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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.L'encyclopédie de la fantasy: [dans le monde des créatures imaginaires]
Par Judy Allen, Nelly Zeitlin, Florence Bas. 2010
Réédition. En neuf chapitres (Le petit peuple - Esprits et génies de la nature - Animaux étranges - Bêtes fabuleuses…
- Les créatures mythologiques - Magie et sortilèges - Les métamorphoses - Les morts-vivants - Fantômes et apparitions), cette encyclopédie répertorie les créatures fantaisistes nées de l'imagination des hommes de l'Antiquité à nos jours, issues non seulement de la littérature d'"heroïc fantasy", mais du folklore et de la mythologie des cinq continents. Années 4-7. 2010. Titre uniforme: Fantasy encyclopedia.Le Dico de l'info: 300 mots-clés pour comprendre l'actualité
Par Matthieu Aron. 1997
How did we find out about the speed of light? (How did we find out--series.)
Par Isaac Asimov. 1986
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
Scholastic book of world records 2020
Par Scholastic, Cynthia O'Brien. 2019
Collection of amazing world records in the areas of popular culture, sports, science, nature, and technology, and includes a section…
for the United States. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2019Eat your greens, reds, yellows, and purples: Children's Cookbook
Par Dk, Dk. 2016
Guide for kids to make tasty, healthy vegetarian dishes, including a red pepper hummus, fruity raisin granola, sunshine rice, and…
more. Separates the recipes by the color of the fruits and vegetables, and discusses how to prepare the ingredients. For grades 3-6. 2016Titanic: young survivors (Ten true tales)
Par Allan Zullo. 2016
The stories of ten real-life survivors of the Titanic disaster in 1912. Includes an account from seventeen-year-old Jack Thayer, who…
managed to survive after he leaped into the icy waters. For grades 3-6. 2012The right word: Roget and his thesaurus (Incredible Lives for Young Readers)
Par Jen Bryant, Jennifer Bryant, Melissa Sweet. 2014
Biography of Peter Mark Roget (1779-1869), the creator of the thesaurus. Describes how books were young Peter's companions, and how…
from within their pages came the inspiration for his treasure house of words--starting with many, many lists.Sibert Award. For grades 2-4. 2014Dead ends
Par Erin Jade Lange. 2013
Dane, a bully, gets caught fighting at school again and is assigned to work with Billy D., who has Down…
syndrome. A friendship forms, and Billy D. enlists Dane's help to find Billy's missing father. Violence and strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2013The Nobel Prize: the story of Alfred Nobel and the most famous prize in the world
Par Michael Worek. 2010
History of the Nobel Prize, which began in 1901 after Alfred Nobel left instructions in his will to award annual…
monetary prizes to those who made the biggest contribution in the categories of peace, medicine, literature, chemistry, and physics. Profiles famous recipients. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 201013 planets: the latest view of the solar system
Par David A. Aguilar. 2011
Updates Eleven Planets (DB 68324), which was written after the demotion of Pluto to dwarf-planet status. Discusses the idea that…
there are eight classical and five dwarf planets. Also covers the Sun, the moon, the asteroid belt, meteorites, comets, orbits, and other solar systems. For grades 3-6. 2011The smart aleck's guide to American history
Par Adam Selzer. 2009
Quirky guide to understanding key events, people, and places in U.S. history. Provides facts, from the horrific fates of the…
earliest settlers to presidential blunders. Includes end-of-chapter quizzes, essay questions, odd vocabulary words, and silly assignments. For senior high readers. 20095,000 awesome facts (Nat Geo Kids:)
Par National Kids. 2012
A 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. 2007Alfred Kropp: the seal of Solomon (Alfred Kropp Ser.)
Par Richard Yancey, Rick Yancey. 2007
High School sophomore Alfred Kropp, a descendant of Sir Lancelot, is extracted from his foster home to battle the demons…
imprisoned in a vessel that belonged to King Solomon. Sequel to The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp (RC 62068). For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2007Our country's first ladies
Par Ann Bausum. 2007
Short biographies of forty-four wives and hostesses of United States presidents, from Martha Washington to Laura Bush. Discusses the public…
role of the first lady, an unpaid position. Presents anecdotes from the women's private lives. By the author of Our Country's Presidents (RC 56572). For grades 5-8. 2007Secrets, lies, gizmos, and spies: a history of spies and espionage
Par Janet Wyman Coleman, The International Spy Museum. 2006
A collection of spy accounts from around the world and across centuries. Covers actual and fictional operatives, high-tech gadgets and…
weapons, classified operations, and artful deceptions. Discusses disguises, codes, misinformation, blunders, and successes. Written in conjunction with the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. For grades 6-9. 2006