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For courses in process technology equipment. The national standard
for process technology equipment Process Technology Equipment is
part of the NAPTA Series for Process Technology. Developed in
partnership with Industry and Education, this unprecedented
collection supports a consistent curriculum and exit competencies
for process technology graduates. Process Technology Equipment
provides a common national standard for the process technology
equipment course of a process technology degree program. It focuses
on the tools and equipment of the process industries and doubles as
a valuable reference guide throughout a process technology career.
The 2nd edition has been thoroughly updated and revised to align
with the new NAPTA curriculum.
This book peers through the microscope to reveal TINY unimaginable
wonders. Discover bizarre minibeasts and peculiar plants, meet the
millions of microbes that live around and inside you, and marvel at
miniature technology. The perfect introduction to a fascinating
area of science.
Improving STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)
education and strengthening the STEM workforce have long been
acknowledged as national priorities. Ceaseless efforts have been
made to address these national priorities through educational
research, innovative STEM education initiatives, and professional
development for teachers. Engaging STEM Students From Rural Areas:
Emerging Research and Opportunities is an essential reference
source that discusses the potential of rural schools to impact the
STEM workforce pipeline, as well as Project Engage, an educational
program for preparing rural undergraduate students from the Alabama
Black Belt region. Featuring research on topics such as the
three-pillar approach for preparing tomorrow's STEM professionals,
this book is ideally designed for academicians, STEM educational
researchers, STEM educators, and individuals seeking coverage on
techniques to improve the undergraduate STEM education framework.
The human body can achieve amazing feats, but with every new
physical feat, there are many failures. Readers will learn about
some of the most amazing physical feats in history in this
inspiring nonfiction title. Readers will learn about sports
records, daredevils like Evel Knievel, and the incredible
determination that athletes of all kinds have in order to achieve
amazing things. Featuring brilliant images and photos, charts,
graphs, informational text, and stunning facts, this book will have
readers engaged and amazed!
A graphically stunning, first-ever volume of nautical codes for
children This stunning visual refence is an introduction to
maritime communication through nautical flags, along with morse
code, the phonetic alphabet, and semaphore signaling. Today's
system of international maritime signal flags was devel-oped in the
19th century, and is still used for communication between ships, or
between ship and shore. Each flag, boldly colored for visual
distinction at sea, stands for a letter as well as a phrase
relevant to seafaring. The resulting code is both beautiful and
functional, inviting readers to code and decode messages of their
own!
* 2021 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books
in Middle Grade Longlist * 2021 NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade
Book * 2021 EUREKA! Nonfiction Children's Honor Book Aspiring young
chemists will discover an amazing group of role models and
memorable experiments in Chemistry for Kids, the debut book of The
Kitchen Pantry Scientist series. Replicate a chemical reaction
similar to one Marie Curie used to purify radioactive elements.
Distill perfume using a method created in ancient Mesopotamia by a
woman named Tapputi. This engaging guide offers a series of
snapshots of 25 scientists famous for their work with chemistry,
from ancient history through today. Each lab tells the story of a
scientist along with some background about the importance of their
work, and a description of where it is still being used or
reflected in today's world. A step-by-step illustrated experiment
paired with each story offers kids a hands-on opportunity for
exploring concepts the scientists pursued, or are working on today.
Experiments range from very simple projects using materials you
probably already have on hand, to more complicated ones that may
require a few inexpensive items you can purchase online. Just a few
of the incredible people and scientific concepts you'll explore:
Galen (b. 129 AD) Make soap from soap base, oil, and citrus peels.
Modern application: medical disinfectants Joseph Priestly (b. 1733)
Carbonate a beverage using CO2 from yeast or baking soda and
vinegar mixture. Modern application: soda fountains Alessandra
Volta (b. 1745) Make a battery using a series of lemons and use it
to light an LED. Modern application: car battery Tu Youyou (b.
