ilość książek w kategorii: 202
The Quantum Revolution: A Historical Perspective
ISBN: 9780313334481 / Angielski / Twarda / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Quantum mechanics is one of the great success stories of modern physics, making sense of the very small just as Einstein's theory of relativity made sense of the very large. But, for most students, the ideas that make quantum mechanics powerful can be confusing and counterintuitive. This volume in the Greenwood Guides to Great Ideas in Science series provides a history of quantum mechanics from the early breakthroughs of Planck and Einstein, at the beginning of the 20th century, to the present frontiers of quantum computing and quantum gravity. The approach is entirely non-technical, and... Quantum mechanics is one of the great success stories of modern physics, making sense of the very small just as Einstein's theory of relativity mad... |
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481,27 zł |
A Really Short History of Nearly Everything
ISBN: 9780385738101 / Angielski / Twarda / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Enter the world of science as Bill Bryson unmasks the mysteries of the universe. Did you know that: - Every atom in your body has almost certainly passed through several stars and been part of millions of organisms on its way to being you? - If you are an average-sized kid, you have enough potential energy inside you to explode with the force of several hydrogen bombs? And--What happened to dinosaurs? How big is the universe? Why are oceans salty? Is a meteor going to hit us? Tackling everything from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization, Bill Bryson's inimitable...
Enter the world of science as Bill Bryson unmasks the mysteries of the universe. Did you know that: - Every atom in your body has almos...
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94,44 zł |
Charles Darwin's Religious Journey
ISBN: 9781894400343 / Angielski / Miękka / 68 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Written for young people, "Charles Darwin's religious journey" traces Charles' life-from his voyage around the world on HMS Beagle with Captain FitzRoy, to his research and experiments on his return to England. Complete with maps and photos, this book explores how Charles came to reject the Bible and believe in evolutionism. In an engaging style, Dr. Herbert brings to life the spiritual journey of one of history's most controversial figures. (A companion workbook is also available.)
Written for young people, "Charles Darwin's religious journey" traces Charles' life-from his voyage around the world on HMS Beagle with Captain FitzRo...
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42,90 zł |
Charles Darwin's Religious Journey: A Workbook
ISBN: 9781894400350 / Angielski / Miękka / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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51,49 zł |
The Science Timeline Stickerbook: The Story of Science from the Stone Ages to the Present Day!
ISBN: 9780995576674 / Angielski / Miękka / 18 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This What on Earth? Stickerbook is "hands-on-reading" that tells the giant story of mankind's creativity and ingenuity from the Stone Ages through to the present and beyond using reusable stickers on a timeline. The fold-out 5.5-foot long timeline can be detached and used on a table, spread on the floor or hung on a wall and the 85 re-positionable stickers can be placed on the white silhouettes to create a stunning and colorful display that incudes many famous scientists, experiments, inventions and creations. Created in association with the American Museum of Natural History
This What on Earth? Stickerbook is "hands-on-reading" that tells the giant story of mankind's creativity and ingenuity from the Stone Ages thro...
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42,74 zł |
The Secret of the Yellow Death: A True Story of Medical Sleuthing
ISBN: 9780547746241 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Red oozes from the patient's gums. He has a rushing headache and the whites of his eyes look like lemons. He will likely die within days. Here is the true story of how four Americans and one Cuban tracked down a killer, one of the world's most vicious plagues: yellow fever. Set in fever-stricken Cuba, this book allows the reader to feel the heavy air, smell the stench of disease, hears the whine of mosquitoes biting human volunteers during the surreal experiments. Exploring themes of courage, cooperation, and the ethics of human experimentation, this gripping account is ultimately a... Red oozes from the patient's gums. He has a rushing headache and the whites of his eyes look like lemons. He will likely die within days. Here i... |
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60,08 zł |
The Story of Salt
ISBN: 9780147511669 / Angielski / Miękka / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " T]his salutary...micro-history will have young readers lifting their shakers in tribute."
--Kirkus Reviews, *starred review* "A lively and well-researched title, with exemplary art." From the team that created the ALA Notable Book The Cod's Tale comes the fascinating history of salt, which has been the object of wars and revolutions and is vital for life. Based on Mark Kurlansky's critically acclaimed bestseller Salt: A World History, this handsome picture book explores every aspect of salt: The many ways... " T]his salutary...micro-history will have young readers lifting their shakers in tribute."
--Kirkus Reviews, *starred review* "A livel... |
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42,90 zł |
Born This Way: Becoming, Being, and Understanding Scientists
ISBN: 9780989467414 / Angielski / Miękka / 170 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A senior and well-published scientist describes, through anecdotes, parables, and stories how scientists conceive, ask, and answer questions, and how what they do develops from the culture of their time. Part 1 describes the origins of modern biological science. It addresses issues such as why the story of evolution arose in the 19th C, and not before or after, how the evidence was gathered, and how its misuse led to some terrible decisions by societies. Part 2 describes the rules for experimental science, what constitutes a good versus a poor experiment, how hypotheses, such as the...
