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Zoom in on Bizarre Bugs
Gr 3–5—Extreme close-ups of bugs, viruses, cells, and more charge up this series with browser appeal...
Contemporary Biographies in Chemistry
Gr 6–9—Both of these titles reprint 31 arbitrarily chosen profiles originally published in Current Biography magazine, and, in a separate alphabet, 10 biographies of iconic scientists of the past in each field culled from the publisher's "Great Lives" series...
Exploring the Universe | Focus On
An assortment of recent books that examine both historical milestones and current research in exploring our solar system and beyond.
Man on a Mission: The David Hilmers Story
Gr 4–7—The title of this autobiographical profile is a triple entendre, as Hilmers not only relates experiences both as a crew member on four space-shuttle flights and a post-NASA career as a pediatrician in multiple poverty-stricken and war-torn countries, but also promotes the central role his Christian faith has played in guiding him through doubts, dangers, and significant life decisions...
Endeavour's Long Journey: Celebrating 19 Years of Space Exploration
Gr 3–5—Written by an ex-astronaut but plagued by incorrect names, copyediting errors, and other issues, this tribute to the space shuttle Endeavour and NASA's STS Program in general is well fueled with facts but unlikely to leave the launchpad...
Ernest Rutherford and the Birth of the Atomic Age
Gr 6–8—This is a well-rounded portrait of one of the 20th century's greatest experimental scientists...
Art2-D2's Guide to Folding and Doodling: An Origami Yoda Activity Book
Gr 3–6—Fans (and nonfans, if there are any) of the "Origami Yoda" series (Abrams) and website will find new opportunities aplenty for foolery in this spinoff compendium of progressively challenging hands-on instructions for drawing, folding, and goofing around with (mostly) Star Wars characters...
Debating Issues in American Education
Gr 10 Up—Each of about 150 issues in primary and secondary education, in areas that range from school financing and governance to alternative schooling and the uses of new technology, is addressed here in a piece that opens with a "Yes/No" question (with some exceptions), and is followed by an overview and a pair of point-counterpoint arguments...
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