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Full-text articles to support research in applied sciences, biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and energy. Includes the Science Image Collection, a database of high-quality science images from National Geographic, UPI, Getty, NASA, and Nature Picture Library.
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Nature's building blocks have never been more sociable than in this newest offering from the creators of The Periodic Table and Physics. From cells to DNA, from viruses to mammals, from chlorophyll to flowers and fruit, and including the human body's parts and systems, Biology is a single volume BIO101 course. Distinctive characters, a creative pallette, and straight- forward text make it all clear--and fun!
5) Oceans
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Imagine the oceans as an underwater world with a crew of quirky characters lurking in the depths. This book is your essential guide to the mysterious guys who are waiting to make a splash.
6) Technology
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Uses cartoon-style characters to explain the concepts behind everyday technology, discussing simple machines, televisions, ceramics, microchips, wireless communication, and generators.
10) Climate change
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An introduction to climate change covers such topics as the polar ice caps, the greenhouse effect, global warming, and fossil fuels.
12) Microbiology
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"Do you know your parasites from protists? How fast does plasmodial slime move? What's living inside your pot of yogurt? From minibeasts to macrophages, this book zooms in on the tiny and near-invisible microbes that make up the building blocks of life."--Back cover.
13) Engineering
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"Crammed with mega machines, breathtaking buildings, and all the technology in between, this book has the real insider view on engineering"--Provided by publisher.
15) Pandemic
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The best-selling Basher series illustrator and the author of Chilled explain the science behind the Covid-19 pandemic and why it has kept readers out of school, compromised employment security for families and harmed or killed so many people.
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"Come and meet the smartest artificial intelligences of the past, present, and future. This book introduces pioneering machines such as Watson and Sophia and lifts the lid on how they work. Meet machines that look like humans, pit your wits against AlphaGo and Deep Blue, and seek, advice from Recommendation Engine. With The Code Room, there's even a chance to imagine what it's like to be an AI yourself."--
17) Green technology
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World, we've got a problem! Climate Change. Make that two problems as Pollution is in the frame, too. In Basher Science Mini: Green Technology, scientific wizardry rides to the planet's rescue. From saving the birds and the bees, to cleaning up the seas and waving goodbye to plastics, green tech is part of the solution to climate change. Some solutions are really out there--take a bow, Space Mirrors--while others are close to home--we see you, Solar...
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"Things are heating up, but not in a good way! Every year, millions of people across the globe find themselves at the mercy of Heat Wave, Drought, or Flood--they're friends of Climate Change, who is wreaking havoc on our planet. Step inside to learn more about these extreme characters. But first, let Weather System, Seasons, and Climate tell you how weather works. Find out just what it is about Climate Change that is making things more intense. And,...
19) Forensics
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"Every crime scene is laced with traces left behind by the people doing wrong. Bagged, tagged, and analyzed, these traces help investigators figure out how a crime unfolded. From protective clothing and ballistics to autopsy and fire investigator, Basher introduces the key players at the crime scene, back in the lab, or out in the field. Look inside to get the lowdown on their crime-solving skills!"--
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