Best Teen & Young Adult History of Science
Hidden Human Computers discusses how in the 1950s, black women made critical contributions to NASA by performing calculations that made it possible for the nation's astronauts to fly into space and return safely to Earth.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"After the movie "Hidden Figures" was released, I searched for other related information."
"I haven't read this yet but I wanted this book to piggy back off of the "Hidden Figures" book."
"Sue Bradford Edwards and Duchess Harris’ book Hidden Human Computers tells the story of those and many other computers who worked for NACA and NASA from the 1940s to the 1960s, and traces their influence to the present."
"This book came so quickly after i placed my order that I was able to read it before hearing the author speaker."
"Full disclosure: I wrote the introduction to this book."
"An inspiring book for young adults (and not-so-young ones)."
The official companion book to the British Library exhibition and the ultimate gift for Harry Potter fans! The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom and one of the world’s greatest research libraries.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I love everything about the world of Harry Potter! Also, I really wasn't sure what to expect as this is a collection of stuff, but not really anything NEW by Rowling."
"It includes 2 page mini stories about the backgrounds of characters in the book, how she finally found a publisher, and art from the original British book cover artist."
"Originally planned to give it to our 6yr old but found it way too advanced for him."
"It's hard to get my autistic granddaughter to read."
"As an avid Harry Potter fan, I continue to be impressed by J.K. Rowling's created world."
"I love that it reads somewhat like a nonfiction book - perfect for my nonfiction loving HP fan."
"Fun book for older and younger kids - not too young because of the reading level of material."
"He has every Harry Potter book ever made but didn't have this."
After students follow the achievements and frustrations of Galileo, Kepler, and Descartes, they will appreciate the amazing Isaac Newton, whose discoveries about gravity, motion, colors, calculus, and Earth's place in the universe set the stage for modern physics, astronomy, mathematics, and chemistry. Still, her animated discourse lends immediacy to every breakthrough, and this outing, though overstuffed, should be considered essential reading for its elucidation of difficult concepts, unfailingly relevant diagrams and illustrations, and engaging portraits of individuals caught up in a whirl of world-altering insights into what makes the universe tick.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Joy Hakim is very knowledgable, not only of how science works, but also the way in which people learn best - through stories."
"This series does not hijack the human history of scientific pursuance to europe/greece on one end and Benjamin franklins america on the other."
"This is a lovely book that tells history with a science perspective in a fun and interesting way."
"Simply the most amazing book I have read on science."
"For anyone who needs an interesting gift for someone who enjoys science then this is a great buy."
"Great book!"
"Her books are the best I've found for combining facts with interesting story situations, sidebars and critical thinking."
Best Teen & Young Adult Social Science eBooks
An indispensable book for teens, as well as parents, grandparents, and any adult who influences young people, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens is destined to become the last word on surviving and thriving as a teen and beyond. “A recipe for teenage success!” (Dominique Moceanu, 1996 US Olympic Gold Medalist, Women's Gymnastics and New York Times bestselling author, Off Balance ). “I wish I'd had this book when I was a teen.” (Shannon Hale, New York Times bestselling author of Newbery Honor winner Princess Academy and The Goose Girl ). When I saw Sean’s book on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens , I was excited to have another weapon to take our players and culture to a higher level. Whether you are a teen or not, you should read this book!” (Anson Dorrance, University of North Carolina Tar Heels women's soccer coach, 22 time national collegiate champion ). You’ll hear new perspectives on how to improve your relationships and leadership skills that will positively impact your life, resulting in greater happiness…. I have personally read it and practiced the timeless principles with my daughters.” (Diana Thomas, U.S. vice president of training, learning & development, McDonalds Corporation ). “Fifteen years ago Sean Covey wrote a powerful book that taught teens that they had the ability to choose their behavior but not the consequences. “Sean's book helps teenagers to become climbers rather than campers, to live with a goal in mind, and to confront obstacles with a ‘no barriers mindset.’ He urges young people to Make Your Life Extraordinary and provides a pathway which will get them there. In a world with so many distractions and temptations, the guidelines he provides are invaluable to a purposeful and successful life.” (Erik Weihenmayer, blind adventurer, speaker, author, and filmmaker ). If you want to live a life of contribution, set and achieve extraordinary goals, and stay focused and organized, practice every habit in Sean's book. “The inspiring examples from real-life problems that teenagers like myself deal with every day, and their experiences and situations, have helped me make lifesaving decisions. Those who wish to avoid the temptations and devastation of drugs, including alcohol, would be wise to implement The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens . Written for teenagers, this book is an indispensable tool, helping young people make