The genesis of our universe has captured the imagination of astronomers throughout history. The development of the big bang theory is a story of heated debates, a race to discovery, and persistent scientists who refused to give up. The Big Bang Theory includes biographies of Arno Penzias, Robert Wilson, Ralph Alpher, and more. The book presents proven scientific facts about our universe alongside questions that today s astrophysicists work tirelessly...

Evolution looks at Charles Darwin's extensive and pervasive influence. The book explores the mechanics of evolution before diving deeper into how evolution affects humans, plants, and cells. Evolution also broaches the implications of Darwin's theory, tying in disease mutations and the opposition to the theory. Bibliography, Biographies, Diagrams, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Primary Sources, Sidebars, Timelines,...

Explains the human genome and highlights the careers of notable figures who have studied it, including Gregor Mendel, Rosalind Franklin, and Frederick Sanger.

Nuclear Fusion and Fission delves into nuclear physics and the scientists responsible for the discovery of splitting and fusing an atom. The book begins with the very basic building blocks of science, breaking down the different types of energy and how we use them, the materials that make up an atom, and our search for the perfect renewable energy source. Set against the cultural backdrop of World War II, later chapters follow each significant theory...

The Theory of Relativity traces Albert Einstein's groundbreaking ideas, special and general relativity, from the discoveries in physics that laid their foundation to relativity's application to today's world. The book presents scientific formulas, in-depth explanations of abstract concepts, and a detailed look at how Einstein's theories influence everyday technology, like television and GPS. Along the way, the text demonstrates the importance of theoretical...

"A book for high school students about the history and applications of radiocarbon dating, and what it can tell us about the past."--

Explains how vaccination works and the many ways that vaccines continue to shape science today.

Explains the structure and function of cells, describing the common characteristics of all cells, and highlights the careers of scientists who have studied it, including Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, Jan Purkinje, and Theodor Schwann.

Discusses the advantages and disadvantages to genetically modified produce, and highlights the careers of scientists who have studied it, including Charles Darwin, Barbara McClintock, and Neil de Grasse Tyson.

"A book for high school students about the discovery of the electron and the establishment of the scientific discipline of particle physics"--