Why Icebergs Float

Author : Andrew Morris
Publisher : UCL Press
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781911307020

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The topics explored in each chapter are based on hundreds of discussions the author has led with adult science learners over many years – people who came from all walks of life and had no scientific training, but had developed a burning curiosity to understand the world around them. This book encourages us to reflect on our own relationship with science and serves as an important reminder of why we should continue learning as adults. Praise for Why Icebergs Float 'Asking questions is an important scientific skill and sometimes we can only understand something when we can find the language to ask the right questions; books like this can be really helpful in this respect....This book is one of UCL’s open access books. This means that it can be downloaded as a free PDF from the UCL Press website. The commitment to making scientific works such as this freely available is very welcome. This book is very accessible and deserves to reach a wide audience.' - School Science Review 'Morris says in the prologue: ‘If you come away from this book with a greater interest in science and enhanced confidence about tackling it, the book will have served its purpose.’ So, don’t be afraid of science and give Why Icebergs Float a chance. You will absolutely enjoy it.' - Chemistry World '[Why Icebergs Float] draws on experiences and first-person narratives of adult learners who – out of genuine curiosity or embarrassment at their levels of scientific ignorance – have sought to catch-up on lost school science and get a better understanding of their surroundings as a result.' - Education Journal '‘The approach illustrates beautifully the influence of language on understanding. The author makes clear how common language can be misleading when scientists have used everyday words but given them very specific meanings.’ Physics Education

Author : Andrew Morris
Publisher : UCL Press
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781911307037

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The topics explored in each chapter are based on hundreds of discussions the author has led with adult science learners over many years – people who came from all walks of life and had no scientific training, but had developed a burning curiosity to understand the world around them. This book encourages us to reflect on our own relationship with science and serves as an important reminder of why we should continue learning as adults. Praise for Why Icebergs Float 'Asking questions is an important scientific skill and sometimes we can only understand something when we can find the language to ask the right questions; books like this can be really helpful in this respect....This book is one of UCL’s open access books. This means that it can be downloaded as a free PDF from the UCL Press website. The commitment to making scientific works such as this freely available is very welcome. This book is very accessible and deserves to reach a wide audience.' - School Science Review 'Morris says in the prologue: ‘If you come away from this book with a greater interest in science and enhanced confidence about tackling it, the book will have served its purpose.’ So, don’t be afraid of science and give Why Icebergs Float a chance. You will absolutely enjoy it.' - Chemistry World '[Why Icebergs Float] draws on experiences and first-person narratives of adult learners who – out of genuine curiosity or embarrassment at their levels of scientific ignorance – have sought to catch-up on lost school science and get a better understanding of their surroundings as a result.' - Education Journal '‘The approach illustrates beautifully the influence of language on understanding. The author makes clear how common language can be misleading when scientists have used everyday words but given them very specific meanings.’ Physics Education

Author : Andrew Morris
Publisher : Saint Philip Street Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1013286634

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From paintings and food to illness and icebergs, science is happening everywhere. Rather than follow the path of a syllabus or textbook, Andrew Morris takes examples from the science we see every day and uses them as entry points to explain a number of fundamental scientific concepts - from understanding colour to the nature of hormones - in ways that anyone can grasp. While each chapter offers a separate story, they are linked together by their fascinating relevance to our daily lives. This work was published by Saint Philip Street Press pursuant to a Creative Commons license permitting commercial use. All rights not granted by the work's license are retained by the author or authors.

Author : Andrew Morris
Publisher : UCL Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781911307044

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Why Icebergs Float by Andrew Morris Pdf

From paintings and food to illness and icebergs, science is happening everywhere. Rather than follow the path of a syllabus or textbook, Andrew Morris takes examples from the science we see every day and uses them as entry points to explain a number of fundamental scientific concepts – from understanding colour to the nature of hormones – in ways that anyone can grasp. While each chapter offers a separate story, they are linked together by their fascinating relevance to our daily lives. The topics explored in each chapter are based on hundreds of discussions the author has led with adult science learners over many years – people who came from all walks of life and had no scientific training, but had developed a burning curiosity to understand the world around them. This book encourages us to reflect on our own relationship with science and serves as an important reminder of why we should continue learning as adults.

