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Aspiring young ecologists will discover an amazing group of role
models and memorable experiments in Ecology for Kids, the fifth
book in The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series. This engaging guide
offers a series of snapshots of 25 scientists famous for their work
with ecology. 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: Eunice Newton Foote (b.
1819) See how carbon dioxides trap heat George Washington Carver
(b. 1864) Grow beans and study soil conditions Rachel Carson (b.
1907) Test the water clarity from local ponds, lakes, or steams E.
O. Wilson (b. 1929) Observe insects in their natural habitats With
this fascinating, hands-on exploration of the history of ecology,
inspire the next generation of great scientists. Dig into even more
incredible science history from The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series
with: Chemistry for Kids, Biology for Kids, Physics for Kids, and
Math for Kids.
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This book will sort myth from fact to bring you the real science
behind the search for alien lifeforms. Space expert Joalda Morancy
will take readers on a tour of the Solar System (and beyond) on
board new NASA missions searching for the most likely alien hiding
places - from icy moons of Jupiter to the clouds of Venus. Along
the way kids will find out about: * The robots sent to Mars to look
for Martians * What really goes on at Area 51 * Ways to spot an
advanced alien civilisation (hint - look for dim stars) Readers
will explore a comet, race futuristic spaceships, and discuss what
we would say to aliens when we finally meet them (after "hello!").
They may seem as fanciful as wizards and monsters, but this book
will show that scientists not only believe that aliens exist - but
that it's only a matter of time before we find them.
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