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Science and Sustainability

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.

Science and Technology of Sports, The

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.

Science and the Skeptic: Discerning Fact from Fiction

Fake news, pseudoscience, and quackery have become scourges, spreading through society from social media all the way to Congress. The line between entertainment and reality, between fact and fiction, has become blurred. Some of the most crucial issues of our time-climate change, vaccines, and genetically modified organisms-have become prime targets for nefarious disinformation campaigns. Far too many people have become distrustful of real science. Even those who still trust science no longer kno

Science Behind Sports

It takes strength and skill to be successful at sports. It also takes science! As readers explore the basic facts about the origins and rules of some of the worldÎs most popular sportsÑincluding basketball, soccer, and baseballÑthey also discover the essential science concepts that explain some of the sporting worldÎs most incredible featsÑfrom a bending soccer ball to a tumbling pass in gymnastics.

Science Behind, The

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.

Science Fiction Fan's Guide to Science

The classic sci-fi novels of H.G. Wells, Robert Heinlein, and Arthur C. Clarke, along with hundreds of sci-fi movies and TV shows, have explored an array of exotic, at times mind-bending themes, among them the existence of intelligent aliens, time travel, and parallel universes. One often asked question is whether such things are scientifically plausible. In this volume, modern physicists and other scientists weigh in and try to answer that question.

Science in the News

From body image and the enhancement industry to climate change and renewable energy needs, the big issues of today’s headlines are examined in the light of how science is bringing new opportunities, change and progress (and questionable progress) to daily life.

Science of Health: Youth and Well-Being

Science of Renewable Energy, The

The Science of Renewable Energy introduces students to several of today's most important alternative energy sources. Readers will discover the scientific concepts underlying these technologies, learn how they compare with fossil fuels, and explore the cutting-edge research that is going on in each field. The books explore what makes each renewable energy source unique and how each will fit into our diversified energy future. Each volume includes callout definitions for subject vocabulary, diagra

Science Squad

Welcome to the Science Squad, a citizen science organization for curious kids who love nature and science! Follow along as Squad members journal their efforts to make a difference in the world around them.