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Describe properties of air and the interactions of air with objects in flight.
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Air and aerodynamics: TL 570
Flight: TL 540 - 549
Attributes of Air: QC 161.2
Animals in flight: QP 310
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Air by
Provides environmentally friendly, "green" science projects on the subject of air.
Construct devices that move through air, and identify adaptations for controlling flight.
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It's True! Pigs Do Fly by
Young readers soar into the past to explore the mysteries of flight. From prehistoric kites to modern-day jets, kids will have fun discovering how people managed to get off the ground and the many daring, gravity-defying and sometimes absurd flights of the imagination used to get in the air. Inventors and scientists tried everything to get in the air: a hot-air balloon manned by barnyard animals, an aerial steam carriage, a giant catapult. About the It's True! series Gross! Creepy! Amazing! Kids will love it. This non-fiction series for older readers features wacky writing, funny cartoons, and remarkable photos that make each book as delightfully entertaining as it is informative. It's True!
The Airplane by
The desire to fly has intrigued people for centuries. The Wright brothers' first twelve seconds of flight set into motion a discovery that would change the world forever. The Airplane explores the factors that led to the development of flight and its place as one of the world's most important discoveries. From mankind's dream to fly to commercial aviation to the future of flight, The Airplane explores a time of great curiosity and examines the knowledge and skill that resulted in a discovery that impacted lives like no other. Book jacket.
Night Flight by
Award-winning author Robert Burleigh has captured Amelia Earhart's first solo flight across the Atlantic in 1932. She was only the second person to do this - and the first woman. Rich in detail, feeling and incident this is nonfiction with edge and action, a you-are-there experience made more dramatic and real by Wendell Minor's vivid paintings.
Fantastic Flights by
On December 17, 1903, in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, the course of human history was forever altered when Wilbur and Orville Wright flew the first successful airplane. Since that momentous flight, one hundred years of remarkable achievements have pushed the envelope of human flight. Crossing oceans and continents, circling the world, breaking sound barriers, and even flying into outer space, aviation has truly taken us where no human has gone before. Patrick O'Brien's impeccable research and dazzling illustrations bring to life the most fantastic flights of the twentieth century--one hundred years of flying on the edge.
Observe, describe and interpret the movement of objects in the sky; and identify pattern and order in these movements.
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Comets | Constellations | Cosmography | Cosmology | Earth | Inner planets | Meteorites | Moon | Outer space | Planets | Solar system | Space sciences | Space stations | Stars | Sun | Universe
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Solar System, Planets, Comets...: QB 450 - 694
Astronomy: TL 700's
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Space by
Featuring a wealth of never-before-published NASA photographs, charts, stories, and contributions by NASA astronauts and experts, Space: A Visual Encyclopedia is a comprehensive exploration of space from our nearest planets and stars to far-off galaxies. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
Seven Wonders Beyond the Solar System by
Explore seven wonders beyond the solar system. We'll look at giant clouds of gas and dust called nebulae. We'll also look at other wonders beyond the solar system, including pulsing stars, giant stars, and giant clusters of stars called galaxies.
Space, Stars, and the Beginning of Time by
Have you ever wished you could travel back in time? Or visit a galaxy light-years away? Or see a star being born? The Hubble telescope has allowed scientists to do just that. The Hubble’s dazzling images have transformed astronomy, shedding light on the deepest mysteries of the cosmos, sparking new discoveries and turning speculation into fact. Its gaze has helped astronomers find new galaxies, look back in time almost to the Big Bang, and verify the existence of dark energy, the mysterious force that is causing the expansion of the universe to accelerate. Through the eye of the Hubble, Elaine Scott skillfully guides readers along the evolution of our universe, investigating a question that was once unanswerable: “Where did we come from?”
Maple Leaf in Space by
Marc Garneau, Roberta Bondar, Julie Payette, Robert Thirsk, Chris Hadfield, and more recently, Guy Laliberte, the founder of Cirque de Soleil, all have one thing in common: they re some of the very few Canadians who have been in space. The launch of a spaceship is terribly exciting. That s why thousands of people come to watch. They laugh, cheer, and applaud as the rocket rises. They see the smoke, steam, and white-hot fire as millions of litres of fuel burn in seconds. They feel the chest-thumping impact of the sound. Then they stare upward for a long time until they can no longer see even a tiny speck in the distant sky. By that time, the craft is in space. Canada s astronauts come from across the nation: from farms, cities, and little towns. They went to large schools and to small ones. "Maple Leaf in Space" showcases these amazing Canadians who have ventured off our planet and delivers some of the thrill of what that s like."
Apply observation and inference skills to recognize and interpret patterns and to distinguish a specific pattern from a group of similar patterns.
Apply knowledge of the properties and interactions of materials to the investigation and identification of a material sample.
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Forensic Sciences: HV 8073.8
Fingerprint Evidence: HV 6074
DNA Analysis: QP 624
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Science Sleuths by
If your students enjoy solving mysteries, they ll love the activities in <i>Science Sleuths.</i> Forensic science is an ideal vehicle for teaching the nature of science as well as basic science concepts. Besides teaching students to think like scientists, forensic science activities also help them understand, master, and apply science concepts. In addition, forensic science relies heavily on science process skills, manipulative skills, laboratory skills, and interpersonal skills, all emphasized by the National Science Education Standards<i>. </i>
Forensic Science Experiments by
Almost everyone loves a good mystery, and mysteries are the meat of forensic science. The study of forensic science involves the analysis and interpretation of evidence for use in a court of law. Unlike "pure" disciplines, forensics is an applied science that uses scientific principles to meet specific goals. Many of the principles and techniques used by experts are incorporated into Forensic Science Experiments. Ideal for middle and high school students, this new full-color volume features 20 experiments that will help students get a firm grasp on concepts in the field of forensic science. Each experiment is a self-contained unit with its own further resources, tips for the teacher, and links to the National Science Education Standards. This resource allows students to think independently and build on their own base of science knowledge.
Who Can Solve the Crime? by Describe characteristics of trees and the interaction of trees with other living things in the local environment.
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Forest Ecology: QH 541.5
Forests & Forestry: SD 376
Forest Plant Life / Rain Forests: QH 86
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A Temperate Forest Food Chain by
Welcome to a North American temperate forest! As you walk along a shady trail, the forest seems cool and quiet. But it is full of life, from a butterfly flitting over a flower to a gray wolf prowling through the underbrush. Day and night in the forest, the hunt is on to find food--and to avoid becoming someone else's next meal. All the living things are connected to one another in a food chain, from animal to animal, animals to plants, plants to insects, and insects to animals. What path will you take to follow the food chain through the forest? Will you... Trail a black bear and her cubs? Dive down into a dark river with a beaver? Hunt from a high perch with a great horned owl? Follow all three chains and many more on this who-eats-what adventure!
The Forever Forest by
The Children's Eternal Rainforest in Costa Rica is a great place to hear howler monkeys, see algae-covered sloths, and discover that strangler figs make great hideouts! Join young Peter on a hike through this inspiring forest -- a rainforest that has been preserved forever by the efforts of children all over the world!
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For some great resources on all elementary science topics check these titles:
SAM, Science Assessment Manual by
For grades 1-6.
Science Units For Elementary Teachers (series) - (a.k.a. "brown books") by 
Let's do science by
For Grades 1-6. Guides designed to help elementary teachers plan, implement and evaluate hands-on science programs. Guides direct teachers to available resources and provide comprehensive, easy-to-use tables that show specific learner expectation in the Program of Studies.
