Examines the history of the scientific method and describes each of its components, which include making observations, asking questions, creating hypotheses, running experiments, and looking for patterns in the results.

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"From the Carnival celebration in Ponce to El Yunque National Forest, there's a lot to see and do in Puerto Rico. This island territory lies in the Caribbean. Puerto Rico introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places."--

"From hiking on the Matanuska Glacier to cheering on Iditarod dogsled racers, there's a lot to see and do in Alaska. This state lies in the West. Alaska introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places."--

"From the Little Rock Central National Historic Site to the Blanchard Springs Caverns, there's a lot to see and do in Arkansas. This state lies in the South Central region of the United States. Arkansas introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional...

From catching stunning views in Rocky Mountain National Park to cheering on a favorite sports team in Denver, there's a lot to see and do in Colorado. This state lies in the West. Colorado introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places.

"From learning about the past at historical buildings and museums in Wilmington to swimming in the Atlantic Ocean, there's a lot to see and do in Delaware. This state lies in the Mid-Atlantic region. Delaware introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary,...

"From learning about human history in the region at Etowah Mounds State Historic Site to visiting the capital city of Atlanta, there's a lot to see and do in Georgia. This state lies in the South. Georgia introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places"--

"From digging for star garnets to skiing and snowboarding in the Rocky Mountains, there's a lot to see and do in Idaho. This state lies in the West. Idaho introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index."--

From watching a football game at the University of Notre Dame to visiting museums in Indianapolis, there's a lot to see and do in Indiana.