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An understanding of the states of matter is one that we take for granted every day--when we cook, when we breathe, when we use technology. This title explores the basics of states of matter:… More →

The periodic table of elements is a simple chart, but it can be seen as a dictionary for the elements that make up everything in the universe! Students will learn about this vital chart with… More →

The human body does some amazing things! It can heal itself, turn food into fuel, and even create new humans. How does it all work? Readers find out in this comprehensive look at life… More →

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The years that followed World War II have seen science and technology advance rapidly. The inventions and developments of this era have truly shaped our lives and our connections to the world More →

The great thinkers of the 19th century contributed greatly to the development of theories that help explain human nature and the natural world. Charles Darwin developed his theory of… More →

For millennia there have been predictions about the end of the world. But between climate change, global pandemics, and the possibility of nuclear war, humankind faces an unprecedented number More →

Food webs, the greenhouse effect, the nitrogen cycle, renewable energy sources--these are just some essential environmental science concepts. But how do these things actually work? That's… More →

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