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Why things bite back: technology and the revenge of unintended consequences
By Edward Tenner. 1996
Explores some unanticipated consequences of technology in medicine, environmental control, sports, and the computerized office. Cites "revenge effects" that defeat…
the value of complex technical applications, such as disease-resistant organisms and sports equipment that encourages riskier playOur fascinating earth
By Philip Seff. 1996
A collection of almost 180 articles presenting unusual scientific facts and information on natural wonders. Each of the nine chapters…
covers a variety of topics such as wolves, scorpions, the Kohinoor diamond, the pyramids, dinosaurs, rivers, carnivorous plants, hurricanes, even garlic. For junior and senior high and older readersHubots: Real-World Robots Inspired by Humans
By Helaine Becker. 2018
Using increasingly sophisticated levels of artificial intelligence (AI) and embodied intelligence (EI), a new generation of robots is being designed…
to look, act and even think like humans. Hubots, or human-inspired robots, are expanding the boundaries of what robots can do. Here, ten different real-life hubots are described, highlighting each one's appearance, unique skills and purpose --- from fighting fires on the high seas, to acting as setup crew for space colonies, to providing companionship for the elderly. The book also includes an illustrated graph of the uncanny valley, which shows us what distinguishes a friendly robot from a creepy one, and back matter that provides a closer examination of some of the robots' physical components and looks to the future of these fascinating machines. The creators of the popular Zoobots bring to life the groundbreaking robotics technology that's changing the world. Award-winning author Helaine Becker uses short paragraphs and accessible vocabulary to present a book that will appeal to even the most reluctant readers. Hyperrealistic illustrations by Alex Ries enhance the interest level of the material for children, especially those who love all things that are weird, unfamiliar and futuristic. Reference tools include a glossary and an index. This topic spans science, technology, inventions and engineering lessons. It also provides a terrific jumping-off point for classroom discussions about the larger societal issues surrounding these cutting-edge robots.Scholastic Canada Biography: Meet Elsie MacGill (Scholastic Canada Biography)
By Elizabeth MacLeod. 2019
Meet Elsie MacGill - the world's first female aeronautical engineer! In this amazing addition to the Scholastic Canada Biography series,…
young Canadians will learn about the trailblazing Elsie MacGill, whose work on the Canadian-made Hawker Hurricane fighter helped the Allied forces to victory in World War II. Elsie was born in 1905 to a mother who was a feminist pioneer in her own right. Elsie grew up fully expecting to follow her dreams. And she did. Elsie was first woman to graduate from the University of Toronto's electrical engineering program. Elsie went on to earn a master's in aeronautical engineering -but contracted polio the day before her convocation. She battled back, and a storied engineering career followed, including being in charge of the tooling and manufacture of the famous Hawker Hurricane. Later in her life she was a champion of women's rights and her work shaped many of the protections we now enjoy. Written by award-winning author Elizabeth MacLeod, this portrait of Elsie MacGill is the first ever written for younger readers. The simple text and full-colour, comic-flavoured illustrations by Mike Deas bring this fascinating story to life!Amazing Hockey Stories: Hayley Wickenheiser
By Lorna Schultz Nicholson. 2018
An exciting, behind-the scenes look at the achievements of the greatest women's hockey player of all time!Hayley Wickenheiser has had…
a long standout career, and this book explores everything it took for her to reach Olympic hockey gold four times!From her early days in small-town Saskatchewan, where she played on boys' teams because there weren't any teams for girls, to joining the Canadian Women's Team when she was just 15 years old, to being named MVP at both the 2002 and 2006 Olympic tournaments, this wonderful book gives all the details on her life and hardwon victories.Hayley's life is truly an Amazing Hockey Story, and this book is a true inspiration to any young sports fan!This new series features an action-packed format combining the excitement of full-colour comic book illustration segments with lively text and lots of photographs, including some never before seen.Killer Style: How Fashion Has Injured, Maimed, and Murdered Through History
