Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy - Atoms

 

Using analogies easily understood by students, Bill Nye continues his unique explorations of scientific subjects in Bill Nye the Science Guy: Atoms and Molecules. In this program, he emphasizes the smallness of atoms and offers an explanation of how everything in the world is made up of these building blocks. Deploring the dry lecture style of typical classrooms, Nye's mix of in-your-face humor, music, and zany antics is an attempt to keep students interested.

 

Grade Levels: 3-8

This chunky format, retro-feel encyclopedia reviews 150 of the most incredible cars in motoring history from the earliest to experiments for the future. Each automobile is illustrated and accompanied by informative text, a colorful quote, and a specifications box. Distributed generously throughout the book are delightful photographic spreads showing cars that are typical of their era. The chapters trace the story from the first steam-powered vehicles and the Ford Model T,...

Each summer six math whizzes selected from nearly a half-million American teens compete against the world's best problem solvers at the International Mathematical Olympiad. Steve Olson followed the six 2001 contestants from the intense tryouts to the Olympiad's nail-biting final rounds to discover not only what drives these extraordinary kids but what makes them both unique and typical. In the process he provides fascinating insights into the science of intelligence and learning and, finally, the nature of genius.