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(0)Chris Oxlade
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Infographics are simple and creative graphic representations of different numerical facts. This title features a variety of engaging infographics that teach readers all about world population. Look through the pages to discover fascinating statistics about the gender, history, religion, and density of the world's population.
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"Infographics are simple and creative graphic representations of different numerical facts. This title features a variety of engaging infographics that teach readers all about the environment. Look through the pages to discover fascinating statistics about climate change, endangered animals, energy use, pollution and what you can do to help the environment" --
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Infographics are simple and creative graphic representations of different numerical facts. This title features a variety of engaging infographics that teach readers all about the weather. Look through the pages to discover fascinating statistics about extreme weather, measuring the weather, and world climate.
25) Acids and bases
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[2007]
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Revised and updated.
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Introduces some of the acids and bases in nature and everyday life, describes their properties and how they react, and suggests related activities.
28) Mountain Rescue
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Mountain Rescue reveals the stories, people, and equipment behind the world's most dramatic rescues. Stunning photographs capture the drama and excitement of the missions, while concluding chapters look at the essential skills required by mountain rescuers, how readers can pursue a career as a mountain rescuer, and what they should do in the event of a real-life emergency.
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Did you know that the wheel was invented in prehistoric times, in about 3500 B.C.? Now we can travel between towns and cities in super-fast trains, in fast cars, and halfway around the world in a day in airplanes. From dugout canoes from 10,000 years ago right through to modern-day driverless cars, this book charts the amazing history of transportation.
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Did you know that all gadgets and games have a life cycle? That's what we call the stages from their design, manufacture, and sale to their use, maintenance, and disposal. This book explains what happens during these stages, such as prototyping, the sourcing of components, the production process, the decisions made by designers and engineers, and recycling.
32) Be a Tracker
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Have you ever wanted to track an animal in the woods? Or learn to make camouflage clothing? With the right equipment and skills, anyone can become a successful animal tracker.
33) Be an Explorer
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Have you ever wished you could find your way by the stars, predict the weather, or discover fossils? Look no further for the tools and skills you need to be a successful explorer.
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A career in science can involve traveling around the world - and maybe even leaving it! From tracking violent storms or studying penguins in the Antarctic to repairing the International Space Station or searching for new planets, this fascinating book shows that a career in science can lead to thrilling and limitless possibilities.
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Do you know that 200 years ago, the only way that one person could send a message to another person was by letter or messenger? It's hard to imagine now, with our smartphones and computers at our fingertips. From the invention of the telegraph in the 1830s all the way through to the wearable technology of the present day, this book charts the incredible history of telecommunications.
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Do you know that computers were only invented within the past 100 years? And that the smartphone was only recently invented, in the mid-1990s? Yet today, computers and other devices are everywhere in our lives--in classrooms, homes, and public places. From the first calculating machines made of cogs and wheels during the 1640s to virtual reality headsets such as Oculus Rift, this book charts the incredible history of computers.
37) Be an Adventurer
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Have you ever wanted to build a lookout post in a tree? Or send signals in code? With the right equipment and skills, anyone can become a successful young adventurer.
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Do you know that the first industrial robot started work in 1959? Now robots are in factories, in homes, laboratories, and the sky. Robots explore other planets as well as ocean depths. They also carry out jobs that are dangerous for humans. From the first robots of the 1950s to the drones and androids of the present day, this book charts the amazing history of robots.
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This book looks at electricity examining what they are, the different types of batteries, and how we use them. The book considers a range of examples that will be familiar to young readers, and explains the scientific concepts behind batteries and electricity in clear, simple language.
40) Motorcycles
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"Describes in detail different types of motorcycles and how their engines, transmissions, and structures work"--Provided by publisher.
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