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Kinetic energy, also known as the energy of motion, is all around us in different forms. Without it, there would be no light, heat, sound, or movement. Only when the other major type of energy, potential energy, converts to kinetic energy are we able to see, hear, and move about. Kinetic energy even works at the molecular level. Vibrating molecules produce heat, and subatomic particles called electrons can flow together to create electricity. From the basic movement of atoms producing heat to a car screeching to a stop, kinetic energy affects our everyday lives....
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The world is filled with people, vehicles, and other objects that are constantly in motion. After studying the force of gravity in the late 1600s, English scientist Isaac Newton developed three laws of motion that described an objects inertia and friction. His third law was the basis for the well-known phrase ""for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction."" Whether you are walking to school, playing a sport, or riding a roller coaster, these laws of motion govern the way we live....
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From Greece's Bronze Age kingdoms and the Trojan War to the emergence of Greek literature and the Olympic Games, from the rise of Athenian democracy to the conquests of Alexander the Great and beyond, a noted classical historian tells the exciting and inspiring story of ancient Greece and its pivotal contributions to Western culture....
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Discusses the weapons of American Civil War soldiers and different means of warfare used during that conflict....
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Born in 100 B.C., Julius Caesar grew to become one of ancient Romes greatest generals and statesmen. He carefully built his power as he worked his way up the political ladder. A talented writer and speaker, Caesar gained support among the common people. They helped keep him in public office. Caesar also served as general to a following of soldiers who were inspired by his boldness. Caesar's life, along with its tragic end, has long interested historians and even inspired one of the worlds best-known plays....
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Tycho Brahe was an eccentric Danish astronomer in the 1500s. Growing up in the wealthy home of his uncle, he was provided with the freedom to pursue his ambitions in life. While attending college, Tycho viewed a solar eclipse, which scholars had predicted would happen. He was fascinated that science could predict such phenomenal events, and he devoted much of his time to studying the heavens. Using modern instruments and techniques to measure the positions of the stars and the movements of the planets, Brahe revolutionized the way astronomers viewed the night sky....
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Maya Angelou is a Capstone Press publication.
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Beginning with the fall of the Roman Republic in the late first century B.C., this absorbing volume by a respected classical historian examines the Augustan Age, the achievements and intrigues of the early emperors, the expansion of Rome during the Pax Romana, the near collapse of Rome in the third century, its rebirth as the Later Empire, the rise of the Christian emperors, and the fall of western Rome in the fifth and sixth centuries....
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The many arts and crafts at which the Egyptians excelled and the numerous leisure pastimes they pursued are examined in detail in this enlightening book. Among the crafts covered are pottery- and glass-making, spinning and weaving, painting, sculpture and jewelry-making. Other chapters are devoted to Egyptian writing systems and literature, as well as activities such as music, dancing, wrestling, archery and hunting....
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In this new biography by a noted classical historian, the life of the famous Egyptian queen is told in stunning detail. In addition to her relationships with the famous Roman generals Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, the book includes some fascinating facts about Cleopatra's domestic achievements and personal life never before published in the young adult market....
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The books in this series tell the fascinating stories of the important men who have served as president of the United States. From George Washington to Barack Obama, these leaders have been responsible for the development of the United States from a group of colonies to a single great nation and world leader. Each book features a glossary, fast facts about the president, a parallel timeline of world and presidential events, extensive resources to help young readers understand the president_s life and times better, and an index.
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Orbiting Eyes is a Capstone Press publication.
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Storm Surge is a Capstone Press publication.
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Profiles of the Presidents-Whether they served as the father of our country, led the nation out of economic or political crisis, saved the Union, or simply led the nation, these leaders have been responsible for the development of the United States. These titles tell the stories of the people who have been president of the United States of America.
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THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Middle-school readers will enjoy learning about gladiatorial fights and other events that took place in these amazing buildings....
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The theory of evolution is one of the basic foundations of modern science. It shows that plants and animals can change over time. The changes are usually small and difficult to detect, but they add up over many generations and can result in new species. Charles Darwin, the father of evolutionary biology, wasn_t the first person to come up with the idea of evolution. But he was the first to convincingly explain how life evolved on this planet. As a young man, he went on an amazing voyage around the world, and he discovered variations within species. This four-year trip aboard the Beagle led to his life_s work.
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For more than 4,000 years, the ancient Egyptians had a sophisticated civilization in the Nile Valley. Their daily lives are examined in detail in this well-illustrated volume, which covers family, home life, love, marriage, diet, health care, education, crime and punishment, common occupations and much more....
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