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Astronomers in Action

Anne Rooney (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427120595

Astronomers look up into the sky and yearn to understand the universe. They ask questions about the distant stars and galaxies and wonder what lies beyond them. This title aims to create meaningful connections between the scientific concepts readers learn in the classroom and how they are applied in the real world by astronomers searching for answers.

Military Entrepreneurs

Heather C. Hudak (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427120267

Entrepreneurs who work and create businesses related to military services are instrumental in ensuring duty members—and civilians—are able to stay safe and protect themselves. From medical training methods to smart military vehicles and robotic technologies, this exciting title introduces readers to the ways entrepreneurs innovate in the military field. Detailed case studies of successful entrepreneurs and a hands-on project help readers understand the principles of entrepreneurship.

Levers in My Makerspace

Tim Miller, Rebecca Sjonger (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427119018

Children will enjoy this fun book which uses the principles of Makerspace to introduce them to the lever. Simple text describes the structure and uses of levers, and clear, step-by-step instructions show children how to make one. Readers are then provided with stategies to start their own creative projects using the lever they made. Along the way, tips and helpful hints guide children on how to brainstorm and solve problems working as a team.

Medical Entrepreneurs

Helen Mason (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427120250

Innovations by entrepreneurs in the medical field have saved lives and changed many others for the better. With bright ideas such as stem-cell research and affordable prosthetics, medical entrepreneurs use science and technology to improve health care and make it widely available. Detailed case studies of successful entrepreneurs and a hands-on project help readers understand the principles of entrepreneurship.

Space Entrepreneurs

James Bow (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427120274

Humans are pushing farther into space with the ingenious and ambitious innovations of space entrepreneurs. This engaging title describes the new ways entrepreneurs are using science and technology to take us beyond Earth—from satellite technology and imaging to new rockets and other ventures in space exploration. Detailed case studies of successful entrepreneurs and a hands-on project help readers understand the principles of entrepreneurship.

Archaeologists in Action

Megan Kopp (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427120588

Archaeologists are like detectives. They find objects from the past and treat them as clues to understanding what life was like long ago. This title aims to create meaningful connections between the scientific concepts readers learn in the classroom and how they are applied in the real world by archaeologists searching for answers.

Pulleys in My Makerspace

Tim Miller, Rebecca Sjonger (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427119025

Children will enjoy this fascinating book which uses the principles of Makerspace to introduce them to the pulley. Simple text describes the structure and uses of pulleys, and clear, step-by-step instructions show children how to make one. Readers are then provided with stategies to start their own creative projects using the pulley they made. Along the way, tips and helpful hints guide children on how to brainstorm and solve problems working as a team.

Industry Entrepreneurs

James Bow (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427120243

Industry is the field related to the production and consumption of goods and services, including everything from high-tech gadgets to 3-D printing in community settings. This comprehensive title introduces readers to entrepreneurs in industry, and how they use science and technology to innovate in the industries that serve us daily. Detailed case studies of successful entrepreneurs and a hands-on project help readers understand the principles of entrepreneurship.

Space Workers

David Jefferis (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427119438

Can't find a job on Earth? This inspiring book looks at the possibilities of industry and commerce in space. Amazing artwork illustrates the scientific possibilities of mining asteroids and moons, setting up factories in space, designing new products for zero gravity, and even starring in your own reality show in space!

Space Colonists

David Jefferis (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427119407

How adventurous are you? This exciting book takes us beyond our comfort zone and examines what it might be like to live a lifetime in space. This forward-looking book takes readers from current technology to what innovations in technology are being pursued to support living for years beyond Earth. Amazing artwork illustrates the scientific possibilities of living on the Moon, Mars, or Venus, transportation systems for "sleeper" passengers, rotating megastructures to simulate gravity, and even modifying humans to suit space environments.

Space Tourists

David Jefferis (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427119421

Want a vacation in space but don't have a million dollars to spare? With space tourism now a reality, this awesome book looks at the possibilities of more affordable flights for tourists to space in the not-too-distant future. Amazing artwork illustrates the scientific possibilities of which planets we could visit, the construction of spaceports and expandable hotels, and traveling by space elevator .

