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A to Z of Earth Scientists
Profiles more than 150 scientists from around the world who made important contributions to the study of earth science, including Don L. Anderson, Marie Luisa Crawford, Hans P. Eugster, Marshall Kay, and Manik Talwani.
On Shaky Ground
A "gripping" look at the massive disasters that could strike at any moment, from a New York Times–bestselling author ( San Francisco Examiner-Chronicle). Far beneath the earth's surface, great tectonic plates grind against one another with incredible pressure that must—inevitably—be released. Earthquakes manifest with little warning, upending buildings, shattering infrastructure, and unleashing devastating tsunamis. In this remarkable survey of the history of seismology and the extraordinary seismic events that have occurred in the United States, Mexico, China, and other locales, author John J. Nance traces the discoveries of the scientists who have dedicated their lives to understandi...
Smart Chicks on Screen
While women have long been featured in leading roles in film and television, the intellectual depictions of female characters in these mediums are out of line with reality. Women continue to be marginalized for their choices, overshadowed by men, and judged by their bodies. In fact, the intelligence of women is rarely the focus of television or film narratives, and on the rare occasion when smart women are showcased, their portrayals are undermined by socially awkward behavior or their intimate relationships are doomed to perpetual failure. While Hollywood claims to offer a different, more evolved look at women, these movies and shows often just repackage old character types that still downp...
Genealogy of the Family of Jacob Blessing I of Pennsylvania and Virginia
Jacob Blessing I (d. 1790) emigrated, probably from Wurttemberg, Germany, to Berks County, Pennsylvania before 1764, and married Elizabeth Ritschard Blessing, a Swiss immigrant. It is also possible that Jacob also came from Switzerland. The family moved to Dunmore (later Shenandoah) County, Virginia by 1780. Descendants and relatives lived in Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Tennessee, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Oregon, Washington and elsewhere.
Science Anytime
Designed to help children explore various science topics through various hands-on activities.
