Christine Zuchora-Walske
3) Solar energy
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This book examines the history of solar power usage, and the different technologies that have been developed in response.
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"Explore the fascinating history of earth and space science! What are Earth's systems, cycles, and resources? What are the solar system, lunar phases, and gravity? Who first studied these concepts? And who later used those early theories to develop these ideas further?"--
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Who were some of the earliest scientific engineers and what problems did they solve? What scientific discoveries led up to major breakthroughs such as the assembly line, computers, or the Internet? Who first proposed ideas to solve problems? And how did the solutions change over time? Readers will trace the history of key discoveries in engineering and design as they investigate timelines and gather key details from the text. In doing so, students...
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How did our knowledge of cells, heredity, evolution, ecosystems, and photosynthesis develop? Who first studied these concepts and why? And who used those early theories to expand and change our understanding? Readers will trace the history of key discoveries in life science as they investigate timelines and gather key details from the text. In doing so, students will make connections between the work of various scientists and analyze the long-term...
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Self-driving cars are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of cars from early steam-powered wagons to toady's luxury sedans. The father of Self-Driving Cars, Sebastian Thrun, is featured, and a colorful infographic shows how a Google Car works. Readers will learn about advancements in computer technology that made cars more automated and how car companies are continuing to expand the capabilities of...
14) Photosynthesis
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Life on Earth is endlessly amazing and complex. Learn about photosynthesis with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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Do bulls get angry when they see the color red? Do plants grow by snacking on soil? Are bats blind? At one time, science supported wild notions like these! But later studies proved these ideas were nonsense. Discover science's biggest mistakes and oddest assumptions about plants and animals, and see how scientific thought changed over time.
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Is planet Earth flat? Is California an island? Can you mix other metals to make gold? At one time, science supported wild notions like these! But later studies proved these ideas were nonsense. Discover science's biggest mistakes and oddest assumptions about geology and ecology, and see how scientific thought changed over time.
18) Weather robots
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"What kind of robots help us learn if it will rain on our picnic? Weather robots! Learn all about them in this book"--Provided by publisher.
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"Building by design: From the ancient pyramids to the International Space Station, people have built incredible structures for thousands of years. Behind these objects are amazing feats of science, math, and engineering. Building by Design examines the planning and construction of come of history's most impressive structures. Explore how engineers brought these buildings and structures from blueprints to reality."--Page [4] of cover.