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The digital world is omnipresent. The rise of the Internet, smartphones, video games, and dating apps have provided people with more information, entertainment, and communication than ever before. While technology continues to develop at breakneck speed,...

Space probes, self-assembling robots, crash-absorbing cars, and designer proteins all have one thing in common: their use of folding technologies. To develop these technologies, engineers are taking inspiration from an unusual source--origami, the...

The Scientific Revolution is known as the time period when modern science was born. Without the people who made discoveries, theories, and inventions during this time, the world as we know it today would not exist. Readers are introduced to the figures,...

Does science have a place when it comes to making public policy? The answer might not be as simple as many people think. Ideally, scientists discover facts, and those facts inform policy. But policy undermines the open-ended nature of scientific inquiry,...

Though carbon dating has only been put into practice since the late 1940s, it has since revolutionized the work of archaeologists around the world. Its profound impact has opened the door for scientists to assign accurate timeline data to found objects,...

For years, scientists adhered to the physics of Sir Isaac Newton. Over time, however, they discovered that Newtonian physics couldn't describe every phenomenon they observed. They developed a new model, called quantum physics, which described the...

Until the late 1800s, scientists saw the atom much as the ancient Greeks had: as the smallest possible division of matter. Then, J. J. Thomson discovered the electron, establishing the existence of subatomic particles and launching an entirely new field...

The field of cell biology is built on a foundation of discoveries stretching back to the earliest descriptions of cell theory in the 1800s. Today, our growing insight into cells and their control of life functions continues to generate advances in areas...

Not long ago, people regularly died from diseases and accidents that harmed their vital organs, but in the space of the last six decades, scientists have begun to successfully perform lifesaving organ transplants. Over this relatively short period of...

This timely volume explores the world of one of the most controversial scientific advances in modern history, the design and production of genetically engineered plants. Readers will examine the ways in which humans interact with and manipulate the...

In this stunningly comprehensive roadmap to the human body, readers experience a vividly compelling account of the long history of the study of anatomy and the many breakthroughs that inform our current notions of the human body, health, and disease. The...

There are hundreds of thousands of plant species on Earth, from liverworts less than an inch tall to giant redwood trees that reach hundreds of feet into the sky. With their great variety of forms, plants have adapted to nearly every type of habitat...

The recent developments in the revolution in modern genetics represents one of the most amazing expansions of knowledge in the history of science. Incredible advances such as the mapping of the human genome are continuing to unlock the mysteries of...

Studying ecology today is more valuable than it has ever been because of pollution and other environmental factors continuing to be a mainstream issue of concern across the globe. This volume engages the reader with bright images of animals and other...

This text provides readers with a comprehensive study of the mechanics of cell biology. Topics covered range from the different types of cells--plant and animal, eukaryote and prokaryote, and stem cells--to the components of the cell such as the cell...

This engaging survey of biology contains awe-inspiring discoveries and a rare glimpse into biologists' working methods. This factual information is complemented by stunning full-color photos, illustrations, diagrams, and primary source images, as well as...

Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Did you know that you use Earth's resources every day? Do you know which natural resources are renewable and which are not? In this book, learn all about the vital resources form nature that sustain and...

Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know the difference between climate and weather, why Earth's climate is warming, and how it affects plants and animals? In this book, learn all about climate change and how scientists are working to...

Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know how people's behavior changes Earth's systems, including its air, land, and water? In this book, learn all about human impacts to natural environments and what you can do to help limit harm...

Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know what natural disasters can happen when there are changes to Earth's land, water, and atmosphere? In this book, learn all about natural hazards and what people can do to prepare for them. Includes a...

Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you understand how plants and animals change Earth as they live and grow? In this book, learn all about biogeology and the study of how living and nonliving things affect each other. Includes a support page...

Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know the difference between weather and climate? Can you name different types of climates that can be found on Earth? In this book, learn all about the characteristics of Earth's major climate zones...

Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know why water is one of the most valuable resources on Earth? Can you explain how the power of water shapes and changes the land? In this book, learn all about the important role of water in our world...

Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know what tectonic plates are? Can you explain how they split, crash, and slide to create tall mountains and deep ocean trenches? In this book, learn all about the huge, moving plates that make up...

Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know what resources are found in Earth's crust? Can you explain the differences between the geosphere and the hydrosphere? In this book, learn all about the complex and interconnecting systems that...

Do you wonder about the vastness of space that surrounds our planet? Do you know how many moons Mars has, what a comet is, or where to find the Kuiper Belt? In this book, learn all about the amazing solar system that orbits our Sun. Includes a support...

Do you wonder about the vastness of space that surrounds our planet? Do you know what a star is, how it forms, and what makes it shine so brightly? In this book, learn about the universe and the billions of stars it contains. Includes a support page of...

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about Venus' unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the planet's defining features, composition, atmosphere, weather,...

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about Uranus' unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the planet's defining features, composition, atmosphere, weather,...

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the Sun's unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the Sun's defining features, composition, gravity, exploration...

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about Saturn's unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the Saturn's defining features, composition, atmosphere, weather,...

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about Pluto and other official dwarf planets' unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the planets' defining features,...

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about Neptune's unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the planet's defining features, composition, atmosphere, weather,...

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the Moon's unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the Moon's defining features, composition, atmosphere, gravity,...

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about Mercury's unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the planet's defining features, composition, atmosphere, weather,...

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about Mars' unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the planet's defining features, composition, atmosphere, weather, gravity,...

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about Jupiter's unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the planet's defining features, composition, atmosphere, weather,...

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about planet Earth's unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the planet's defining features, composition, atmosphere, weather,...