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In many places, paranormal activity is accepted beyond doubt. They played host to a violent past and will forever be haunted by the terrorized souls who make their presence known. Other places bring about sensations that cannot be explained: a deep shiver, a quickened heartbeat, or a sudden sense of doom. Take a walk through the scariest places on Earth, and be warned: it is not a journey for the faint of heart.
Scary and Spooky provides a high-interest look at spooky and mysterious places, creatures, events, and stories. Each book examines popular scary topics and provides revealing and engaging information. Interesting facts and photos are guaranteed to fascinate readers.
Enrol in Science Academy and get ready for things to get scientific! Join the pupils of class 201 and their robot classmate Bud-E as they push, pull, stop, and shock their way to scientific success! Brrrrrring! Get set for Science Class! Free downloadable Teacher’s Guide available.
Using an exciting survival story as a starting point for science exploration and explanation the books protagonists use science to solve problems and settle debates as to how best to survive their tricky situation. Spread includes a fun science experiment, linked to the narrative, which the readers are invited to try for themselves. Readers must make predictions and these are followed by explanations of the scientific principles at play. From adventure to critical thinking challenges, these bo
Discover some of the inspirational men and women who have received Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry and Medicine from 1901 to the present day, among them Marie Curie, Hermann Joseph Muller and Donna Strickland. A glimpse into the often surprising lives and sometimes accidental discoveries of a group of extraordinary scientists, this fascinating collection shows that the science you learn at school really can change the world.
Science has much to offer the world in terms of achieving sustainable practices—in agriculture, water, energy, wildlife habitats, and even construction. Science and Sustainability examines the role that science can play in these areas and some of the specific changes that are leading the world ever closer to the goal of sustainability. Fascinating examples and fully documented quotes add insight and interest.
No matter the sport, athleticism and hard work are central to athletic performance. But there is more going on when a person runs, jumps, kicks, or throws. Physical forces and biomechanical factors help determine speed, stamina, accuracy, and more. The Science and Technology of Sports series examines the biomechanics, physics, and mathematical principles that shape athletic performance and competition. How these factors influence training and common injuries is also discussed.
This series poses and answers intriguing and curious SCIENCE questions that children often ask. Each book takes one theme or topic and presents information via 13 engaging question-and-answer spreads. Information is highly visual and engaging, to assist understanding of sometimes quite complex concepts and processes.
Trace the history of scientific discoveries through a visual timeline of events. Each chapter explains how scientists build on the work of earlier thinkers, showcasing how smaller findings can lead up to major discoveries and scientific breakthroughs.