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Part philosophical ponderings on humanity's relationship to the universe, part scientific extrapolation on what technological advancement might bring to that understanding, this long essay, first published in Century Illustrated Magazine in June 1900, is yet another example of the genius of Serbian inventor NIKOLA TESLA (1857-1943), the revolutionary scientist who forever changed the scientific fields of electricity and magnetism. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Nikola...

Observing objects closely is an important part of being a scientist. That's why lenses are so important in the laboratory and in the science classroom. Young scientists may be surprised to learn that they've probably already used lenses-in the form of a magnifying glass. This tool and others, such as microscopes, help scientists see details of objects up close. This invaluable book introduces lenses and the concept of optics in an easy to understand...

A soccer ball goes this way and that from player to player as it zips across the field. A baseball goes flying to a batter and--crack!--zooms far away after making contact with a big swing. Forces in motion are around us everywhere! They make things change direction and so much more. Explore exciting science concepts through fun examples and simple, lively text to set learning into motion. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Have you ever...

Observing objects closely is an important part of being a scientist. That's why lenses are so important in the laboratory and in the science classroom. Young scientists may be surprised to learn that they've probably already used lenses, in the form of a magnifying glass. This tool and others, such as microscopes, help scientists see details of objects up close. This invaluable book introduces lenses and the concept of optics in an easy to understand...

Get charged with this investigation into electricity. Following scientific and engineering practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of force, motion, and energy concepts. Activities for further learning Glossary of key words Index Table of contents The Science Investigations series centers scientific inquiry by providing readers with hands-on experiences...

Find out what's the matter with this investigation into states of matter. Following scientific practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of matter and energy. Activities for further learning Glossary of key words Index Table of contents The Science Investigations series centers scientific inquiry by providing readers with hands-on experiences with the world...

Light is the fastest thing in the universe. It travels so quickly that to people on Earth it seems to just appear and disappear. Through fun fact boxes, colorful diagrams, and straightforward explanations, this book introduces readers to important science concepts having to do with light such as reflection, refraction, shadows, and how light moves through materials. Riddles, quiz questions, and hands-on experiments engage readers with each chapter's...

Warm up with this investigation into heat. Following scientific practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of force, motion, and energy concepts. Activities for further learning Glossary of key words Index Table of contents The Science Investigations series centers scientific inquiry by providing readers with hands-on experiences with the world around them....

A big push can help your sister reach new heights on the swing, and a helpful hand can pull her up if she falls. Forces in motion are everywhere. They make things move with a tugging pull or a great, big push. Explore exciting science concepts through fun examples and simple, lively text to set learning into motion. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Have you ever wondered how things move? Investigate Forces in Motion with this high-interest...

In this deeply original book, science writer Anil Ananthaswamy sets out in search of the telescopes and detectors that promise to answer the biggest questions in modern cosmology. Why is the universe expanding at an ever faster rate? What is the nature of the "dark matter" that makes up almost a quarter of the universe? Why does the universe appear fine-tuned for life? Are there others besides our own? Ananthaswamy soon finds himself at the ends of...