Arcadia Public Library

Includes original essays written by leading experts in the field, primary source documents that articulate the interrelation of science and society, and sidebars on the cultural, economic, and political issues surrounding scientific thought -- providing insights on leading social issues and exploring the impact of science on society through the ages.

Contains essays that provide information about nineteen different political theories and systems that have been used throughout the world, each with an overview, discussion of the theory's history, philosophy, and application, and an analysis of the theory's strengths and weaknesses.

Includes numerous science experiments and covers key science curriculum fields; astronomy, biology, botany, chemistry, ecology, food science, geology, meteorology and physics. Includes scientific concepts or theories such as, including acid rain, biomes, cells, chemical energy, earthquakes, electricity, greenhouse effect, heat, rocks and minerals, sound, vegetative propagation, weather and more.

This 4-vol. set illustrates the importance of scientific and mathematical principles through their use in everyday life. Each volume focuses on a specific scientific discipline -- biology, chemistry, earth sciences and physics -- offering students an in-depth understanding of each discipline and its theories.

Provides an overview of important historical events or periods in world history. This volume focuses on the scientific revolution, from the past to the present, and features quotations from sources such as diaries, public records, and contemporary chronicles.

This book provides an inventive visual take on astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. With eye-catching artwork, step-by-step diagrams, and illustrations that break down complicated ideas into manageable concepts this book will have readers conversant in genetic engineering, black holes, and global warming in no time. Along the way are found mini-biographies of the most well- known scientists, and a glossary of helpful scientific terms....

Teaches the essential concepts for elementary school science instruction. Topics include the basic objects in the sky, life-cycles, and properties of earth materials to the more advanced, structures of living systems, forces and motion and science technology. This volume covers physics.

Teaches the essential concepts for elementary school science instruction. Topics include the basic objects in the sky, life-cycles, and properties of earth materials to the more advanced, structures of living systems, forces and motion and science technology. This volume covers earth science.

Provides a broad overview of national governments throughout history, explaining their structures and histories, key players and events, and how governments effect, and are affected by, social change.

Presents profiles of numerous countries of the world. Topics include climate, plants and animals, population and ethnic groups, religions, transportation, history, government, political parties, judicial system, economy, education, arts, media, tourism, and famous people.