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Author: Biman Bagchi
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2013-11-14
Total Pages: 383
ISBN-13: 1107037298
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA unified overview of the dynamical properties of water and its unique and diverse role in biological and chemical processes.
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 2007-06-26
Total Pages: 116
ISBN-13: 0309179564
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe search for life in the solar system and beyond has to date been governed by a model based on what we know about life on Earth (terran life). Most of NASA's mission planning is focused on locations where liquid water is possible and emphasizes searches for structures that resemble cells in terran organisms. It is possible, however, that life exists that is based on chemical reactions that do not involve carbon compounds, that occurs in solvents other than water, or that involves oxidation-reduction reactions without oxygen gas. To assist NASA incorporate this possibility in its efforts to search for life, the NRC was asked to carry out a study to evaluate whether nonstandard biochemistry might support life in solar system and conceivable extrasolar environments, and to define areas to guide research in this area. This book presents an exploration of a limited set of hypothetical chemistries of life, a review of current knowledge concerning key questions or hypotheses about nonterran life, and suggestions for future research.
Author: John L. Finney
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 2015
Total Pages: 161
ISBN-13: 0198708726
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAround 71% of the Earth's surface is covered in water. In this Very Short Introduction John Finney explores the science of water, its structure and remarkable properties, and its vital role for life on Earth.
Author: Alok Jha
Publisher:
Published: 2016-05-19
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781472209535
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Water is the most every day of substances. It pours from our taps and falls from the sky. We drink it, wash with it, and couldn't live without it. Yet, on closer examination it is also a very strange substance (it is one of only a very small number of molecules which expand when cooled). Look closer again and water reveals itself as a key to a scientific story on the biggest of canvases. Water is crucial to our survival - life depends on it - but it was also fundamental in the origins of life on Earth. The millions of gallons of water which make up our rivers, lakes and oceans, originated in outer space. How it arrived here and how those molecules of water were formed, is a story which takes us back to the beginning of the universe. Indeed, we know more about the depths of space than we do about the furthest reaches of the oceans. Water has also shaped the world we live in. Whether it is by gently carving the Grand Canyon over millennia, or in shaping how civilisations were built; we have settled our cities along rivers and coasts. Scientific studies show how we feel calmer and more relaxed when next to water. We holiday by the seas and lakes. Yet one day soon wars may be fought over access to water. The Water Book will change the way you look at water. After reading it you will be able to hold a glass of water up to the light and see within it a strange molecule that connects you to the origins of life, the birth (and death) of the universe, and to everyone who ever lived."--From publisher.
Author: Dr. Seuss
Publisher: RH Childrens Books
Published: 2013-11-05
Total Pages: 29
ISBN-13: 0385379323
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJoin Bartholomew Cubbins in Dr. Seuss’s Caldecott Honor–winning picture book about a king’s magical mishap! Bored with rain, sunshine, fog, and snow, King Derwin of Didd summons his royal magicians to create something new and exciting to fall from the sky. What he gets is a storm of sticky green goo called Oobleck—which soon wreaks havock all over his kingdom! But with the assistance of the wise page boy Bartholomew, the king (along with young readers) learns that the simplest words can sometimes solve the stickiest problems.
Author: Rudolph A. Rosen
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Published: 2014-12-29
Total Pages: 218
ISBN-13: 1623491932
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis classroom resource provides clear, concise scientific information in an understandable and enjoyable way about water and aquatic life. Spanning the hydrologic cycle from rain to watersheds, aquifers to springs, rivers to estuaries, ample illustrations promote understanding of important concepts and clarify major ideas. Aquatic science is covered comprehensively, with relevant principles of chemistry, physics, geology, geography, ecology, and biology included throughout the text. Emphasizing water sustainability and conservation, the book tells us what we can do personally to conserve for the future and presents job and volunteer opportunities in the hope that some students will pursue careers in aquatic science. Texas Aquatic Science, originally developed as part of a multi-faceted education project for middle and high school students, can also be used at the college level for non-science majors, in the home-school environment, and by anyone who educates kids about nature and water. To learn more about The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, sponsors of this book's series, please click here.
Author: Frank Asch
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 9780152023485
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWater is beautiful and useful and, in its many forms, vital to life. In this lyrical companion to The Earth and I, Frank Asch encourages young readers to appreciate anew one of our most precious resources.
Author: D Eisenberg
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 2005-10-20
Total Pages: 315
ISBN-13: 0198570260
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe authors have correlated many experimental observations and theoretical discussions from the scientific literature on water. Topics covered include the water molecule and forces between water molecules; the thermodynamic properties of steam; the structures of the ices; the thermodynamic, electrical, spectroscopic, and transport properties of the ices and of liquid water; hydrogen bonding in ice and water; and models for liquid water. The main emphasis of the book is on relatingthe properties of ice and water to their structures. Some background material in physical chemistry has been included in order to ensure that the material is accessible to readers in fields such as biology, biochemistry, and geology, as well as to chemists and physicists.
Author: Julianne Zedalis
Publisher:
Published: 2017-10-16
Total Pages: 1923
ISBN-13: 9781947172401
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBiology for AP® courses covers the scope and sequence requirements of a typical two-semester Advanced Placement® biology course. The text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational research and core biology concepts through an evolutionary lens. Biology for AP® Courses was designed to meet and exceed the requirements of the College Board’s AP® Biology framework while allowing significant flexibility for instructors. Each section of the book includes an introduction based on the AP® curriculum and includes rich features that engage students in scientific practice and AP® test preparation; it also highlights careers and research opportunities in biological sciences.
Author: Jenny Ballif
Publisher:
Published: 2018-01-02
Total Pages: 45
ISBN-13: 9780999704011
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith comics, coloring pages, and engaging explanations, Science Mom Activity Guides are the perfect introduction to basic principles of chemistry and physics for readers age 7 to 12. This second installment explores surface tension with six hands-on science experiments: Water on a Coin, Waxed Paper Wizard, Pepper Scatter, Floating Pin, Soap Boat, and Floating Paperclip. Designed to be completed with supplies readily found in the kitchen and around the house, these guides can also be supplemented with instructional videos from the Science Mom YouTube Channel. Throughout the series, young scientists will follow the adventures of the cartoon characters Kashun and Derring as they explore the wonders of science, completing mazes and puzzles along the way.
