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McCarthy, Cecilia Pinto

Summary: Whether it's the soulful sounds of a saxophone solo or the sharp rhythm of a rock band, the principles of acoustics allow us to enjoy the music we love. The Science of Music explores the science behind how we create, listen to, and react to different patterns of sound. Easy-to-read text and vivid images bring this subject to life. Features include a table of contents, fast facts, a glossary,...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2017

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 534 MCC

McCarthy, Cecilia Pinto

Summary: From turning sounds and images into digital signals and back again to tricking the brain into seeing things that do not exist, movies involve a wide array of scientific concepts. The Science of Movies showcases the science behind the screen. Easy-to-read text and vivid images bring this subject to life.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2017

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 791.43 MCC

Naber, Therese

Summary: From the scorching dunes of the Sahara Desert to the crushing depths of the Mariana Trench, our world contains many inhospitable landscapes. The Science of Survival explores the amazing adaptations animals and humans have developed in order to survive in some of the harshest circumstances on Earth and beyond. Easy-to-read text and vivid images bring this subject to life. Features include a...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2017

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 578.4 NAB

Hutchison, Patricia

Summary: Superhero stories may be fictional, but many are based in scientific principles. The Science of Superheroesexamines the science that comic book and movie-script writers build upon when creating their most fantastic stories. Easy-to-read text and vivid images bring this subject to life. Features include a table of contents, fast facts, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2016

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 741.5 HUT

McCarthy, Cecilia Pinto

Summary: Civilizations have always used scientific and technological advancements to gain an edge against rival nations. The Science of Warriors explores the science behind some of the most influential weapons, defenses, and modes of transportation in history. Easy-to-read text and vivid images bring this subject to life.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2017

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 355 MCC

Hulick, Kathryn

Summary: Starting with little more than bones and rock, scientists have pieced together an amazing array of details about the lives of dinosaurs. The Science of Dinosaurs digs into the science behind some of prehistory’s biggest, deadliest, and most fascinating creatures. Easy-to-read text and vivid images bring this subject to life.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2017

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 567.9 HUL

Lanier, Wendy Hinote

Summary: What makes the best athletes excel? The Science of Sportsexamines how athletes master techniques that are rooted in the laws of physics, chemistry, and psychology in order to become the best. Easy-to-read text and vivid images bring this subject to life. Features include a table of contents, fast facts, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2016

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 796 LAN

Lanier, Wendy Hinote

Summary: Humans have always striven to push speed to the limit. Each mode of transportation brings new possibilities and challenges. The Science of Speedexplores the science behind speed on land, in water, and through the air. Easy-to-read text and vivid images bring this subject to life. Features include a table of contents, fast facts, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2016

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 531 LAN

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