O'Daly, Anne

"Rainbows are fantastic displays in the sky. Aspiring scientists might spot one after a rain shower and wonder about the science that has made it form. This . . . title explains these important concepts and allows students to understand them firsthand through their own hands-on experiments! First students learn about key ideas of light and color with age-appropriate text that explains the color spectrum and reflections. Then explanatory text breaks down the scientific method that students use for their experiments. Each of the 11 activities features . . . illustrations that complement the step-by-step instructions. STEM concepts for each experiment are also provided, in addition to an explanation of the science that makes each possible--from creating a two-way mirror to trapping light"--Provided by publisher.

"When aspiring young scientists heat up one of their favorite meals or warm themselves by a campfire, they may wonder what invisible forces are at work. This . . . title will not only explain these forces but will also allow students to experience them! First . . . it explains key ideas of heat and energy, such as the three main ways heat travels. Then students are challenged to think like a scientist as they learn about the scientific method. Through this viewpoint, readers are then guided through 11 . . . experiments that range from a conductor contest to making ice cream in a bag at room temperature! Each activity features . . . illustrations, step-by-step instructions, and an explanation of important STEM concepts"--Provided by publisher.

"A future engineer may gaze up at an airplane soaring high above and wonder about the forces that keep it in flight. This . . . title will not only help young readers understand these forces, but also experience them firsthand in a safe setting! It begins by breaking down Newton's laws of motion. Then students learn to take on the mindset of a scientist for their experiments with an explanation of the scientific method. Illustrations and . . . step-by-step instructions then guide students through 11 experiments. These include creating a balloon-powered jet boat and a human gyroscope! Each experiment also features a description of the science that makes it possible"--Provided by publisher.

"While electricity and magnetism may seem like magic, there are concrete scientific ideas behind both that have allowed them to shape our modern world . . . breaks down key ideas including the movement of electrons and electromagnetism . . . challenges readers to analyze these concepts from the viewpoint of a scientist using the scientific method and hands-on experiments. Each activity features a list of needed items that include everyday materials, easy-to-follow instructions with . . . illustrations, and . . . text that explains the STEM ideas behind the results of each experiment"--Provided by publisher.

"As an iceberg sliced into the side of the Titanic, frigid waters started pouring into the vessel. Soon, the ship of dreams turned into a living nightmare in the early morning of April 15, 1912. Follow along with the true story of a doomed passenger ship, sinking in the icy waters of the North Atlantic Ocean"--Provided by publisher.

"Almost everything we do makes some kind of waste. Find out what happens to our waste, how it is harming the environment, and what we can do [to] help some the problem"--Back cover.

This compelling text examines evolution, its definition, and the scientific evidence that evolution has taken place. Readers explore the concepts of natural selection, Darwin's Origin of Species, genetics and evolution, population genetics, patterns in evolution and species concepts, the story of life and geological time, and human evolution. Easy-to-follow narratives offer students additional biological information in sidebars, such as "Closeup" boxes that give details about main concepts and "Try This" boxes that provide safe experiments for readers to perform. The text serves as a must-have resource on modern thinking about evolution and the history of evolutionary theories.

Introduces the fundamentals of genetics, discussing the principles of inheritance, cell division, DNA and RNA, genomes, and human genetics concepts. Also includes a biography of scientist Gregor Mendel. Features full-color illustrations, informative sidebars, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

"NASA sent astronauts safely into space for many years. Then, their missions were put on hold after Challenger exploded at launch, killing all the astronauts on board. Despite their best efforts to prevent another catastrophe, this would not be the last deadly shuttle. Columbia broke apart on its return to Earth. Follow along with the true stories of two tragic space flights. Then, review that you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--Provided by publisher.

Studying ecology today is more valuable than it has ever been because of pollution and other environmental factors continuing to be a mainstream issue of concern across the globe. This volume engages the reader with bright images of animals and other life in their natural settings and informs readers on what is being done to preserve life. Sidebars and biographies of important figures helps make this a well-rounded learning experience. It is a valuable resource for any reader concerned about the environment.