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The Computer
D. Carey
Hardcover (Ladybird Books, )None
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How Does a Jet Plane Work?
Sarah Eason
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2010)Learn about the history of jet flight and the astonishing technology that makes it possible. Detailed cutaways simplify the information while fascinating facts are peppered throughout the narrative through fact boxes and sidebars.
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How Does a Helicopter Work?
Sarah Eason
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2010)An appealing series that explores how various modes of transport work through extremely detailed, labeled diagrams that explain how each part of the featured machine functions, "Fast Facts" and "Fun Fact" boxes that offer additional information about the machine, problem solving challenges and cutaway illustrations that provide unique perspectives of the inner workings of the featured vehicle.
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Eye: How It Works
David Macaulay, Sheila Keenan
Paperback (Square Fish, April 14, 2015)Celebrated author-illustrator and master explainer David Macaulay brings his unique voice and style to high-interest nonfiction books for newly independent readers. How can you see that your shirt is on inside out? How do you see the soccer ball coming right at you? How do you know which players are on your team? It all starts with light--and with the amazing human eye. With his unique blend of informative text and illustration, David Macaulay shows how this extraordinary organ works to capture light and send signals to our brains. Joining Castle, Jet Plane, and Toilet, here's another illuminating nonfiction story for newly independent readers.
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The World's Weather
Michael Allaby
Paperback (Award Publications, Aug. 16, 2002)None
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How Does a Powerboat Work?
Sarah Eason
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2010)An appealing series that explores how various modes of transport work through extremely detailed, labeled diagrams that explain how each part of the featured machine functions, "Fast Facts" and "Fun Fact" boxes that offer additional information about the machine, problem solving challenges and cutaway illustrations that provide unique perspectives of the inner workings of the featured vehicle.
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How Does a Car Work?
Sarah Eason
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2010)This book takes the reader right under the hood for a close look at the engines, gear systems, and brake mechanisms of modern automobiles. It also explains safety features. Other sections cover the history of the auto industry and what the cars of the future may look like.
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Music Technology
Linda Bruce
Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2006)Explains how various musical items work, including electric guitars, microphones, portable CD players, and MP3 players.
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How Does a Powerboat Work?
Sarah Eason
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2010)Explains what motorboats and ships are, how they work, and looks at the motor-powered watercraft of the future.
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Communications Technology
Linda Bruce
Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2006)Explains how various communication items work, including cell phones, televisions, satellites, personal computers, and web sites.
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How Does a Helicopter Work?
Sarah Eason
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2010)This book looks at the aerodynamics of helicopters and some of the latest models, and is fully loaded with fun features such as sidebars, fact boxes, and cool cutaways.
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