the right choices, while growing up in the chaos of today. “Powerful but not parental— an important message delivering much more than good advice, it offers true direction to teens living in a challenging, complex world. This book is an intensive training program for youth to grow and develop so they can become winners in the competition of life.” (Kristi Yamaguchi, U.S. Olympic figure skating gold medalist ). “An intensive training program for youth to grow and become winners in the competition of life.” (Kristi Yamaguchi, U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Gold Medalist ). “A recipe for teenage success!” (Dominique Moceanu, 1996 US Olympic Gold Medalist, Women's Gymnastics and New York Times bestselling author, Off Balance ). “I wish I'd had this book when I was a teen.” (Shannon Hale, New York Times bestselling author of Newbery Honor winner Princess Academy and The Goose Girl ). When I saw Sean’s book on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens , I was excited to have another weapon to take our players and culture to a higher level. Whether you are a teen or not, you should read this book!” (Anson Dorrance, University of North Carolina Tar Heels women's soccer coach, 22 time national collegiate champion ). You’ll hear new perspectives on how to improve your relationships and leadership skills that will positively impact your life, resulting in greater happiness…. I have personally read it and practiced the timeless principles with my daughters.” (Diana Thomas, U.S. vice president of training, learning & development, McDonalds Corporation ). “Fifteen years ago Sean Covey wrote a powerful book that taught teens that they had the ability to choose their behavior but not the consequences. “Sean's book helps teenagers to become climbers rather than campers, to live with a goal in mind, and to confront obstacles with a ‘no barriers mindset.’ He urges young people to Make Your Life Extraordinary and provides a pathway which will get them there. In a world with so many distractions and temptations, the guidelines he provides are invaluable to a purposeful and successful life.” (Erik Weihenmayer, blind adventurer, speaker, author, and filmmaker ). If you want to live a life of contribution, set and achieve extraordinary goals, and stay focused and organized, practice every habit in Sean's book. Based on his father's bestselling The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People , Sean Covey applies the same principles to teens, using a vivacious, entertaining style. To keep it fun, Covey writes, he "stuffed it full of cartoons, clever ideas, great quotes, and incredible stories about real teens from all over the world... along with a few other surprises." Flip open to any page and become instantly absorbed in real-life stories of teens who have overcome obstacles to succeed, and step-by-step guides to shifting paradigms, building equity in "relationship bank accounts," creating action plans, and much more. As a self-acknowledged guinea pig for many of his dad's theories, Sean Covey is a living example of someone who has taken each of the seven habits to heart: be proactive; begin with the end in mind; put first things first; think win-win; seek first to understand, then to be understood; synergize; and sharpen the saw.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Bought this book for my 13 year old son and thus far he has not been able to put it down."
"The book is a great resource but the Kindle edition is not the same edition as the most current paperback."
"I bought this for my 13 year old and he enjoyed reading this book."
"Believe them when they say it is tiny."
"Lots of practical and relatable advice."
"A must have for every teen."
"My granddaughter read this in school and recommended it for her brother."
"While he walked around the house reading it aloud (to make fun of grandma thinking he would learn something positive) he did read it."
Best Teen & Young Adult Science & Nature eBooks
Inspired by the original Hogwart’s textbook by Newt Scamander, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original screenplay marks the screenwriting debut of J.K. Rowling, author of the beloved and internationally bestselling Harry Potter books. J.K. Rowling is the author of the bestselling Harry Potter series of seven books, published between 1997 and 2007, which have sold over 450 million copies worldwide, are distributed in more than 200 territories and translated into 79 languages, and have been turned into eight blockbuster films by Warner Bros. She has written three companion volumes to the series in aid of charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them in aid of Comic Relief; and The Tales of Beedle the Bard in aid of her children's charity Lumos.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"For Potterheads worried that Fantastic Beasts will be another Harry Potter fan fiction that messes with your view of the original characters, fear not. While the original HP series revolved around one hero and his fight against the all powerful You Know Who, Fantastic Beasts seemed more lighthearted without being childish. And then there are Tina and Queenie, beautiful, talented, charming and kindhearted sisters, stuck in menial positions in the wizarding world and wanting more."
"I did not read this until after I had seen the movie, so I had the visuals playing in my head as I read, down to Newt's awkward lovability and Jacob's wonder."
"Once again Ms. Rowling delivers a fantastical world within our own."
"In whatever form, this world created by JK Rowling will always be amazing."
"Amazing and exciting story!!"
"Imagine an adult "Harry Potter" scenario wirh different characters, set in 1920s New York."
"You know that fresh book sound when you open it the first time. If you saw the movie before getting the book, you'll lovingly remember every beautiful scene."
