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Radar, hula hoops, and playful pigs: 67 digestible commentaries on the fascinating chemistry of everyday life
Par Joseph A Schwarcz. 2002
If chemistry makes you think of Bunsen burners, petri dishes and pipettes, you'll be relieved to discover that there's a…
whole other side to science. This book is full of fascinating facts about the weird and wonderful world of chemical reactions, and explains such mysteries as the attractive power of armpit odour, the true nature of Silly Putty, and even the connection between witches and their broomsticks. 2002.Race and human evolution: A Fatal Attraction
Par Milford H Wolpoff, Rachel Caspari. 1997
Two paleoanthropologists explore opposing theories of human evolution, the origins of modern physical characteristics, and the roots of racial variation.…
They compare the "Eve theory" of recent human origin with a multiregional model that posits a more gradual, diverse process of development. 1997.Pulleys and gears (Machines in action)
Par Angela Royston. 2001
A look at pulleys and gears and how they are used to make machines work. These two gadgets are used…
in escalators, cars, fishing rods, and many other places. Grades 2-4. 2001.Planet Google: one company's audacious plan to organize everything we know
Par Randall E Stross. 2008
The business world has been desperate to learn what Google's plans for the future are, because they know that Google…
is the arbiter of the future of the web. Stross reveals the scope of the plan, including such potentially disruptive initiatives as free downloadable software, which could put providers like Microsoft out of business, and GoogleEarth and GoogleMaps satellite technology, which is rapidly mapping the entire surface of the Earth in high-powered detail. 2008.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.Pedal it!: how bicycles are changing the world (Footprints)
Par Michelle Mulder. 2013
"Pedal It!" encourages young readers to be part of the joy of cycling. From the very first boneshakers to today’s…
sleek racing bikes, from handlebars to gear sprockets, this book shows you how bikes can make the world a better place. Not only can bikes be used to power computers and generators, they can also reduce pollution, promote wellness and get a package across a crowded modern city - fast! Grades 4-7. 2013.Peeking through the keyhole: the evolution of North American homes
Par Avi Friedman, David Krawitz. 2002
Peking man: The Discovery, Disappearance And Mystery Of A Priceless Scientific Treasure
Par Harry L Shapiro. 1974
The advances that have transformed cosmology have forced scientists to rethink our understanding of the birth of the universe and…
its ultimate fate. Theoretical physicists now overwhelmingly support string theory and its latest iteration, M-theory, as it is the one theory that, if proven correct, would reconcile the four forces of the universe, and answer the question "What happened before the big bang?" 2005.Out of the shadow of a giant: Hooke, Halley and the birth of British science
Par John Gribbin, Mary Gribbin. 2017
What if Newton had never lived? Robert Hooke and Edmond Halley, whose place in history has been overshadowed by the…
giant figure of Newton, were pioneering scientists within their own right, and instrumental in establishing the Royal Society. Although Newton is widely regarded as one of the greatest scientists of all time and the father of the English scientific revolution, the authors uncover the fascinating story of Robert Hooke and Edmond Halley, whose scientific achievements neatly embrace the hundred years or so during which science as we know it became established. They argue persuasively that, even without Newton, science would have made a great leap forward in the second half of the seventeenth century, headed by two extraordinary figures, Hooke and Halley. 2017.Our robots, ourselves: robotics and the myths of autonomy
Par David A Mindell. 2015
From drones to Mars rovers -- an exploration of the most innovative use of robots today and a provocative argument…
for the crucial role of humans in our increasingly technological future. Offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the cutting edge of robotics today, debunking commonly held myths and exploring the rapidly changing relationships between humans and machines. Drawing on firsthand experience, extensive interviews, and the latest research from MIT and elsewhere, Mindell takes us to extreme environments -- high atmosphere, deep ocean, and outer space -- to reveal where the most advanced robotics already exist, and argues that the stark lines we've drawn between human and not human, manual and automated, aren't helpful for understanding our relationship with robotics. 2015.Our violent earth (Books For World Explorers Series 3 #No. 2)
Par Nancy Watson. 1982
Outlaw machine: Harley-Davidson and the search for the American soul
Par Brock W Yates. 1999
An editor of "Car and driver" magazine examines the myth and reality behind Harley-Davidson motorcycles, beginning with the company's first…
machine in 1903. Traces the evolution of bikers' clubs, their image in film, and their eventual revival. Also examines the competition from Japan that almost destroyed the company. Some strong language. 1999.Pandora's picnic basket: the potential and hazards of genetically modified foods
Par Alan McHughen. 2000
Explains, in clear direct language, the technologies underlying genetically modified food, comparing them with other "natural" methods of plant breeding…
and production. The author, researcher Alan McHughen, discusses whether the safeguards in place from international regulators are sufficient. As well, this book provides helpful information about labelling and other issues to help consumers get a better understanding of this subject. 2000.Origins: fourteen billion years of cosmic evolution
Par Donald Goldsmith, Neil DeGrasse Tyson. 2014
Our true origins are not just human, or even terrestrial, but in fact cosmic. Drawing on scientific breakthroughs and the…
current cross-pollination among geology, biology, astrophysics, and cosmology, "Origins" explains the soul-stirring leaps in our understanding of the cosmos. From the first image of a galaxy birth to Spirit Rover's exploration of Mars, to the discovery of water on one of Jupiter's moons, coauthors Neil deGrasse Tyson and Donald Goldsmith conduct a galvanizing tour of the cosmos with clarity and exuberance. 2014.One to nine: the inner life of numbers
Par Andrew Hodges. 2007
Have you ever thought about the uniqueness and simplicity of One, or what it means to be Two? Is Four…
really so square and why are there Seven days of the week, Seven deadly sins, or even Seven wonders of the world? An investigation into such topics as musical harmony, code breaking, and probabilities in poker and lotteries, which probes the surprising symmetries of time, space, matter, and forces. c2007.One good turn: a natural history of the screwdriver and the screw
Par Witold Rybczynski. 2000
When asked to write an article about the best tool of the millennium, Witold Rybczynski started looking through his toolbox…
and researching the origins of all the various tools. One such tool that stood out was the screwdriver, with a very interesting history of development, along with the screw itself. 2000.Omni on-line database directory
Par Owen Davies, Mike Edelhart. 1983
Evaluates over one thousand online databases accessible through personal computers. Listed databases, arranged by subject area, provide entertainment, scholarly facts,…
business references, and other information. Also includes chapters on online equipment, database software, vendors, and how to select a database. 1983. Uniform title: Omni (New York, N.Y.)Nova, adventures in science: Adventures In Science
Par Mass. Staff Wgbh Television Station Boston. 1983
Collection of forty-four science articles, drawn from the "Nova" television series, on such diverse topics as the origin of the…
universe, photosynthesis, dinosaurs, the singing of birds, the exploration of space, computers, genetic research, pesticides, and nuclear weapons. Also includes profiles of leading scientists and information about the production of the "Nova" series. 1983.No one at the wheel: driverless cars and the road of the future
Par Karen Kelly, Samuel I Schwartz. 2018