The Way Science Works: Discover the Secrets of Science with Exciting, Accessible Experiments.ROBIN KERROD AND SHARON Sharon, city, United States Sharon (shâr`ən), city (1990 pop. 17,493), Mercer co., NW Pa., on the Shenango River, near the Ohio line; settled c.1800, inc. as a city 1920. ANN HOLGATE Students reading this book can gain insight into basic scientific principles through brief descriptions of concepts and quick experiments that illustrate them. For instance, directions for making an underwater Underwater 1. The condition a call option is in when its strike price is higher than the market price of the underlying stock. 2. The condition a put option is in when its strike price is lower than the market price of the underlying stock. volcano volcano, vents or fissures in the earth's crust through which gases, molten rock, or lava, and solid fragments are discharged. Their study is called volcanology. accompany general information about liquid density. A section on magnetism tells how to make a compass, and one on friction details how to make a hovercraft Hovercraft: see air-cushion vehicle. . Every topic is illustrated with brilliant color photographs that bring these ideas to life. Recommended for ages 8-12. DK, 2002, 160 p., color photos, hardcover, $24.95. |
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