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What is the future of hydrogen power?

2013
Hydrogen power is considered by some to be a promising source of alternative energy. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format supported by facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines the future of hydrogen power.

You wouldn't want to be Sir Isaac Newton!

a lonely life you'd rather not lead
2013
Brief text, sidebars, labeled illustrations, and humorous cartoons depict the life of seventeenth-century scientist Sir Isaac Newton.

Scientists and inventors of the Renaissance

2013
The ingenuity evidenced during the Renaissance was not just limited to the fine arts. A number of scientists and inventors also made astonishing breakthroughs in astronomy, medicine, physics, and more. Readers examine the scientific revolution, profiling Isaac Newton, Galileo, and many others who transformed the scientific and mechanical worlds.

George and the big bang

2012
George tries to escape a host of problems by going to Switzerland to help his friend Annie's father, Eric, run an experiment exploring the origins of the universe, but faces saboteurs and a mysterious message from George's old nemesis, Reeper, there. Includes scientific essays exploring the latest theories on the origin of the universe.

Swimming

2012
Provides a history and evolution of competitive swimming and explores the scientific principles and concepts related to the sport, the relevant biomechanics and physiology, and the elements of sports medicine associated with swimmers.

Were early computers really the size of a school bus?

and other questions about inventions
2011
Investigates the facts behind seventeen commonly held beliefs about inventions.

The death cure

2011
In a final effort to complete the blueprint for the cure, Thomas must rely on the Gladers, with full memories restored, but Thomas does not trust Wicked and he remembers much more than they realize.

Inquire within

implementing inquiry-based science standards in grades 3-8
2007
A guide to using inquiry-based instruction as a central strategy for teaching science which offers suggestions on developing teaching competencies and strategies.

Facilitator's guide, inquire within

implementing inquiry-based science standards in grades 3-8
2009
A facilitator's guide to the second edition of "Inquire Within" that provides guidance, activities, and suggestions to help workshop leaders develop workshops that show teachers how to implement inquiry-based instruction in the classroom.

Inquiring safely

a guide for middle school teachers
2003
Contains a practical laboratory safety manual that discusses safety concepts in the context of real classrooms and to help make students partners-in-safety within an inquiry-based science curriculum.

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