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Books in Twentieth Century Inventions series

  • Twentieth Century Fashion

    Eleanor Van Zandt

    Hardcover (Main Line Book Co, June 1, 1988)
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  • Robots: Includes Qr Codes

    Tammy Gagne

    Library Binding (Pop!, Aug. 1, 2018)
    This book introduces readers to the developing technology of robots. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.
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  • Drones

    Tammy Gagne

    Library Binding (Pop!, Aug. 1, 2018)
    This book introduces readers to the developing technology of drones, including a look at the technology's future. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.
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  • Smartphones

    Tammy Gagne

    Library Binding (Pop!, Aug. 1, 2018)
    This book introduces readers to the developing technology of smartphones, including a wide range of familiar examples and a look at the technology's future. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.
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  • Cars

    Chris Oxlade

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Presents an overview of the history and development of the automobile and its impact on the twentieth century
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  • Nuclear Power

    Nina Morgan

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Presents an overview of the history and development of nuclear power and its impact on the twentieth century.
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  • Satellites

    Steve Parker

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, April 1, 1997)
    Discusses the history and development of man-made satellites, from the launch of Sputnik 1 to the current use of satellites for communication, navigation, weather forecasting, and military purposes.
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  • Aircraft

    Ole Steen Hansen

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Presents an overview of the history and development of aircraft, one of the great success stories of the twentieth century.
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  • Lasers

    Nina Morgan

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, April 1, 1997)
    Explains what lasers are and how they are used in communications, medicine, industry, and warfare, as well as possible future uses
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  • The Internet

    Robert Snedden

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Explains how the Internet has evolved into the massive system that it is today.
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  • Surface Warships

    Robert Van Tol

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, April 1, 1985)
    A critical study of the navies of the world focuses on the great warships and their weapons systems, machinery, and electronic defenses as well as the military tactics and defense strategies employed.
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  • Telecommunications

    Chris Oxlade

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, March 1, 1997)
    Traces the development of the telecommunications industry and its technology, and looks at its effect on modern life
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