science

"Pyramids, . . . mummies, intricate hieroglyphics, and . . . tomb paintings carry the echoes of ancient Egypt through thousands of years into the present. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematical or STEM achievements lay at the heart of the Egyptians' grandeur. Their . . . use of basic tools and machines in massive construction projects, the preservation of human remains, and agricultural inventions that remain useful in modern times are just some of the subjects investigated in this volume"--Provided by publisher.

"It is common to think of the history of STEM as a succession of great names, moving in a direct line from Archimedes to Isaac Newton to Einstein. China will offer more than enough brilliant figures for us to admire, but that will not be the entire story. Many of China's inventions evolved over great time scales, spread by diffusion, and were anonymously perfected over time. As China's fortunes rose and fell through the centuries, geniuses in science, politics, and warfare would alternate with unknown inventors and workers solving problems. People would debate the most virtuous way to run a state, or simply seize it outright. People discussed China's place in the world, the citizen's role in the country, and the natural world's place in the cosmos. Each of these questions spurred people to discover and invent with STEM--and in the process, shape China's destiny"--Provided by publisher.

"The archaeological evidence of Tenochtitlan isn't just impressive from a historical perspective, it is also remarkable from a STEM standpoint, too. After all, it reveals one . . . fact about the Aztecs: they were an . . . advanced civilization who utilized many science, math, technology, and engineering practices in the construction of their metropolis. This fact is made evident by the . . . structures, artwork, and artifacts that this long-lost people left behind deep underneath present-day Mexico City. Throughout this text, we'll be exploring some of the achievements of the Aztecs and how this people who lived some 500 years ago was able to use . . . STEM skills to build one of the grandest cities in the Americas--and the world--at that time"--Provided by publisher.

"Have you ever wondered how molecules form groups or how forces in chemistry interact? . . . Basic principles of chemistry, including atoms, the elements, compounds, reactions, and more, are explored . . ."--Publisher.

Adam "Einstein" Anderson uses his knowledge of science to discover the cause of a shrinking table, win a bet with Pat the Brat, uncover a UFO hoax, and solve other scientific riddles.

Twenty-five science experiments accompanied by questions which suggest ideas for more extensive science projects.

Proud members of the Bug Society of Littleton, sixth-graders Doug, Josie, Kira, and Reginald, are transformed into part-insect superheroes when they get mixed up with a mad scientist's experiment involving radioactive bugs--and they have to use their insect superpowers to defeat the evil insect villain.

A collection of science experiments that can be performed at home using common household items and materials.

When high school sophomore Mason finds a beautiful, catatonic girl in the nursing home where his mother works, his discovery leads him to revelations about a series of disturbing human experiments with a connection to his own life.