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Clot & Scab
Gross Stuff about Your Scrapes, Bumps, and Bruises
Av Kristi Lew
E-bok, 2011
628 kr
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Have you ever crashed your bike and torn up your knee? Or have you been hit in the face by a ball and gotten a big shiny bruise around your eye? Have any of your scabs ever oozed with gross-looking pus? Blood, bruises, and scabs are all part of your body’s healing process. But sometimes you need a …
Itch & Ooze
Gross Stuff on Your Skin
Av Kristi Lew
E-bok, 2011
628 kr
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Have an itch? Let’s zoom in for a closer look at what’s causing it. It could be one of many nasty things. How about bacteria poop? (It happens, and it stinks!) It might be a tiny critter that lives on people like a skin mite, louse, chigger, or other creature. It could be a rash . . . or even …
Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
Av Kristi Lew
E-bok, 2010
513 kr
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Provides comprehensive information on the causes, treatment, and history of mosquito-borne illnesses.
Understanding the Human Genome
Av Kristi Lew
E-bok, 2018
549 kr
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Completed in April 2003, the Human Genome Project was an international effort to map out and read all the genes that make up Homo sapiens. This book supports the Next Generation Science Standards on heredity and biological evolution by examining the history of genetics and the Human Genome Project, …
Taxonomy: The Classification of Biological Organisms
Av Kristi Lew
E-bok, 2018
561 kr
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Through simple yet engaging language and detailed images and charts, readers will explore the work of Aristotle, Linnaeus, Darwin, and other well-known, and some not so well-known, figures throughout history who tried to make sense of the natural world, as well as the breakthroughs and technologies …
Genetic Ancestry Testing
Av Kristi Lew
E-bok, 2018
549 kr
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Popular television shows, such as Finding Your Roots and Who Do You Think You Are?, have ignited a renewed passion for traditional genealogical research and thrown genetic ancestry testing into the spotlight. Once a tool only for historians and forensic scientists, DNA testing is now available …
Zinc
Av Kristi Lew
E-bok, 2008
514 kr
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This book explores the common and useful element zinc. The author discusses the structure of the zinc atom in clear and simple language, describing in detail the characteristics that give the element is unique qualities. In addition, readers learn why zinc is crucial to good health in humans, as …
Argon
Av Kristi Lew
E-bok, 2008
514 kr
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Argon (Ar) is the third most abundant gas in the atmosphere after nitrogen and oxygen. In 1894, argon was discovered by the chemists Sir William Ramsay and Lord Rayleigh when they removed all the oxygen and nitrogen from the air in an experiment. Readers learn about the use of argon in incandescent …
Lead
Av Kristi Lew
E-bok, 2008
514 kr
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The Ancient Romans used the metal lead (Pb) to make pewter plates and pipes to carry water. Scientists now know that lead is quite poisonous to humans. It is a cumulative poison, and its built-up effects can lead to damage in the brain, liver, and kidneys. Lead has no useful biological function and …
Mercury
Av Kristi Lew
E-bok, 2008
503 kr
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Mercury is the only metal that is a liquid at room temperature. Mercury''s chemical symbol is Hg. The "Hg" comes from the Greek word hydrargyrum, which means "liquid silver." Because of its silvery appearance and the way it moves, the metal was also called quicksilver. The chemical is named for the …
Iodine
Av Kristi Lew
E-bok, 2009
514 kr
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Iodine (I) is used to seed clouds, detect and treat cancer, prevent infections, and protect people from radiation in the even of a nuclear accident. Most of the iodine found in nature is in seaweed. Pure iodine can also be obtained from natural brines. This book delves into the properties of the …
Radium
Av Kristi Lew
E-bok, 2009
514 kr
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Radium (Ra) was discovered in the ore pitchblende by the French chemists Marie and Pierre Curie and an assistant in 1898. It is a radioactive element, classified as an alkaline earth metal in the periodic table. It is found naturally in uranium and thorium ores, and when isolated, it is a slivery, …
North Carolina
Av Kristi Lew
E-bok, 2010
514 kr
