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In attempting to describe himself in his college application essay--Harry Jones goes way beyond the 250-word limit and gives a full account of his life. The first defining moment: the day the neighbourhood goons tied him to a tree during a lightning storm when he was 8 years old, and the tree was struck and caught fire. Harry was badly burned and has had to live with the physical and emotional scars, reactions from strangers, bullying, and loneliness that instantly became his everyday reality.
When The Scar Boys ended, the band had fallen apart. Harry and Johnny are barely speaking, and Cheyenne is feeling desperate about Johnny, who has retreated into silence. It's only through their music that the group is able to rebuild their relationships, and they slowly begin to reach musical success and fame. In Scar Girl, Cheyenne, Harry, and Richie tell their own stories as they discover the ups and downs of being rock musiciansùincluding meltdowns on stage, too much drinking, keeping secret
Earth science includes the study of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, oceans, and biosphere, as well as the solid earth. Life science involves the study of living organisms, their organization, life processes, and the characteristics of all living things. And physical science includes any of the sciences that analyze the nature and properties of energy and nonliving matter and seeks to expand the understanding of the universe. The reproducible activity pages supplement science textbooks with stand-al
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.