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Physics in the 20th century
Par Curt Suplee, Judy R Franz, John S Rigden. 1999
Describes advances in physics over the last century. Includes chapters on the electromagnetic spectrum, quantum mechanics, atomic structures, chaos and…
order, and the evolution of the universe. Chronicles the research that resulted in the creation of new technology. Senior High and older. c1999.Matthew Baillie Begbie (The Canadians)
Par David R Williams. 1980
How did we find out about the speed of light? (How did we find out--series.)
Par Isaac Asimov. 1986
Hole in my life
Par Jack Gantos. 2002
An autobiographical account of the author's youthful struggles to support himself, and the effects of a prison sentence for drug…
smuggling. Describes his constant fear of fellow prisoners and his determination to become a writer and obtain a college degree. Strong language and some descriptions of violence. For senior high readers. 2002.A thousand years of pirates
Par William Gilkerson. 2009
Introduces the major characters and incidents that connect the scattered history of seagoing bandits, including England's "Sea Dog" Francis Drake,…
the "pirate queen of Ireland" Granuaile, and Scotland's Captain Kidd. Describes their high-seas adventure and skullduggery, sea chases and bloody battles, dangerous coastal lairs and buried treasure. Grades 5-8. Some descriptions of violence. 2009.Crossing the line: young women and the law (Youth project)
Par Carol Drinkwater. 2000
Young women talk about what led them to cross the line, and how they both coped with, and learned from,…
their experiences. The collection also includes young women who have had friends or family in jail, and what it has meant for them. 2000.Ten true tales of outrageous trickery. Includes how a group of Germans perpetrated one of the biggest, most sophisticated banknote…
counterfeiting schemes ever seen; how the world was fooled for nearly a decade when a "lost tribe" was discovered in the Philippines; and how Donald Crowhurst almost won the first round-the-world yacht race without ever leaving the Atlantic Ocean. For junior and senior high school readers. Winner of the 2005 Red Maple Award. 2004.The mysterious rays: Marie Curie's world (Science Discovery Book Ser.)
Par Victor Juhasz, Nancy Veglahn. 1977
Astrophysics for young people in a hurry
Par Gregory Mone, Neil DeGrasse Tyson. 2019
Ten true tales of outrageous trickery. Includes how a group of Germans perpetrated one of the biggest, most sophisticated banknote…
counterfeiting schemes ever seen; how the world was fooled for nearly a decade when a "lost tribe" was discovered in the Philippines; and how Donald Crowhurst almost won the first round-the-world yacht race without ever leaving the Atlantic Ocean. Some descriptions of violence. For junior and senior high school readers. Winner of the 2005 Red Maple Award. 2004.The care & keeping of you 2: the body book for older girls (American girl)
Par Cara Natterson, Josée Masse. 2012
Guide for tween and teenage girls to understand the changes taking place in their bodies, brains, and emotions. Includes discussion…
on how to relate to family and friends while experiencing puberty. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2012Yoga for your mind and body: a teenage practice for a healthy, balanced life (Switch. Yoga for you)
Par Rebecca Rissman. 2015
Teen guide that presents yoga techniques and poses to promote brain power, stress relief, strength, and fitness. Also discusses incorporating…
different props to assist in asana and the practice of meditation. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2015Your food is fooling you: how your brain is hijacked by sugar, fat, and salt
Par David A. Kessler. 2012
Physician discusses the effects of sugar, fat, and salt on eating habits in this adaptation of Kessler's The End of…
Overeating (DB 69088) for young readers. Identifies the signs of overeating and offers simple, practical tools for self-control. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2013The truth about physical fitness and nutrition (The Truth about Ser.)
Par John Perritano. 2011
Guide for teens addresses physical fitness and health. Suggests exercises, healthy food choices, and weight-management strategies. Provides information on allergies,…
eating disorders, diabetes, and growth hormones and includes a question-and-answer section and personal stories. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2011The teenage body book: A New Edition for a New Generation
Par Charles Wibbelsman, Kathy McCoy. 2008
Teen body and health guide covering physical and mental changes that occur during puberty in males and females. Discusses what…
is normal and abnormal for reproductive organs. Topics include sexually transmitted diseases, birth control, healthy eating, drugs, mental health, skin care, and more. For junior and senior high readers. 2008A passion for Mars: intrepid explorers of the Red Planet
Par Andrew Chaikin, Andrew Chaiken. 2008
Science journalist and author of A Man on the Moon (RC 39809) profiles individuals--astronomer Carl Sagan, rocket physicist Wernher von…
Braun, and others--whose vision, passion, and scientific achievements have brought a deeper understanding of Mars. Chronicles space programs and Martian fascination since the mid-twentieth century. Foreword by James Cameron. 2008The motion paradox: the 2,500-year-old puzzle behind all the mysteries of time and space
Par Joseph Mazur. 2007
Mathematics professor ponders Greek philosopher Zeno's four paradoxes, which raise fundamental questions about the mechanisms of the universe and which…
conclude that motion is an illusion. Examines scientific advances--such as calculus, relativity, and quantum mechanics--that have increased understanding of material reality but have not necessarily solved Zeno's conundrum. 2007The best you can be: a teen's guide to fitness and nutrition (The Science of Health Ser.)
Par Christopher Hovius. 2005
Guide to attaining physical and mental health through proper diet and exercise. Discusses how body image affects self-esteem. Covers nutrition…
and exercise basics as well as supplements, eating disorders, the risks of fad dieting, and the importance of making informed lifestyle decisions. For senior high and older readers. 2005What do I have to lose?: a teen's guide to weight management (The Science of Health Ser.)
Par Elizabeth Bauchner. 2005
Explains ways to determine one's ideal weight according to height, body type, gender, and age. Describes the body's method of…
processing food and the importance of proper nutrition and exercise. Offers information on obesity health risks, eating disorders, and workout schedules. For senior high and older readers. 2005You and an illness in your family (Family matters (New York, N.Y.))
Par Tabitha Wainwright. 2001
Offers practical advice for young people with a seriously ill family member. Uses real-life scenarios to discuss options for coping…
with tough situations--including death--and for communicating with others. For grades 5-8. 2001