By Alison Matthews-David, Serah-Marie McMahon. 2019
The clothes we wear every day keep us comfortable, protect us from the elements, and express our unique style—but could…
fashion also be fatal? As it turns out, history is full of fashions that have harmed or even killed people. From silhouette-cinching corsets and combustible combs to lethal hair dyes and flammable flannel, this nonfiction book looks back at the times people have suffered pain, injury, and worse, all in the name of style. Historical examples like the tragic “Radium Girl” watchmakers and mercury-poisoned “Mad Hatters,” along with more recent factory accidents, raise discussion of unsafe workplaces—where those who make the clothes are often fashion’s first victims. Co-authored by a scholar in the history of textiles and dress with the founder of WORN Fashion Journal, this book is equal parts fab and frightening: a stylishly illustrated mash-up of STEAM content, historical anecdotes, and chilling stories. Nonfiction features including sidebars, sources, an index, and a list of further reading will support critical literacy skills and digging deeper with research on this topic. Winner of the 2020 Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction.Le monde a des racines carrées: notions éclectiques pour titiller votre fibre scientifique
By Viviane Lalande. 2018
À quoi sert la trigonométrie? Et la conductivité thermique? Et les ions? Ces questions vous sont sûrement déjà venues à…
l'esprit. C'est pourquoi, dans cet ouvrage, Viviane Lalande revient aux bases pour pulvériser les idées toutes faites du style: La science, ce n'est pas pour moi. Avec humour, au moyen de récits personnels et d'expériences d'experts, elle démontre que la réussite de votre plat de lasagne dépend de la racine carrée, que le livre que vous tenez entre vos mains lévite à cause de l'interaction entre les atomes de votre corps et ceux de la couverture, que la carte du monde que vous connaissez est un bijou de trigonométrie malheureusement faux, que de l'électricité peut sauver la vie des éléphants et que les technologies propres ne le sont parfois pas tant que ça. Bref, elle établit de façon lumineuse l'utilité de nombreuses notions scientifiques et mathématiques au quotidien, désamorce toute velléité d'ennui chez ses lecteurs et réussit à faire aimer la science à tous ceux qui se croyaient cancres en la matière!La conscience des plantes: une plongée fascinante au coeur des dernières découvertes du monde végétal
By Joseph Scheppach. 2018
Les plantes ont plus de sens que nous, les hommes. Elles sont douées de sentiments et éprouvent la douleur. Elles…
peuvent voir, entendre, sentir et ont la notion du temps. De plus en plus de chercheurs prêtent aux plantes une certaine forme d'intelligence. Le journaliste scientifique, Joseph Scheppach, présente des découvertes sensationnelles dans le monde végétal et nous ouvre leur univers secretADN: quand les gènes racontent l'histoire de notre espèce
By Adam Rutherford. 2018
Votre histoire est unique, tout comme l'est celle de chacun des 100 milliards d'êtres humains de l'ère moderne ayant vécu…
sur notre planète, mais c'est également notre histoire collective, car dans chacun de nos génomes se trouve l'histoire de notre espèce - naissances, morts, maladies, guerres, famines, migrations... et plein d'histoires de sexe. Dans un périple captivant à travers l'univers en expansion de la génétique, Adam Rutherford nous révèle ce que nos gènes nous disent aujourd'hui de notre histoire et ce que l'histoire nous apprend sur nos gènes. Depuis que les scientifiques sont parvenus à le décoder en 2001, le génome humain fait l'objet de toutes sortes de revendications, contre-arguments et mythes. De l'homme de Neandertal à l'épigénétique, ADN lève la confusion et propose un nouveau portrait très éclairant et démystifiant de l'espèce humaine, son identité, son histoire et son avenirExtreme Abilities: Amazing Human Feats and the Simple Science Behind Them
By Galadriel Watson. 2019
These people did what?! Join author Galadriel Watson as she takes us on a journey of discovery—a tour of the…
