Nicole Mortillaro

Are we alone in the cosmos? Could we one day live on a different planet? How is life formed? What other secrets does the universe hold? Through profiles of seven remarkable women scientists and their achievements in their respective fields, Searching Beyond the Stars takes us deep into space, looking at once to the distant past and the distant future to capture the awe and intrigue of some of the biggest questions we can possibly ask. Making connections...

"Music is an outlet for self-expression. It has the power to influence your feelings, connect you to others and break down barriers ... And believe it or not, it's science -- a LOT of science! The tunes that move us are a blend of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, plus passion and emotion. In this book, you'll find out when humans began making music, the early history of recording and playing back, how things we use every day like...

"He was the team's only black player growing up... Yet Jarome Iginla knew he wanted to play in the NHL. He looked at the few black professional hockey players in history as heroes -- players like Oilers' goalie great Grant Fuhr -- and knew he could make it too. Not only did Jarome become an NHL player, he also became the first black captain of an NHL team, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, and a record-setting goal scorer for the Calgary Flames. But...