1930) Extract compounds from plants. Modern application:
pharmaceuticals and cosmetics People have been tinkering with
chemistry for thousands of years. Whether out of curiosity or by
necessity, Homo sapiens have long loved to play with fire: mixing
and boiling concoctions to see what interesting, beautiful, and
useful amalgamations they could create. Early humans ground
pigments to create durable paint for cave walls, and over the next
70 thousand years or so as civilizations took hold around the
globe, people learned to make better medicines and discovered how
to extract, mix, and smelt metals for cooking vessels, weapons, and
jewelry. Early chemists distilled perfume, made soap, and perfected
natural inks and dyes. Modern chemistry was born around 250 years
ago, when measurement, mathematics, and the scientific method were
officially applied to experimentation. In 1896, after the first
draft of the periodic table was published, scientists rushed to
fill in the blanks. The elemental discoveries that followed gave
scientists the tools to visualize the building blocks of matter for
the first time in history, and they proceeded to deconstruct the
atom. Since then, discovery has accelerated at an unprecedented
rate. At times, modern chemistry and its creations have caused
heartbreaking, unthinkable harm, but more often than not, it makes
our lives better. With this fascinating, hands-on exploration of
the history of chemistry, inspire the next generation of great
scientists. Dig into even more incredible science history from The
Kitchen Pantry Scientist series with: Biology for Kids, Physics for
Kids, Math for Kids, and Ecology for Kids.
What is the oldest breed of dog? Can dogs sniff out illnesses?
Which breed has six toes? Including a stunning central gatefold
that opens out to reveal all 80 dog breeds and where they come
from, this book is a visual celebration of the huge variety of dogs
found across the world, from those you already know and love to
those that may surprise you. As the book takes the reader on a
journey around the world, it reveals dogs with the most important
jobs, breeds with unusual features, record-breaking dogs and more.
Focus spreads will explore subjects such as the canine family,
dogs' superpower sense of smell, and how dogs became man's best
friend.
Take an incredible voyage on the Beagle with Charles Darwin.
Explore its relevance to the people who built it and the lives that
they led. Stunning cut-away illustrations help lead the reader
through the often complex historical periods. Written in a clear,
concise style. Contents, glossary, and index.
Energy Lab for Kids offers 40 discovery-filled and
thought-provoking energy projects by Emily Hawbaker, a science
educator from the NEED (National Energy Education Development)
project-with a foreword by Liz Lee Heinecke, author of Kitchen
Science Lab for Kids. Using supplies that you can find around the
house or in the grocery store, these exciting projects let you
observe, explore, discover, and get energized! We hear about energy
on the news, we use it every day, and sometimes we're told we have
too much of it. But what is energy-potential, kinetic, chemical,
radiant, and thermal? The lab activities in this book will let you
explore almost everything about energy-what it is, how we find it,
how we use it, and how we can save it. Uniting this collection of
science experiments for the kitchen, backyard, or classroom is the
goal to explore and discover real energy solutions. The chapters
cross all categories-from steam, electricity, and chemical
reactions, to water, solar, and wind power-allowing kids to compare
and test the different sources and to discover their strengths and
failings. Why is one source of energy is more efficient for a one
situation but not for another? Why might two energy sources
combined work better than a single source? Which sources are
renewable? Projects are geared to understanding actual issues in
the news today. With an emphasis on inventive exploration, you'll
discover that creativity leads to breakthroughs. Learn about:
chemical, radiant, and thermal energy by activating a glow stick
and watching it get brighter in hot water. viscosity by sucking
soda and chocolate syrup up an "oil pipeline" made from straws.
solar energy by melting s'mores in a pizza box solar oven. wind
power by lifting paperclips with a wind turbine made from a cup,
paper, tape, and straw. calories by burning cheese puffs (and other
food) in a homemade calorimeter. The popular Lab for Kids series
features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and
projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay,
geology, math, and even how to create your own circus-all authored
by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a
complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the
process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as
singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of
experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to
be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared
toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a
range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your
favorite topic with Lab for Kids.
Describes how electrical energy is generated in power stations and
how it travels through pylons, power cables, and wires into
people's homes. Includes activity.
Do you want to know twelve egg-laying animals that aren't birds,
nine animals without brains, and how to say woof in sixteen
different languages? Then look no further because Lists for Curious
Kids: Animals is absolutely bursting with 206 interesting and
informative lists, guaranteed to keep you entertained and increase
your animal knowledge at the same time! Discover animal invaders,
the top 10 most popular pets, fish that light up the ocean, very
long snakes . . . and a slam-dunking, basketball-playing rabbit!
With quirky, colourful illustrations by Caroline Selmes, this is a
great gift purchase but also a book to buy for yourself!
Help your future genius become the smartest baby in the room!
Written by an expert, Quantum Information for Babies is a
colorfully simple introduction to one of the fastest-growing areas
of technology research. Babies (and grownups!) will learn all about
qubits, information systems, and more. With a tongue-in-cheek
approach that adults will love, this installment of the Baby
University board book series is the perfect way to introduce basic
concepts to even the youngest scientists. After all, it's never too
early to become a quantum physicist! Baby University: It only takes
a small spark to ignite a child's mind.
