Louise Spilsbury
121) The natural world
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Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
The Zap! series is packed with clear information and photographs to help children explore the scientific fields of biology, physics, chemistry and geology. In Natural World children can discover awe-inspiring facts about the climate and terrain of our planet and beyond, from volcanic eruptions to gigantic mountains.--
122) From farm to table
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book explains the difference between commercial and subsistence farming, and how farms have developed overtime. It engagingly explains what happens to food as it is processed, packaged, and sent to the supermarket. Curious minds will see how their daily meals are enriched and made possible by the toil of the farmer.
Author
Pub. Date
2023
Description
Discover some of the planet's most extreme organisms and their lethal life cycles. In this gripping book, readers will explore living processes at their rawest, and the science behind life cycles in the battle for survival on Earth. It is life on the edge, and only the fittest survive!
125) A mob of kangaroos
Author
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and group life of kangaroos.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016
Description
Today, robots are responsible for much of military reconnaissance. Drones fly above enemy combatants or areas of interest and collect tons of information for military leaders. That's not all they can do! Robots find and dispose of bombs, transport troops, and shoot missiles. Readers have much to explore in the detailed main content, including specific examples of robots used by the US military and full-color photographs that give a rare close-up view...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
The realms of sky and sea collide on the decks of aircraft carriers. From landing to takeoff, it all happens on these incredible crafts. Readers will be amazed at detailed photographs of these massive machines, and will discover how these aquatic air bases are engineered and the materials they are made with. The anatomy of these crafts, from control rooms to runways, will transfix curious readers. They ll learn about the weapons aboard these military...
129) Plant reproduction
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2003
Description
Surveys the many uses of plants, including nutrition, fuel, building, gardening, and medicine.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016
Description
In 2000, the FDA approved the Da Vinci surgical robotic system. The Da Vinci is a robot controlled by a surgeon used to do delicate and technical surgeries, and it represents a whole segment of robots used to aid doctors, pharmacists, and others in the medical field. Readers are introduced to cutting-edge medical technology with full-color photographs of robots actually used in hospitals and doctors' offices today. The main content offers detailed,...
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