Life (or the lack thereof) in Academia, by Jorge Cham (Oliver's Great Big Universe, Science Stuff podcast, @ElinorWonders)
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Oliver's Great Big Universe #4: Oceans Are Deep!
"Mind-expanding and hilarious! I got smarter reading this!" –Jeff Kinney, author of the international bestselling series Diary of a Wimpy Kid Science meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid in this original illustrated middle-grade fiction series that blends science with narrative from bestselling author-artist Jorge Cham, the Emmy Award–nominated creator of PBS' Elinor Wonders Why Oliver's dream of a perfect summer doing nothing is thwarted when his nemesis and English teacher, Ms. Liu, gives him a bad...
Oliver's Great Big Universe #2: Volcanoes Are Hot!
“Mind-expanding and hilarious!”—Jeff Kinney, author of the international bestselling series Diary of a Wimpy Kid Earth sciences meet Diary of a Wimpy Kid in Oliver’s Great Big Universe: Volcanoes Are Hot!, second in an original illustrated middle-grade fiction series that blends science with narrative from bestselling author-artist Jorge Cham, the Emmy Award–nominated creator of PBS’s Elinor Wonders Why After writing his first book, eleven-year-old Oliver is kind of a celebrity around...
Elinor Wonders Why 2020 S02 1080p WEBRip DD+ 2 0 x265-iVy
Elinor Wonders Why 2020 S02 1080p WEBRip DD+ 2 0 x265-iVy [RR/NF] Size: 7.3GB mkv HEVC (MAIN 10) / EAC3 HD 1920x1080 TV Pack All releases of "Elinor Wonders Why" Elinor Wonders Why (2020-) Genre: Animation | Adventure | Family Created By: Jorge Cham, Daniel Whiteson Cast: Markeda McKay, Wyatt White, Maria Nash MPAA Rate: TV-Y Country: Canada, United States, Mexico Original Language: English Original Network: PBS Storyline: In a non-human area called Animal Town lives a 5-year-old bunny named...
Boek | De gruwelijke vuurspuwers - Jorge Cham
Na zijn eerste boek staat de twaalfjarige Ollie behoorlijk in de schijnwerpers. Maar zijn reputatie heeft een flinke deuk opgelopen na een incident in de kantine. Om die te herstellen, wil hij de eerste prijs winnen op de Wetenschapsmarkt op school. Er is alleen één obstakel: zijn belangrijkste tegenstander Ana wint elk jaar. Als hij een kans wil maken, moet hij alles leren over vulkaanboeren en bacteriescheten én het kunnen uitleggen in zijn volgende boek.
Charlie is a avid Coffee Drinker and one of his favorite Gifts in the past was Steeped Coffee which is why you will find Steeped Coffee inside our Christmas Gift Guide 24. Steeped Coffee offers us gourmet Coffee delivered to our door. The Coffee reminds me of Tea in its Tea Bags. About: [Santa Cruz, CA, OCT 22, 2024] – Chances are you have someone in your life who’s a serious coffee drinker. Wouldn’t it be nice to gift them with eco-friendly gourmet coffee delivered to their door?
Back to School Gift Guide: Oliver’s Great Big Universe Volcanoes Are Hot! By Jorge Cham
When Charlie was little he fell in love with the books called Fly Guy books but it’s been a while since Charlie has sat down and read anything. I was excited to find out abut a new children’s book called Oliver’s Great Big Universe Volcanoes Are Hot! Jorge Cham (Author, Narrator), Recorded Books (Publisher). I received a copy of the book in exchange for this review and a spot in out Back to School Gift Guide.
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Are Aliens REAL?
Choose a question: Ben from Tacoma, Washington wants to know... Are Aliens REAL? They could be! It kinda depends. There are a LOT of stars out there. Scientists think that just in our Milky Way galaxy there are about 100 billion (100,000,000,000) stars. That's a pretty normal number of stars for a galaxy. But then there are about 100 billion galaxies in the part of the Universe that we can see (we call it the "Observable Universe").
