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3) Breakthrough
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2016
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (ca. 270 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
It is a revolutionary new series about scientific explorers and how their cutting-edge innovations and advancements will change our lives in the immediate future and beyond. Every scientific breakthrough is driven by a compelling human drama, the scientists grappling with the fear of failure and the anticipation of success, and at the same time, challenging and inspiring us all to look at the world and its possibilities.
Publisher
William Morrow
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
506 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Description
As editor of "Seeing Further," Bryson has rounded up an extraordinary roster of scientists who write and writers who know science in order to celebrate 350 years of the Royal Society, Britain's scientific national academy. The contributors include Margaret Atwood, Steve Jones, Richard Dawkins, James Gleick, Richard Holmes, and Neal Stephenson, among many others, on subjects ranging from metaphysics to nuclear physics, from the threatened endtimes...
Publisher
Illustra Media
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Is Earth the product of intelligent design? Many characteristics that make our planet suitable for complex life also provide the best conditions for astronomical discovery. What does this correlation of factors indicate about the origin and purpose of the cosmos?
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
125 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Description
Eight fascinating tales of scientists and inventors ahead of their time. Earth revolves around the sun. Washing hands helps stop the spread of disease. Poisons in the environment affect the entire ecosystem. Today these ideas are common knowledge, but at one time they were all rejected. In this thought-provoking book, find out what happened when people weren't ready to listen to innovators who came up with revolutionary ideas. *Alfred Wegener struggled...
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
144 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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Description
"Meet the people who changed the world of science and technology, biology, chemistry and physics! Read the stories of the brainiest people who ever lived and the scientific discoveries they made. Each page illustrates a famous scientist's life and what made their contribution to this fascinating field so important. Scientists is an exciting book perfect for children ages 7-9 years. Inside you will find: Stories of more than 50 scientists like Isaac...
Author
Publisher
Spiegel & Grau
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
xiii, 267 p. : 1 ill. ; 21 cm.
Description
The astronomer who inadvertently triggered the "demotion" of Pluto in his effort to officially recognize the solar system's tenth planet describes the ensuing debates and public outcry while revealing the behind-the-scenes story of his discovery.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
288 pages : illustrations (black and white, and color), maps ; 29 cm
Description
Packed with fascinating discoveries and facts, this visual reference takes kids on a fantastic journey through time, from stone tools and simple machines to space travel and robots.
Series
Publisher
Teaching Co
Pub. Date
c2014
Physical Desc
4 DVDs (ca. 720 min.) : sound, col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (vi, 171 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.)
Description
From the coursebook. What is the point of science? Arguably, the point is to understand the universe and our place in it and to use this knowledge to enrich our lives and reduce suffering. How has science changed the world? That question is what this course is about. The course will survey the scientific concepts that have changed our world and how we understand it, from quantum mechanics to emergence -- from the smallest things to the unfathomable...
Author
Publisher
Dutton
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
ix, 470 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Description
"The award-winning Caltech physicist and author of The Particle at the End of the Universe shares sweeping perspectives into how human purpose and meaning naturally fit into a scientific worldview,"--Amazon.com.
"Sean Carroll is emerging as one of the greatest humanist thinkers of his generation as he brings his extraordinary intellect to bear not only on Higgs bosons and extra dimensions but now also on our deepest personal questions. Where are...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
224 pages
Description
"A lighthearted but informative look at chance discoveries made by ordinary people, of artifacts (and treasures) from the past. Many of these discoveries have led to leaps in our knowledge of history and science. Each short chapter will begin with a dramatic story of discovery, followed by the significance of the artifact that was discovered, followed by a look into the history of the civilization/era from which the artifact originates. The stories...
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Formats
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"Students will learn about some of the inventions and discoveries Black men and women have made in the world of STEM. From Dr. Marie Maynard Daly to Dr. Tai-Danae Bradley, some of the many ways Black people have contributed to our country's science and technology are explored. The Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement series celebrates Black achievement and culture, while exploring racism in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate...
20) Fractal noise
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Series
Description
July 25th, 2234: The crew of the Adamura discovers the Anomaly. On the seemingly uninhabited planet Talos VII: a circular pit, 50 kilometers wide. Its curve not of nature, but design. Now, a small team must land and journey on foot across the surface tolearn who built the hole and why. But they all carry the burdens of lives carved out on disparate colonies in the cruel cold of space. For some the mission is the dream of the lifetime, for others a...
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