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The Science of Pets
In the US, more than half of households have a pet--usually more than one. They're usually considered members of the family, and some of us even call them our "furry children." The …
Cooking with Chemistry: 10 Fun Food Science Projects
Can you use science to make homemade slushies? Or the best soft-boiled egg? This book can help culinarily minded students do that and more--including make their own boba for bubble …
Pain: The Search for Relief
Burning. Shooting. Stabbing. Sometimes the cause is unknown. Sometimes it begins as the result of an injury. Whatever form it takes, chronic pain often resists treatment. In this …
Get Moving!: 10 Fun Experiments about Sports and Movement
Sports and other kinds of fun movement make us feel good and energized, and are great to do with friends and family. But they also have a lot of science involved if you look …
In Motion: 10 Fun Experiments Exploring Forces
What are forces? These are the pushes and pulls on something that come from the world around them. Gravity, friction, lift, and drag are all forces explored in this title presented …
Breaking Bad Habits Lib/E: Finding Happiness Through Change
Self-improvement is a lifelong quest. We all have things we'd like to change about ourselves, which is why many people make New Year's resolutions. Yet, research shows that only …
Artificial Intelligence
The concept of artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved greatly since the mid-twentieth century. This book examines the history of AI from early explorations to the latest …
Genetic Engineering
Genetic engineering refers to the ability to manipulate DNA, and ever since its invention in the 1970s it has been a source of controversy. Some argue that it allows scientists to …
Discoveries in Astronomy
Since ancient times, people have been trying to make sense of celestial bodies and phenomena. Early civilizations attempted to track the motions of stars, planets, and other …
Ask the Brains, Part 1: Experts Reveal 55 Mysteries of the Mind
The Future of Energy
Since the Industrial Revolution, our civilization has depended on fossil fuels for energy--first it was coal; then petroleum. If business as usual continues, we are looking at a …
Exploring Mars
Since the first Mars-bound probes were launched in the 1960s, the planet has intrigued scientists and the public alike due to its potential for human habitability. However, despite …