How strong is the gravity on MARS?
Ada from Dyke, Virginia, wants to know... How strong is the gravity on Mars? Let me guess. You’re thinking of going to Mars to get away from your little brother or sister, right? I can totally relate. Mars is hard to get to, but if you went there, you’d find that gravity is less than half (about 38%) of what it is on Earth. And the reason for that is SUPER WEIRD. Let me explain. First, the gravity on a planet (the force you feel pulling you down) depends on how much STUFF or MASS the planet is made of.
Best Graphic Middle-Grade Books of 2023
Featuring 261 industry-first reviews of fiction, nonfiction, children’s, and YA books; also in this issue: the best children’s and young adult titles of 2023, Holiday Gift Guide, author interviews, and much more
Oliver's Great Big Universe
Jorge is touring over 40 elementary schools, science museums, book festivals, universities and more! To have Jorge visit your school or institution, please e-mail jorgephdcomics.com South Pasadena Elementary School - Book Preview KICKOFF EVENT at Caltech! Sharp Lecture Hall, in the Arms Building Los Angeles Area Elementary Schools Book Signing Release Party! 2:00pm - Once Upon a Time Children's Bookstore, Montrose, CA New York City Area Elementary Schools Los Angeles Area Elementary Schools...
OLIVER'S GREAT BIG UNIVERSE
From the Oliver's Great Big Universe series , Vol. 1 An irresistibly entertaining introduction to astrophysics. A stellar confluence of comic episodes and cosmic information. Robotics Ph.D., author, podcaster, and PBS Kids’ show creator Cham offers a straightforward and amusing guide to the universe through the eyes of a middle schooler. Copious cartoon vignettes and graphics ramp up both the instruction and entertainment.
Jorge Cham on Using Humor to Make STEM Accessible and Engaging
Jorge Cham is the Emmy-nominated creator of the popular PBS Kids’ show Elinor Wonders Why and the nonfiction book for adults We Have No Idea, along with the podcast Daniel & Jorge Explain the Universe and the webcomic PHD Comics. Born in Panama, he obtained his PhD in robotics from Stanford University and was an instructor and research associate at Caltech.
16 Graphic Novels for Tweens
This website uses cookies to enhance user experience and to analyze performance and traffic on our website. Learn more Featuring 290 industry-first reviews of fiction, nonfiction, children’s, and YA books; also in this issue: interviews with Alice McDermott, Ziwe, Eoin Colfer, Abigail Hing Wen; and more subscribe • One of the most coveted designations in the book industry, the Kirkus Star marks books of exceptional merit.
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...PHD wants to come to YOUR campus! To find out how you can help add your school to the PHD tour, CLICK HERE! WHAT'S NEW NEW BOOK! Pre-order now! - I'm SUPER excited to announce my new book Oliver's Great Big Universe is now available to order! It's funny, heart-warming and full of awesome science. Please check it out! NEW TV SHOW! - Check out ELINOR WONDERS WHY the new animated TV show for young kids I co-created! It's about Nature and encouraging kids to follow their curiosity.
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Science meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid in this original illustrated middle-grade fiction series that blends science with narrative from bestselling author-artist Jorge Cham, the Emmy Award–nominated creator of PHD Comics and PBS’s Elinor Wonders Why. Named a Best Book Of the Year by Kirkus, Science Friday, the Children's Book Committee, and Book Riot! "Mind-expanding and hilarious.
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ON THE ORIGIN OF TIME
STEPHEN HAWKING'S FINAL THEORY by Thomas Hertog ‧ Another admirable attempt to explain Stephen Hawking (1942-2018) and his work. Like Einstein, Hawking was the world’s most famous scientist during his lifetime. Unlike Einstein, whose work on space, time, and energy has been successfully described for curious nonscientists, Hawking’s breakthroughs involved the complex origins of the universe or the tortuous physics of black holes.
