Popular Science is an American monthly magazine founded in 1872 carrying articles for the general reader on science and technology subjects. Popular Science has won over 58 awards, including the ASME awards for its journalistic excellence in both 2003 (for General Excellence) and 2004 (for Best Magazine Section). PopSci has been translated into over 30 languages and goes out to at least 45 countries.
Applying social science subjects such as psychology, sociology, social policy and research methods to Early Years can help to raise standards and ensure good practice. These subjects inform much of the academic curriculum within many Early Years programmes and are subjects that make an important contribution to understanding children s behaviour, growth and development. The book identifies, analyses, and assesses how social science enriches Early Years as opposed to regarding Early Years and social science as distinct.
From excavating the burial grounds of ancient kings to creating robots in high-tech labs, the realm of science offers exciting career options for kids drawn to exploring how our world functions. Newly redesigned and completely updated, "Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Science, Second Edition" guides young readers through a variety of job possibilities. Step-by-step self-assessment allows kids to identify their unique traits and then connect them to viable career options in science.
“Energy, matter, technology, and the environment are some of the subjects examined in this thematically organized resource. Each section offers definitions, potential research topics, and lists of further reading suggestions, including numerous Web sites. This book will help primary and middle school teachers guide their students as they identify appropriate materials and develop a systematic research plan. Sure to aid in the preparation of quality papers and presentations.”–Curriculum Connections
The Facts On File Marine Science Handbook is the ideal primer for middle and high school students on the subject of marine science. In this one-stop resource, almost 1,500 key terms relating to marine science are presented in a glossary, along with approximately 250 biographies of individuals who have made important contributions to marine science. h as well as an appendix, "Prefixes and Suffixes of the Marine Environment."
