Juvenile Nonfiction : Science & Technology

In labs, clinics, and companies around the world, an amazing revolution in our understanding of life has taken place. This title aims to explain what is happening in biological research and put things into perspective for high school students and the general public. It is suitable for high school and college students. more...

Price: $47.40

From hair-raising facts about your skin to a close-up view of the trillions of cells that are the body’s building blocks; let your child discover the incredible biological marvel that is the human body.Great for projects or just for fun, ensure your child learns everything they need to know about the human body. With dedicated website www.ew.dk.com. more...

Price: $16.99

Marie Curie, the woman who coined the term radioactivity, won not just one Nobel Prize but two—in physics and chemistry, both supposedly girl-phobic sciences. more...

Price: $5.99

The New York Times bestseller that’s changing America’s diet is now perfect for younger readers. “What ’s for dinner?” seemed like a simple question—until journalist and supermarket detective Michael Pollan delved behind the scenes. From fast food and big organic to small farms and old-fashioned hunting and gathering, this young readers’ adaptation of Pollan’s famous food-chain exploration encourages kids to consider the personal and global health implications of their food choices. In a smart, compelling format with updated facts, plenty of photos, graphs, and visuals, as well as a new afterword and backmatter, The Omnivore’s Dilemma serves up a bold message to the generation that needs it most: It’s time to take charge of our national eating habits—and it starts with you. more...

Price: $16.00

Revealing the career histories of successful 20th century scientists, this exciting resource offers students fascinating reads, a wonderful research tool, and tips to launching a science career. They'll learn about Robert Ballard, the oceanographer who discovered the Titanic; Annie Wauneka, who eradicated TB among the Navajo; and Chien-Shiung Wu, a physicist who worked on the Manhattan project. They will also find information about many Nobel Prize winners and such familiar personalities as Sally Ride, Carl Sagan, Stephen Hawking, Jacques Cousteau, Dian Fossey, and Margaret Mead. Physical, earth, and life sciences are represented, with a focus on contemporary North Americans. Descriptions of each scientist's most important contributions and biographical sketches are accompanied by words of advice to today's students who wish to establish a science career. Photos of some of the scientists illustrate the text, and lists for further reading are included. more...

Price: $95.00