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This picture book biography tells the story of Meg Lowman, a
groundbreaking female scientist called a "real life Lorax" by
National Geographic, who was determined to investigate the
marvelous, undiscovered world of the rainforest treetops. Meg
Lowman was always fascinated by the natural world above her head -
the colors, the branches, and, most of all, the leaves and
mysterious organisms living there. Meg set out to climb up and
investigate the rain forest tree canopies - and to be the first
scientist to do so. But she encountered challenge after challenge.
Male teachers would not let her into their classrooms, the high
canopy was difficult to get to, and worst of all, people were
logging and clearing the forests. Meg never gave up or gave in. She
studied, invented, and persevered, not only creating a future for
herself as a scientist, but making sure that the rainforests had a
future as well. Working closely with Meg Lowman, author Heather
Lang and artist Jana Christy beautifully capture Meg's world in the
treetops.
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Superdads!: Animal Heroes
Jamie Harper, Heather Lang; Illustrated by Jamie Harper
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Discovery Miles 4 350
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Wouldn't it be great if there were a physics book that showed you
how things work instead of telling you how? Finally, with Head
First Physics, there is. This comprehensive book takes the stress
out of learning mechanics and practical physics by providing a fun
and engaging experience, especially for students who "just don't
get it." Head First Physics offers a format that's rich in visuals
and full of activities, including pictures, illustrations, puzzles,
stories, and quizzes -- a mixed-media style proven to stimulate
learning and retention. One look will convince you: This isn't mere
theory, this is physics brought to life through real-world
scenarios, simple experiments, and hypothetical projects. Head
First Physics is perfect for anyone who's intrigued by how things
work in the natural world. You'll quickly discover that physics
isn't a dry subject. It's all about the world we live in,
encompassing everything from falling objects and speeding cars, to
conservation of energy and gravity and weightlessness, and orbital
behavior. This book: * Helps you think like a physicist so you can
understand why things really work the way they do * Gives you
relevant examples so you can fully grasp the principles before
moving on to more complex concepts * Designed to be used as a
supplement study guide for the College Board's Advanced Placement
Physics B Exam * Introduces principles for the purpose of solving
real-world problems, not memorization * Teaches you how to measure,
observe, calculate -- and yes -- how to do the math * Covers
scientific notation, SI units, vectors, motion, momentum
conservation, Newton's Laws, energy conservation, weight and mass,
gravitation and orbits, circular motion and simple harmonic motion,
and much more If "Myth Busters" and other TV programs make you
curious about our physical world -- or if you're a student forced
to take a physics course -- now you can pursue the subject without
the dread of boredom or the fear that it will be over your head.
Head First Physics comes to rescue with an innovative, engaging,
and inspirational way to learn physics!
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