science

Prepares students for the math and science sections of the SAT and ACT, providing more than 590 practice questions, in-depth topic reviews, and key strategies and techniques to attack the exams.

"Does science have a place when it comes to making public policy? The answer might not be as simple as . . . people think. Ideally, scientists discover facts, and those facts inform policy. But policy undermines the open-ended nature of scientific inquiry, and scientists end up representing an agenda rather than presenting objective truths to be used to make decisions that impact the public. Through a variety of perspectives, this volume explores who wins and who loses when science and politics mix"--Provided by publisher.

A guide for bringing the Common Core State Standards and science, technology, engineering and math together with books easily done in the school library, and then extended into the classroom. Includes unit summaries and related vocabulary.

Presents scientific answers to some of the interesting and unusual questions kids ask.

While her third-grade classmates are sprouting seeds in paper cups, Holly has a more ambitious, innovative science project in mind.

"Scientific breakthroughs are often regarded with suspicion, especially those that diverge substantially from established theories. New ideas are tested by scientists around the world to ensure that they hold up to scrutiny. [This book] looks at the instances when, despite these precautions, the scientific community got it wrong [and] includes the most infamous cases of fraud and famous mistakes that initially had scientists fooled."--Provided by publisher.

Highlights milestones in earth sciences, energy, mathematics, medicine, physics, and transportation from prehistory to the present.

This book features step-by-step instructions on separating colors in ink while encouraging further exploration on the topic.

This book features step-by-step instructions on melting ice while encouraging further exploration on the topic.

This book features step-by-step instructions on making invisible ink while encouraging further exploration on the topic.