Author : Jennifer Hooper McCarty,Tim Foecke
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780806535975

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What Really Sank the Titanic: by Jennifer Hooper McCarty,Tim Foecke Pdf

Was the ship doomed by a faulty design? Was the hull's steel too brittle? Was the captain negligent in the face of repeated warnings? On the night of April 14, 1912, the "unsinkable" RMS Titanic, with over 2,200 passengers onboard, struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic and plunged to a watery grave. For nearly a century, the shocking loss has haunted the world. Now the same CSI techniques that are used to solve modern murder cases have been applied to the sinking of history's most famous ship. Researchers Jennifer Hooper McCarty and Tim Foecke draw on their participation in expeditions to the ship's wreckage and experiments on recovered Titanic materials to build a compelling new scenario. The answers will astound you.. . . Grippingly written, What Really Sank the Titanic is illustrated with fascinating period photographs and modern scientific evidence reflecting the authors' intensive study of Titanic artifacts for more than ten years. In an age when forensics can catch killers, this book does what no other book has before: fingers the culprit in one of the greatest tragedies ever. "A fascinating trail of historical forensics." --James R. Chiles, author of Inviting Disaster>/I> "An essential facet of Titanic history. Five stars!" --Charles Pellegrino, author of Her Name Titanic With 16 pages of photos

Author : Twinkl Originals
Publisher : Twinkl
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781838190620

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The Runaway Iceberg by Twinkl Originals Pdf

When the ice breaks and leaves Gaspar and Rossi floating alone at sea, they worry that they'll never get home! A little help from some new friends can get them so far, but can Gaspar find the courage needed to get all the way home? Download the full eBook and explore supporting teaching materials at www.twinkl.com/originals Join Twinkl Book Club to receive printed story books every half-term at www.twinkl.co.uk/book-club (UK only).

Author : Claire Saxby
Publisher : Groundwood Books Ltd
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781773065861

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Iceberg by Claire Saxby Pdf

An iceberg shears from a glacier and begins a journey that takes it through Antarctica’s seasons. Follow the iceberg in the spring as it watches penguins trek across the ice to their winter homes and senses krill stirring underneath the ice. With summer comes more life: the iceberg sees humpback whales spiral and orca gather. And the iceberg moves too, ever shrinking as the sun softens its edges and undersea currents wash it from below. When autumn arrives with cooling temperatures, the sea changes and the iceberg is trapped in the ice for the winter freeze. Then spring returns and the iceberg drifts into a sheltered bay and falls, at the end of its life cycle. But if you think this is the end of the journey, look closer — out in the ocean, an iceberg shears from a glacier and settles to the sea, beginning the process anew. Ocean, sky, snow and ice dance a delicate dance in this evocative portrayal of the life cycle of an iceberg. The poetic text and beautiful illustrations make this a unique nonfiction offering for young readers. This book ends with an author’s note explaining the effects of climate change on the Arctic and Antarctic regions, as well as a map and a glossary. Key Text Features additional information author’s note glossary map gatefold Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.4 Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.

Author : Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher : Learning Island
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-26
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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14 Fun Facts About Icebergs by Caitlind L. Alexander Pdf

Icebergs can be fascinating things. They are fresh water, floating islands of ice. Some of them are big enough to hold 100 football stadiums, or more. They can be a danger to passing ships and wildlife that gets trapped on them. They drift along with the currents, melting as they make their way toward warmer waters, and their slow death. Do you know: Why do icebergs float? What is the underwater part of an iceberg called? How old is the air trapped in some icebergs? What is a growler? How big was the biggest iceberg ever recorded? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 6.4 Learning Island believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Author : Catherine Bush
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09
Category : Climatic changes
ISBN : 1773101056

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Blaze Island by Catherine Bush Pdf

"For those who loved Barbara Kingsolver's Flight Behavior comes a new climate-themed, Shakespeare-inspired novel from bestselling author Catherine Bush. The time is now or an alternate near now, the world close to our own. A mammoth Category Five hurricane sweeps up the eastern seaboard of North America, leaving devastation in its wake, its outer wings brushing over tiny Blaze Island in the North Atlantic. Just as the storm disrupts the present, it stirs up the past: Miranda's memories of growing up in an isolated, wind-swept cove and the events of long ago that her father will not allow her to speak of. In the aftermath of the storm, she finds herself in a world altered so quickly and so radically that she hardly knows what has happened. As Miranda says, change is clear after it happens."--

Author : Neil deGrasse Tyson
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781426221781

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Cosmic Queries by Neil deGrasse Tyson Pdf

In this thought-provoking follow-up to his acclaimed StarTalk book, uber astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's most important philosophical questions about the universe with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science. For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who want to understand their place in the universe, this enlightening new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a unique take on the mysteries and curiosities of the cosmos, building on rich material from his beloved StarTalk podcast. In these illuminating pages, illustrated with dazzling photos and revealing graphics, Tyson and co-author James Trefil, a renowned physicist and science popularizer, take on the big questions that humanity has been posing for millennia--How did life begin? What is our place in the universe? Are we alone?--and provide answers based on the most current data, observations, and theories. Populated with paradigm-shifting discoveries that help explain the building blocks of astrophysics, this relatable and entertaining book will engage and inspire readers of all ages, bring sophisticated concepts within reach, and offer a window into the complexities of the cosmos. or all who loved National Geographic's StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Cosmos: Possible Worlds, and Space Atlas, this new book will take them on more journeys into the wonders of the universe and beyond.

