Tom Jackson
4) Fake news
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What is fake news? How can the news be wrong? How do we know if what we're reading is true or not? The concept of fake news and the media as a whole is discussed as part of the What's the Issue series. What's the Issue asks 'what's all the fuss about?' It reviews what is at stake when we think about fake news, with the aim of helping young people to understand this difficult subject and provide them with the tools to inform their own opinions on the...
6) Galapagos
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DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
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20221025
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This is the ultimate book about the Gaálpagos for kids, covering the formation of the islands, the fascinating animals that live there, the evolutionary traits of the flora, the diverse climates, the brilliant conservation efforts and much more!
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DK Publishing
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[2022]
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Highlights the seven wonders of the world -- the Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria, along with modern day wonders such as the Great Wall of China, The Taj Mahal and the Burj Khalifa.
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Words & Pictures
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[2023]
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Take a journey around the planet and through the distinctive habitats and landscapes it supports. Try and spot the world's smallest chameleon in Madagascar. Marvel at the rarely-seen snow leopard that prowls the Himalayas. Meet the amazing yellow-footed rock-wallaby of the Australian outback. On this Amazing Adventure you will discover the reasons why the rich biodiversity of our planet is so at risk, and why so many of its creatures are endangered....
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2024
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Join us on a fiery tour of volcanoes around the world! Each ferocious volcano is brought to life with fact files and labelled diagrams. In this follow-up to Space Atlas, Ocean Atlas, Dinosaur Atlas, and Endangered Animals Atlas, readers will be taken on a journey around the globe and across the oceans, discovering the most spectacular, historic, and unusual volcanoes and volcanic regions in the world. Marvel at the eruption of Vesuvius that buried...
10) The Amazon
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DK Publishing
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[2022]
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Introduces the Amazon River and the rain forest that surrounds it, describing their physical characteristics and the plants and animals that live there, and discusses its people, their history, economic and social conditions, and other details.
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What is life like on the International Space Station? Can we survive on Mars? Why is Pluto no longer a planet? Just how big is the universe anyway? The ultimate guide to our galaxy, Space Atlas answers all these questions and more while exploring the far reaches of space, from our own planet to neutron stars, thousands of light years away.
Showcasing significant locations in space, which are explored in depth with stunning illustrations, photos...
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A little monkey was drinking from the river when it saw the water move. Seconds later, the powerful jaws of the largest crocodile on earth, the saltwater crocodile, snapped closed around its little body. As fast as it had appeared from the water, the croc disappeared below the surface with its food. Young readers will explore the underwater world of this powerful reptile through clear text, full-color photos, and diagrams. Age-appropriate activities,...
13) Future Humans
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What is transhumanism? What is AI? Are these good developments or bad ones? How might immortality be possible? And should we even want to live forever? Get the facts and make up your own mind on these and more questions related to enhanced human potential with Future Humans, part of the new What's the Issue? series.
What does it really mean to be human? In the future, might we be forced to rethink the answer? In this fascinating book, explore...
14) Waves & Optics
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Light and energy moves throughout our universe in waves. Those waves can be used to heat our food, send messages across great distances, and even learn about the distant past of our universe. Uncover the secrets of radios, lasers, telescopes, and light, and meet the great thinkers who made these discoveries possible. Extraordinary photos and real-world examples invite readers to discover the world of physics, while final comprehension questions engage...
15) Forces & Motion
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From the force of gravity to the three laws of motion, learn how the fundamental forces and laws of the universe affect every aspect of our world. Uncover the secrets of magnets, nuclear power, and ballistics, and meet the great thinkers in history who learned to harness these forces. Extraordinary photos and real-world examples invite readers to discover the world of physics, while final comprehension questions engage them to check what they have...
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Which is the densest element? Which has the largest atoms? And why are some elements radioactive? From the little-known uses of gold in medicine to the development of the hydrogen bomb, this is a fresh new look at the Periodic Table.
Combining cutting edge science with fascinating facts and stunning infographics, this book looks at the extraordinary stories of discovery, amazing properties and surprising uses of each elements, whether solid, liquid...
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Even the most reluctant readers are likely curious about cloning and the scientific future of human evolution. This book finally makes it possible for them to access the latest information about genetic engineering, stem cells, heredity, and the idea that humans may be able to manipulate the process of reproduction to create the offspring they desire. It even covers hot button issues like eugenics and the genetic modification of plants and animals...