human body’s amazing abilities, featuring masters of muscle, speed demons, brain bosses, and more! Extreme Abilities is a fun and fascinating survey of what humans are capable of, with examples from around the world and throughout history. Short sketches of famous individuals, such as Louis Cyr and Usain Bolt, mixed with stories about the amazing physical feats of others not-so-famous, draw readers in and bring these astounding abilities to life in vivid color. Each chapter also features a section on how young readers can work at improving their own skills (and a section on how not to get hurt in the process), plus bite-sized related fast facts and sidebars. Easy-to-follow explanations of anatomy, physics, and other sciences are enhanced by Cornelia Li’s energetic and engaging artwork, and photos throughout further help to illustrate the awesome displays of the human body at work.L'électricité statique
By Martin Brouillard, Stéphane Brouillard. 2017
Les premiers pas pour comprendre le monde sont décisifs dans le développement des enfants. Pour les enseignants, les parents et…
les animateurs, cela représente autant de défis pédagogiques. En mettant en scène de sympathiques personnages comme Charlotte, Alice, Jules ou Léon, les Neurones Atomiques proposent une série de petits livres qui aident les plus jeunes à comprendre des phénomènes aussi anodins qu'intrigants. Pourquoi de la rouille sur mon vélo ? Pourquoi de l'électricité statique dans mes cheveux ?Earthrise: Apollo 8 and the Photo That Changed the World
By James Gladstone. 2018
1968 was a year of unrest: many nations were at war. People marched for peace, fairness, and freedom. At the…
same time, the Apollo 8 crew was about to go farther into space than anyone had gone before—to the moon. As they surveyed the moon’s surface, astronauts aboard Apollo 8 looked up just when Earth was rising out of the darkness of space. They saw the whole planet—no countries, no borders. The photograph they took, Earthrise, had a profound effect when published widely back on Earth, galvanizing the environmental movement, changing the way people saw our single, fragile home planet, and sparking hope during a year of unrest. This important and timely picture book is publishing to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 8 mission, telling the story behind the photograph, both inside the spaceship and back on Earth. Text includes dialogue pulled from NASA’s Apollo 8 transcript, drawing readers into the iconic moment Earth was photographed from space. An author’s note at the end explains more about the photograph, the Apollo 8 mission, and how Earthrise went on to inspire Earth Day.Scholastic Canada Biography: Meet Willie O'Ree (Scholastic Canada Biography)
By Elizabeth MacLeod. 2020
Meet Willie O'Ree—Hockey Hall of Famer and a trailblazer for diversity on and off the ice! On January 18, 1958,…
Willie O'Ree made history as the first black player in the NHL when he suited up with the Boston Bruins against the Montreal Canadiens. O'Ree went on to play a total of 45 games with the Bruins, a remarkable achievement considering what he overcame to get there.In addition to dealing with racism, bigotry and name-calling, Willie lived with a secret disability: he was blind in one eye -- a fact he had to keep to himself, or he'd never play in the NHL. Thanks to his relentless positivity and love of the game, Willie's time with the Bruins was only one of his many achievements in hockey.The Scholastic Canada Biography series aims to introduce young readers to remarkable Canadians whose lives and contributions have shaped our country and led the way for others to follow in their footsteps. Meet Willie O'Ree is no exception. This wonderful book is a celebration of his life from childhood to playing career, to his later work as an ambassador for NHL diversity, and to his eventual induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018.Written by award-winning author Elizabeth MacLeod, this portrait of Willie O'Ree couples simple yet compelling writing with full-colour, comic-flavoured illustrations by Mike Deas that help bring this fascinating story to life!Ce que la science sait du monde de demain
By Jim Al-Khalili. 2018
18 experts mondiaux, chacun spécialiste de son domaine, répondent à cette question aussi simple que vertigineuse: de quoi notre avenir…
sera-t-il fait ? Du prodigieux (les ordinateurs quantiques et la biologie de synthèse) au fondamental (le changement climatique et l'énergie), ils nous emmènent à la découverte d'un monde qui dépassera bientôt le stade de la fiction (voyages dans le temps et téléportation). Allongement de la durée de vie, transhumanisme, menaces épidémique et environnementale, hyperconnexion des objets, omniprésence de l'intelligence artificielle, robots tueurs... Le paysage du futur est foisonnant, et parfois déstabilisant. Vous apprendrez entre autres de quelle façon une société peut se reconstruire après une éventuelle apocalypse, et qu'une omelette d'oeufs de tortue participe peut-être davantage à la préservation de la planète qu'à sa destruction. Aussi passionnant qu'instructif, ce livre modifiera votre vision du présent et de l'avenirThe Little Book of Cannabis: How Marijuana Can Improve Your Life