Author : Professor Brian Cox,Andrew Cohen
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780007488834

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Forces of Nature by Professor Brian Cox,Andrew Cohen Pdf

Sunday Times Bestseller A breathtaking and beautiful exploration of our planet, this groundbreaking book accompanies the BBC One TV series, providing the deepest answers to the simplest questions. Recommended for viewing on a colour tablet.

Author : Gurinder Chadha,Susan Gardner,Malcolm Bradley,Chris Sunley
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780008480769

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Cambridge IGCSETM Physics Student's Book (Collins Cambridge IGCSETM) by Gurinder Chadha,Susan Gardner,Malcolm Bradley,Chris Sunley Pdf

Collins Cambridge IGCSETM Physics provides complete coverage of the revised Cambridge IGCSE Physics syllabus (0625/0972) for examination from 2023 and is packed full of questions, in depth content, practical investigative skills features and more.

Author : George Grove
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1881
Category : Classical geography
ISBN : IND:30000120410943

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Geography by George Grove Pdf

Author : Katelyn Evans
Publisher : Kateyboo Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798987994207

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The Icebergs and Wendell by Katelyn Evans Pdf

Two icebergs float off the coast of Antarctica, one small and one large. The small iceberg, with the help of his new friend, Wendell the Weddell seal, must overcome feelings of self-doubt and rejection when compared to his larger neighbor. Should we judge a friend only by what we can see on the surface? Uncover the Magic of Acceptance and Kindness Are you seeking stories that inspire empathy and kindness? "The Icebergs and Wendell" is the ultimate social-emotional learning (SEL) book designed to impart essential life lessons in an enchanting and accessible way. Experience a Captivating Story Immerse your child in the icy world off the coast of Antarctica, where a small iceberg and his new friend, Wendell the Weddell seal, embark on a journey of self-discovery and friendship. With vibrant illustrations, this charming tale encourages your child to embrace kindness, understanding, and the true beauty that lies beneath the surface. Lessons for a Lifetime Join the small iceberg as he learns the importance of kindness, even in the face of rejection. This story is a treasure trove of life lessons that teach children the value of acceptance, diversity, and empathy. As they follow the adventures of the little iceberg, your child will discover that true friends see beyond appearances, finding beauty in the uniqueness of every individual. "The Icebergs and Wendell" is intended for children of all ages and is warmly recommended for parents, educators, and anyone working with children.

Author : Mariana Gosnell
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 793 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780307791467

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Ice by Mariana Gosnell Pdf

Like the adventurer who circled an iceberg to see it on all sides, Mariana Gosnell, former Newsweek reporter and author of Zero Three Bravo, a book about flying a small plane around the United States, explores ice in all its complexity, grandeur, and significance.More brittle than glass, at times stronger than steel, at other times flowing like molasses, ice covers 10 percent of the earth’s land and 7 percent of its oceans. In nature it is found in myriad forms, from the delicate needle ice that crunches underfoot in a winter meadow to the massive, centuries-old ice that forms the world’s glaciers. Scientists theorize that icy comets delivered to Earth the molecules needed to get life started, and ice ages have shaped much of the land as we know it.Here is the whole world of ice, from the freezing of Pleasant Lake in New Hampshire to the breakup of a Vermont river at the onset of spring, from the frozen Antarctic landscape that emperor penguins inhabit to the cold, watery route bowhead whales take between Arctic ice floes. Mariana Gosnell writes about frostbite and about the recently discovered 5,000-year-old body of a man preserved in an Alpine glacier. She discusses the work of scientists who extract cylinders of Greenland ice to study the history of the earth’s climate and try to predict its future. She examines ice in plants, icebergs, icicles, and hail; sea ice and permafrost; ice on Mars and in the rings of Saturn; and several new forms of ice developed in labs. She writes of the many uses humans make of ice, including ice-skating, ice fishing, iceboating, and ice climbing; building ice roads and seeding clouds; making ice castles, ice cubes, and iced desserts. Ice is a sparkling illumination of the natural phenomenon whose ebbs and flows over time have helped form the world we live in. It is a pleasure to read, and important to read—for its natural science and revelations about ice’s influence on our everyday lives, and for what it has to tell us about our environment today and in the future.