Cool Odor Decoders: Fun Science Projects about Smells

Cool Odor Decoders: Fun Science Projects about Smells
Author: Esther Beck
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2007-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1616137711

This book contains kid-tested cool projects about smells using biology and chemistry and will inspire young science buffs to experiment with their own ideas. Kids will learn how to Observe, Hypothesize, Test, and draw a Conclusion by using The Scientific Method. Included with the experiments are detailed step-by-step instructions with original photography, material lists, an explanation of the science behind the fun, real-world applications of the principles behind the project, tips and project variations, and suggestions of what to keep track of in a science journal. A glossary and index is also included.

Cool Odor Decoders: Fun Science Projects about Smells

Cool Odor Decoders: Fun Science Projects about Smells
Author: Esther Beck
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2007-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1617846627

This book contains kid-tested cool projects about smells using biology and chemistry and will inspire young science buffs to experiment with their own ideas. Kids will learn how to Observe, Hypothesize, Test, and draw a Conclusion by using The Scientific Method. Included with the experiments are detailed step-by-step instructions with original photography, material lists, an explanation of the science behind the fun, real-world applications of the principles behind the project, tips and project variations, and suggestions of what to keep track of in a science journal. A glossary and index is also included.

Gotcha Again for Guys!

Gotcha Again for Guys!
Author: Kathleen A. Baxter
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2010-10-19
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 159884377X

Here's help in selecting current, nonfiction books that will get boys excited about reading. Enticing boys to read is still a hot topic. With chapters like "Disasters and Mysteries," "Gross and Disgusting," "Machines and the Military," and "Prehistoric Creatures," Gotcha Again for Guys!: More Nonfiction Books to Get Boys Excited about Reading is a treasure trove of recent nonfiction books that will interest boys in grades 3-8. This sixth entry in Baxter and Kochel's Gotcha series covers books published between 2007 and 2009, with a few oldies-but-goodies also included. The book is organized into 12 thematic chapters, each of which offers booktalks for a select number of titles, followed by a list of other high-interest, well-reviewed titles that correspond with the chapter's topic. Features new to this volume include numerous booklists to be copied and saved, as well as profiles of new and innovative nonfiction authors writing for this age group. In addition, the book features interviews with seven male authors of nonfiction books for boys.

Book Review Index - 2009 Cumulation

Book Review Index - 2009 Cumulation
Author: Dana Ferguson
Publisher: Book Review Index Cumulation
Total Pages: 1304
Release: 2009-08
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9781414419121

Book Review Index provides quick access to reviews of books, periodicals, books on tape and electronic media representing a wide range of popular, academic and professional interests. The up-to-date coverage, wide scope and inclusion of citations for both newly published and older materials make Book Review Index an exceptionally useful reference tool. More than 600 publications are indexed, including journals and national general interest publications and newspapers. Book Review Index is available in a three-issue subscription covering the current year or as an annual cumulation covering the past year.

Decoding Love

Decoding Love
Author: Andrew S. Trees
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2009
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9781583333310

Fairy tales and romantic stories have shaped our thinking about relationships for centuries. Researchers today are making fascinating, and often shocking, discoveries about how, why, and when we choose our partners.

Decoding Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma

Decoding Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma
Author: Wendy Heydorn
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2013-07-18
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1107628423

Written by experienced practitioners this resource for Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma offers comprehensive coverage of and support for the new subject guide. Decoding Theory of Knowledge (ToK) is an accessible new resource that explores Areas of Knowledge, Ways of Knowing, Personal and Shared Knowledge, the Knowledge Framework and Knowledge Questions. Written in succinct and clear language, this engaging book decodes ToK concepts and helps students develop their critical thinking skills. The book offers extensive support on the new assessment criteria for the essay and presentation. Features include explanation of key concepts to consolidate knowledge and understanding; real-life situations to engage students; practical activities to develop students' thinking, writing and presentation skills; and top tips to provide further guidance and advice.

Scent and Subversion

Scent and Subversion
Author: Barbara Herman
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 293
Release: 2013-11-05
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1493002023

An intriguing look at vintage perfume's powerful past, including reviews of more than 300 scents, with stunning period advertisements throughout.