Katie Marsico
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Did you know that President Thomas Jefferson used a copier? Or that one of the world's fastest computers is the size of a two-story house? Get ready to learn the strange stories behind technology inventions you use every day. From the teenager who first imagined the television to a $900 smartphone named Simon, you'll find out how we got the technological wonders that help us connect, create, and keep up.
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"Visit the Doctor! focuses on doctor visits while discussing steps children can take to practice healthy lifestyles. Readers are introduced to what may happen during a typical medical exam and specifics about the job of a doctor. Callouts prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of photographs. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words."--Provided...
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Visit the Dentist! focuses on dentist visits while discussing steps children can take to practice healthy lifestyles. Readers are introduced to what may happen during a typical dental exam and specifics about the job of a dentist. Callouts prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of photographs. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
10) Bridges
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
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English
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"Learn all about some of the world's most incredible bridges, from how they are designed and built to how bridge technology has changed over time."--
11) Drones
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48 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
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English
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"Learn all about unmanned aircraft, or drones, including how they were invented and improved over time, what they are used for today, and why they have sometimes caused controversy"--
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48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 22 cm.
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English
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"With their distinctive red markings and notorious, venom-filled fangs, black widow spiders have earned a reputation as a terrifying arachnid species. Readers will learn how these fearsome predators ensnare prey in sticky webs, how they reproduce, and what kind of relationship they share with humans. They will also find out how scientists classify black widows and why these incredible spiders do not need to eat very often."--
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17) Otters
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48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 22 cm.
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English
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"This book details the life and habits of otters."--
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112 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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English
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Describes the current worldwide conflicts over the rights of indigenous peoples, particularly in North and South America, and discusses such issues as political independence, cultural survival, and economic inequity.
19) Guinea pigs
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48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 22 cm.
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English
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Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of guinea pigs.
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
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Español
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En este libro ilustrado con fotografías para Manatís, los manatíes, que son mamíferos, nacen de sus madres bajo el agua. Al nacer pesan entre 60 y 70 libras y crecen a ser aún más grandes.
This book, which is illustrated with photographs for children, discusses the birth and growth of manatees. They are mammals that weigh from 60 to 70 pounds when they are born and grow to be even bigger.