Sarah Eason
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"Discover how cutting-edge science and state-of-the-art technology are the weapons of choice in spy-stalkking missions. Read true-spy stories, find out how science is changing the world of espionage, and learn how scientists and espionage agencies work together to stalk spies with science and technology. Then discover how you could build a career in spy stalking"--Back cover.
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"This book follows the 'It Happened to Me' fictional journals of different young people who have become homeless. These stories from survivors explain what it is like to be homeless and how it happened to them. The stories and information in this book can support people who are homeless and help everyone better understand what it is like to be in this situation."--
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Drug addiction happens-but how does it feel when it happens to you? Developing a drug addiction is a dangerous, harmful, and life-changing experience that happens to thousands of young people every year. Discover what it is like to be addicted to drugs through the heartfelt stories of survivors. Learn how it "happened to them," read their journeys to recovery, and find out more about the causes and treatments of drug addiction in this open, sensitive,...
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Gareth Stevens Pub
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c2010
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This book takes the reader right under the hood for a close look at the engines, gear systems, and brake mechanisms of modern automobiles. It also explains safety features. Other sections cover the history of the auto industry and what the cars of the future may look like.
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Gareth Stevens Pub
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c2010
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This book examines the key improvements that have enabled railways to compete with airlines--a feat that until recently seemed impossible. It also looks at some of the exciting new features that are currently in development to make trains faster than ever.
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Cheriton Children's Books
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2022.
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Eating disorders happen-but how does it feel when they happen to you? Having an eating disorder is a painful, life-changing experience that happens to thousands of young people every year. Discover what it is like to suffer from an eating disorder through the heartfelt stories of survivors. Learn how it "happened to them," read their journeys to recovery, and find out more about the causes and treatments of these difficult conditions in this open,...
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What makes people commit crimes, and how do you unlock a criminal mind?
In this fascinating exploration of crime science, readers will discover how crime investigators use science to profile criminals and understand-and ultimately stop-their crimes. Readers will be fascinated by true-crime stories and real-life cases that reveal more about the mysterious minds of criminals.
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When a murder is committed, crime investigators do all they can to solve the crime-and stop the criminal before they strike again.
This fascinating book shows readers how the very latest science and technology is transforming the world of murder investigation and is key when tracking a killer. True-crime stories that reveal real homicide crimes, and how they were solved, give readers fascinating insight into the dark world of crime investigation....
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Manga superheroes can save the day with wonderful weapons and awe-inspiring powers. Learn to draw five manga superheroes, including a fearless flier, superstrong hero, and hero with laser vision. Alongside the step-by-step instructions for mastering each manga hero, helpful hints teach aspiring artists techniques of the trade and fun facts explore more about the fighters they are creating.
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Nearly three million people around the world have multiple sclerosis, or MS. In the United States alone, around one million adults live with the disease, a number that has doubled since 1975.
MS is a progressive and debilitating disease that damages the nervous system, causing loss of mobility, sensory impairment, and multiple other symptoms. The book explains that the condition is caused by a range of factors, from genetics to where a person lives....
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Inside the awesome machine that is the human body, an incredible computer is at work—the brilliant brain.
Readers will find out how this amazing organ runs their world in this ultimate science handbook that is full of diagrams, how-it-works features, tips, troubleshooting guides, and frequently asked questions and answers.
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There were many real-life female fighters who wowed the ancient and modern worlds with their bravery and skills. This exciting book dives into the history of women who bravely fought - some to the death! Read about Cynane, the half-sister of Alexander the Great, who became the super-slayer of the ancient Greeks, and the rebel fighters Trung Trac and Trung Nhi, who repelled a stronger army and ruled Vietnam for three years.
13) Cystic Fibrosis
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In the United States, around 30,000 people have cystic fibrosis (CF), and one in 30 Americans is a carrier.
Cystic fibrosis is a condition caused by genes that are passed from parent to child. Readers will learn that CF often begins in childhood and that medication, other treatments, and careful monitoring of the disease are required, along with adaptations of lifestyle. They learn that CF is a progressive disease that generally worsens as a person...
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Manga warriors can be silent and stealthy or fiercely in your face. Learn to draw five manga warriors, including a nunchuck warrior, super samurai, and SWAT soldier. Alongside the step-by-step instructions for mastering each manga warrior, helpful hints teach aspiring artists techniques of the trade and fun facts explore more about the fighters they are creating.
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For the world's extreme sportspeople, taking on Earth's most out-there altitude sports is the ultimate challenge—and the ultimate high.
In this adrenaline-packed climb through the world of ultra-high sports, readers will discover some of the most exciting activities on Earth and the elite sportsmen and women for whom the sky really is no limit
16) Depression
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About 280 million people around the world have depression.
In the United States alone, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) believes that 21 million American adults had at least one depressive episode since 2020, but 60 percent of people who have depression do not get professional help.
Depression explains that the disorder can affect anyone, regardless of their age, gender, or social background. People with depression suffer from a...
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Soil is amazing, and readers will find out why when they hit the road to discover the rock cycle, the science behind this incredible process, and why it is responsible for the soil that covers our planet.
Packed with information and case studies that reveal the best places on Earth to see different types of soil, a guide to finding and identifying soil, plus a rock cycle road trip quiz to check your knowledge, this book is the ultimate guide to the...
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About three-quarters of our planet is covered with sedimentary rock, so what better way to explore it than with a rock cycle road trip?!
Discover the extraordinary science behind the rock cycle, read case studies that reveal the best places on Earth to find sedimentary rocks, then discover how you can find and identify rocks. And at the end of this awesome journey, test your new-found knowledge with the rock cycle road trip quiz!
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Within our solar system are four giant planets. We have named them the outer planets because they are farthest from the sun. But what do we know about these huge spheres of gas and liquid?
The Outer Planets explores the gas giants of our solar system and uncovers the space science that has helped us learn about them.
Science-filled explanatory text reveals what and how we have learned about the outer planets, the history of this space science,...
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Earth is an amazing place, and the crater-filled moon that orbits it is no less intriguing. But what do we know about our planet and its satellite?
Earth and the Moon explores our home and its mysterious moon and uncovers the space science that has helped us learn about them.
Science-filled explanatory text reveals what and how we have learned about Earth and the moon, the history of this space science, and what the future holds. Detailed sidebars...