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Many animals have abilities that humans could only dream of. Budding biologists and any curious reader may wonder: What makes these abilities possible? This fascinating title allows readers to explore a wide range of incredible animal body parts. It features explanatory text and fascinating fact boxes that break down how each of these parts helps the animal survive and play a role in its ecosystem. Additionally, a unique mix of vivid photographs and...
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Supercars sound like something out of an action movie, but they're found on real roads all over the world. These speedy, high-performance vehicles are developed using the latest technology, and readers learn all about them in this exciting look at a topic that's sure to appeal to young car enthusiasts. Short sections of text break down STEM concepts, and sidebars highlight technological developments and other fun facts. With each turn of the page,...
3) Technology
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Technology is behind almost everything humans do, including traveling, learning, eating, and having fun. The word "technology" refers to various complex systems intended to make people's lives simpler. Readers will learn about many technological advancements made throughout the years as well as the ways technology will likely continue to advance for decades and centuries to come. Intricately drawn illustrations make the content enticing and understandable...
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Dinosaurs have certainly captivated audiences in movies and television shows. It can be hard to imagine such incredible creatures once walked the Earth! This fascinating title will reveal to curious readers the range of unique body parts dinosaurs possessed to make them uniquely adapted to their ecosystems. Explanatory text and compelling fact-boxes are enhanced by dynamic spreads featuring vivid photographs and humorous illustrations. This lively...
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The natural world is an exciting source of fun and facts for readers who want to deepen their understanding of life science concepts in a creative way. With each turn of the page, they discover large, eye-catching images - both illustrations and photographs - and a variety of text features that break down the basics of ecosystems, environmental science, and more. This fresh approach to common curriculum topics presents information through short pieces...
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What do app developers, aircraft designers, and sports clothing creators have in common? They're jobs in technology! The varied, exciting careers highlighted in this book are the perfect way to help readers understand that technology is far more than just computer programming. Each section offers information about a job path in technology, from racing bike designer to radiologist, including how one gets into the field and the tasks one might complete...
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The relationship between people and their environment is an essential part of both social studies and science, and readers dive deeply into fun facts and surprising statistics about this important curriculum concept with the help of short, simple blocks of text that keep readers engaged and make learning fun. Infographics, illustrations, and colorful photographs provide additional sources of information and serve as the focal point of the creative...
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How can eating better ourselves improve life for everyone on the planet? This intriguing title combines images and infographics to help explain how choosing foods that don't have to be shipped long distances, don't add to world pollution, and are not in danger of running out helps to ensure the world's food supply. Close-up boxes and case studies illustrate relevant examples of topics such as soil protection, organic vs industrial farming, and overfishing....
9) The Iraq War
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In The Iraq War, significant events that shaped the war are explored, including the background to war, the clashes over weapons inspections, the fall of Saddam Hussein, the worsening violence inside Iraq, the Iraqi elections, and the withdrawal of troops.
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Could a walrus play the saxophone? Could an earwig crawl into your ear? Can cows forecast the weather? This book takes a fun look at animals by asking and answering a series of quirky yet thought-provoking questions such as these! Although primarily a recreational read, the book nevertheless contains a wealth of fascinating information and bizarre facts about animals that readers will be sure to find captivating.
11) Transportation
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Did you know horses and other animals used to be the guiding force behind most vehicles? Cars, trucks, buses, and airplanes as readers know them have evolved heavily throughout each century, and it's likely the future of transportation will use more new machinery to aid humans in their traveling ventures. Text is presented in manageable boxes with eye-catching artwork to help readers as they discover the history, present, and future of transportation....
12) Engineering
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They're the masterminds behind the machines we use and the technology we rely on, but what exactly do engineers do? In this volume, readers will discover more about the multitude of things engineers have created, as well as learn how engineering and technology will continue to impact the world in the future. Eye-catching artwork accompanies manageable text, allowing readers to better understand the world of engineering and further their comprehension...
13) Sharks in Danger
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Sharks-sleek, fast-moving predators with powerful jaws-can take care of themselves, right? Wrong! Thanks to humans, many shark species are officially endangered and some iconic sharks even face extinction. This has happened through demand for shark fin soup, big-game fishing, ocean pollution, and other threats to their survival. Discover why sharks need our protection and why we need them. True stories and fascinating science combined with superb...
14) Space and Time
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Space and time are challenging concepts that can often seem hard to visualize, but this creative approach to science helps readers get the whole picture using accessible text and eye-catching images. Colorful illustrations, photographs, and infographics show readers the coolest things about space, and detailed diagrams give them a stronger understanding of the solar system and what lies beyond it. The focused text is broken down into bite-sized pieces...
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Chances are, when you think of sharks, it's the great white or hammerhead that swim into view! But the world's oceans hold around 500 different species of sharks, and some are extremely bizarre. Check out sharks with strong fins used to crawl on land, a whip-like tail to stun fish, a saw-like snout, and cunning seaweed camouflage. Meet the owners of these cool features and find out how they use them. Superb photographs and action-packed text take...
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Each year around 2,000 new plant species are discovered. It's no surprise then that there are some that have astounding abilities! Curious readers will learn about the specific features that make the abilities of a wide range of plant species possible with this lively read. It features compelling fact boxes and explanatory text that reveal how certain plant parts have evolved to meet the challenges of specific habitats. Each dynamic spread features...
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Sharks are powerful, super-efficient eating machines. But how do they hunt? Discover the specialized features and tactics they use to capture prey, such as touch-sensitive teeth to identify food, an upper jaw that unhinges from the skull, and a vast array of specialized teeth. Meet all kinds of species, from the fearsome great white and hammerhead to the super-fast shortfin mako and the attack-launching angel shark. Brilliant photographs, clear diagrams,...
18) Jobs in Science
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Whether you want to study the past, the present, or the future, science jobs are where you can do it! But not all scientists are simply studying. They are using their theories and ideas to explain-and change-the world. This book includes sections on oceanographers, brain surgeons, food scientists and many more, expanding the world of science careers for young readers. Full of information about how one becomes each and the tasks that are part of each...
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This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in ancient Benin. Using primary sources and information from archeological discoveries, it uncovers some fascinating insights and explodes some myths. Supported by timelines, maps, and references to important events and people, children will really feel they are on a time-travellng journey when reading this book.
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Physical science can be a challenging topic for readers at any level, but this creative guide to physics breaks down essential concepts in a creative and accessible way. Text relating to forces and matter is presented in very short snippets, including bullet points, highlighted fun facts and statistics, and descriptions on diagrams. This is designed to help readers see that learning about science is anything but boring! Images play a large role in...