246 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm.
Note
"In partnership with WestEd."
Contents
Why science? -- Two plus two equals hip-hop -- What's the matter? -- Energy : and Dr. Art's 50th anniversary ball -- Forces be with us -- Putting the you in universe -- Home sweet home -- Energy on earth -- Life on earth -- Who we are -- The famous E word -- Midnight December 26 -- Where are we going?
Summary
Introduces scientific facts and principles and demonstrates how they relate to our daily lives.