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When the Mystery Machine pulls into the ski resort, the power is out. Something sinister is to blame and the gang is going to find out what it is! Scooby-Doo and friends put the science of energy to work and uncover an electrifying ghost mystery!

In Great Wall of China, early fluent readers explore the mechanics behind this ancient engineering marvel. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this wondrous wall. An infographic illustrates how the wall was built, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Great Wall of China using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...

Could window panes be made out of wood? Or a shirt out of glass? Go on a treasure hunt with Ms. Sampson's class as they identify different kinds of materials and learn about their properties.

Something creepy is going on at Funland, and Scooby-Doo is on the case. The gang uses their knowledge of forces and motion to investigate why the rides are running by themselves, and why a wacky robot is out to get them! Scooby and friends use science to solve the mystery and save the day!

« Plus de 26 années se sont écoulées et l'intuition est une question parmi d'autres qui m'interpellent toujours autant… Cela me rappelle lorsque j'étais étudiant en maîtrise de physique à Paris, j'ai dit à mon professeur… que je n'avais pas compris une théorie, il m'a répondu : "Moi non plus !". L'enseignant enseigne ce qu'il n'a pas compris et l'étudiant apprend ce qu'il n'a pas compris... » À PROPOS DES AUTEURS Chef de...

Brilliant, friendly, and self-confident Dr. Cari Lynn Weiss, the daughter of two full professors, begins a tenure-track assistant professorship in Geophysics. She is alone for the first time in her life because her fiancé abruptly ended their long-term engagement. She puts all her energy into her computer program to predict earthquakes. A week later, she meets Jim D'Andrea, her graduate student for the summer. Tall, well-built Jim, the son of the...

Our body's interpretation of hot and cold instinctively alerts us to the existence of temperature differences and gives us some sense of the concept of heat. Heat-the energy that is transferred from one object to another because of a difference in temperature-is a critical part of our lives even when we are not aware of it, from the melting of ice to the functioning of an engine. This comprehensive volume examines heat and the related concepts of...

1st Edition of my Physics Part One Dictionary. It covers over 3700 words and phrases that focus on three topics.This volume serves as an indispensable guide, offering lucid explanations and insightful definitions of fundamental concepts across three fascinating domains: Acoustics, Astrophysics, and Biophysics.Delve into the science of sound with the section on Acoustics, where you'll unravel the principles governing the propagation, production, and...

For many of us, physics has always been a thing of mystery and complexity. K. C. Cole, an award-winning science writer, specializes in making its wonders accessible to the everyday reader. This book uses lively prose, metaphors, and anecdotes to allow us to comprehend the nuances of physics: gravity and light, color and shape, quarks and quasars, particles and stars, force and strength. It also shows us how the physical world is so deeply intertwined...

Although only a small portion of the electromagnetic spectrum can be seen by the human eye, people depend on the energy from the waves in the electromagnetic spectrum every day. Gamma rays might be familiar from comic books and superhero movies, but few know that gamma ray bursts are the most spectacular explosions observed in the universe. This book gives readers a look into the discovery, history, and uses of gamma rays. It's a perfect complement...