This book covers the topic of Weather in the context of STEM Education. The observation and forecasting of weather brings together a lot of science and math skills. Background information, sources of information, and suggested student involvement projects are included. This book is targeted to the STEM educator, and includes a section on resources, and some suggested student projects.

Engage with the wonderful world of sunshine, rainbows, thunder, and snow as you learn fun facts with Wally! A first weather book for toddlers.Wally Takes a Weather Walk teaches toddlers the science behind what they see outside. What is wind? Why are there two rainbows? What makes snowflakes unique? Follow inquisitive Wally as he walks through summer, fall, winter, and spring, picking up facts about the seasons and weather conditions as he interacts with th...

Join Space Cat on an exploration of systems in both the natural world and in the human-made world. Readers discover how STEM skills keep systems working.

Space Cat is curious about how tools, technology, and engineering are used to keep buildings and structures from falling down.

Budding engineers will learn the steps engineers use to solve problems. As they sing along, students will solve a problem just like an engineer would. Text is paired with music and fun illustrations. This paperback book comes with online music access.

What is a stem? In this book, young readers will be introduced to stems on plants. Colorful photographs, simple text, and relevant sight words aid readers' comprehension. Children will enjoy reading about how the stem holds up a plant and carries nutrients, while also building confidence in their reading skills. Included is a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.

Stem Cells: A Short Course is a comprehensive text for students delving into the rapidly evolving discipline of stem cell research. Comprised of eight chapters, the text addresses all of the major facets and disciplines related to stem cell biology and research. A brief history of stem cell research serves as an introduction, followed by coverage of stem cell fundamentals; chapters then explore embryonic and fetal amniotic stem cells, adult stem cells, nuclear reprogramming, and c...

In Caring for Mother, Virginia Stem Owens gives a clear and realistic account of caring for an elderly loved one. Along the way, Owens notes the spiritual challenges she encountered, not the least of which included fear of her own suffering and death. This book will be a helpful companion to those who have recently assumed the role of caregiver, helping them anticipate some of the emotional turbulence they will encounter along the way.

Vast therapeutic applications of the following specific stem cells in disease and tissue injury are discussed: embryonic stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells, human hair follicle stem cells, bone marrow-derived human mesenchymal stem cells, adipose-derived stem cells, periodontal/progenitor cells, cancer stem cells, and breast cancer stem cells. Because human embryonic stem cells possess the potential to produce unlimited quantities of any human cell type, considerable focus is place...

An invaluable resource for parents wishing to arm their children with the life skills necessary to succeed in a STEM-driven culture.In today's world of STEM, all children-even those with interests outside of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics-need to develop specific skills in order to flourish in a complex landscape. Parents want to help their kids but are often overwhelmed by all the STEM products that aren't necessarily as valuable as they claim.

In Caring for Mother, Virginia Stem Owens gives a clear and realistic account of caring for an elderly loved one. Along the way, Owens notes the spiritual challenges she encountered, not the least of which included fear of her own suffering and death. This book will be a helpful companion to those who have recently assumed the role of caregiver, helping them anticipate some of the emotional turbulence they will encounter along the way.

Stem Cells in Cancer Treatment: Understanding the Science Behind a Breakthrough ApproachCancer touches nearly every family, bringing fear, uncertainty, and difficult choices. But alongside today’s challenges, a new chapter in medicine is being written — one filled with science, healing, and hope — and hope is on the horizon.At the heart of this revolution are stem cells — the body’s natural “master cells.” These tiny powerhouses are already...