FLIGHT PATHS | Kirkus Reviews
HOW A PASSIONATE AND QUIRKY GROUP OF PIONEERING SCIENTISTS SOLVED THE MYSTERY OF BIRD MIGRATION by Rebecca Heisman ‧ An in-depth look at how scientists track bird migration. Modern technology for tracking migratory birds can sound like something out of science fiction—e.g., analyzing the hydrogen isotopes of a single feather can indicate the breeding range of a particular species.
A JUST TRANSITION
MAKING ENERGY POVERTY HISTORY WITH NATURAL RESOURCES by N.J. Ayuk ‧ Cameroonian author and entrepreneur Ayuk’s follow-up to Billions at Play (2019) offers a vision for plentiful and sustainable energy for Africa. This book centers the needs of African countries in the discussion of fossil fuel usage and renewable energy.
THE DEVIL'S ELEMENT
PHOSPHORUS AND A WORLD OUT OF BALANCE by Dan Egan ‧ A disquieting study of what Foreign Policy called “the gravest natural resource shortage you’ve never heard of.” Phosphorus was discovered in 1669 by a German alchemist who observed a white, waxy solid that glowed in the dark and burst into flame “just a little above room temperature.” Egan, who won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for The Death and Life of the Great Lakes, explains its most vital role: producing food.
THE CLIMATE BOOK
by Greta Thunberg ‧ The world’s most recognizable climate activist gathers crucial wisdom from prominent scientists and thinkers. In this galvanizing follow-up to No One Is Too Small To Make a Difference, Thunberg presents an urgent collection of writing by leaders in the fields of science, engineering, history, philosophy, and activism.
No tenemos ni idea
Sinopsis La comprensión de la humanidad del mundo físico está llena de lagunas, hay enormes vacíos en nuestras nociones básicas de cómo funciona el universo. Con esta premisa, el creador de PhD Comics Jorge Cham y el físico de partículas Daniel Whiteson se han unido para explorar todo lo que no sabemos, los grandes agujeros en nuestro conocimiento del cosmos.
THE RISE AND REIGN OF THE MAMMALS
A NEW HISTORY FROM THE SHADOW OF THE DINOSAURS TO US by Steve Brusatte ‧ Another outstanding work of paleontology from the author of The Rise and Fall of Dinosaurs. Dinosaurs fascinate everyone, and Brusatte, professor of paleontology and adviser to the Jurassic World film franchise, has named more than 15 new species. However, mammals are his first love, and this delightful account will convert many readers.
AT HOME ON AN UNRULY PLANET
FINDING REFUGE ON A CHANGED EARTH by Madeline Ostrander ‧ An examination of the meaning of home in the current state of climate change. “Everywhere, the weather, the sky, the water, even the terrain on which we have built our homes is becoming unruly,” writes science journalist Ostrander in this disturbing yet beautifully written book.
THE HAWK'S WAY | Kirkus Reviews
ENCOUNTERS WITH FIERCE BEAUTY by Sy Montgomery ; photographed by Tianne Strombeck ‧ The bestselling author of The Soul of an Octopus and The Good Good Pig turns her attention to hawks. Montgomery hooks readers with a striking opening line—“Inches from my face, I hold a living dinosaur”—the first hint of her passion for the subject. This slender, graceful work, featuring Strombeck’s vivid photos, is more a monograph than a book, though scientific rigor is not its strong suit.
THE EVOLUTIONARY COSMOS
OUTSIDE-IN THINKING THE UNIVERSE by Richard Westberg & CAL OREY ‧ Gravity is actually produced by colossally long, thin, magnetic, ropelike objects, according to this treatise on alternative physics. Westberg, an engineer, challenges orthodox theories of gravity and instead offers a novel view that regards it as a species of magnetism, in part because of the similarity of the inverse square laws that govern both forces.
