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Full-text articles to support research in applied sciences, biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and energy. Includes the Science Image Collection, a database of high-quality science images from National Geographic, UPI, Getty, NASA, and Nature Picture Library.
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Dirt is all around us. It is found on every continent on Earth. But what is it made of? What is its purpose? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more through easy-to-read text and vivid photographs. An experiment rounds out the book and provides a hands-on learning experience to encourage deeper understanding. Meets Next Generation Science Standards.
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Caroline Herschel (1750 1848) was not only one of the greatest astronomers who ever lived but also the first woman to be paid for her scientific work. Born the youngest daughter of a poor family in Hanover, Germany, she was scarred from smallpox, stunted from typhus, and used by her parents as a scullery maid. But when her favorite brother, William, left for England, he took her with him. The siblings shared a passion for stars, and together they...
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"Come along with Fly Guy as he asks (and answers!) over 100 "why?" questions! Why do I have to brush my teeth? Why do cats climb trees if they can't get down? Why do elephants have trunks? And more! There are also science projects and fun activities -- so kids can use what they've learned in a hands-on way! With engaging full-color photographs on every page, content appropriate for a young audience, humorous artwork, and colorful comic strips starring...
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An introduction to science breaks down what it is and how it works, from the difference between atoms and molecules and the water cycle to food chains and weather.--
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"An unlocked door to a secret science lab would be hard for any student to ignore. But what if you snuck in--and the door locked behind you? In this book, readers need to solve puzzles and find codes throughout the pictures and text in order to escape Science terms and concepts, such as animal classification, the human body, and the pH scale, are described as part of the story."--
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"The key concepts of coding and computer science easily digested and summarized, with critical ideas clearly explained, doodles that illuminate tricky concepts, and quizzes to recap it all. Kids will explore the concepts of computer science, learn how websites are designed and created, and understand the fundamentals of coding with Scratch, Python, HTML, and CSS. Written by Grant Smith, a computer science education expert -- and vetted by an award-winning...
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"Can you spot the difference between a reptile and an amphibian? What do you know about the workings of your vital body systems? Have you ever wondered what makes the universe tick? Take a look inside STEM Junior Science, and you'll find 40 vibrant personalities waiting to fill you in. Just get your lab coat on and let them tell you all about themselves."--Page [4] of cover.