Christine Zuchora-Walske
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Self-driving cars are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of cars from early steam-powered wagons to toady's luxury sedans. The father of Self-Driving Cars, Sebastian Thrun, is featured, and a colorful infographic shows how a Google Car works. Readers will learn about advancements in computer technology that made cars more automated and how car companies are continuing to expand the capabilities of...
10) Photosynthesis
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Life on Earth is endlessly amazing and complex. Learn about photosynthesis with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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Is planet Earth flat? Is California an island? Can you mix other metals to make gold? At one time, science supported wild notions like these! But later studies proved these ideas were nonsense. Discover science's biggest mistakes and oddest assumptions about geology and ecology, and see how scientific thought changed over time.
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Do bulls get angry when they see the color red? Do plants grow by snacking on soil? Are bats blind? At one time, science supported wild notions like these! But later studies proved these ideas were nonsense. Discover science's biggest mistakes and oddest assumptions about plants and animals, and see how scientific thought changed over time.
14) Solar energy
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This book examines the history of solar power usage, and the different technologies that have been developed in response.
15) Weather robots
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"What kind of robots help us learn if it will rain on our picnic? Weather robots! Learn all about them in this book"--Provided by publisher.
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"Building by design: From the ancient pyramids to the International Space Station, people have built incredible structures for thousands of years. Behind these objects are amazing feats of science, math, and engineering. Building by Design examines the planning and construction of come of history's most impressive structures. Explore how engineers brought these buildings and structures from blueprints to reality."--Page [4] of cover.
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"Narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the skateboard's invention: why there was a need for it, its design and testing, the science behind it, and its lasting impact. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, infographics, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author"--Publisher.
19) The Berlin Wall
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This title examines an important historic event-the Berlin Wall's division of the city of Berlin, Germany, from the building of the wall to its destruction. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores why the wall was built, what it was like living in a divided city, and why the wall was torn down. Also discussed is the political context behind the wall, including the events in Germany following World War II and the tensions between capitalism and communism...
20) Poland
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Provides information about Poland, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, economy, and government.