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Everyday Science Mysteries: Stories for Inquiry-Based Science Teaching

What causes condensation? Does temperature affect how well a balloon will fly? How do tiny bugs get into oatmeal? Through 15 mystery stories, this boo...

By Richard Konicek-Moran

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Animal Coloration: Activities on the Evolution of Concealment

A classic resource for teachers is now back in an updated edition! Using an inductive and experimental approach, Animal Coloration aims to increase st...

By Robert Stebbins, David Ipsen, Gretchen L. Gillfillan, Judy Diamond (Revised New Edition), Judy Scotchmoor (Revised New Edition)

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Why Science?

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Why Science?

Prize-winning scientist and bestselling author James Trefil contends that in order to participate fully in the democratic process, people must underst...

By James Trefil

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NSTA Guide to Planning School Science Facilities, Second Edition

Science-learning spaces are different from general-purpose classrooms. So if your school is planning to build or renovate, you need the fully updated ...

By LaMoine L. Motz , James T. Biehle, Sandra S. West

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The Story of Science: Einstein Adds a New Dimension

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The Story of Science: Einstein Adds a New Dimension

Now, it’s time for your students to look over Albert Einstein’s shoulder as he develops a new kind of physics that points the way to more recent t...

By Joy Hakim

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A Boy with Something on His Mind

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A Boy with Something on His Mind

Fifteen-year-old Albert Einstein is miserable. He is trying to finish high school in Germany, but he hates the school; it’s a strict, rigid place. T...

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Teacher Research: Stories of Learning and Growing

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Teacher Research: Stories of Learning and Growing

Think you don’t have time to do research? How about professional growth—think that’s out of reach? Let your peers take you on their journeys and...

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