The main topic of this volume is study of matter: what is it, what its properties are, and how it relates to the forms of energy encountered in nature....

"Presents several science experiments and science project ideas dealing with temperature and heat"--Provided by publisher. Ignite your interest in physics by learning about temperature and heat. Did you know that a large, cool object can contain more heat than a small, hot object? Have you ever wondered how heat moves from place to place? Through scientific inquiry and exploration, ideas presented in this book can be developed into successful science...

A simple presentation of how homes are heated, how to use less energy to heat a house, and where that energy comes from.

Introduces the variety of animals who call the Australian Simpson Desert home and shows how they have adapted to survive extreme temperatures.

Chronicles the history of the Miami Heat basketball team, highlighting important games, players, and coaches, and including color photographs.

Chronicles the history and accomplishments of the Miami Heat basketball team, introduces key players and personalities associated with the team, and includes photographs, statistics, fun facts, and a time line.

"An adventurous ride through the most blisteringly hot regions of science, history, and culture. Melting glaciers, warming oceans, droughts-it's clear that today's world is getting hotter. But while we know the agony of a sunburn or the comfort of our winter heaters, do we really understand heat? A bestselling scientist and nature writer who goes to any extreme to uncover the answers, Bill Streever sets off to find out what heat really means. Let...

Oscar and Arabella, two woolly mammoths, take drastic measures when summer keeps getting hotter and hotter and hotter.

The acclaimed, bestselling author of "Blue Highways" and "PrairyErth" chronicles his unique journey through America's waterways, from Atlantic to Pacific. Brimming with history, drama, hilarity, and wisdom, "River Horse"--now in paperback--is a "Blue Highways" on water and ranks among the greatest American travelogues.

Harley offers a wealth of information that will allow readers to improve their home's efficiency, saving both money and natural resources. After an introductory section that explains the underlying principles of heat transfer, insulation, and air quality, Harley demonstrates basics such as weather-stripping and moves forward through advanced projects including insulation and major upgrades. Short "Pro Tips" as well as sections labeled "Trade Secrets,"...