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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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"A brief introductory chapter defines mnemonics, illustrates a few of the techniques with widely known examples, and encourages readers to begin developing their own. With no further jargon, the remaining chapters apply these strategies to random scientific facts in the areas of 'Earth and Space Science, ' 'Physical Science, ' 'Life Science, ' and 'The Scientific Method'"--Amazon.com.
84) Creating rain
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"Each book in the My Science Fun series includes a simple experiment for the earliest readers. This book features step by step instructions on creating rain and testing condensation while encouraging further exploration on the topic. Simple sentence structure and word usage help children develop word recognition and reading skills."--
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Questioneers (Project books) volume 3
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"For curious young minds who ask why? how? what? when? and then why? again and again, the bestselling team behind Ada Twist, Scientist has developed a STEM project book based on the beloved character. Ada herself will take readers through the scientific method and introduce them to some of her favorite sciences, including chemistry, botany, astronomy, and environmental science. Budding scientists will solve everyday mysteries and come to think more...
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Veteran scientist and former school teacher Chris McGowan charges that today's teaching mandate has been taken over by educational specialists, people with little or no understanding of science. McGowan emphasizes that the problem is not the teachers but the materials they are obliged to teach. He urges a rethinking of science education to bring the focus back to conducting real hands-on science in the classroom. This approach was pioneered by the...
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Cole Champion STEM superhero volume 1
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Cole Champion's lack of superpowers sticks out like a sore thumb at his school for the superpowered, until an accident puts the school in danger and none of the other students' powers can help.
89) Peep explores
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Set in and around a pond, a bush, and a tin can, the show follows a newly hatched chicken named Peep and his friends Chirp and Quack (a robin and a duck), on their daily adventures. Surrounding them is a large urban park--a place they are forever eager to explore, a place they call "the big wide world."
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Dig into the science of ancient times and unearth amazing discoveries! * Have you ever wondered where paper comes from, who made the first known maps, or how the ancient Egyptians were able to build the pyramids? * Would you like to make your own sundial, discover how to detect earthquakes, or learn to write in hieroglyphics? * Are you looking for great ideas for your next science fair project? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, then...
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What powers some of the brightest attractions at Disney's theme parks? Electricity! From lighting the half million bulbs in Magic Kingdom's Spectromagic parade to transmitting electricity through water for the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, Disney Imagineers show students how electricity brings some of their favorite rides to life.
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America has been steadily sliding in global education rankings for decades. In particular, our students are increasingly unable to compete globally in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields. One Nation Under Taught provides a blueprint for helping students fall in love with, succeed in, and further pursue studies in STEM subjects. The book challenges educators and policy-makers at all levels to work together to make our schools places...
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If you learned science the "old" way, you may be having a hard time understanding what your kids are bringing home from school-- and why. Bloomfield explains the new requirements for learning concepts and applying them in practical ways, as well as tips for helping your child with homework and studying.