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What Is Relativity?

An Intuitive Introduction to Einstein's Ideas, and Why They Matter

by Jeffrey Bennett ...

A renowned astrophysicist's approachable introduction to Albert Einstein's theory of relativity and its application in our daily lives.It is commonly assumed that if the Sun suddenly turned into a black hole, it would suck Earth and the rest of the planets into oblivion. Yet, as prominent author and astrophysicist Jeffrey Bennett points out, black holes don't suck. With that simple idea in mind, ... Read more

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A renowned astrophysicist's approachable introduction to Albert Einstein's theory of relativity and its application in our daily lives.It is commonly assumed that if the Sun suddenly turned into a black hole, it would suck Earth and the rest of the planets into oblivion. Yet, as prominent author and astrophysicist Jeffrey Bennett points out, black holes don't suck. With that simple idea in mind,
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Math for Life

Crucial Ideas You Didn't Learn in School

by Jeffrey Bennett ...

How can we solve the national debt crisis? Should you or your child take on a student loan? Is it safe to talk on a cell phone while driving? Are there viable energy alternatives to fossil fuels? What could you do with a billion dollars? Could simple policy changes reduce political polarization? These questions may all seem very different, but they share two things in common. First, they are all ... Read more

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How can we solve the national debt crisis? Should you or your child take on a student loan? Is it safe to talk on a cell phone while driving? Are there viable energy alternatives to fossil fuels? What could you do with a billion dollars? Could simple policy changes reduce political polarization? These questions may all seem very different, but they share two things in common. First, they are all
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Life in the Universe, 5th Edition

by Jeffrey Bennett, Seth Shostak, Nicholas Schneider, Meredith MacGregor ...

The world’s leading textbook on astrobiology—ideal for an introductory one-semester course and now fully revised and updatedAre we alone in the cosmos? How are scientists seeking signs of life beyond our home planet? Could we colonize other planets, moons, or even other star systems? This introductory textbook, written by a team of four renowned science communicators, educators, and researchers, ... Read more

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The world’s leading textbook on astrobiology—ideal for an introductory one-semester course and now fully revised and updatedAre we alone in the cosmos? How are scientists seeking signs of life beyond our home planet? Could we colonize other planets, moons, or even other star systems? This introductory textbook, written by a team of four renowned science communicators, educators, and researchers,
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A Global Warming Primer

Answering Your Questions About The Science, The Consequences, and The Solutions

by Jeffrey Bennett ...

Understand the science, consequences, and solutions to global warming. Is human-induced global warming a real threat? This primer answers your questions with solid evidence. Learn the basic science in an accessible Q&A format, and understand the arguments from skeptics. Discover why the solutions will protect the world and lead to a stronger economy with cheaper, cleaner energy.This primer makes ... Read more

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Understand the science, consequences, and solutions to global warming. Is human-induced global warming a real threat? This primer answers your questions with solid evidence. Learn the basic science in an accessible Q&A format, and understand the arguments from skeptics. Discover why the solutions will protect the world and lead to a stronger economy with cheaper, cleaner energy.This primer makes
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Totality!

An Eclipse Guide in Rhyme and Science

by Jeffrey Bennett ...

Tens of millions of people live in places that experience(d) the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 – and hundreds of millions more will see other future eclipses around the world. There' s no better way to get ready for an eclipse and to learn about the underlying science than through this book and the related free app "Totality by Big Kid Science." Written by the astrophysicist/educator who ... Read more

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Tens of millions of people live in places that experience(d) the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 – and hundreds of millions more will see other future eclipses around the world. There' s no better way to get ready for an eclipse and to learn about the underlying science than through this book and the related free app "Totality by Big Kid Science." Written by the astrophysicist/educator who
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Max Goes to Mars

A Science Adventure with Max the Dog

by Jeffrey Bennett ...

Illustrated by Alan Okamoto ...

Series series Science Adventures with Max the Dog series
Winner: 2016 ILA CBC Children's Choice List This is the updated "Perseverance Edition" (named for the latest rover on Mars) of the first children's book ever launched into space and read aloud by astronauts from the International Space Station Come with Max as he takes off on his next exciting science adventure, this time joining astronauts on the first human mission to Mars. Equipped with a ... Read more

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Winner: 2016 ILA CBC Children's Choice List This is the updated "Perseverance Edition" (named for the latest rover on Mars) of the first children's book ever launched into space and read aloud by astronauts from the International Space Station Come with Max as he takes off on his next exciting science adventure, this time joining astronauts on the first human mission to Mars. Equipped with a
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On Teaching Science

Principles and Strategies That Every Educator Should Know

by Jeffrey Bennett ...

