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(0)Clive Gifford
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The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia captures the triumph and despair of pivotal moments in world soccer. Packed with pictures and profiles of the world's most skillful soccer players--old and new--from Beckham to Messi, Pele to Ronaldo, Rooney to Neymar. Over 40 of the best sides to have lit up the game are covered in detail, including the U.S's men's and women's teams, Brazil, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Spain. State of the art digital illustrations...
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Discover the stories behind the world's most important inventions, from everyday essentials to major scientific discoveries. Find out how inventors made dramatic breakthroughs in everything from batteries and microchips to magnetism and rocket power. Packed with facts, illustrations, infographics, and photos.
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"Even the smallest bodies have over 200 bones and about 600 muscles! In this wonderful companion to elementary science topics, future medical professionals will love learning these facts and more and thinking of how they apply to their own amazing bodies. Complex topics such as the functions of the human brain are made easy to comprehend through at-level text, labeled images, and do-it-yourself activities. Fun illustrations, funny captions, and more-to-know...
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The Vietnam War was a conflict between communist North Vietnam and the government of South Vietnam. The war spanned more than 15 years, and American involvement in the war was a point of great controversy. This book offers a well-balanced look at the causes of the war and surrounding controversies. Primary sources along with varying historians' opinions allow for a lively analysis.
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"Powerful predators, Jurassic giants, fossil finding . . . we're off on an incredible adventure into the age of the dinosaurs through the delightful artwork and awesome facts in this beautifully designed volume. Young dinosaur enthusiasts will discover that there's more to do than read, however. Throughout the text are activities such as crafting an extinct reptile with a paper plate and making your own delicious dinosaur pancake! Labeled artwork,...
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In today's wired world, robots are everywhere, from movies, in space, as part of computer games--maybe even walking among us. This is a look at their rise: how they've developed over time, from early sketches to terrifying battlebots and factory operatives, to the latest AIs running free from their workshops. Presented chronologically, this robot history explores landmark robots that have captured the imagination, including creations from popular...
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Coding is all around us in the real world if you know where to look. This informative book shows young readers how machines such as scanners at the grocery store use coding, and how they connect to databases for inventory and for payment. Easy-to-follow text breaks down "IF, THEN" statements and other rules of coding that make things such as light sensors on street lights and 3-D printers work. --
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"This entertaining book introduces readers to basic computer game design. Content covers key game features including game assets, such as characters, obstacles, and tools. Readers also learn about the types of code used for different actions including keeping score and changing difficulty levels. They gain experience creating and modifying code for different design purposes. Additional activities such as storyboarding, character and platform development...
16) Eye benders
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Barron's Educational Series
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2014.
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English
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Presents examples of optical illusions and discusses how they happen by looking at how the brain and the eyes work together.
17) Honda
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Sea-to-Sea Publications
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2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Describes in detail the differences between 6 popular models of Honda motorcycles, including statistics for each model and a brief history of the Italian company Honda"--Provided by publisher.
19) Web Page Design
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Discover the source code behind the web pages we use every day. This easy-to-understand book describes how web pages are built, how coding languages work together, what content management systems are, and how Internet links work. Young readers are shown how to plan and design their own web page using templates.
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Before blasting off into space, young astronauts need a basic knowledge of what lies beyond Earth's atmosphere. This stellar volume provides the information they need, including astonishing facts about the sun, moon, planets, and our own Earth. High-interest science curricular topics such as black holes, asteroids, and space missions are explained through comprehensible and at-level text. Cute cartoon characters communicate more fun facts, and a practical...