Weather
An illustrated introduction to how the weather works, discussing air currents, the science of weather, forecasting, the power of the sun, frost and ice, clouds, thunder and lightning, snow, wind, storms, weather in different regions, extreme weather, and other topics.
551.5
year: 9120
copies: 114
call number/section: 551.5
lexile: 1220
Leonardo Da Vinci
An account of the life of Leonardo da Vinci, with an emphasis on his research and inventions in the field of science.
920
year: 1990
copies: 2
call number/section: 920
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The Inventor Through History
Highlights inventors and their inventions, from the printing of books in the fifteenth century to today's electronic devices.
609
year: 1993
copies: 2
call number/section: 609
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Machines And Inventions
Describes a variety of record-breaking machines and inventions, including the fastest train, the first mechanical clock, and the largest airships ever built.
609
year: 1997
copies: 8
call number/section: 609
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Magnets To Generators
Demonstrates the properties and uses of magnets and how the magnetic earth affects a compass.
538
year: 1989
copies: 6
call number/section: 538
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Weather
Explains the mechanics of weather, how to interpret weather signs, maps, and patterns.
551.5
year: 2009
copies: 10
call number/section: 551.5
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Top Gear
Discusses the pioneers in automotive history and the evolution of different types of cars.
629.2
year: 1990
copies: 1
call number/section: 629.2
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subjects: automobiles
Burning And Melting
Discusses heat, both as a natural phenomenon and as an application in industry, and presents related projects.
536
year: 1990
copies: 3
call number/section: 536
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To The Rescue
Follows the development of emergency vehicles, such as ambulances and fire engines.
629.22
year: 1990
copies: 1
call number/section: 629.22
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subjects: emergency vehicles
Force & Motion
Is it possible to fall from a plane and use the inflated life raft or escape slide as a parachute? Can a toy car beat a real car in a downhill race? Adam and Jamie look at the forces called into play in both these situations.
531
year: 2007
copies: 52
call number/section: 531
lexile: 1110
Superbikes
Surveys the history and functions of motorcycles, from their invention in the 1850s to their wartime uses and present sporting capabilities.
629.22
year: 1990
copies: 2
call number/section: 629.22
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subjects: motorcycles
Forces And Motion
Introduces different types of forces, the laws that govern them, and Einstein's theory of relativity.
531
year: 2001
copies: 2
call number/section: 531
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Archimedes
Examines the life, discoveries, and contributions of the ancient Greek mathematician who introduced mechanics, mathematical formulas, and experimental science.
920
year: 1991
copies: 1
call number/section: 920
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Heat And Cold
Investigates the effects of heat and how these effects can be used.
536
year: 1996
copies: 1
call number/section: 536
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Light And Sound
Describes the sources, nature, and behavior of light and sound.
535
year: 1996
copies: 1
call number/section: 535
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