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1) What's up in science: puzzles and problem-solving activities to build science literacy, grades 6-10
Author
Publisher
Jossey-Bass
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
How can we make intelligent decisions about our increasingly technology-driven lives if we don't understand the difference between the myths of pseudoscience and the testable hypotheses of science? Pulitzer Prize-winning author and distinguished astronomer Carl Sagan argues that scientific thinking is critical not only to the pursuit of truth but to the very well-being of our democratic institutions. Casting a wide net through history and culture,...
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Set in and around a pond, a bush, and a tin can, follow a newly hatched chicken named Peep, and his friends Chirp and Quack, a robin and a duck, on their daily adventures. They live in a place of great wonder and mystery, a place they are forever eager to explore, a place they call 'the big wide world'. Celebrate being curious, being adventurous, and, for at least one character, being a duck.
Author
Series
Publisher
Panamericana Editorial
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
Español
Description
This book illustrated with photographs and cartoons shows children how to do 50 easy science experiments with materials they might find around the house.
Libro ilustrado con fotografías y caricaturas para niños que presenta instrucciones de experimentos sencillos con materials del hogar.
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
With clear graphics, instantly understandable diagrams, and welcoming, jargon-free text--covering all the important areas of biology, chemistry and physics--this comprehensive and stress-free approach to science is a great resource for children and adults to learn even the most complex science problems with confidence. Full color.
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Gets lost in space (topic: the solar system); Arnold's know-it-all cousin gets Ms. Frizzle's class lost in outer space.
Out of this world (topic: space rocks): When an asteroid heads straight for the school, Ms. Frizzle arranges a field trip into space.
Gains weight (topic: gravity): Ms. Frizzle takes the class into space and turns the bus into a planet with adjustable gravity.
Plays ball (topic: forces): Ms. Frizzle combines physics and baseball...
Author
Publisher
Rodale
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Solutions to the largest problems the world faces--climate change, energy, biodiversity loss, ocean health, water supply, and bio-security--are scientific and technological, but politics is failing to keep up with them. Otto combines the great minds of the science world to write a behind-the scenes look at the top science questions facing the country now and in the near future.
Author
Publisher
Redleaf Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
STEAM is a development and extension of the original STEM efforts with the goal to support innate creativity and innovation that all children possess. This book serves as a platform for educators to observe and facilitate infants and toddlers natural curiosities around STEAM concepts. The text discusses tangible, rich STEAM learning environments for children from birth through age two and introduces where this learning can go next as children transition...
Publisher
Distributed by Cinedigm Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
An eccentric schoolteacher takes her class on wonderous educational field trips with the help of a magical schoolbus.
Getting energized (topic: energy): The class is ready to plug in their "double trouble wheel of wonder" at the carnval when they discover all the outlets are taken.
Gets charged (topic: electricity): The class is selling light bulbs. When they stop at Ms. Frizzle's house to sell her one, they find that her doorbell doesn't work.
A...
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Various activities parents can use to discover their child's potential in science, technology, engineering, and math"--
Set your child up for a bright future with this new, interactive activity book that helps kids decide which STEM-science, technology, engineering, and math-skills they most enjoy-and where they most excel! How do batteries work? How exactly does a bridge stay up? How likely is it that someone shares your birthday? Kids are curious....
18) Flash facts
Author
Publisher
DC Comics
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever wondered what's at the bottom of the sea? Why polar ice melts? Or which tools forensic scientists use to solve a crime? Well look no further! Everyone's favorite Scarlet Speedster is here to answer all your burning questions! Barry Allen, with the help of some of his close friends, will take readers on an exciting journey that examines everything from the vast expanse of our galaxy to the smallest living organism known to man. Curated...
Publisher
Distributed by New Video Group
Pub. Date
©2012
Language
English
Description
Three episodes of the Emmy Award-winning animated science-adventure series based on the best-selling books. In "The haunted house", the class has an upcoming concert at an old, spooky mansion filled with mysterious sounds. In "Going batty", as they learn about bats, the gang is convinced The Friz is a vampire. And in "Spins a web", Ms. Frizzle transports the class into a 1950s horror movie where a praying mantis is wreaking havoc on the town.
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