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2) Technology
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Kingfisher
Pub. Date
c2012
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Presents brief explanations of inventions used in our everyday modern lives.
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Pub. Date
2021
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This book tells young readers everything they want to know about what life is like in space. The focus is on international collaboration. It details how men and women in space celebrate the holidays, watch the latest movies, go to sleep, call home, eat and drink, use the toilet, and so much more.
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"Who could imagine an idea born on a space station would help sustain our planet? Astronauts, living on the International Space Station, have to protect their resources because their lives depend on it. They learn to conserve water, air, food, energy, and waste. These efforts have in turn lead to . . . innovative ideas for air quality, food production, and water purification here on Earth"--Provided by publisher.
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Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2020.
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"If you think technology is all about the future, you're right. But it's all about the past, too. Almost everything around you exists because of some amazing techno breakthrough--computers, refrigerators, lasers, rockets, and robots. Step into the world of STEM Junior Technology, and you'll find 40 vibrant personalities who can tel you all about it."--Page [4] of cover.
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Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2020.
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"Meet STEM Junior, a little character with some big ideas and a bunch of supersmart engineering friends. Have you ever wondered how a bridge stays up, or how your texts get from one end of town to the other, or how your raincoat keeps you dry? Well, you're in the right place. Basher's STEM Junior: Engineering is packed with 40 vibrant personalities who are just itching to spill the beans. Let them tell you all about themselves and you'll be a top...
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The coolest facts about the music we make, listen to and love.This illustrated book explores how music and the ways we experience it has transformed over the years and the science behind all of it. It starts with the basics --- how does sound work? and what, exactly, is music? --- then follows the progression of music-recording technology, from the phonograph to streaming. It covers how everyday items like headphones were created, and includes a look...
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DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Pub. Date
2020.
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How Super Cool Stuff Works follows on from the original How Cool Stuff Works, which has sold more than 3.5 million copies. It explains how the incredible technologies of today will shape the world of tomorrow. This includes state-of-the-art buildings, new ways of travelling, imaginative entertainment gadgets, space exploration, and even how teleportation and invisibility cloaks might be possible in the future. Each technology is explained in detail,...
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Have you ever wondered how to get a computer to do something? First you need to speak in a way it can understand! Read and find out all about how to talk to your computer in this updated edition with brand-new illustrations and simple engaging text that introduces conditions, loops, and functions. How to Talk to Your Computer comes packed with visual aids like charts, sidebars, an infographic, and a computer-less coding activity! This up-to-date and...
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Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
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"From an island of pigs to astronauts who wear diapers, the world is full of bonkerballs stuff! Luckily, Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the #1 children's podcast Wow in the World, are here with 250 more fantastic but true facts, covering topics such as roller coasters, mysteries, presidents, big mistakes, language, poop, and more! Filled with eye-popping photos and hilarious illustrations, this is a jaw-dropping survey of some of the most astounding,...
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Pub. Date
2024
Description
From discovering planets to searching for extra-terrestrial life, robots are making it possible for us to explore space like never before. In this exciting high-tech series, readers will discover how robots are revolutionizing how we understand, explore, and utilize the amazing world of space.
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Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
2023.
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"Who hasn't wished for a superpower? Maybe it's to be able to regenerate like Wolverine, or fly like Shazam? How about the ability to turn invisible like Violet Parr, or have superstrength like the Hulk? What about being able to control minds like the Scarlet Witch, or even be immortal like Klaus Hargreeves? Well, grab your cape and tights, because scientists are working to replicate many of the superpowers we see in comics and movies and on television....
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Walter Foster Jr
Pub. Date
2018.
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Now kids can combine a love for LEGO with learning STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) in this awesomely fun activity book! Industrious minds will love learning to build a bunch of different stuff with these 20?step-by-step projects that range from beginner projects, such as a geoboard and DIY slime,?to more challenging projects, such as a bird feeder and balloon racer. Large, full-color photos show each step along the way,...
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