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Farm fields can span hundreds of acres. With so much area to cover, checking crops and livestock can be difficult. But with an agricultural drone, this job becomes much simpler. Young readers will discover how drones help farmers maximize efficiencies and bring abundant harvests.
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The president is the top leader, or head of state, of the United States of America. He or she is in charge of the entire executive branch of the federal government. The U.S. Constitution outlines a president's role and powers. Learn more in Office of the President, a title from the Our Federal Government series.
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The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the most important place of worship for Muslims in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Located in Abu Dhabi, it was constructed between 1996 and 2007. The mosque's soaring towers, magnificent domes, and pure white coloring attract visitors from around the world. Discover more in Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the titles in the Houses of Worship series.
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Introduces readers to physical maps and their many uses, especially in daily life. Features labeled infographics that highlight special features on the map to enhance reader understanding. Additional features include colorful photos, captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
5) Twisted Fate
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A tattered photograph. A lock of hair. Keepsakes of his mother have triggered strange dreams for Max, dreams of a dank prison cell and an oddly familiar teenaged girl. But it's the disturbing vision of a train accident that convinces Max to investigate his mother's death.During his investigation, Max discovers a connection with Julia, a classmate with dark secrets of her own. Her mother also died mysteriously and was linked to Project Mindstorm. When...
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When World War I ended in 1918, it was called, "the war to end all wars." But it wasn't. Unsettled issues and resentments festered for the next 20 years, culminating in the outbreak of war in Europe and Asia in the 1930s. The Axis powers, led by Germany, Italy, and Japan, joined to fight the Allies, led by the U.S., the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union. Both sides were determined to rule the world, but only one can succeed.
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Max experiences flashbacks of a life that isn't his, from a time before he was born. Some of the memories are pleasant, some are . . . disturbing.The complete Flashback Trilogy, a paranormal adventure series with time-travel and mad science.Book 1: Flashback -- Max sees a boy that no-one else can. He reveals to Max twenty-year-old secrets, secrets that someone will go to deadly lengths to keep concealed. To right a tragic wrong, Max must leap into...
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Andrew Mitchell was one of the leading experts in highly advanced technology in Silicon Valley, until he vanished following a car accident, which also injured his son, Alex.When a mysterious app later appears on Alex's phone, he and and his friend Stephanie embark on a terrifying journey involving secret technology, corporate espionage, kidnapping, and murder in a desperate bid to save the future from the sinister Veronica Castlewood.
9) Coast Guard
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The Coast Guard does its main work during peacetime. It enforces all federal laws that
relate to maritime activities and works with other federal agencies to protect the United
States from terrorism. Discover more in Coast Guard, one of the titles in the U.S. Military
Forces series.
11) Delta Force
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Delta Force is a top-secret special operations division of the United States Army. It is officially known as 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta. Discover
more in Delta Force, one of the titles in the U.S. Military Forces series.
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Does bottled water do more harm than good? Should clear-cutting for agriculture be allowed? Every day, we hear arguments about environmental issues in the media. This book gives readers the tools to make sense of and evaluate some of these arguments. Using relatable and accessible environment-related examples, this book introduces readers to the parts of an effective argument and prompts them to use the knowledge they have gained to evaluate the effectiveness...
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Did you know that the average adult has about 60,000 miles (95,500 kilometers) of blood vessels? Blood flows through the body in two circuits, or pathways, that begin and end at the heart. Discover more fascinating facts in Circulatory System, a title in the Body Systems series. Each title in Body Systems
guides readers through the fascinating inner workings of the human body. The human body contains several complex systems that work closely together...
15) Digestive System
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Did you know that more than 2.1 pints (1 liter) of food can be stored in the stomach? Food stays in the stomach for 2 to 5 hours. Discover more fascinating facts in Digestive System, a title in the Body Systems
series. Each title in Body Systems guides readers through the fascinating inner workings of the human body. The human body contains several complex systems that work closely together to support life and
allow the body to function properly....
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We cannot prevent tsunamis, but we can try to minimize their impact on humans. This interesting book examines what scientists know about tsunamis, how we can predict them, and how we learn from each event. By studying the destruction they cause, scientists and engineers continue to come up with new and improved technologies to predict catastrophic waves and better protect cities, buildings, and people. Case studies and brief bios of key scientists...
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Is constant access to technology safe for children? Should driverless vehicles replace human-controlled cars? Every day, we hear arguments about technology issues in the media. This book gives readers the tools to make sense of and evaluate some of these arguments. Using three relatable and accessible technology-related examples, this book introduces readers to the parts of an effective argument and prompts them to use the knowledge they have gained...
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We cannot prevent earthquakes, but we can try to minimize their impact on humans. This important book examines what scientists know about earthquakes, whether we can predict them, and how we learn from each event. By studying the destruction they cause, scientists and engineers continue to come up with new and improved technologies to predict earthquakes and make cities, buildings, and people safer. Case studies and brief bios of key scientists and...
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The Underground, the Metro, the Tube, the subway - whatever you call it, underground transit is a mark of a modern city public transportation system. Packed with historic and contemporary photographs, this compelling book will grab readers with an interest in subways and railways. Also included are underground escape routes and abandoned underground tunnel systems.