The kea, a crow-sized parrot that lives in the rugged mountains of New Zealand, is considered by some a playful comic and by others a vicious killer. Its true character is a mystery that biologists have debated for more than a century. Judy Diamond and Alan Bond have written a comprehensive account of the kea's contradictory nature, and their conclusions cast new light on the origins of behavioral flexibility and the problem of species survival in human environments everywhere. New Zealand's geological remoteness has made the country home to a bizarre assemblage of plants and animals that...
The kea, a crow-sized parrot that lives in the rugged mountains of New Zealand, is considered by some a playful comic and by others a vicious killer. ...
We live in a world of viruses, biological entities to be confronted not by superheroes in capes but by scientists and informed citizens during their everyday lives. From the bustle of the airport to the wide expanse of the ocean to the remote tundra of the Arctic, viruses infect many different fronts in fascinatingly unique ways.
World of Viruses is a graphic novel that contains the thrilling true stories of well-known threats like foot and mouth disease, HIV, the flu, and HPV, as well as the lesser-known but helpful role that viruses play in saving global ecosystems from...
We live in a world of viruses, biological entities to be confronted not by superheroes in capes but by scientists and informed citizens during thei...
Administrators of museums and other informal-learning centers often need to demonstrate, in some tangible way, the effectiveness of their institutions as teaching tools. Practical Evaluation Guide discusses specific methods for analyzing audience learning and behavior in museums, zoos, botanic gardens, nature centers, camps, and youth programs. Evaluation is essential because it allows you to answer critical questions like: .How can one measure the impacts of educational experiences in a museum, zoo, or aquarium? .Are digital technologies more effective than traditional exhibits for enhancing...
Administrators of museums and other informal-learning centers often need to demonstrate, in some tangible way, the effectiveness of their institutions...
Administrators of museums and other informal-learning centers often need to demonstrate, in some tangible way, the effectiveness of their institutions as teaching tools. Practical Evaluation Guide discusses specific methods for analyzing audience learning and behavior in museums, zoos, botanic gardens, nature centers, camps, and youth programs. Evaluation is essential because it allows you to answer critical questions like: .How can one measure the impacts of educational experiences in a museum, zoo, or aquarium? .Are digital technologies more effective than traditional exhibits for enhancing...
Administrators of museums and other informal-learning centers often need to demonstrate, in some tangible way, the effectiveness of their institutions...
Measles is a highly contagious, serious disease caused by a virus. Spread by physical contact or through the air, measles is a leading cause of death globally among young children. Carnival of Contagion, an entertaining graphic novel about the dangers of measles, traces the adventures of a group of young adults as they enter a viral fantasy world run by a mysterious and seductive carnival barker. Illustrated by Marvel and DC Comics artist Bob Hall, and including an original essay written by the award-winning science journalist, Carl Zimmer, Carnival of Contagion presents a...
Measles is a highly contagious, serious disease caused by a virus. Spread by physical contact or through the air, measles is a leading cause of death ...
