Christine Zuchora-Walske
1) Antibiotics
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Amazing medical breakthroughs are made every day. In the past decades, medical researchers have cured diseases that were once deadly and devised new methods to heal that were once unimaginable. This title follows the development of antibiotics, including premodern forerunners to antibiotics, groundbreaking discoveries and the doctors who made them, and where the science is heading in the future. Learn how antibiotics work and why scientists need to...
2) Solar energy
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
As our world's population grows, so too does our need for energy. Scientists seek the next breakthrough in new technology while constantly finding ways to make current solutions cheaper and more efficient. In this title, discover what solar energy is, its history, how we use it today, and how new technologies can contribute to our energy future. Learn about cutting-edge uses for solar cells, including tiny nano-sized cells and cells printed on paper,...
Author
Publisher
Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
It's time for your mission to Earth! Jump in your super speedy rocket to explore Earth's size, mass, atmosphere, temperature, gravity, orbits, and moons. Basic solar system facts are brought to life with a focus on what questions scientists are still trying to solve.
Author
Publisher
Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
It's time for your mission to Venus! Jump in your super speedy rocket to explore Venus's size, atmosphere, temperature, gravity, orbits, clouds, mountains, and craters. Basic solar system facts are brought to life with a focus on what questions scientists are still trying to solve.