"The writing is in the spare style of a script, not the lush with details style of the Harry Potter novels."
Best Teen & Young Adult Folklore & Mythology eBooks
LEARN TO DRAW DRAGONS In easy-to-follow, step-by-step detail, Drawing Dragons teaches you all the tricks and techniques you’ll need to create your own amazing dragons. Sandra Staple is an artist and photographer who has been drawing dragons for over 15 years, and has literally sketched thousands of them.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"She likes how it shows different ways to do claws and wings."
"My 12 year old says, "it only took a couple times and I could draw it on my own."
"I bought this for my nephew who is obsessed with dragons."
"nice book - i was able to draw dragons that i was pleased with right from the beginning."
"My 11 year old daughter loves the tutorials for different dragons in this book!"
"Granddaughter loves this."
"great instructions for a tween."
Best Teen & Young Adult Chemistry Books
This course is designed to be a first-year high school chemistry course.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"What a wonderfully, thorough book."
"It annoyed most people but I could just read the chapter and totally understand everything as if I had studied and practiced problems for hours."
"A group of us homeschooling moms are using this text this year & let me tell you - it's pretty tough."
"It is great!"
"We've used this one, biology, and physical science."
"Great product and fast shipping!"
Best Teen & Young Adult Physics
Famously packed with information on the inner workings of everything from windmills to Wi-Fi, this extraordinary and humorous book both guides readers through the fundamental principles of machines, and shows how the developments of the past are building the world of tomorrow.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I'm unusually attached to this book: I laid my hands on the earlier edition as a very young child, and it probably shaped my interests more than anything else - ultimately setting me on a very interesting and rewarding life path."
"This book was tailor made for our young grandson who is very smart!"
"My 10 Year old friend, Loves the book, so I would say the book is an excellent one."
"I'll admit, we've been carefully enjoying it (ourselves) before we gift wrap it - hahaha!!"
"I love that it gives stories with the information."
"Great book."
"My husband LOVED this book as a child."
Best Teen & Young Adult Scientific Discoveries
From the fossil hunter who discovered the Homo naledi fossils in September 2015, this book is an amazing account of Lee Berger’s 2008 hunt -- with the help of his curious 9-year-old son -- for a previously unknown species of ape-like creatures that may have been direct ancestors of modern humans. The discovery of two remarkably well preserved, two-million-year-old fossils of an adult female and young male, known as Australopiitecus sediba , has been hailed as one of the most important archaeological discoveries in history. “Adding to a heap of impressive recent books about old bones, The Skull in the Rock provides a dual picture of science being practiced in all its current high-tech glory.” —The Washington Post. —Kirkus Reviews “… a fine pairing of an impassioned personality and scientific achievement.” —School Library Journal "Slim, enticing and totally accessible, this is a book that will open eyes to the world around us and, perhaps, inspire a whole new generation of “Indies.”" —Bookends, a Booklist Blog. "The co-authors have given this photo- and imagined paintings-filled volume a fun, hands-on flavor by providing a number of series of captioned photos that demonstrate scientific processes utilized in the searching and evaluating of these new fossils."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"As a science teacher and a fan of human origins, I was thrilled to have Lee Berger's The Skull in the Rock waiting in its Amazon box for me when I got home from school today."
"This is for my grandson who loves history and science."
"My grandson loved this book!"
"This is a good book."
"The area they look for fossils is known as the Cradle of Humankind because important fossils have been found in the past in this area. The history of Professor Lee's fossil finds along with photographs on site will engage students and teachers. Young readers will travel along with Professor Lee as he explores and explains all the interesting facts, places and fossils he discovers."
"This book tells the story of scientist Lee Berger, and the important discovery he and his son made in 2004 with the finding of a 1.9m year old skeleton (actually more than one)."
"This is basically a national geographic/kids book - very little depth."
Best Teen & Young Adult Zoology
Inspired by the original Hogwart’s textbook by Newt Scamander, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original screenplay marks the screenwriting debut of J.K. Rowling, author of the beloved and internationally bestselling Harry Potter books. J.K. Rowling is the author of the bestselling Harry Potter series of seven books, published between 1997 and 2007, which have sold over 450 million copies worldwide, are distributed in more than 200 territories and translated into 79 languages, and have been turned into eight blockbuster films by Warner Bros. She has written three companion volumes to the series in aid of charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them in aid of Comic Relief; and The Tales of Beedle the Bard in aid of her children's charity Lumos.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"For Potterheads worried that Fantastic Beasts will be another Harry Potter fan fiction that messes with your view of the original characters, fear not. While the original HP series revolved around one hero and his fight against the all powerful You Know Who, Fantastic Beasts seemed more lighthearted without being childish. And then there are Tina and Queenie, beautiful, talented, charming and kindhearted sisters, stuck in menial positions in the wizarding world and wanting more."