By Amanda Siebert. 2018
A pragmatic and informative look at better living through cannabis. Cannabis. Weed. Bud. Whatever you choose to call it, it's…
been a health aid, comfort, and life-enhancer for humankind for more than three thousand years. But while cannabis is used by hundreds of millions of people around the world, more than a century of prohibition has resulted in confusion about its status: Is it healthy? Is it medicinal? Will it make you crazy? In this fun, illuminating book, cannabis journalist Amanda Siebert delves deep into the latest research to separate marijuana fact from fiction, revealing ten evidence-based ways this potent little plant can improve your life. She speaks with some of the world's top researchers, medical professionals, and consultants to answer questions such as: Can cannabis help you get a full night's sleep? Does it aid in exercise and weight loss? Can it really cure cancer? She also offers practical advice for maximizing its benefits-including easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for how to enjoy everything from joints to edibles, CBD oil to oral sprays-as well as examples of real people who have used cannabis to enhance their lives. This powerful plant, it turns out, could be life-changing: it can enrich any diet, slow down aging, and even spice things up in the bedroom.Power to the People: How Open Technological Innovation is Arming Tomorrow's Terrorists
By Audrey Cronin. 2020
Never have so many possessed the means to be so lethal. The diffusion of modern technology to ordinary people has…
given them access to weapons of mass violence previously monopolized by the state. As Audrey Kurth Cronin explains in Power to the People, what we are seeing now is an exacerbation of an age-old trend. Over the centuries, the most surprising developments in warfare have occurred because of advances in technologies combined with changes in who can use them. Indeed, accessible innovations in destructive force have long driven new patterns of political violence. When Nobel invented dynamite and Kalashnikov designed the AK-47, each inadvertently spurred terrorist and insurgent movements that killed millions and upended the international system. That history illuminates our own situation. The twenty-first century "sharing economy" has already disrupted every institution, including the armed forces. New "open" technologies are transforming access to the means of violence. Just as importantly, higher-order functions that previously had been exclusively under state military control-mass mobilization, force projection, and systems integration-are being harnessed by non-state actors. Cronin closes by focusing on how to respond so that we both preserve the benefits of emerging technologies yet reduce the risks.Handprints on Hubble: An Astronaut's Story of Invention
By Kathryn Sullivan. 2019
The first American woman to walk in space recounts her experience as part of the team that launched, rescued, repaired,…
and maintained the Hubble Space Telescope. The Hubble Space Telescope has revolutionized our understanding of the universe. It has, among many other achievements, revealed thousands of galaxies in what seemed to be empty patches of sky; transformed our knowledge of black holes; found dwarf planets with moons orbiting other stars; and measured precisely how fast the universe is expanding. In Handprints on Hubble, retired astronaut Kathryn Sullivan describes her work on the NASA team that made all of this possible. Sullivan, the first American woman to walk in space, recounts how she and other astronauts, engineers, and scientists launched, rescued, repaired, and maintained Hubble, the most productive observatory ever built. Along the way, Sullivan chronicles her early life as a "Sputnik Baby," her path to NASA through oceanography, and her initiation into the space program as one of "thirty-five new guys." (She was also one of the first six women to join NASA's storied astronaut corps.) She describes in vivid detail what liftoff feels like inside a spacecraft (it's like "being in an earthquake and a fighter jet at the same time"), shows us the view from a spacewalk, and recounts the temporary grounding of the shuttle program after the Challenger disaster. Sullivan explains that "maintainability" was designed into Hubble, and she describes the work of inventing the tools and processes that made on-orbit maintenance possible. Because in-flight repair and upgrade was part of the plan, NASA was able to fix a serious defect in Hubble's mirrors?leaving literal and metaphorical "handprints on Hubble."Beloved science commentator Bob McDonald takes us on a tour of our galaxy, unraveling the mysteries of the universe and…
