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The history of science presented in this set teaches students about the benefits of making careful observations, of pursuing paths and ideas that others have neglected or have not ventured to tread, and of always questioning the world around them.

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9780816055326 | 1 edition (Facts on File, June 1, 2007), cover price $49.50 | About this edition: Looks at the history of physics throughout the twentieth-century.

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Looks at the history of astronomy and space flight throughout the twentieth-century.

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9780816055364 | 1 edition (Facts on File, May 1, 2007), cover price $49.50 | About this edition: Looks at the history of astronomy and space flight throughout the twentieth-century.

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Details the life and major accomplishments of planetary astronomer Heidi Hammel, who studies both Jupiter and Neptune.

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9780309095525 | Natl Academy Pr, March 15, 2006, cover price $9.95 | About this edition: Details the life and major accomplishments of planetary astronomer Heidi Hammel, who studies both Jupiter and Neptune.

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9780531167755 | Franklin Watts, December 30, 2005, cover price $31.50 | About this edition: Details the life and major accomplishments of planetary astronomer Heidi Hammel, who studies both Jupiter and Neptune.

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Presents the story of the discovery of the first subatomic particle and how it revolutionized understanding of the atom in chemistry and led to the new field of electronics.

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9780823945283 | Rosen Pub Group, February 1, 2004, cover price $32.95 | About this edition: Presents the story of the discovery of the first subatomic particle and how it revolutionized understanding of the atom in chemistry and led to the new field of electronics.

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Discusses quarks, fundamental particles that make up protons, neutrons, and other subatomic particles, and describes the process by which scientists came to 'detect' them.

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9780823945337 | Rosen Pub Group, November 1, 2003, cover price $32.95 | About this edition: Discusses quarks, fundamental particles that make up protons, neutrons, and other subatomic particles, and describes the process by which scientists came to 'detect' them.

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Describes the photon, a particle of electromagnetic energy and the various people key to its discovery.

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9780823945313 | Rosen Pub Group, October 1, 2003, cover price $32.95 | About this edition: Describes the photon, a particle of electromagnetic energy and the various people key to its discovery.

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A fascinating guide delves into the far reaches of space where comets and asteroids are on a collision course with Earth, provides a history of cosmic impacts, and discusses how we should prepare and protect ourselves from further cosmic impacts. (view table of contents)

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9780761314035 | Millbrook Pr, April 1, 2001, cover price $26.60 | About this edition: Describes evidence of past cosmic collisions with the Earth, provides a history of the solar system, and discusses steps which can be taken to prevent a catastrophic collision in the future.

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Explains how to measure and record various local weather conditions, including air pressure, temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, and rainfall, and how to use these statistics to predict future weather conditions. (view table of contents)

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9780071347990 | McGraw-Hill, March 1, 2000, cover price $11.95 | About this edition: Explains how to measure and record various local weather conditions, including air pressure, temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, and rainfall, and how to use these statistics to predict future weather conditions.

By Alfred B. Bortz (not applicable)

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9789990016369 | Pearson Prentice Hall, January 31, 2000, cover price $0.02

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Discusses the study of a meteorite found in Antarctica in 1984 and why it is thought to come from Mars, examining how the scientific process works

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9780761302704 | Millbrook Pr, October 1, 1997, cover price $22.40 | About this edition: Discusses the study of a meteorite found in Antarctica in 1984 and why it is thought to come from Mars, examining how the scientific process works

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Well-known scientists from a variety of fields tell how they developed an interest in science, how they got where they are today, and things to think about when considering a career in science

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9780531113257 | Franklin Watts, April 1, 1997, cover price $23.00 | About this edition: Well-known scientists from a variety of fields tell how they developed an interest in science, how they got where they are today, and things to think about when considering a career in science

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Explores the development of new metals, alloys, ceramics, and polymers that can conduct energy more efficiently than traditionally used materials.

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9780531108871 | Franklin Watts, October 1, 1990, cover price $19.70 | About this edition: Detailed diagrams show the molecular structures of superconductors, semiconductors, polymers, ceramics, metal alloys, and other high-tech materials while an informative text discusses their importance in the elecronics, aerospace, and other fields

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