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Readers discover the difference between natural and human-made satellites in this entertaining volume. The narrative reveals fun facts about various moons in the Earth's solar system, such as Earth's moon and how it might have been formed, the moons of Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, and those of the dwarf planet Pluto. It also explains the terms "orbit," "spin," "rotation," and "eclipse." The volume provides "Think About It" boxes to...
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"In the real world, it really wouldn't be a good idea to play with lava. It's not a great idea in Minecraft, either, but it's a lot safer than it would be at home! This fascinating book will show young readers ways they can experiment in Minecraft using real-world facts about the science behind these projects. They can work with lava and water to produce different kinds of stone, with gunpowder to produce fireworks (and TNT!), and with the game's...
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These robots are built for the fight. This volume introduces readers to the latest technology behind robots that are armored and armed to battle each other. Readers learn how fighting machines work, as well as the ways they differ from one another and how they use their specific weapons and features to win the battle. Building battling robots has become an exciting and educational activity for science-minded people-including young scientists! This...
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Soccer is a fast and fun sport to read about and even more fun to play! From the big saves to the even bigger goals, taking the pitch with friends is a great way to get active and have fun. In this exciting book, presented in standard Latin American Spanish and English, readers will establish first concepts and literacy skills while exploring the world of soccer. Whether you want to play defense, defend the net, or score goals, soccer is a great sport...
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Drones, those radio-controlled flying machines that everyone's abuzz about nowadays, provide many people with an exciting opportunity to navigate and modulate. The newly developed sport of drone racing, however, brings excitement and competition to the air like never before. Live-streaming directly from a camera mounted onto the drone even makes drone racing a spectator sport. This colorful, dynamic book not only introduces readers to drone racing,...
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Space is the new frontier for robots! Readers learn all about the robots that have left Earth's atmosphere to explore space and perform special missions. The book provides an overview of the history of space robots, as well as the development of the newest robots used today. Readers will learn about how robots are changing our knowledge about space and unlocking its many secrets. This book also discusses the future of space technology. Color photographs...
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Donald Trump's path to the presidency is unlike any other in the nation's history. Before Trump's stunning rise to the presidency, he was a businessman and hotelier. After a million-dollar loan from his father, he got his own business off the ground and invested in casinos, hotels, and other real estate like golf courses. With unique biographical content and a timeline of his life, readers explore Trump's path through the business world, and see the...
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Football is the most popular sport in America, and this first look at the sport shows why. Early readers will be taken into the huddle and into the end zone while developing basic literacy skills and a foundation for future reading success. From running to passing and big plays on defense, readers will learn the ins and outs of life on the gridiron in this book presented in standard Latin American Spanish and English.
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Basketball is the perfect sport for a young sports enthusiast to dive into. The fast-paced game makes for an exciting sport, and early readers will jump right in and experience a big game atmosphere in this exciting book presented in standard Latin American Spanish and English. Readers learn the basics of the game such as dribbling and shooting, readers will experience the joys of sports and establish early ideas about teamwork while establishing...
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LeBron James overcame adversity to become a superstar athlete while he was still in high school. After joining the NBA, he won multiple championships and awards, and he is widely considered one of the best basketball players in history. Sports fans will be interested to learn about James's early life and the challenges he overcame throughout his career. Full-color photographs and a timeline of important dates highlight James's rise to success.
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Gymnastics are a great way for kids to get active at an early age. The rolling, tumbling, and flipping in a safe environment can one day lead to big moves and exciting Olympic performances. Starting small, though, is a great way to build both reading and gymnastic skills and establish the foundation for future greatness. Early readers get an inside look at the gymnastics studio, building strength and learning new moves while also learning about mat...
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The sights and sounds of ice hockey are unlike any other sport. From the playing surface to the big cheers from a goal, hockey is an easy sport to fall in love with. In this exhilarating book presented in Latin American Spanish and English, readers will establish first concepts while exploring the world of ice hockey. From the pucks and sticks a player needs to play and the teamwork it takes to win, readers will fall for the fast pace of the game...
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Native people have been living around the Great Lakes for thousands of years. As European settlers arrived, they soon learned that the land around the Great Lakes was an ideal place to settle. Readers learn the history of Great Lakes settlement and much more. Full-color photographs showcase the lakes' beauty, while social studies content introduces the many cities in the region. From the mammoth metropolis Toronto, Ontario, to the struggling cities...
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No discussion of the civil rights movement of the 1960s is complete without a close look at Martin Luther King Jr. This book is an invaluable source of biographical information that uses King's own immensely powerful words to tell the story of his life and the fight for equality. The Montgomery bus boycott, the March on Washington, and the Civil Rights Act are just some historic events described. Readers will find that King's words still resonate...
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"This book explores the life of Alan Turing, the man regarded as the father of computer science and artificial intelligence. Readers will discover the fascinating facts of Turing's exciting code breaking career during World War II, which helped the Allies win many important battles. The text includes details about his designs for one of the first computers, and how his work laid the foundation for other computer pioneers. Turing's life story is told...
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Neil Armstrong, the first person to step on the moon, uttered the legendary statement: "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." This thrilling book explains how a young boy from Ohio became arguably the most famous astronaut of all time. A pilot by the time he was 16, Armstrong served in the Korean War before joining the US space program. Readers will learn the amazing story of the journey to the moon and gain an understanding...