helping us navigate our place among the stars. How big is our galaxy? Is there life on those distant planets? Are we really made of star dust? And where do stars even come from? In An Earthling's Guide to Outer Space, we finally have the answers to all those questions and more. With clarity, wisdom, and a great deal of enthusiasm, McDonald explores the curiosities of the big blue planet we call home as well as our galactic neighbors-from Martian caves to storm clouds on Jupiter to the nebulae at the far end of the universe. So if you're pondering how to become an astronaut, or what dark matter really is, or how an asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs, look no further. Through a captivating mix of stories and experiments, McDonald walks us through space exploration past and present, and reveals what we can look forward to in the future.Liquid Rules: The Delightful and Dangerous Substances That Flow Through Our Lives
By Mark Miodownik. 2019
Sometimes explosive, often delicious, occasionally poisonous, but always interesting: the New York Times best-selling author of Stuff Matters show us…
the secret lives of liquids: the shadow counterpart of our solid "stuff." We all know that without water we couldn't survive, and that sometimes a cup of coffee or a glass of wine feels just as vital. But do we really understand how much we rely on liquids, or the destructive power they hold? Set over the course of a flight from London to San Francisco, Liquid Rules offers readers a fascinating tour of these formless substances, told through the language of molecules, droplets, heartbeats, and ocean waves. Throughout the trip, we encounter fluids within the plane-from a seemingly ordinary cup of tea to a liquid crystal display screen-and without, in the volcanoes of Iceland, the frozen expanse of Greenland, and the marvelous California coastline. We come to see liquids as substances of wonder and fascination, and to understand their potential for death and destruction. Just as in Stuff Matters, Mark Miodownik's unique brand of scientific storytelling brings liquids and their mysterious properties to life in a captivating new way.The Industries of the Future
By Alec Ross. 2018
The New York Times bestseller, from leading innovation expert Alec Ross, a "fascinating vision" (Forbes) of what's next for the…
world and how to navigate the changes the future will bring. While Alec Ross was working as Senior Advisor for Innovation to the Secretary of State, he traveled to forty-one countries, exploring the latest advances coming out of every continent. From startup hubs in Kenya to R&D labs in South Korea, Ross has seen what the future holds. In The Industries of the Future, Ross provides a "lucid and informed guide" (Financial Times) to the changes coming in the next ten years. He examines the fields that will most shape our economic future, including robotics and artificial intelligence, cybercrime and cybersecurity, the commercialization of genomics, the next step for big data, and the impact of digital technology on money and markets. In each of these realms, Ross addresses the toughest questions: How will we have to adapt to the changing nature of work? Is the prospect of cyberwar sparking the next arms race? How can the world's rising nations hope to match Silicon Valley with their own innovation hotspots? And what can today's parents do to prepare their children for tomorrow? Ross blends storytelling and economic analysis to show how sweeping global trends are affecting the ways we live. Sharing insights from global leadersfrom the founders of Google and Twitter to defense experts like David PetraeusRoss reveals the technologies and industries that will drive the next stage of globalization. The Industries of the Future is "a riveting and mind-bending book" (New York Journal of Books), a "must read" (Wendy Kopp, Founder of Teach for America) regardless of "whether you follow these fields closely or you still think of Honda as a car rather than a robotics company" (Forbes).