"I did not read this until after I had seen the movie, so I had the visuals playing in my head as I read, down to Newt's awkward lovability and Jacob's wonder."
"Once again Ms. Rowling delivers a fantastical world within our own."
"In whatever form, this world created by JK Rowling will always be amazing."
"Amazing and exciting story!!"
"Imagine an adult "Harry Potter" scenario wirh different characters, set in 1920s New York."
"You know that fresh book sound when you open it the first time. If you saw the movie before getting the book, you'll lovingly remember every beautiful scene."
"The writing is in the spare style of a script, not the lush with details style of the Harry Potter novels."
Best Teen & Young Adult Biology Books
Book by HOLT MCDOUGAL.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This Physics book will allow our more advanced secondary students learn the concepts and skills they'll need."
"The book arrived in time and as it was described."
Best Teen & Young Adult Disaster Books
The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition): The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue (True Storm Rescues)
On the night of February 18, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England has ever seen, two oil tankers just off the shore of Cape Cod were torn in half by the force of the storm. This young readers’ adaptation of the authors’ The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Most Daring Sea Rescue (2009) was probably readied in anticipation of the upcoming Disney Studios film, and it’s no wonder—it includes the long odds, multiple young characters, and triumph of the human spirit that made films like The Perfect Storm and The Poseidon Adventure blockbusters.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This account, is a slow read, and although I appreciated the details of the horrific Nor'easter - including other Coast Guard Cutters attempting rescues (as there were two split tankers / Pendelton and Mercer), the limited amount of what is relayed of Bernie Webber and his crew of Coast Guardsmen afterwards , is somewhat sad."
"This was an outstanding story of the brave men who risked their lives during ' the storm of the century's to save the lives of men from tankers in the Atlantic Ocean."
"This is one I would love to see for the first time repeatedly!"
"An excellent, fact-based examination of the Coast Guard and its "finest hours.""
"A very interesting and comprehensive story of those perilous seas and the impact on so many lives."
"This really is a terrific book."
"I really liked this book."
"Big ships split in two, crew members cold and wet, life boats in huge waves."
Best Teen & Young Adult Technology
Famously packed with information on the inner workings of everything from windmills to Wi-Fi, this extraordinary and humorous book both guides readers through the fundamental principles of machines, and shows how the developments of the past are building the world of tomorrow.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I'm unusually attached to this book: I laid my hands on the earlier edition as a very young child, and it probably shaped my interests more than anything else - ultimately setting me on a very interesting and rewarding life path."
"This book was tailor made for our young grandson who is very smart!"
"My 10 Year old friend, Loves the book, so I would say the book is an excellent one."
"I'll admit, we've been carefully enjoying it (ourselves) before we gift wrap it - hahaha!!"
"I love that it gives stories with the information."
"Great book."
"My husband LOVED this book as a child."
Best Teen & Young Adult Botany Books
High School Chemistry.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It is an excellently designed high school chemistry book, but it is really for AP chemistry."
"I got a used one for less that a cost one coffee drink The condition of the book is decent."
"My daughter was having difficulty in Chemistry, so I bought a student addition and the teachers addition to have at home."
"Book came in excellent condition!"
"Excellent status & timely delivery."
"As advertised."
Best Teen & Young Adult Experiments & Projects
DIY Drones for the Evil Genius: Design, Build, and Customize Your Own Drones not only covers safety, mechanics, drone design, and assembly, but also teaches the basics of Aerospace Engineering. Ian, a Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree, is an MIT graduate and has been building things since he first fell in love with computer engineering.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I admit I skipped ahead a bit straight to building the drone, but the first section was a great reference later when I was curious about why it was flying."
"For me, I was admittedly after more of the "get your hands dirty" portions of the book to get right in and start building my own drone after "outgrowing" my more "toy" drone. In conclusion, the reader can immerse themselves in as much or little of the theory needed to build their own drone, or more likely, come back to the theory later on as building and flying the drone progresses and the interest level for the theory increases. I look forward to progressing towards the start of building my first drone which is anticipated shortly, having confidence that the book will provide such a broad amount of information, but most important, knowing that the author openly is making himself availble via email to help, making this home-built drone nothing short of a success."
"The book not only tells you how to build drones but exactly what each part of the drone does."
"That way whoever you give the book to can start building immediately!"
"This book covers more than how to build and repair a quadcopter, it gives an insight into how and why things fly and stay aloft fixed wings and multi-rotors."