Focusing on solutions specific to science and math education both for K–12 and college, this book explores how students learn in general and helps teachers develop successful techniques for the classroomOn Teaching Science is a short, practical guide to key principles and strategies that will help students learn in any subject at any level but with special focus on the STEM (science, technology, ... Read more

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Focusing on solutions specific to science and math education both for K–12 and college, this book explores how students learn in general and helps teachers develop successful techniques for the classroomOn Teaching Science is a short, practical guide to key principles and strategies that will help students learn in any subject at any level but with special focus on the STEM (science, technology,
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Beyond UFOs

The Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Its Astonishing Implications for Our Future

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The quest for extraterrestrial life doesn't happen only in science fiction. This book describes the startling discoveries being made in the very real science of astrobiology, an intriguing new field that blends astronomy, biology, and geology to explore the possibility of life on other planets. Jeffrey Bennett takes readers beyond UFOs to discuss some of the tantalizing questions astrobiologists ... Read more

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The quest for extraterrestrial life doesn't happen only in science fiction. This book describes the startling discoveries being made in the very real science of astrobiology, an intriguing new field that blends astronomy, biology, and geology to explore the possibility of life on other planets. Jeffrey Bennett takes readers beyond UFOs to discuss some of the tantalizing questions astrobiologists
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The Black Belt of Virginia

Untold Stories of African American History

by Jeffrey Bennett ...

Series series American Heritage
Jeffrey Bennett is a writer specializing in Black history, race relations, and African diaspora studies. Jeff received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Virginia Military Institute and a master of business administration from Texas A&M University–Commerce. His articles have appeared in Cardinal News, Danville Register & Bee, and Medium. ... Read more

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Jeffrey Bennett is a writer specializing in Black history, race relations, and African diaspora studies. Jeff received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Virginia Military Institute and a master of business administration from Texas A&M University–Commerce. His articles have appeared in Cardinal News, Danville Register & Bee, and Medium.
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The Scale of the Universe

by Jeffrey Bennett ...

Series series Big Kid Science Knowledge Series
Have you ever wondered how big the universe really is, or how we fit into it? These questions have been asked throughout history by people of virtually every race, religion, culture, and nationality. Indeed, they seem integral to the human experience, which probably explains why children everywhere love to learn about our planet and space. This book is designed to help you understand the evidence ... Read more

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Have you ever wondered how big the universe really is, or how we fit into it? These questions have been asked throughout history by people of virtually every race, religion, culture, and nationality. Indeed, they seem integral to the human experience, which probably explains why children everywhere love to learn about our planet and space. This book is designed to help you understand the evidence
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Totality!

An Eclipse Guide in Rhyme and Science

by Jeffrey Bennett ...

Tens of millions of people live in places that experience(d) the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 – and hundreds of millions more will see other future eclipses around the world. There' s no better way to get ready for an eclipse and to learn about the underlying science than through this book and the related free app "Totality by Big Kid Science." Written by the astrophysicist/educator who ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Tens of millions of people live in places that experience(d) the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 – and hundreds of millions more will see other future eclipses around the world. There' s no better way to get ready for an eclipse and to learn about the underlying science than through this book and the related free app "Totality by Big Kid Science." Written by the astrophysicist/educator who
... Read more
When the Sun Danced

Myth, Miracles, and Modernity in Early Twentieth-Century Portugal

by Jeffrey S. Bennett ...

Series series Studies in Religion and Culture
Between May and October of 1917, three young shepherds were reportedly visited six times by an apparition of the Virgin Mary near the town of Fátima in Portugal. At the final apparition event, approximately 70,000 visitors gathered to witness a prophesied miracle intended to convince the public that the children’s visions were of divine origin. The miracle took the form of a solar anomaly; ... Read more

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Between May and October of 1917, three young shepherds were reportedly visited six times by an apparition of the Virgin Mary near the town of Fátima in Portugal. At the final apparition event, approximately 70,000 visitors gathered to witness a prophesied miracle intended to convince the public that the children’s visions were of divine origin. The miracle took the form of a solar anomaly;
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