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Edge Books: Circus Science series.
Written in consultation with a postdoctoral physicist, these titles explore physics concepts integral to the circus. Short narrative paragraphs provide exciting introductions to various circus stunts and brief explanations of, for example, force and displacement in glass-walking (prominent safety disclaimers are included). Simple hands-on science experiments encourage further exploration. Attractive layouts and color photos invite sequential reading or random browsing. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Edge Books: Circus Science titles: Contortion, German Wheels, and Other Mind-Bending Circus Science and Fire Breathing, Sword Swallowing, and Other Death-Defying Circus Science.
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Edge Books: Circus Science series.
Written in consultation with a postdoctoral physicist, these titles explore physics concepts integral to the circus. Short narrative paragraphs provide exciting introductions to various circus stunts and brief explanations of, for example, force and displacement in glass-walking (prominent safety disclaimers are included). Simple hands-on science experiments encourage further exploration. Attractive layouts and color photos invite sequential reading or random browsing. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Edge Books: Circus Science titles: Contortion, German Wheels, and Other Mind-Bending Circus Science and Fire Breathing, Sword Swallowing, and Other Death-Defying Circus Science.
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YA
Cutting-Edge Science and Technology series.
These volumes survey the rapidly expanding fields of human biology and medicine, encompassing neuroscience and brain mapping, brain disorders, organ generation, cancer treatment, vaccines, and genetics. The science and technologies used to explore the brain and body are described in detail, along with profiles of contemporary scientists and their projects. Photographs and medical images are included. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Cutting-Edge Science and Technology titles: Brain Science and Medical Research and Technology.
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4-6
Edge Books: The Science of the Summer Olympics series.
Including physics, nutrition, and psychology, the science behind Olympic events is examined. The series organization feels unfocused: Popular skims through dissimilar sports (basketball to badminton to cycling), while gymnastics gets its own volume. Still, the sound science will intrigue kids who enjoyed the recent Games. Color photos (some oddly cropped) and diagrams aid in instruction. Reading list. Glos, ind. Review covers these Edge Books: Science of the Summer Olympics titles: The Science Behind Gymnastics and The Science Behind Soccer, Volleyball, Cycling, and Other Popular Sports.
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4-6
Edge Books: The Science Behind Natural Phenomena series.
Each volume explores intriguing natural Earth events through detailed descriptions and extended explanations of the causes or scientific principles underlying the phenomena. The topics--ranging from the familiar (clouds, thunder, icebergs) to the curiosity-evoking (auroras, exploding lakes, brinicles)--seem arbitrarily chosen, but the information about each is interesting, scientifically accurate, and accompanied by helpful photographs and diagrams. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Edge Books: The Science Behind Natural Phenomena titles: The Science Behind Wonders of the Water and The Science Behind Wonder of the Sky.
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YA
Cutting-Edge Science and Technology series.
Hand examines the old traditions and modern technologies that are used in sustainable farming of plants and animals. Detailed descriptions of soil, water, seeds, crops, pest control, and energy use illustrate how they are managed to provide continuous, productive growth with minimized environmental impact. Stock photographs and profiles of important scientists, ecologists, and environmentalists are included. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.
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YA
Cutting-Edge Science and Technology series.
Cutting edge technologies in the fields of computing, energy, and materials science are the focus of these in-depth discussions of scientific innovation. The authors describe robot and computer-human interfaces, electric cars and alternative energies, batteries, and the physics of nanoparticles. They also profile the innovative scientists, both modern and historical, who have worked in these areas. Color photographs of the technologies and scientists accompany the texts. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Cutting-Edge Science and Technology titles: Artificial Intelligence, Energy Technology, and Nanotechnology.
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YA
Cutting-Edge Science and Technology series.
Cutting edge technologies in the fields of computing, energy, and materials science are the focus of these in-depth discussions of scientific innovation. The authors describe robot and computer-human interfaces, electric cars and alternative energies, batteries, and the physics of nanoparticles. They also profile the innovative scientists, both modern and historical, who have worked in these areas. Color photographs of the technologies and scientists accompany the texts. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Cutting-Edge Science and Technology titles: Artificial Intelligence, Energy Technology, and Nanotechnology.
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YA
Cutting-Edge Science and Technology series.
This overview of space exploration emphasizes the current questions that scientists wish to answer about space. The book covers the history of rocket engineering; a catalog of past missions, including those involving humans; and consideration of the privatization of space exploration. Kruesi gives attention to the technological challenges that still need to be addressed. Photographs of space technologies and profiles of the scientists are included. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.
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YA
Cutting-Edge Science and Technology series.
This astronomy survey shows how astronomers past and present examine the electromagnetic radiation that reaches the earth (or its orbit) to determine the characteristics of the universe and the bodies within it. The technological advancements in telescopes and computer power help scientists to investigate such topics as exoplanets and dark matter. Photographs of space bodies, equipment, and the scientists profiled are included. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.
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Edge Books: Warrior Science series.