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Nestled in the Appalachian mountains, North Carolina has always been at the crossroads of American history. Both Revolutionary War and Civil War battles were fought on its soil, and the state underwent many changes from its inception to the present day. This accessible, informative book will guide …
Evolution
Av Kristi Lew
E-bok, 2010
574 kr
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Biological evolutionary theory rests upon some basic assumptions, two of these being that all life on earth shares a common ancestor and that life has existed for billions of years, changing over time. As with all scientific theories, evolutionary theory is subject to change when new data becomes …
Food Poisoning
Av Kristi Lew
E-bok, 2011
554 kr
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E. coli infections are on the rise in the United States, resulting in thousands of people getting seriously ill or dying each year. This book examines the causes of these deadly outbreaks and the methods in place to prevent the spread of the bacteria in our food supply. Readers will learn about the …
Monsters, Beasts, and Demons in America
Av Kristi Lew
E-bok, 2011
514 kr
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In some regions of the United States, legendary stories of monsters, beasts, and demons have been passed down from generation to generation. In other areas of the country, areas with more recent beastly sightings, these legends are still being written. Whether these monsters are real or are simply …
Hole in the Ozone Layer and Your Skin
Av Kristi Lew
E-bok, 2012
514 kr
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Readers learn that the ozone layer prevents the sun’s harmful rays from reaching the Earth’s surface and how it is already thin in certain places. Readers investigate the causes of the thinning of the ozone layer, and some of the consequences—skin cancer, destruction of crops, and harm to marine …
Fishing the Flats
Av Kristi Lew
E-bok, 2013
554 kr
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The main feature that defines a flat is a bottom that slopes gently to the shore with very few, if any, steep drop-offs. In some lakes, a flat may be very small and shallow, say eight inches deep, or it may be very deep and go on for acres, as in the Gulf of Mexico. Anglers learn that fishing the …
Laurie Halse Anderson
Av Kristi Lew
E-bok, 2013
594 kr
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Laurie Halse Anderson is a bestselling author of realistic and historical fiction for young adults and children. Two of her books, Speak and Chains, have been nominated for the National Book Award. Anderson spent her childhood in Syracuse, New York, and today lives in Mexico, New York. In her …
Truth About Oxycodone and Other Narcotics
Av Kristi Lew
E-bok, 2013
554 kr
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that prescription painkillers are one of the most commonly abused drugs by teens, after tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana. Readers get the facts about narcotics, including opioids and opiates, the class of chemicals that includes oxycodone. The misuse of …
I Have an Eating Disorder. Now What?
Av Kristi Lew
E-bok, 2014
566 kr
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In a world steeped with media images of unrealistic bodies and new diet fads, many of those at highest risk for disordered eating don''t have access to accurate, straightforward information. This compelling guide to a variety of eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia, pica, and …
Powering Up a Career in Nanotechnology
Av Kristi Lew
E-bok, 2015
547 kr
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Jobs in nanotechnology are STEM-related careers, and opportunities are expanding rapidly. Scientists imagine using nanoscale science to better understand and enhance the fields of medicine, imaging, computing, printing, chemical manufacturing, and material science. A profession in nanoscale science …
Engineer
Av Kristi Lew
E-bok, 2015
649 kr
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There are many different types of engineers, from civil engineers to mechanical to electrical and more. Discover what it takes to work in this challenging field in Engineer.
Science of Earthquakes
Av Kristi Lew
E-bok, 2019
451 kr
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Earthquakes are some of the most powerful natural disasters on Earth. They can swallow people, cars, and buildings. This exciting book explores the ways earthquakes form, how they''re measured, and what people on the ground can do when the room starts to shake. Using carefully leveled text and …
20 Great Career-Building Activities Using Pinterest
Av Kristi Lew
E-bok, 2016
539 kr
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Pinterest, a visually driven social network, allows users to save images, videos, and infographics to themed pages, called boards. It is a fabulous way to ignite individual creativity and to tap into the collective imagination of people with similar interests. In this resource, teens learn how to …
