Is It Science?

A look at the bizarre and sometimes hilarious history of science, this series explores pseudo-scientific theories from the past and the scientific progress made since then through use of the scientific method. Through anecdotes, historic facts, and the scientific theories themselves, this series tells the story of why people of a particular time period believed in such things and the discoveries that led us to learn otherwise.

Each book contains:

• Anecdotes, historic facts, scientific theories

• Examples of the scientific method in action

• Movement from belief to hard science

Next Generation Science Connections:

• Engaging in argument from evidence