Discover what machines are, how they work, and how they have
developed through history, in this fascinating fact file and
learn-it-yourself project book. You can find out about levers,
pulleys, wheels and axles, gears, hydraulics, wind power and much
more. It includes 19 practical experiments - make a windmill, a
hydraulic lifter and even a vacuum cleaner! Over 260 images include
step-by-step photographs and explanatory illustrations. It is an
accessible and lively introduction to machines, ideal for home or
school use for 8- to 12-year-olds. From sophisticated computers to
a simple pair of scissors, we are surrounded by machines. This
engaging science book looks at the enormous variety of machines in
our world and how they function. Fascinating hands-on projects,
such as making your own gears and belt drives, a pulley, a block
and tackle, a can crusher, a water wheel, and an Archimedean screw,
will help you to fully understand the principles behind them. "Find
Out About" is a series for young readers who would like to explore
the exciting world of science. Each book covers a different topic,
bringing the subject to life with vibrant photographs, detailed
drawings and clear diagrams, making it really fun to learn. There
are easy-to-do experiments using everyday objects and equipment so
that young scientists can enjoy finding out all the fantastic facts
for themselves.
The myth-busting Monster Science series explores the science behind
the hottest monsters in pop culture. How would a mermaid breathe
underwater, with lungs like a human or gills like a fish? Is more
matter created when a human transforms into a wolf in the
moonlight? Could Bigfoot be part of human evolution? Discover
whether the scariest monsters could exist when you apply the hard
facts of science. Perfect for the reluctant scientist in your life
- draw them in with the graphic novel feel and spooky details of
this series! Science principles come to life through quirky and
humorous explanations, paired with illustrations that strike a
balance between the right amount of gory and funny. Author Joy Lin,
named one of the most inspirational science teachers by TED Ed, has
a featured series on their website. She is also a screenwriter and
comedian, and presents superpower science theories at various Comic
Cons. Joy is also the author of the series Superpower Science.
Learn all about the STEM-gineers that have shaped our world What is
gravity and who discovered its laws? How does evolution work and
how did Darwin work it out? Learn all about the advances in science
that have expanded our understanding of Earth, our place in the
living world and the workings of the Universe in STEM-gineers:
Scholars of Science. STEM-gineers is an exciting 4-book series,
which focuses on particular engineering or scientific challenges.
You will find out about the great minds behind every featured
discovery or structure and learn through hands-on projects how
these great minds overcame the scientific or engineering challenges
of their time. From simple experiments, to observing and recording
various aspects of the world around us, this series is the perfect
introduction to the exhilarating world of STEM for readers aged 9
and up.
Science for All is a carefully graded series meant for the Primary
section. This series is prepared in accordance with the new
syllabus prescribed by the NCERT on the basis of CCE (Continuous
and Comprehensive Evaluation). The books are replete with simple
activities and experiments which the young learners can do
themselves. Extensive use of photographs and illustrations make
learning easy and enjoyable. Group activities create better
understanding and promote a co-operative atmosphere. Graded
exercises help in the extensive recapitulation. The section like
Think and Tell motivates the learners to relate their newly gained
knowledge with the given circumstance; this also enhances their
thinking skills.
Science for All is a carefully graded series meant for the Primary
section. This series is prepared in accordance with the new
syllabus prescribed by the NCERT on the basis of CCE (Continuous
and Comprehensive Evaluation). The books are replete with simple
activities and experiments which the young learners can do
themselves. Extensive use of photographs and illustrations make
learning easy and enjoyable. Group activities create better
understanding and promote a co-operative atmosphere. Graded
exercises help in the extensive recapitulation. The section like
Think and Tell motivates the learners to relate their newly gained
knowledge with the given circumstance; this also enhances their
thinking skills.
Science for All is a carefully graded series meant for the Primary
section. This series is prepared in accordance with the new
syllabus prescribed by the NCERT on the basis of CCE (Continuous
and Comprehensive Evaluation). The books are replete with simple
activities and experiments which the young learners can do
themselves. Extensive use of photographs and illustrations make
learning easy and enjoyable. Group activities create better
understanding and promote a co-operative atmosphere. Graded
exercises help in the extensive recapitulation. The section like
Think and Tell motivates the learners to relate their newly gained
knowledge with the given circumstance; this also enhances their
thinking skills.
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