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Sarah Eason
Discusses the history of trains, the invention of high speed trains and high speed train systems around the world, and explains how they work.
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Extremely detailed diagrams with labeling that explains each part’s function- Fast Facts and Fun Fact boxes offer additional information on the machine- That’s amazing! boxes present astounding facts- Try for…
Extremely detailed diagrams with labeling that explains each part’s function- Fast Facts and Fun Fact boxes Offer additional information on the machine- That’s amazing! boxes present astounding facts- Try for…
"Explores why humans are endangering tigers and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them"--Provided by publisher.
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Earth is under threat.
Today, our planet faces huge challenges as a result of human actions. The time has come to replace those negative actions with positive ones–it’s time to…
"Today, cybercrime is an enormous problem and one that threatens our future security. But we have two awesome weapons with which to fight it: science and technology."--
Today, cybercrime is an enormous problem and one that threatens our future security.
But we have two awesome weapons with which to fight it: science and technology. This exciting book…
Transdisciplinary theme: Where are we in place and time Unit of Inquiry: Houses
"This . . . book explains how the most brilliant scientific minds are employed in counterterrorism, and how state-of-the art technology is their weapon of choice when battling terrorists. Full…
In this exciting exploration of crime science, readers will discover how cutting-edge science and state-of-the-art technology are the weapons of choice in the battle to solve cold cases.
With true-crime…
For the world's extreme sportspeople, taking on Earth's most out-there altitude sports is the ultimate challenge--and the ultimate high.
In this adrenaline-packed climb through the world of ultra-high sports, readers…
For the world's extreme sportspeople, taking on Earth's most legendary land sports is the ultimate challenge--and the ultimate high.
In this adrenaline-packed race through the world of ultra-land sports, readers…
Ruling queens and politicians are not unusual today, but the stories of their ancestors are often lost in time. This amazing book brings the remarkable lives of ruling women to…
It takes fierce determination and expert training to be part of a special forces team. Have you got the right stuff? This compelling book looks at the work special ops…
Fakes are objects or stories that seem real, but are not. Hoaxes are tricks that deceive people into believing things that are not true. From giants and lake monsters to…
Eason Sarah
Go back in time to the fascinating realm of the dinosaurs - more than 60 million years before the first humans existed. Information-packed landscape pages, special features boxes and incredible…
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"This...book shows readers how the very latest science and technology is transforming the world of murder investigation and is key when tracking a killer. True-crime stories that reveal real homicide…
"Discover how cutting-edge science and state-of-the-art technology are the weapons of choice when profiling a criminal. Read true-crime stories, find out how science is changing the world of crime profiling…
In 2004, powerful waves from a tsunami in the Indian Ocean hit Indonesia killing hundreds of thousands of people and causing widespread devastation. Based on the experiences of many tsunami…
This fascinating and informative survival guide introduces readers to the challenging environments of the arctic and antarctic. Useful tips tell you how to shelter from blizzards, what you can -…
Learn to draw your favorite baby animals.
Throughout history, dragons have had a reputation for destruction. But there’s more to them than that! Cultures around the world have differing stories about these huge, magical creatures–including tales of…
Fairytale creatures might be the most fun to draw! They’re adaptable to anyone’s imagination and add a touch of magic to works of art. Through step-by-step instructions, readers will learn…
Even though knights who fought battles and defended castles lived long ago, they’re still a symbol of honor today. Incredible, true facts about the lives of knights–and the castles they…
Cancer is not just one disease. There are many types of cancer, and research to find cures owes much to the microscope and the study of cells. This detailed book…
A rare and deadly disease, Ebola is one of a number of different viruses that have jumped from animals to humans. This informative book shows how scientists studied the virus…
This title explores the story of one child who faces dilemmas about different social situations, the choices he or she makes and the consequences of those choices –Provided by publisher.
Lucy Baker,Sarah Levete
The Ladders series is a delightful look at children’s favorite topics. Each book is filled with the perfect mix of fun, facts, and fiction. Inside each book are: questions to…
Sarah Levete
There are many different forms of animation. Animation made using toys or models is known as stop-motion animation. Find out more in Making Animation, one of the titles in the…
Fashion and its meanings have changed greatly over time. In ancient Rome, wearing purple was considered a sign of wealth. Find out more in Making Fashion, one of the titles…
When Scott Swift adopted an Alaskan husky named Nookie, he was looking for a four-legged buddy to join him on outdoor adventures. Soon, Nookie would set out for adventures of…
When researchers at Oxford University heard that crows may use twigs as tools, the scientists knew they had to investigate. They created an experiment to see if their own crows…
"When Dr. Sue Savage-Rumbaugh started her research, she was trying to teach a mother ape 10 symbols. Instead, her baby, Kanzi, picked up the few symbols as language-and now he…
Dolphins travel, hunt, and play together. They can also work together to save people from harm! When lifeguard Rob Howes took three others out on a training swim, he had…
Baby dinosaur bones in a fossil shop led Jack Horner on a hunt that would change our understanding of dinosaurs. Soon, he was digging through mounds of mudstone nests on…
Paleontologist Luis Chiappe was searching under the hot sun in Patagonia for fossils of ancient birds when he and his team stumbled upon something even more incredible–eggshells. They found the…
U.S. Air Force pararescue jumper Keith Berry and his team fly into New Orleans and save those trapped by Hurricane Katrina in this graphic adventure. Includes information on pararescue jumpers…
