Dr art's guide to science : connecting atoms, galaxies, and everything in between

A captivating "big picture" view of science to excite young readers Richly illustrated with four-color graphics, Dr. Art's Guide to Science offers kids an engrossing journey into the awesome ideas of science. What does science tell us about our universe? How do atoms behave? What is DNA? And how are we connected to the stars? Humorously informative, Dr. Art shows why science is important-and also why it is fun. Difficult concepts such as the carbon cycle and the connections between electricity, magnetism, and gravity are explained in ways that are brilliantly simple and engaging. Ages 12 and up. Art Sussman, PhD (San Francisco, CA) is a science educator, and the author of the award-winning book, Dr. Art's Guide to Planet Earth (1-890-1273-X). He presents "Dr. Art's Planet Earth Show" at education conferences and science centers nationally.

Chapter 1: Why Science?

Chapter 2: Two Plus Two Equals Hip Hop.

Chapter 3: What's the Matter.

Chapter 4: Energy and Dr. Art's 50th Anniversary Ball.

Chapter 5: Forces Be with Us.

Chapter 6: Putting the You in Universe.

Chapter 7: Home Sweet Home.

Chapter 8: Energy on Earth.

Chapter 9: Life on Earth.

Chapter 10: Who We Are.

Chapter 11: The Famous E Word.

Chapter 12: Midnight December 26.

Chapter 13: Where Are We Going?

GlIndex (Glossary + Index).