These books describe the weapons, training, and tactics used by the respective warriors from history. Emphasis is placed on how elements of physical science, such as weight, balance, and force, affected what and how weapons and armor were used. Diagrams, (hokey) photographs of reenactors, and illustrations will help readers visualize the information. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Edge Books: Warrior Science titles: Gladiator Science and Ninja Science.
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Edge Books: Warrior Science series.
These books describe the weapons, training, and tactics used by the respective warriors from history. Emphasis is placed on how elements of physical science, such as weight, balance, and force, affected what and how weapons and armor were used. Diagrams, (hokey) photographs of reenactors, and illustrations will help readers visualize the information. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Edge Books: Warrior Science titles: Gladiator Science and Ninja Science.
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4-6
Edge Books: The Science Behind Natural Phenomena series.
Each volume explores intriguing natural Earth events through detailed descriptions and extended explanations of the causes or scientific principles underlying the phenomena. The topics--ranging from the familiar (clouds, thunder, icebergs) to the curiosity-evoking (auroras, exploding lakes, brinicles)--seem arbitrarily chosen, but the information about each is interesting, scientifically accurate, and accompanied by helpful photographs and diagrams. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Edge Books: The Science Behind Natural Phenomena titles: The Science Behind Wonders of the Water and The Science Behind Wonder of the Sky.
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YA
Cutting-Edge Science and Technology series.
These volumes survey the rapidly expanding fields of human biology and medicine, encompassing neuroscience and brain mapping, brain disorders, organ generation, cancer treatment, vaccines, and genetics. The science and technologies used to explore the brain and body are described in detail, along with profiles of contemporary scientists and their projects. Photographs and medical images are included. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Cutting-Edge Science and Technology titles: Brain Science and Medical Research and Technology.
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YA
Cutting-Edge Science and Technology series.
Cutting edge technologies in the fields of computing, energy, and materials science are the focus of these in-depth discussions of scientific innovation. The authors describe robot and computer-human interfaces, electric cars and alternative energies, batteries, and the physics of nanoparticles. They also profile the innovative scientists, both modern and historical, who have worked in these areas. Color photographs of the technologies and scientists accompany the texts. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Cutting-Edge Science and Technology titles: Artificial Intelligence, Energy Technology, and Nanotechnology.
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4-6
Edge Books: The Science of the Summer Olympics series.
Including physics, nutrition, and psychology, the science behind Olympic events is examined. The series organization feels unfocused: Popular skims through dissimilar sports (basketball to badminton to cycling), while gymnastics gets its own volume. Still, the sound science will intrigue kids who enjoyed the recent Games. Color photos (some oddly cropped) and diagrams aid in instruction. Reading list. Glos, ind. Review covers these Edge Books: Science of the Summer Olympics titles: The Science Behind Gymnastics and The Science Behind Soccer, Volleyball, Cycling, and Other Popular Sports.
64 pp.
| New Forest
| September, 2010
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LibraryISBN 978-1-84898-324-3$34.25
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YA
Cutting-Edge Science series.
These books address current events in the health sciences, touching on both scientific and societal issues. After topics are introduced, the underlying science is addressed, as well as the current state of scientific and ethical thinking. Stock color photographs and diagrams accompany the texts. Sidebars provide biographical information on contemporary scientists as well as highlights of their research methods and studies. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cutting-Edge Science titles: AIDS, Cloning, Drug Resistance, and Stem Cells.
64 pp.
| New Forest
| September, 2010
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LibraryISBN 978-1-84898-326-7$34.25
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YA
Cutting-Edge Science series.
These books address current events in the health sciences, touching on both scientific and societal issues. After topics are introduced, the underlying science is addressed, as well as the current state of scientific and ethical thinking. Stock color photographs and diagrams accompany the texts. Sidebars provide biographical information on contemporary scientists as well as highlights of their research methods and studies. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cutting-Edge Science titles: AIDS, Cloning, Drug Resistance, and Stem Cells.
64 pp.
| New Forest
| September, 2010
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LibraryISBN 978-1-84898-321-2$34.25
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YA
Cutting-Edge Science series.
Both books present basic information about these natural disasters, including explanations of plate tectonics, the categories and causes of each, and historical examples of prominent events. Stock color photographs and diagrams help to illustrate the concepts. Additional information about current scientific research projects and the scientists leading them can be found in the numerous sidebars. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cutting-Edge Science titles: Earthquakes and Volcanoes.
64 pp.
| New Forest
| September, 2010
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LibraryISBN 978-1-84898-325-0$34.25
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YA
Cutting-Edge Science series.
These books address current events in the health sciences, touching on both scientific and societal issues. After topics are introduced, the underlying science is addressed, as well as the current state of scientific and ethical thinking. Stock color photographs and diagrams accompany the texts. Sidebars provide biographical information on contemporary scientists as well as highlights of their research methods and studies. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cutting-Edge Science titles: AIDS, Cloning, Drug Resistance, and Stem Cells.