Space Explorers

David Jefferis (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427119414

Take a trip to tomorrow! With so many countries and private companies now heading into space, exploration will go farther than we ever dreamed possible. This adventurous book looks at current tools for space exploration and where future innovations in technology might be able to take us. Amazing artwork illustrates the scientific possibilities of sending human crews beyond the Moon, drilling on Europa, sending a nano-probe to TRAPPIST-1, and probing the dark reaches beyond Neptune.

Astonishing Bodies

Charlie Samuels (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427193247

We all know the limits of our own bodies. That's what makes these unusual examples so incredible. Readers will be amazed by these mysteries of the human body—feats of strength, spontaneous combustion, human hibernation, sleepwalking, firewalkers, human pincushions, colored sweat, skin-shredding, human magnets, and feral, or wild, children.

The Changing Face of Maps

Tim Cooke (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427118820

This informative book offers an introduction to the basics of maps and their different uses. A brief chronological history of maps and mapping gives readers an understanding of how maps have evolved over time. Readers will discover that advances in technologies have changed the format of maps from flat outlines to digital 3-D images with pop-up information in augmented reality.

Mapping in a Digital World

James Bow (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427118844

In this amazing title, readers will explore the possibilities new developments in technology are opening up for making maps. Mapmakers are using satellite data to map the locations of people and objects on Earth, making video maps using the Internet to show wind and weather systems, and creating specialized maps that show human behavior. Computer game technology, such as Minecraft, is even being used to map real places.

Mental Maps and Mapping the Mind

Enzo George (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427118868

This interesting title shows readers how the creation of maps depends a lot on the individual perception of the mapmaker. Readers will explore how mapping strategies can be used to organize and channel ideas and to inspire creativity.

Mapping the Future

James Bow (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427118875

Readers will learn how using modern mapping technologies can help us plan for the future. This includes being able to see what the effect human activity will have on the environment, where major settlements will be in the future, and how we can improve personal transportation and travel. Readers will also be introduced to the various challenges mapmakers still face today, including mapping the seabed and the far reaches of the universe.

Mapping Human Activity

Tim Cooke (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427118837

This fascinating book looks at modern methods of mapping that allow us to show and evaluate human behavior and interactions, as well as the impact humans have on the environment. Examples of mapping human activity include such areas of interest as crime, accidents, busy city streets, travel, or the spread of disease.

Mapping the Physical World

Charlie Samuels (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427118851

Over the last 50 years, satellite technology has given us vast amounts of information. Readers will learn how mapmakers use this information to accurately map Earth’s physical features and reveal the impact of human activity on the planet. This book also explores how satellites can be used to map the past by revealing ancient ruins hidden underground, as well as map the surfaces of the Moon and other planets in space.

Get Into Wow-Factor Science

Janice Dyer (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427119636

Amaze your friends and family with awesome experiments that let you see what happens when you combine materials, mix ingredients, and play with forces. From gooey slime to “exploding” toothpaste, this cool title walks readers through simple, low-preparation and more complex science experiments to get creativity flowing. Step-by-step photos and fact boxes support readers and bring the experiments to life.

Investigating Forces and Motion

Richard Spilsbury (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427120090

Budding scientists will love learning about the properties of forces and motion by planning and carrying out investigations that explore concepts including friction, speed, and gravity.

Investigating Sound

Richard Spilsbury (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427120137

Budding scientists will love learning about the properties of sound by planning and carrying out investigations that explore how the energy form is affected by material density, pitch, and distance.

Investigating Heat

Richard Spilsbury (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427120106

Budding scientists will love learning about the properties of heat by planning and carrying out investigations that explore how the energy form can be measured, conducted, and transferred.

Investigating Magnetism

Richard Spilsbury (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427120120

Budding scientists will love learning about the properties of magnetism by planning and carrying out investigations that explore how magnetic force is affected by distance, strength, and size.

Investigating Light

Richard Spilsbury (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427120113

Budding scientists will love learning about the properties of light by planning and carrying out investigations that explore how the energy form can be reflected, manipulated, and refracted.