Scientific American Educational Publishing.

Contains a collection of essays examining the biology and psychology of sports, and examines the effects of technology in sports and the ways sports have influenced culture. Includes a glossary and additional resources.

Contains a collection of essays examining the biology and science of violence, and discusses gun violence, racial violence, gender violence, and police violence. Examines ways to reduce violence in our societies. Includes a glossary and additional resources.

Contains a collection of essays examining the science behind monsters like Bigfoot, ghosts, and zombies, and highlights the existence of monstrous traits and behaviors in the natural world like vampire bats and parasites. Discusses humans' fascination with monsters and their influence on culture and society, and explores what psychology, neuroscience, and microbiology reveal about humans' beliefs about the behaviors and abilities of monsters. Includes...

"COVID-19 has affected nearly every aspect of life--from short- and long-term health problems to how students attend school to the availability of milk in the grocery store. In this book, Scientific American explores how COVID has changed the world over the past two years: how it has disrupted society, accelerated research, and amplified the need for science and humanity. We look at endeavors that have been directly and dramatically transformed, such...

"What better way to celebrate the holidays than by doing themed activities! From baking cornbread for New Year's to creating a ghostly illusion for Halloween, the experiments and projects in this book are a great way for students to take science concepts from the classroom into their everyday lives. Each of the [ten] projects includes a background section to explain the science topic at work, materials, clear step-by-step instructions, and an observations...

Contains a collection of essays from assorted authors that examine smart cities of the future. Discussion topics address trends in urbanization, the science behind technological advances, urban inequality, reimagining cities, and designing green cities. Includes a glossary and additional resources.

Presents ten experiments young readers can do at home to celebrate different holidays of the year. Illustrated activities include glow-in-the-dark water for Halloween and brewing green soda for St. Patrick's Day. Provides step-by-step instructions, explanations of the science behind the experiments, a glossary, and access to further resources.

"In 2013, a powerful phrase appeared for the first time on social media in response to the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the death of 17-year-old Black teen Trayvon Martin: Black Lives Matter (BLM). Many adolescents have been empowered by Black Lives Matter posts and protests to take on anti-Black violence and racism. This title . . . highlights Black and Brown voices standing up to oppressive systems. Explanatory text also allows readers to understand...

"As a species, humans tend to view ourselves as the top of the natural order for our exceptional intelligence and emotional depth, but there are many other metrics for determining what makes a species remarkable. This volume looks at some of the world's strongest, fastest, and strangest animals and explains how they possess these extreme capabilities and characteristics. It also explains unusual animal behavior and considers other measures of intelligence...

"It is commonly understood that sleep in some form or another is an almost universal phenomenon among animals, including humans. However, the specific reasons why we need sleep are not as clear. The articles in this volume explain what sleep is, the benefits it has on the mind and the body, and its role in cognitive and biological functions. It examines disorders that disturb normal sleep and what these disorders tell us about our need for sleep....