"This is good book and there were no issues with delivery. The book has good section on theory of flight."
"For an entry level book I would definitely recommend this book."
Best Teen & Young Adult Anatomy & Physiology Books
Becoming a teen is an important milestone in every boy’s life. Grade 5-8–These accessible guides are nearly identical in the treatment of several subjects, such as healthy eating, exercise, and skin care, and the chapters on feelings, relationships, and sex.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"My husband and I had an in-depth discussion with him about sex and what's happening to his body but I knew that he needed something person that he could refer to for questions he might not feel comfortable talking to us about. It covers everything from self-care to sex to understanding what's happening to his body and his reproductive system."
"Great resource."
"This book told me a good guide to boys becoming a teenager."
"Second time buying this book (also bought for his brother)."
"Great book for your growing boy!"
"This is a VERY bare bones manual for boys who have questions about puberty."
Best Earth Science for Teens & Young Adults
This is a clear, vivid text with charts and maps showing the positions of the constellations the year round. The manuscript for the first Curious George books was one of the few items the Reys carried with them on their bicycles when they escaped from Paris in 1940.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Good for adults and kids say 9 years old or older."
"Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful..."
"I find the book very easy to follow and identify the various galaxies."
"IMHO, this is one of the best books to help explain and show you the aparent motion of the stars and real motion of the planets and moon.I have read many books on the subject, but this one seems to explain it in a way that is easily understandable."
"Rey uses his talents as a children's author to make concepts clear and give an excellent basic understanding of astronomy."
"I have had the book for about 15 years and just re-read it cover to cover."
"I bought this for my grand daughter because I have loved this book for years."
Best Computer Science for Teens & Young Adults
As you work through Python Crash Course you’ll learn how to: –Use powerful Python libraries and tools, including matplotlib, NumPy, and Pygal. –Make 2D games that respond to keypresses and mouse clicks, and that grow more difficult as the game progresses. –Work with data to generate interactive visualizations. –Create and customize Web apps and deploy them safely online. –Deal with mistakes and errors so you can solve your own programming problems. Eric Matthes is a high school science and math teacher living in Alaska where he teaches Introduction to Python.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I purchased this book with a book on Machine Learning in Python as well."
"but not with this book. Like i said, I started this book AFTER going through all those other materials so I'm not sure how it would fair with someone who is starting at absolute zero, but my honest opinion is that if i had started here and moved on i would have perhaps been a bit further at this point."
"I'm taking programming courses to complete a teaching authorization in computer science and this book is 10x better than the required text."
"It is clearly written, uses examples that are interesting and have real world application, creating bar graphs and web pages for report output."
"I am about half way through this book."
"learned a lot."
"Great start into python; this will give you the foundation."
"On the iOS devices, the code font is garbled, but you can ask the publisher for a new download of the book where the font has been corrected."
Best Teen & Young Adult Environmental Conservation & Protection
Former Vice President Al Gore's New York Times #1 bestselling book is a daring call to action, exposing the shocking reality of how humankind has aided in the destruction of our planet and the future we face if we do not take action to stop global warming. After explaining that his interest in the environment predates even his mother's reading of Silent Spring aloud to him as a teenager, Gore proceeds to document steeply rising carbon dioxide levels in our atmosphere, and then to link that to accelerating changes in temperature and precipitation patterns worldwide.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Didn't realize I bought the kid version, lol."
"Received in good condition, had to have a copy."
"Good written and pictorial display of how our world is changing."
"Great product, great transaction!"
"Nice and clean transaction."
Best Ecology for Teens & Young Adults
Spectrum Science for grade 8 provides interesting informational text and fascinating facts about the nature of light, the detection of distant planets, and internal combustion engines. Color: Grade 8.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"As always, Spectrum provides a thorough outlook on the specific grade level and offers effective practice."
"One of my granddaughters is using the book during summer."
"This eight grade science bok helped me prepare for the eight gread."
"Really enjoy what my son learns from spectrum."
"nice well written,easy to follow."
"Daughter finished it........very well done!"
Best Astronomy for Teens & Young Adults
This is a clear, vivid text with charts and maps showing the positions of the constellations the year round. The manuscript for the first Curious George books was one of the few items the Reys carried with them on their bicycles when they escaped from Paris in 1940.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Good for adults and kids say 9 years old or older."
"Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful..."
"Somewhat later in life, I've finally decided to learn a bit more about what's up there, besides the big dipper."
"I find the book very easy to follow and identify the various galaxies."
"The book is outstanding, whether you just want to enjoy the stars without getting into the scientific details, or you also want those details."
"A classic book, well worth reading."
"I have the original Find The Constellations."