Clones,
Cats, and Chemicals: Thinking Scientifically about Controversial IssuesIn addition to these fine selections, NSTA offers many other books; to learn more, visit http://store.nsta.org.
Clones,
Cats, and Chemicals: Thinking Scientifically about Controversial Issues
Grades 5–12
Does human cloning present a threat or an opportunity? Do common cats constitute a major threat to wildlife? Will the development of new chemical and biological weapons deter war or lead to it? If you want students to think—really think—about the science behind some of today’s toughest controversies, this book will give you the facts and the framework to provoke fascinating debates.
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Ancient
Science
Grades K–8
Whether they’re building sundials or writing in hieroglyphics, students can use the 40 projects in Ancient Science to combine hands-on activities with the study of early civilizations. Each chapter opens with a brief explanation of a historical era, provides illustrations of “Ancient Science in Action,” and allows students to explore the science of the past today.
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Scientists
Through the Ages
Grades: K - 8
Scientists Through the Ages profiles more than 25 important thinkers and invites students to understand their work through simple experiments. The book starts by explaining what astronomers, biologists, chemists, Earth scientists, and physicists actually do. Then it provides short biographies of scientists from Archimedes to Einstein plus related experiments. A lively means to mix science with language arts, art, and career education.
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