Similar to Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle explores another facet of good living by outlining the best governing practices that benefit the majority, and not the minority. In The Politics, he defines various institutions and how they should operate within an established system. The Politics provides an analysis of contemporary government as it relates to all people. Aristotle discusses the positive and negative qualities of authority and how they affect...

"Star Trek has changed our cultural landscape in many ways since it first aired in 1966. The show showcases the visionary tech that inspired and influenced the real-world science of today. Brake address many unanswered questions about what the Star Trek franchise can tell us about aliens, planet hunting, and our future in space."--

Explores the evolution and science surrounding dinosaurs and how films such as Jurassic World affected the study of dinosaurs.

"Limitations of Science" is a vintage treatise on the state and limitations of science in the early twentieth century. John William Navin Sullivan (1886 – 1937) was a literary journalist and popular science writer most famous for his study of Beethoven. He is also responsible for having written some of the earliest non-technical accounts of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, and he was acquainted with many important writers in London in the...

Carlyn Beccia presents werewolves, vampires, zombies and more as you've never seen them. Discover the origins of eight scream-worthy monsters, find out how major historical events shaped their creation, and delve into the science behind these fearful beasts. Engrossing (and gross!) timelines, maps, and infographics offer essential information - including the zombie virus life cycle and how to survive Godzilla's nuclear breath.

Did you know that astronauts get taller when they go to outer space? Learn more fun facts in this incredible book of science trivia! Then share your new knowledge with your friends. It's trivia time!

An entertaining and enlightening look at the discovery of twenty-five medical breakthroughs that changed the world--unintentionally.

This field guide highlights 100 trees found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding about the appearance of each tree and will be able to identify these plants after seeing the vivid photographs and useful labels within the book. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, and additional resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Which is the densest element? Which has the largest atoms? And why are some elements radioactive? From the little-known uses of gold in medicine to the development of the hydrogen bomb, this is a fresh new look at the Periodic Table. Combining cutting edge science with fascinating facts and stunning infographics, this book looks at the extraordinary stories of discovery, amazing properties and surprising uses of each elements, whether solid, liquid...

"Ghosts Aghast! explores another true and spine-chilling topic that kids are sure to love: ghosts! Packed with facts but light in tone, award-winning author Kerrie Logan Hollihan takes a humorous but meticulously researched, well-balanced look at ghost appearances, unsolved mysteries, and eerie hauntings around the world-from the perennial Vanishing Hitchhiker, the child-nabbing La Llorona, and Korean water ghosts to school hauntings and wraiths in...