A senior and well-published scientist describes, through anecdotes, parables, and stories how scientists conceive, ask, and answer questions, and how ...
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85,89 zł |
Invincible Microbe: Tuberculosis and the Never-Ending Search for a Cure
ISBN: 9780544455948 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. *"Who knew the biography of a germ could be so fascinating?"--Kirkus Reviews, starred review This is the story of a killer that has been striking people down for thousands of years: tuberculosis. After centuries of ineffective treatments, the microorganism that causes TB was identified and the cure was thought to be within reach--but drug-resistant varieties continue to plague and panic the human race. The "biography" of this deadly germ and the social history of an illness that could strike anywhere are woven together in an engrossing, carefully researched narrative.
*"Who knew the biography of a germ could be so fascinating?"--Kirkus Reviews, starred review This is the story of a killer that has been strik...
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51,49 zł |
Epidemiology: The Fight Against Ebola & Other Diseases
ISBN: 9781624035593 / Angielski / Biblioteczna (library binding) / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This title presents the history of epidemiology. Vivid text details how early studies of the spread of disease led to vaccines and medications that can halt pandemics. It also puts a spotlight on the brilliant scientists who made these advances possible. A case study on the current Ebola outbreak is also included. Useful sidebars, rich images, and a glossary help readers understand the science and its importance. Maps and diagrams provide context for critical discoveries in the field.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Essential Library...
This title presents the history of epidemiology. Vivid text details how early studies of the spread of disease led to vaccines and medications that ca...
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177,62 zł |
Analyze It!
ISBN: 9781480746138 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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47,20 zł |
Life Cycles
ISBN: 9781480746374 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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51,49 zł |
Predict It!
ISBN: 9781480746527 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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51,49 zł |
Our Resources
ISBN: 9781480746893 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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51,49 zł |
Twisted True Tales from Science: Medical Mayhem
ISBN: 9781618215727 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Ground up mummy bones, dried toads tied around the neck, and a morning breakfast of lice and pee. It sounds like a horror movie but those are actual medicines prescribed by early doctors. Medical students studied anatomy on bodies stolen from graves, and had to operate on people while they were awake. Learn about the medicines that came from poison and doctors who experimented on themselves and their families. It's a twisted tale of medical mayhem, but it's all true
Ground up mummy bones, dried toads tied around the neck, and a morning breakfast of lice and pee. It sounds like a horror movie but those are actual m...
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50,73 zł |
Twisted True Tales from Science: Explosive Experiments
ISBN: 9781618215765 / Angielski / Miękka / 164 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Two thousand years ago Chinese scientists were looking for a medicine that would make them live forever. Instead, they blew up their lab and discovered gunpowder. Alfred Nobel blew up his laboratory twice before he discovered the formula for dynamite. Learn about the Apollo 13 and Challenger explosions, and the strange space explosions caused by top secret Starfish Prime. These stories may sound twisted, but they're all true tales from science
Two thousand years ago Chinese scientists were looking for a medicine that would make them live forever. Instead, they blew up their lab and discovere...
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50,73 zł |
Darwin and The First Grandfather: A Story of Evolution
ISBN: 9781535383646 / Angielski / Miękka / 38 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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67,59 zł |
The Science Timeline Wallbook: Unfold the Story of Inventions--From the Stone Age to the Present Day!
ISBN: 9780993284755 / Angielski / Twarda / 24 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. SEE HOW people have changed the world with their hands and brains for over more than 10,000 years from the Stone Ages to the present day. Created in association with the American Museum of Natural History This unique history of science and engineering includes a 6-foot fold-out timeline containing more than 1,000 pictures and captions that tell the story of the world's greatest scientists and inventors from ancient China to the Middle East, and from Enlightenment Europe to modern America. The Science Timeline Wallbook also includes an easy-to-read chronicle that reports on more...
SEE HOW people have changed the world with their hands and brains for over more than 10,000 years from the Stone Ages to the present day. Created i...
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85,68 zł |
The Sports Timeline Posterbook: Unfold the Story of Sport -- From the Ancient Olympics to the Present Day!
ISBN: 9780995482074 / Angielski / Miękka / 10 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych.
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214,52 zł |
The Nature Timeline Posterbook: Unfold the Story of Nature--From the Dawn of Life to the Present Day!
ISBN: 9780995482043 / Angielski / Miękka / 10 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. WITNESS THE AMAZING 4 billion-year story of life on Earth told in more than 1,000 pictures and captions on a laminated 10-foot timeline wallchart. Ever wondered how life evolved from tiny bacteria all the way to human beings today? See geological eras unfold before your eyes and watch global temperatures rise and fall, and continents collide and break apart along a timeline of more than 1,000 beautifully hand-drawn pictures of spectacular species. This giant edition is specially designed to be unfolded and stuck up on a wall and makes a spectacular display for any library, bedroom, classroom,...
WITNESS THE AMAZING 4 billion-year story of life on Earth told in more than 1,000 pictures and captions on a laminated 10-foot timeline wallchart. Eve...
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214,52 zł |