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Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
In the 1990s, researchers in the Arctic noticed that floating summer sea ice had begun receding. This was accompanied by shifts in ocean circulation and unexpected changes in weather patterns throughout the world. The Arctic's perennially frozen ground, known as permafrost, was warming, and treeless tundra was being overtaken by shrubs. What was going on? Brave New Arctic is Mark Serreze's riveting firsthand account of how scientists from around the...
Author
Pub. Date
c2009
Description
An introduction to the field of forensic science, looking at cases and investigative methods related to fakes and forgeries, with a look at the origins and history of forensic document examination, and discussion of the scientific approach, dyes and pigments, inks and paints, document forgery, counterfeit currency, and art, history, and science forgeries.
Author
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents a comprehensive study on the body's digestive system and discusses the functions of the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, the purpose of the liver, pancreas, and gall bladder, and nutritious foods that help the digestive process.
10) Deserts
Author
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book describes desert biomes, including their different ecosystems.
12) Electricity
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Who first discovered static and why was this important? What is an LED? This fascinating book looks at the historical controversies that surround the discovery and theories of electricity and tells the stories of the scientists who worked on them. It also examines how the different theories based on electricity were arrived at, how they were tested, and what impact these theories and discoveries have had on our understanding of science today.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2002]
Description
In this fascinating and lucid account, the author of the groundbreaking Going inside explores the "mechanics" of the mind, re-examines concepts such as memory, intelligence, and personality, and assesses the true nature of consciousness. This stimulating new series uses an innovative mix of graphics, artwork, and photographs to explain and illuminate the most important scientific topics of the day. Unique in popular science guides, Essential Science...
15) Adaptation
Author
Pub. Date
c2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book explores the adaptation of plants and animals, including different types of adaptation, how animals survive in the Arctic, and how animals have adapted to living in freshwater.
16) Energy
Author
Pub. Date
c2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book introduces the forms of energy and explains the two states of energy called potential energy and kinetic energy.
17) Magnetism
Author
Pub. Date
c2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Everyone is familiar with magnets, but how much do we know about how they actually work? This book explores the basics of magnets, looking at topics such as poles, electromagnets, and how we use the Earth's magnetic field to find our way"--From the publisher's web site.
18) The human body
Author
Pub. Date
c2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book tells about the human body, including what the body is made of, how your brain controls your body, and how you can take good care of your body.
19) Cells
Author
Pub. Date
c2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book introduces cells, including different types of cells, how cells work, and how new cells form.
20) Light and sound
Author
Pub. Date
c2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book explores light and sound, describing how they move and which moves faster.