscientious efforts they helped to create the world we know today. In this beautifully illustrated full-color hardback, award-winning author Anne Rooney introduces you to the fascinating world of science and its greatest practitioners.
Build your own Minecraft city! Follow the step-by-step instructions to create a bustling Minecraft city complete with high-rise housing, a soaring skyscraper, sports stadium, underground, and amazing theme park filled with rides and attractions. Discover hints, tips, and facts about building in Minecraft and in real life.
"Mathematics is all around us. It is the universal language that allows us to work with numbers, patterns, processes, and the rules that govern the entire universe. Math enables us to understand our surroundings and model and predict phenomena. This . . . comprehensive volume answers a series of . . . mathematical and life-related questions in an . . . informative way, showing inquisitive readers how math is the basis for just about everything they experience in their daily lives"--Provided by publisher.
"A healthy society depends upon our capacity to understand both ourselves and others. To this end, the science of psychology aims to explain and predict human thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This . . . volume is an accessible introduction to the questions that emerge from the workings of the human mind and the reasons that lie beneath why we do the things we do"--Provided by publisher.
"Think Like a Psychologist is a fun introduction to the fascinating questions thrown up by everyday life concerning how our brains work"--Provided by publisher.
explore the extraordinary natural laws of the universe
Rooney, Anne
2022
"In this informative book, students will read more about science and the way scientists look at a question or problem, learning through examples that range from the . . . mysteries of the human body to the far-flung reaches of space. Questions about medicine, animals, the universe, and much more will draw readers in and get them pondering more about the world we live in"--Provided by publisher.
For some, science can be a difficult subject to get interested in. However, with the help of this stimulating volume, readers will realize how fun and interesting science can be. Challenging questions are presented to readers, and then answered using informative and accessible text. Detailed and colorful illustrations engage readers of many ages and levels and will heighten their understanding of the content. Both budding scientists and those reluctant to delve deeper into the subject of science will gain a new approach and enthusiasm.
Explains how Biologists study life, from tiny organisms to large animals, in fields such as zoology, botany, ecology, microbiology, and molecular biology, and explores how biologists' work applies to life on the planet.
