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Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Description
Engaging artwork accompanies inspiring text in this STEM-focused addition to the #1 New York times best-selling She Persisted series that introduces readers to women scientists who didn't listen to those who told them "no" and who used their smarts, skills and persistence to discover, invent, create, and explain.
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Pub. Date
[2016]
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Description
"Young readers will love this exciting, in-depth yet accessible look at tanks, including how they work, the special equipment they need, and what makes them the toughest all-terrain vehicles on the planet"--Provided by publisher.
8) Exploratopia
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Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
373 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Description
Learn about science experiments and how and why they are done.
9) Special Ops
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Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about special ops missions. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
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Orca think volume 11
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
85 pages : illustrations (some colour), color portraits ; 23 cm.
Description
"Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this book explores the concept of open science and how scientists around the world are working together to make research available to everyone."--
11) Math in science
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Series
Pub. Date
2019.
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
"Explore how mathematics has shaped how we look at and understand the world. From figuring out Earth's circumference using geometry to developing load-bearing arches, young readers will be engaged as they learn about real world math applications."--
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Meet Mars! The red planet. Planet Marvelous. Favorite sibling of Earth (or so he claims). Sometimes they're close (just 34.5 million miles apart). Sometimes they need space (250 million miles apart)! Earth and Mars have a lot in common--clouds, mountains, polar icecaps. And while Earth has Earthlings, Mars makes a persuasive case for why people should make the journey to spend time with him. His day is 7 minutes longer! He is home to the largest volcano...
14) Summer
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Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 27 cm
Description
Under a burning sun on the dry grassland, animals ranging from a tiny field mouse to a large elephant fight over bit of shade until they learn a better way.
15) Space heroes
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Series
Pub. Date
2018.
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23 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Description
Profiles four women who have been integral to NASA's space program, helping to develop the Hubble Space Telescope, create computer code to send spacecraft to the moon, and work onboard the space shuttle.
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Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
63, [17] p. : col. ill., col. map ; 24 x 29 cm.
Description
Extreme scientists battle some of the Earth's most intense conditions, from hurricanes to caves to the crowns of towering redwoods, in order to save lives, preserve species, and help us to better understand the way our planet works.
17) The Navy
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Series
Pub. Date
2015
Physical Desc
48 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Description
"The job of a navy is to control and defend the seas around its country's shores, to keep the sea lanes open and safe for merchant ships, and to protect the country's interests overseas. The crew of a navy warship may be called upon to face danger in a hostile environment far from home. It takes courage, skill, and teamwork to do this job. It also requires professionalism and people who take pride in their work"--p. [4] of cover.
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Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
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"Discover 25 women who were trailblazers in science, technology, architecture, engineering, and more. Learn about some of the women who defied expectations and introduced the world to new ideas and creations big and small"--
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Adding to the ever-growing pile of books about women in STEM fields, this entry in the Superwomen in STEM series (6 titles) offers brief, pithy profiles of a handful of notable figures who made pivotal contributions to the field. Splashy pages with bright colors, inset boxes, and plenty of photos offer key tidbits about each woman’s life and work, with sidebars mentioning other key women they worked with or learned from. It’s an amiable, inviting...
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Python for Kids brings Python to life and brings kids (and their parents) into the wonderful world of programming. Author Jason R. Briggs guides readers through the basics, experimenting with unique (and often hilarious) example programs that feature ravenous monsters, secret agents, thieving ravens, and more. New terms are defined; code is colored, dissected, and explained; and quirky, full-color illustrations keep things fun and engaging throughout....
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