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Our Favorite Lit Hub Stories From 2021
From essays to interviews, excerpts, blog posts, and reading lists, we publish around 500 features a month. And while we are proud of all the 6,000+ pieces we’ve shared in 2021, we do have our personal favorites. Below are some of the pieces we loved best on Lit Hub from this long, dark year. “The Long Unpredictable Life of Art” by Francine Prose During the pandemic, Prose taught a class at a men’s maximum security prison as part of the Bard Prison Initiative (BPI).
To Touch The Sun
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What Happens If You Get Sucked Into a Black Hole?
A lot of people seem to have this question. It’s a common conundrum that gets covered in many science books, and it’s a question that our listeners and readers often ask us. But why is that? Are there black holes popping up everywhere in backyards across America? Are there people out there who are planning to have a picnic near one and are worried about letting their kids run around it unsupervised? Probably not.
Why Can’t People Teleport? | WIRED
by Jorge Cham, Daniel Whiteson | Nov 3, 2021 | News | Let’s face it: Nobody likes to travel. Whether they’re traveling to get to an exotic location for vacation or traveling to work on a daily commute, nobody actually likes the part where they have to travel. The people who say they like to travel probably mean they like to arrive. That’s because being somewhere can be really fun: seeing new things, meeting new people, getting to work sooner so you can go home early and read physics books.
Awaiting the Asteroid
Credit: Riverhead, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group What would happen if an asteroid hit Earth? It depends. Before a rock actually hits Earth, it has to go through the atmosphere, which gives us some protection. The particles of air drag on the incoming rock and slow it down, like a cushion that absorbs its impact. Think of a bullet fired into a pool of water, or a bowling ball dropped into a huge vat of Jell‑O.
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The Muon g-2 Anomaly Explained
April 7, 2021• Physics 14, 47 Jorge Cham, aka, PHD Comics, illustrates the excitement over the muon anomaly results in a set of cartoons he made for Physics. –Jorge Cham Recent Articles Condensed Matter Physics A 2D version of a half-metal—a spin-selective electrical conductor—could aid spin-based electronics. Read More » Astrophysics A spacecraft observes a new oscillation mode in the low-density plasma. Read More »
The Muon g-2 Anomaly Explained
The Muon g–2 Anomaly Explained April 7, 2021• Physics 14, 47 Jorge Cham, aka, PHD Comics, illustrates the excitement over the muon anomaly results in a set of cartoons he made for Physics. –Jorge Cham Recent Articles MagnetismApril 7, 2021 To precisely measure the magnetic moment of the muon, physicists first needed to precisely measure the field produced by the 680-ton magnet that guides the muons.
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MIND in Pictures: Neandering Genes
Dwayne Godwin is a neuroscientist at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. His Twitter handle is @brainyacts. Jorge Cham draws the comic strip Piled Higher and Deeper at www.phdcomics.com. This article was originally published with the title "Mind in Pictures" in SA Mind 21, 4, 72 (September 2010) ABOUT THE AUTHOR(S) Dwayne Godwin is a neuroscientist at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. His Twitter handle is @brainyacts.
We Have No Idea - Book Tour!
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Nonfiction Book Review: We Have No Idea: A Guide to the Unknown Universe by Jorge Cham and Daniel Whiteson. Riverhead, $28 (368p) ISBN 978-0-7352-1151-3
Jorge Cham and Daniel Whiteson. Riverhead, $28 (368p) ISBN 978-0-7352-1151-3 Cham, creator of PHD Comics, and Whiteson, professor of experimental particle physics at UC-Irvine, take their YouTube talent to the page for this lucid and irreverent survey of the many unsolved mysteries of our universe.
Episode 149 - Astronomy & Space
This episode we’re talking about Astronomy and Space Non-Fiction! We talk about astronauts, planets, moons, rocks, and more! Plus: We despair about all the math in these books! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or your favourite podcast delivery system.
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