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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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"Whether you want to teach your child at home, give them extra support outside the classroom, or find fun stimulation for your budding genius, this workbook has something for everyone. Home learning can be fun with these exercises, featuring drawing, puzzles, kitchen-science experiments, and more. This write-in book provides an introduction to key concepts and skills in literacy, numeracy, and science. To help the parent/carer, there are answer pages...
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"This dynamic, high definition, science DVD defines and helps children explore the terms 'translational motion,' 'acceleration,' 'kinematics,' 'scalars,' 'momentum,' vectors,' and 'velocity.' Divided into segments, this program is designed to reinforce and support a viewer's comprehension and retention of these terms through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and labels. Kids will see and hear the terms used...
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I have muscles where?: Sid's dad told him a funny joke and he laughed so hard that his face began to hurt -- Sid's amazing lungs: Sid runs around frantically trying to get ready for school -- How did my dog do that?: Sid sees his dog Philbert scratching his ear with his hind leg and tries to do it himself -- Now that's using your brain: The brain controls all kinds of things in your body including walking, thinking and getting ready for school.
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An eccentric schoolteacher takes her class on wonderous educational field trips with the help of a magical schoolbus.
Revving up (topic: engines): The school district's Vehicle Maintenance Inspector, Junkett, is about to condemn the Magic School Bus.
Under construction (topic: structures): Two inches tall and trapped in a bathroom, the kids must use what they've learned about structures to escape.
Gets programmed (topic: computers): Ms. Frizzle's...
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"Projects and experiments to inspire and challenge your kids! The STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math) are top education priorities in the United States--and they are growing fields with a high demand for jobs. If you want to make sure your children are prepared for the future in these fields, here's how you can help: Make it fun! Expose them to hands-on, real-world, and fun activities so they'll become engaged, motivated, and...
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An eccentric schoolteacher takes her class on wonderous educational field trips with the help of a magical schoolbus.
In the city (topic: city critters): Tim thinks the zoo is the only place in the city wild animals can survive. To test this theory Ms. Frizzle turns the class into critters!
Cracks a yolk (topic: eggs): The principal goes away for a few days and leaves his chicken, Giblets, in Dorothy Ann's care. The Friz shows the class how eggs...
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"This book provides 46 hands-on STEAM activities that librarians and museum educators can implement"--
High-quality summer programs can change lives. They can help close the achievement and opportunity gaps between lower and higher income students by promoting innovation and experimentation with new ideas. And the effect is cumulative, helping kids catch up, keep up, and propel forward into the school year ahead. McChesney and Nicholas showcase STEAM...
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What is math? What is Tech? Math, or mathematics, is the study of numbers and shapes. And numbers and shapes are everywhere! You use math when you add up how many pizzas you need for the whole basketball team, buy snacks at the store, or figure out how big a box you need to fit a gift. Tech, or technology, is the use of math and science to solve problems. Most of the materials, gadgets, and furniture you use every day are types of technology. Read...
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"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...