science

Describes the lives and careers of fifteen women scientists who either won the Nobel Prize or participated significantly in a Nobel Prize-winning project.

Describes several areas of technology and science in medieval times including agriculture, textiles, home building, metalworking, weapons, alchemy, bookmaking, medicine, astronomy, timekeeping, and transportation.

Experiments introduce and explain the concept of gravity.

Explores the force of friction through ten simple experiments using everyday objects.

Each of the six members of Mr. Ennis's Mad Science Club presents a report of his or her experiences working on a science fair project to investigate ESP, which resulted in their winning the Maryland lottery.

Discusses the ways that scientific research can be faulty, inadequate, or phony, how this type of research can affect your life, and how you can know the difference between good science and bad science.

Introduces experiments and projects designed to illustrate scientific principles such as flight, sound, chemistry, and electricity.

A chronological almanac looking at facts, dates, and figures of science, invention, and medicine from prehistoric excavations to the invention of the x-ray to the discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope.

Provides general information on the weather and includes experiments children can do.

Discusses the scientific accomplishments in such fields as medicine, mathematics, engineering, and astronomy of various groups of American Indians.