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Science (from the Latin scientia, meaning “knowledge”) is the effort to discover, and increase human understanding of how the physical world works. Through controlled methods, science uses observable physical evidence of natural phenomena to collect data, and analyzes this information to explain what and how things work.
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The Elephant Scientist (Scientists in the Field series)
by Caitlin O'Connell, Donna M. Jackson (Goodreads Author), Timothy Rodwell
"This amazing presentation is a must-have for all collections."
- School Library Journal, starred review
Caitlin O'Connell…more view details »
by Caitlin O'Connell, Donna M. Jackson (Goodreads Author), Timothy Rodwell
"This amazing presentation is a must-have for all collections."
- School Library Journal, starred review
Caitlin O'Connell…more view details »
Giveaway dates:
Jan 03-Feb 29, 2012
3 copies available,
713 people requesting
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Citizen Scientists
by Loree Griffin Burns (Goodreads Author), Ellen Harasimowicz
So begins this journey into the surprising world of science for everyone, everywhere. Part job descript…more view details »
by Loree Griffin Burns (Goodreads Author), Ellen Harasimowicz
Release date: Feb 14, 2012
“What is citizen science, anyway?”
So begins this journey into the surprising world of science for everyone, everywhere. Part job descript…more view details »
Giveaway dates:
Feb 17-Mar 17, 2012
5 copies available,
156 people requesting
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Nine days to Armageddon
by Mike Carter (Goodreads Author)
Beneath the Greenlandic ice cap a geological time bomb is about to explo…more view details »
by Mike Carter (Goodreads Author)
Release date: Feb 28, 2012
It's twelve days to Christmas... but only nine days to Armageddon!
Beneath the Greenlandic ice cap a geological time bomb is about to explo…more view details »
Giveaway dates:
Feb 21-Mar 21, 2012
5 copies available,
185 people requesting
Countries available:
US, CA, and GB
Recent Reviews
02/21
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bjneary said:
"Thank you Marianne D for a great review for my PSLA books:Harrison, Guy P. 50 Popular Beliefs That People Think Are True. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books, 2012. 978-1-61614-795-1. 485p. $18.00 Gr. 9-12
This book concerns itself with the belie...more"
Robert Frost said:
"Turn on the television and you won't have to wait long to see a story about the new magic drug or food. America likes nothing better than a magic pill to solve whatever is wrong. Odds are that the medical study praising the magic drug or food will ...more"
jeremy said:
"lawrence krauss' new book, a universe from nothing: why there is something rather than nothing, summarizes the continuing developments in the field of cosmology. in addition to championing these new insights in the study of modern physics, krauss al...more"
Michalis Sarigiannidis said:
"This is a great book, by a great author. Still, Krauss cut a few corners too many. Unless you do know the physics behind the story, it's hard to finish this book without thinking that Krauss expects you to trust him on a lot of the details. Which you...more"
Anastasia Hobbet said:
"I like Lawrence Krauss. He's capable of doing ground-breaking research and then he can turn around and tell me about it with style, clarity, and charm--without making me painfully aware of how little I really know about modern-day physics. There are ...more"
02/19
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Paul Signorelli said:
"David Weinberger’s "Too Big To Know" is everything we’ve come to expect from him: engaging, thought-provoking, introspective, and even gently self-effacing. We gain a lot through Weinberger's ruminations on the nature of knowledge at a time...more"
02/15
Terry
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Terry said:
"Lawrence Krauss is a lucid writer on science topics but I see few people that'd benefit from this book. The overview of science is a summary rather than an introduction except on some topics where the author seems to inconsistently go into depth. T...more"
Stefan said:
"It's a good, readable book but conceptually difficult in some parts. I would recommend this book to others to read, whether they are of a theological or of a scientific bent. It will enlighten the one and enrich the other."
Dale Mooney said:
"A very good book Lawrence Krauss gives an interesting and at times depressing view of the universe and its future. The inevitable emptiness of space and how in a trillion years, all the evidence we have for our current view of the universe will vanis...more"
Elise Paxson said:
"Excellent reading on the state of medicine, how we look at our health, and how we can be more responsible for our health. This is just my first reading, I'm going to go back over it again and incorporate his health tips into my lifestyle. All very sa...more"
James Weiss said:
"Good - not as iconoclastic as the book jacket led me to believe, but a solid read about current advancements in health care and smart suggestions for things to pay attention to with respect to your own health. Nothing earth-shattering, but it's good...more"
02/19
Cynthia
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Cynthia said:
"We have a deluge of information. Our task is to make knowledge out of it. Is academic scholarship more valid when published on an academic journal? Are the great thinkers of our time communicating through social media just as academic
...more"
Paul Lunger said:
"Time travel is a concept that is today more science fact than science fiction, but the key to understanding how this could become reality is the main question that Brian Clegg addresses in this rather interesting book. Clegg takes us on a journey tha...more"
Chris Giorshev said:
"This is an excellent overview about why there is something rather than nothing - why the universe exists. A very easy read with lots of excellent information. Highly recommended. Spoiler alert - a supernatural being is not needed to create our uni...more"
Brad said:
"This is a pretty quick read but packed with a lot to ponder. Overall, I think this book asks more questions than provides answers, but at this point in our consideration of the ways in which our lives now connect online, we're still very much in the ...more"
Barbara Wright-avlitis said:
"I saw this author on the Daily Show and was impressed. He's a cancer specialist who writes about a practical approach to staying healthy. Instead of focusing on the cure, he talks about the prevention. He makes some brilliant points which have impact...more"
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