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Table of Contents
An Inside Look at the San Andreas Fault
by Delana Heidrich ........................................75
The Common Cold by Kathleen Simpson .....5
Life Science—human body’s reaction to an
invading virus
Earth and Space Science—tectonic plates and
earthquakes
Everybody into the Pool!
by Judith Herbst ............................................10
Dear Professor Parsec by Judith Herbst.... 80
Life Science—life in the intertidal zone
Physical Science—flight and rocketry
Why Do Basketballs Bounce? Why Do
Eggs...Not? by Kathleen Simpson ...............15
Jocelyn Bell Burnell
by Kathleen Simpson ................................... 85
Physical Science—energy storage and transfer
Science and Technology—astronomer
The Sun’s Radiation
by Kathleen Simpson ....................................20
Probing the Periodic Table
by Delana Heidrich ....................................... 90
Physical Science—light and photosynthesis
Physical Science—history and structure of
periodic table
Gravity by Kathleen Simpson .......................25
Earth and Space Science—effect on solar
system, tides
The Mystery of the Melted Candy Bar
by Delana Heidrich ....................................... 95
Bouncing and Bending Beams of Light
by Delana Heidrich ....................................... 30
Science and Technology—microwave technology
Physical Science—reflection, refraction,
mirror images
Science and Technology—improving airplane
wing design
A Better Gizmo by Judith Herbst ................ 35
Global Warming by Kathleen Simpson......105
Science and Technology—the process of invention
Earth and Space Science—causes and
consequences of global warming
Just for the Fun of It by Judith Herbst.......100
All Rise by Delana Heidrich ......................... 40
Life Science—yeast’s role in baking and
fermentation
Here’s Looking at You, Kid
by Judith Herbst .......................................... 110
Making Your Car Move
by Delana Heidrich ....................................... 45
Life Science—diversity of animal eyes
Understanding Extinction
by Delana Heidrich ...................................... 115
Science and Technology—alternative fuel sources
Comets by Kathleen Simpson ..................... 50
Life Science—conservation and tourism in conflict
Earth and Space Science—comet composition
and movements
McDonald Observatory
by Kathleen Simpson...................................120
Asking Mr. Aims by Delana Heidrich .......... 55
Science and Technology—stargazing telescopes
Earth and Space Science—types of rocks and
their uses
Cells: Structure and Function
by Kathleen Simpson...................................125
The Greatest Show on Earth
by Judith Herbst............................................ 60
Life Science—cell structure and diversity
Earth and Space Science—a total solar eclipse
Life Science—sickle-cell anemia
A Compound Mystery by Judith Herbst ..... 65
Communicating Through the Ages
by Delana Heidrich ......................................135
Crooked Cells by Sarah Martin..................130
Physical Science—making chemical compounds
Science and Technology—printing press,
telegraph, telephone, Internet, etc.
A Breath of Wind by Judith Herbst ..............70
Earth and Space Science—how tornadoes form
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3. What is the purpose of the extra mucous that your body makes when you have a cold?
4. Why do you cough and sneeze when you have a cold?
5. Why can’t you catch the same cold virus twice?
6. Describe two things you can do to avoid getting colds.
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