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"Gives readers a look into the lives and abilities of people who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as well as the challenges they face. Learn how counselors, medications, and other treatments help people with ADHD every day" --Amazon.com
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"What's the difference between an asteroid and a planet? Scientists struggled with this question for many years with regard to Ceres. Today, it's called a dwarf planet and because of the Dawn Probe, we know a lot about it. Robots have many cool features that bring the far reaches of space to scientists on Earth, and readers learn about the amazing technology the Dawn probe used to explore Ceres. Up-close photographs and full-color illustrations complement...
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"Introduces young readers to coding variables. How are variables like keeping track of money in a piggy bank? With real-world examples and labeled diagrams, learn about what a variable is in code, what it looks like, and how it works" -- www.childsworld.com
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Can modern forensic tools help us uncover new clues about who built the Great Pyramid at Giza? What can mummy forensics teach us about the mummified remains of Egyptian royals? How does the forensic analysis of Egyptian coffins help identify an unknown cause of death? Curious readers will love this interesting title, which examines how forensic science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to solve mysteries and answer questions about...
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"How can modern forensic tools help solve the mystery of ancient Aztec skull masks? What can we learn about Aztec life from the forensic analysis of their art? Can chemical analysis teach us about how Aztecs treated disease--and why millions were killed in an epidemic? This exciting title offers answers to these questions and more as it examines how forensic science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to solve mysteries and answer...
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Space missions take years to plan. But they also take years to execute, so special robots are used to study deep space instead of astronauts. Pluto is so far away, the New Horizons probe took 10 years to get there. The main content describes the amazing technology used to build the probe as well as what tools it uses to study Pluto and the Kuiper Belt. Informative sidebars introduce the scientist who discovered Pluto and other fascinating STEM information....
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"Gives readers a look into the lives and abilities of people who have juvenile idiopathic arthritis, as well as the challenges they face. Learn how medications, physical therapy, and other treatments help people manage their juvenile idiopathic arthritis" --Amazon.com
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Introduces young readers to coding loops. How are loops like doing chores? With real-world examples and labeled diagrams, learn about what a loop is in code, what it looks like, and how it works. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a reading quiz, an index, and sources for further research.
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"This book takes a look at what a space home might look like and what it would take to live on Mars--the Red Planet (or any other place in space, for that matter). From the Mars ice home of the future to a make-your-own project, this book will enthrall and inspire readers and future engineers."
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"Introduces readers to the most powerful robots used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research."--
12) Car technology
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"Introduces readers to significant developments in car technology and explores how those inventions and discoveries led to further advancements. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, a selected bibliography, and sources for further research."--
13) Caimans
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This book gives an engaging overview of caimans, from their diet and habitat to how they sneakily stalk their prey. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible.
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"Follow the trade route to the Middle Ages and witness the expansion of trade and commerce, made possible by the advancements in shipbuilding. Your Guide to Trade in the Middle Ages explores the effects of this expansion, including the growth of towns, the formation of guilds, the increasing demand for luxury items, and the famous travels to China of a merchant named Marco Polo"--
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"Our star is a dynamo of energy that we cannot live without. Readers will enjoy the detailed information about the Sun's makeup and life phases. Special sidebars will draw young enthuiasts into making real-life decisions about harnessing the Sun's power for our use now and for the future."--
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"Geologists study earthquakes and volcanoes and are fascinated by the power of Earth's processes. They want to understand why the earth shifts and erupts, and figure out how to better predict and plan for these hazards. This title aims to create meaningful connections between the scientific concepts readers learn in the classroom and how they are applied in the real world by geologists searching for answers."--
18) Making robots
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"The first robot that could move on its own was built in 1948. Today, people use robots for manufacturing, exploration, and many other tasks. Find out more in Making Robots, one of the titles in the Make It! series. Make It! helps young readers disover how to be makers in different fields. Each book in the series uses fascinating facts and hands-on activities to help readers explore their creative sides. Make It! is a seris of AV2 media enhanced books....
19) 3-D printers
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Examines 3-D printers, explaining the science behind them, how they are utilized, and their possibilities for the future.
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Identifies and explores innovative technology in the energy industry that was inspired by nature. Accessible text, supplementary sidebars, and an interesting infographic reveal for readers the science behind these technologies and the animals and plants that inspired them.