Sara Latta crafts compelling narratives for young readers, delving into the intricacies of dark matter, the hidden lives of microbes, DNA, bones, and the mysteries of forensic science. Her academic background, including a master's degree in immunology, informs her ability to illuminate complex scientific concepts with clarity and engaging prose. While she fearlessly explores the wonders of the universe and the human body, she admits to a peculiar phobia of heights, a realization that struck her during a visit to a pyramid in Mexico.
Take a crash course in middle school science, and see how chemical reactions, energy, and engineering can be powerful tools in todays world. See why chemistry is a piece of cake. Live large with life science and learn what makes living thinks tick. You'll soon discover that science is the real deal for real life.
Buzz! Wasps and bees buzz to and from their nests and hives all day. They are busy for a reason. A lot is going on inside their homes. Workers gather food and feed the young. The Queen lays eggs. Discover how bees and wasps build their homes, communicate, and depend on one another to survive in their colonies.
"Nick and Sophie, two cousins from the United States, visit the European Organization for Nuclear Research and learn about the Large Hadron Collider. Throughout their tour, they chat about the mysteries of particle physics and the building blocks of matter"--
Wasps and bees buzz to and from their nests and hives all day. They are busy for a reason. A lot is going on inside their homes. Workers gather food and feed the young. The queen lays eggs. Discover how bees and wasps build their homes, communicate and depend on one another to survive in their colonies.