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A fabulous collection of science projects, explorations, techniques, and ideas! <P>Looking to wow the judges at the science fair this year? Everyone&#146;s favorite science teacher is here to help. Janice VanCleave&#146;s A+ Science Fair Projects has everything you need to put together a winning entry, with detailed advice on properly planning your project, from choosing a topic and collecting your facts to designing experiments and presenting your findings. <P>Featuring all-new experiments as well as time-tested projects collected from Janice VanCleave&#146;s A+ series, this easy-to-follow guide gives you an informative introduction to the science fair process. You get thirty-five complete starter projects on various topics in astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics, including explorations of: <UL> <LI>The angular distance between celestial bodies</LI> <LI>The breathing rate of goldfish</LI> <LI>Interactions in an ecosystem</LI> <LI>Nutrient differences in soils</LI> <LI>Heat transfer in the atmosphere</LI> <LI>Magnetism from electricity</LI> <LI>And much more!</LI></UL> <P>You&#146;ll also find lots of helpful tips on how to develop your own ideas into unique projects. Janice VanCleave&#146;s A+ Science Fair Projects is the ideal guide for any middle or high school student who wants to develop a stellar science fair entry.

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Why do some people prefer heterosexual love while others fancy the same sex? Is sexual identity biologically determined or a product of convention? In this brilliant and provocative book, the acclaimed author of MYTHS OF GENDER argues that even the most fundamental knowledge about sex is shaped by the culture in which scientific knowledge is produced. Drawing on astonishing real-life cases and a probing analysis of centuries of scientific research, Fausto-Sterling demonstrates how scientists have historically politicized the body. In lively and impassioned prose, she breaks down three key dualisms - sex/gender, nature/nurture, and real/constructed - and asserts that individuals born as mixtures of male and female exist as one of five natural human variants and, as such, should not be forced to compromise their differences to fit a flawed societal definition of normality.

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Approaches the prevalent issues in ecology from an aesthitic viewpoint, stressing the beauty and balance of nature.

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The critically acclaimed laboratory standard for more than forty years, <B>Methods in Enzymology</B> is one of the most highly respected publications in the field of biochemistry. Since 1955, each volume has been eagerly awaited, frequently consulted, and praised by researchers and reviewers alike. More than 285 volumes have been published (all of them still in print) and much of the material is relevant even today--truly an essential publication for researchers in all fields of life sciences.

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Presents case studies of grassroots activism for environmental justice, highlighting struggles against environmental hazards, toxic waste dumps, and polluting factories which often impact low-income and minority communities.

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The author's award-winning portrait of this most American of American Founding Fathers introduces readers to the great contradictions and extraordinary accomplishments of this master statesman, scientist, inventor, businessman, author, and first postmaster of the nation. Reprint. (Biography)

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The results, conclusions and claims of natural science are often taken to reliable because they arise from the use of a distinctive method. Yet today, there is widespread scepticism as to whether we can validly talk of method in modern science. This outstanding new survey explains how this controversy has developed since the seventeenth century and explores its philosophical basis.

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A lavishly illustrated reference traces the discovery of all types of dinosaurs; reveals the latest information about these fascinating creatures; provides the latest scientific thoughts, theories, and discoveries; contains a wealth of charts, maps, paintings, and photographs; and more. Teacher's Guide available.

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We're all natural born chemists. Every time we cook, clean, take a shower, drive a car, use a solvent, such as fingernail polish remover, or perform any of the countless everyday activities that involve complex chemical reactions we're doing chemistry. You might even say that we're all participating in a grand chemistry experiment that started with the first human who mixed pigments to do a cave painting. Why do so many of us desperately resist learning chemistry when we're young? Maybe it has something to do with the way it's taught in school. <p> Now there's a fun, easy way to learn basic chemistry. Whether you're studying chemistry in school and you're looking for a little help making sense of what's being taught in class, or you're just into learning new things for their own sake, <i>Chemistry For Dummies</i> gets you rolling with all the basics of matter and energy, atoms and molecules, acids and bases, and much more. In no time you'll: <ul> <li>Understand atomic structure and function <li>Use the Periodic Table of elements <li>Know what happens when matter changes from one state to another <li>Explore ionic and covalent bonding <li>Get a handle on chemical reactions <li>Perform simple chemistry calculations <li>Understand acids, bases, pHs, antacids, and gases <li>Make sense Boyle's Law, Avrogadro's Law and other key laws in chemistry </ul> <p> Packed with examples of chemistry in action in everyday life, <i>Chemistry For Dummies</i> is a fascinating exploration of broad range of topics in chemistry, including: <ul> <li>States of matter, from the macroscopic to the microscopic <li>Understanding how the elements are arranged in the Periodic Table <li>Nuclear chemistry, radioactivity and radioactive decay <li>Positive and negative ions and ionic compounds <li>Covalent bonding in covalent compounds <li>Chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium, and electrochemistry <li>The mole and how it's used to calculate chemical reactions <li>Great serendipitous discoveries in chemistry <li>Environmental chemistry </ul> <p> Written in plain English and requiring only basic math, <i>Chemistry For Dummies</i> puts you on the fast track to mastering the basics of chemistry.

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