Tom Jackson
4) Car
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32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
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English
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"How do today's fast and efficient cars compare with the first one ever built? And will we let cars drive themselves in the future?"--page [4] of cover.
7) Animal
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72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
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English
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208 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm + 1 poster
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Español
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"Descubre los elementos: los cimientos de la materia que constituyen no solo nuestro mundo, sino todo el universo. Esta espectacular guía muestra el aspecto de los elementos, así como los modos en que hemos aprendido a usarlos. Desde el actinio hasta el zirconio, El libro de la tabla periódica presenta los 118 elementos en un formidable volumen lleno de increíbles imágenes y datos fascinantes."--Amazon.
Profiles every element on the periodic...
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512 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm
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English
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Packed full of facts and detailed illustrations, this is a substantially updated family reference guide to the animals that inhabit our world. From the smallest mouse to the largest whale, this book offers a thorough introduction to an array of reptiles, amphibians and mammals, exploring their habits and habitats. Beginning with a biological and evolutionary overview of the animal kingdom, the book examines a huge range of animal characteristics,...
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
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English
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Discover what Earth looks like from space, how the Earth moves through the solar system, what the conditions are for life on Earth, what you would find if you dug a really deep hole, what it is like on the Moon, and what space missions have taught us about Earth.
12) Forensics
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64 pages : illustrations (color) ; 19 cm.
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English
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"Every crime scene is laced with traces left behind by the people doing wrong. Bagged, tagged, and analyzed, these traces help investigators figure out how a crime unfolded. From protective clothing and ballistics to autopsy and fire investigator, Basher introduces the key players at the crime scene, back in the lab, or out in the field. Look inside to get the lowdown on their crime-solving skills!"--
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96 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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English
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An introduction to matter, the elements of the periodic table, atoms, electrons, reactions, bonding and radioactivity.
Describes the science of atoms and molecules, including the states of matter, atomic structure, and radioactivity.
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72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm
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English
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"Discover the astounding ancient architecture, the history of civilization, and the beauty of our planet in these Wonders of the World. Become an eyewitness to the fascinating architectural feats and natural treasures of the world in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of more than 50 wonders of the world." -- Amazon.com.
Highlights the seven wonders of the world -- the Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon,...
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153 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
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Español
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El conocimiento no llega de la nada; necesita que las mejores mentes reconstruyan las pruebas y, paso a paso, se acerquen cada vez m̀s a una respuesta. Este libro sigue la historia de las ciencias de la Tierra, una serie de campos del saber que indagan hasta lo m̀s profundo del planeta para saber c̤mo funciona nuestro mundo. Los cient̕ficos realizan investigaciones vitales para conocer los procesos que gobiernan nuestro planeta.