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National Geographic - Inside Hurricane Katrina 3 reviews
National Geographic Video, 2006
Remembering Hurricane Katrina
+ katrina up close and personal
+ Impact New Orleans--But Little Information Re Other Regions
I myself was a resident of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. Having just moved there in January of 2005 to start graduate school, I learned to love everything about the city (with the exception of the crime, traffic, and racial indifference). Literally, everything about it--the culture, the ...
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The Life of Mammals 58 reviews
Life of Mammals
BBC Warner, 2003
Beautifully filmed and narrated
+ the life of mammals dvd
+ Masterpiece
+ uh...
+ It doesnt get better than this
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National Wildlife - World Edition
Natl Wildlife Federation
Treatment of the world's wild creatures and places through full-color photo galleries, natural history features, outdoor adventure articles and news items of ecological concern. Conservation-minded magazine of nature and the environment.
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Science News21 reviews
Soc for Science & the Public
Monitor Science Breakthroughs and Science News Each Week
+ Science News
+ Very PLeased.
This magazine provides an excellent survey and monitor of scientific news and scientific breakthroughs and changes to prior scientific understanding or hypotheses. I enjoy reading the science coverage it provides - multiple fields. It refers readers to more in-depth sources for further reading. ...
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Ocean17 reviews
DK ADULT, 2006
Wonderful science book on the Ocean
+ Surpassed expectations
+ A visual and informational feast!
+ A great, captivating book
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National Geographic's Strange Days on Planet Earth13 reviews
National Geographic
National Geographic Video, 2005
Excellent and enjoyable series on our small and fragile planet
+ Hollywood stars can have a big impact in our lives!
+ Pay Attention!
Strange Days is so well put together, and Edward Norton is a powerful narrator. I show at least one of the four episodes in classes that I teach. Students from Middle School to Grad School enjoy it equally. Episode 2: The One Degree Factor is my favorite documentary on Climate Change. Episode ...
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Wildlife Conservation
Wildlife Conservation Society
We take readers all over the globe with stunning color photographs and exciting articles about rare and endangered animals and the efforts to save these creatures and their wild habitats.
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National Geographic - In the Womb62 reviews
Dilly Barlow
National Geographic Video, 2006
Review "In the Womb"
+ Excellent pregnancy video!
+ What about the birth...
+ Highly recommended!
+ Excellent!
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The American Heritage Science Dictionary
Houghton Mifflin, 2005
The American HeritageŽ Science Dictionary defines the working vocabulary of the sciences in language that general readers can read and enjoy. Clearly written and richly illustrated, the dictionary covers all the major fields of science, from the fundamentals of chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics to the applied realms of medicine, ecology, and computer science. Each entry is written in ...
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Silent Spring 134 reviews
Rachel Carson
Mariner Books, 2002
Excellent!
+ the beginning of environmental science
The book was delivered in good condition and in a timely fashion. I am very pleased with your services.
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Science 101: Geology (Science 101) 2 reviews
Mark A. S. Mcmenamin
Collins, 2007
a great introduction to the wonders of geology
After a couple trips to Yosemite and Lassen in the last couple months I felt like learning more about the forces that shaped this earth. Geology 101 is a wonderful introduction. It has lots of pictures, which is important in geology and is a brand new book with lots of up to the minute info.
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Science 101: Ecology (Science 101)2 reviews
Jennifer Freeman
Collins, 2007
Science 101: Ecology (Science 101)
+ A Must for those interested in the environment.
Great book for someone just starting to learn about ecology. It is easy to read and broken down into small sections of two or three pages for each topic. If you already have some knowledge of the subject, or have taken a class or two, you may want to find a different book This is for people just ...
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Science 101: Forensics (Science 101)1 review
Edward Ricciuti
Collins, 2007
very good information in a compact book
this book is a good tool for anyone interested in the basics. lots of interesting photos and information
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Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide to the World's Wildlife59 reviews
David Burnie
DK ADULT, 2005
Animal book
+ great book
+ C'mon, let's take a look!
+ Amazing Book!
+ Fantastic book!
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The Blue Planet - Seas of Collector's Set (Parts 1-4)228 reviews
BBC Video, 2002
Incredible
+ Blue Planet - Seas of Life
+ Incredible scenery beneath the sea
+ Visually stunning!
+ Great for lazy Sundays!
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Science 101: Physics (Science 101)
Barry Parker
Collins, 2007
This new series will explain major areas of science in an interesting, visually compelling, and accessible manner. The "101" in the title refers not only to an introductory course but also to the 101 key facts and topics presented in each book. These books will fill the need for popular reference on all aspects of science and technology.
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Science 101: Biology (Science 101)2 reviews
George Ochoa
Collins, 2007
An excellent introduction
+ Easy to Read !
The entire series of Smithsonian books titled Science 101 is excellent. All are very colorful, containing up to 250 color photographs. They are written at an easy-to-understand layman level, yet give a good overview of the subject. This one is on biology and includes topics from anatomy, ...
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Science 101: Ocean Science (Science 101)
Jennifer Hoffman
Collins, 2007
This new series is the ultimate illustrated science guide for non–scientists. With over 200 full color images, illustrations, charts, and other visual aids, Science 101 explains major areas of science in an interesting, visually compelling, and accessible manner. These books will fill the need for an authoritative, popular reference in science and technology for students and adults alike. ...
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Earth21 reviews
DK Publishing
DK ADULT, 2003
Best all rounder
+ Awesome Book from DK!
+ Excellent reference book, love it.
+ AWESOME
+ Coffee Table Reference
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Scientific American65 reviews
Scientific American, 2001
Scientific American Magazine
+ Great magazine!
+ Less depth, but still good
+ Great magazine
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