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With trusted expertise from Mayo Clinic, the Edge of Medicine series sets out to inspire and educate the next generation of young scientists by highlighting the medical breakthroughs of a diverse range of scientists and researchers. From the discovery of the double helix to mapping the human genome, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in genetics. Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in medicine, and explore the ups, the downs, and the eureka moments that are science in action.

You're probably familiar with many of the common categories scientists use for animals: warm-blooded or cold-blooded, nocturnal or diurnal. But what about the animals that don't fit in? Sharks cannot be classified as warm or cold-blooded—they are somewhere in-between. And Eurasian eagle owls don't hunt during the day or night. Instead, they swoop through the trees at dawn and dusk. Author and science educator Jessica Fries-Gaither introduces eight common categories scientists use and the animals that break those rules.

In "I Can Be A Scientist" young listeners embark on an enchanting adventure of discovery and wonder. This vibrant book takes children on a journey through the exciting world of science, from conducting colorful experiments to uncovering nature's secrets.

Un recorregut increïble per l'interior del cos humà per a petits i grans. La Bio i la Medi són germanes bessones molt curioses. Els encanta saber com funcionen i de què estan fets tots els elements que ens envolten, des d'aparells com telèfons i televisors fins a les plantes i els animals. Però un bon dia la Bio es posa malalta i les dues s'adonen que no saben com funciona el cos humà! Per ajudar la seva germana, la Medi pren una poció per fer-se petita i entrar dins el seu cos per saber què va malament.

Your child will learn about the human body in English & Spanish!

Nach "Eine kurze Geschichte von fast allem" die neue Sensation von Erfolgsautor Bill Bryson. Wir stecken alle mittendrin und erleben ihn vom ersten bis zum letzten Atemzug: unseren Körper. Doch woraus besteht er eigentlich? Warum brauchen wir Knochen? Wie schnell erneuern sich unsere Hautzellen? Und wie viele Mikroorganismen leben eigentlich auf menschlicher Haut?

Have you ever thought about the fact that before the fridge you'd have had maggots in your margarine? Ever thought about what you might use to wipe your bum before loo roll was a thing? And what about what everybody did before computers?! In this third hilarious book from Adam Kay and Henry Paker you'll learn about all of these and more.

En este volumen se recogen 202 preguntas y respuestas sobre distintas disciplinas científicas (química, física, tecnología, biología, etc.). Todo fácil pero exacto. Los libros de Javier Fernández Panadero tienen como objetivo la divulgación científica de forma comprensible para...

Did you know that humans are actually pretty slimy? Slide into the wonderful world of slippery, sticky slime! Learn about the important functions of slime, and how it is necessary for most living organisms. Slime helps with many important functions including eating, breathing, moving, and self-defense. Learn how many animals depend on slime—the number may surprise you!

Have you ever wondered why you get grossed out by different things? Everyone has had that feeling in their stomach when they are grossed out. Sometimes it can give you a stomachache or it can even make you get sick! Both people and animals can get disgusted by a wide range of things. Do you know why you feel this way at times? Well, this story can help you learn how these feelings are a response that allows you to stay healthy and keep germs out of your body!

How would you survive a meteor impact? Learn about the different ways some plants and animals survived the meteor that killed all the dinosaurs! Do you think you could adapt as well as these tough creatures?

Thing aren't always what they seem! Did you know different things such as milk, oranges, and butterflies can look different as they get older? With this book, children will learn how life cycles affect the colors of different things. What else can change how it looks as it gets older?

Welche Tierarten gibt es? Was sind Facettenaugen? Wie viele Beine hat die Biene? Woher kommt das Schneckenhaus? Sind Schildkröten faul? Was ist eine Metamorphose? Der kleine Kater Findus will unendlich viel wissen und fragt dem alten Pettersson immer wieder Löcher in den Bauch. Zum Glück weiß Pettersson auch auf die kniffligste Frage eine spannende Antwort.

Have you lost any teeth yet? When one of Jennifer’s loose teeth gets stuck in an apple, Yo learns about the part of growing up that includes losing baby teeth and growing shiny new grown-up teeth. He also learns about the best part of losing baby teeth—getting a visit from the tooth fairy!

Have you ever noticed that your eyes change when you’re in the dark? Yo pretends he is in a deep, dark cave and shows Jennifer what happens to his eyes in the light. Will Lips the dog’s eyes react the same way?

What comes to mind with you think of fungi? Is it mushrooms, or perhaps mildew? Mold and yeast are fungi, too! Learn all about how fungi reproduce with spores, and how their bodies are made up of mycelium!

Have you ever wondered why most people can eat foods like chocolate, but dogs cannot? Or why you may get sick after drinking one too many sodas? Learn more about how some poisons are used for good. Some poisons can be used in medicines, but remember: too much of a good thing can be bad for you!

Zombies have become a staple in pop culture. But where did the idea of zombies come from? According to biologist David Hughes, the culprit is nature itself.

During the last Ice Age, large, hairy elephants roamed Asia and the Americas. But by about 4,000 years ago, all the mammoths and mastodons had vanished. Could these ancient beasts ever come back to life?

Whether you're an amoeba, a human, or anything in between, you need water to survive. But why? Find out in this informative Q & A.