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Princeton University Press
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English
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"From the Industrial Revolution to the age of artificial intelligence, The Technology Trap takes a sweeping look at the history of technological progress and how it has radically shifted the distribution of economic and political power among society's members. As Carl Benedikt Frey shows, the Industrial Revolution created unprecedented wealth and prosperity over the long run, but the immediate consequences of mechanisation were devastating for large...
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OUP Oxford
Pub. Date
2023
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English
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Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring In this exploration of the concept of the gene, Jonathan Slack looks at the discovery, nature, and role of genes in both evolution and development. By explaining the nature of genetic variation in the human population, how hereditary factors were identified as molecules of DNA, and how certain specific mutations can lead to disease, Slack highlights how DNA variants are used to trace...
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English
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Online romance fraud is a problem across the globe. It causes financial and emotional devastation, yet many people refuse to take it seriously. This is the story of one middle-aged woman in a cardigan determined to understand this growing phenomenon. No other woman has had so many online romances--from Keanu Reeves to Brad Pitt to Prince William--and Becky Holmes is a favourite among peacekeeping soldiers and oil rig workers who desperately need iTunes...
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OUP Oxford
Pub. Date
2022
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English
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What is Nanotechnology and how will it affect us? Nanobots, nanoprobes, nanoswarms, nanogenes the list goes on. Nanotechnology is a staple of science fiction and has a rather chequered history when it comes to public perception: will swarms of sentient nanomachines ultimately take over the world or will nanotech give us nothing more than improved sun creams? As this Very Short Introduction shows, the science underpinning nanotechnology is equally...
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2024.
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English
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"Flowers glow in otherworldly blues and teals. An array of brilliant colors emerges from their petals. By exploring the wonders of the ultraviolet spectrum using innovative imaging technology, we come one step closer to understanding the extraordinary lives of bees. Photographer and horticulturalist Craig P. Burrows has spent the last ten years capturing flowers in this spectrum, and this book collects his stunning ultraviolet-induced visible fluorescence...
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Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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This engaging and educational picture book about protecting our waterways follows a classroom as they build a rain garden, empowering readers with the tools to reduce pollution, diminish flooding and create a habitat for wildlife.
8) The Sounds of Life: How Digital Technology Is Bringing Us Closer to the Worlds of Animals and Plants
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Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
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"Finalist for the PROSE Award in Popular Science and Mathematics, Association of American Publishers" "Winner of the Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award, Northland College" "Winner of the Nautilus Book Award, Animals & Nature Section" "Winner of the Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize, BC and Yukon Book Prizes" "Longlisted for the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books for Young Adults" "Finalist for the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence...
9) Greenhouses
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Pogo
Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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"In Greenhouses, early fluent readers will learn how greenhouses are used to grow crops, how they've have changed agriculture, and new and future innovations, such as hydroponics and vertical farming. Beautiful, crisp, full-color photographs complement the text. Greenhouses features infographics, sidebars, reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Children can learn more about greenhouses using our safe...
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FELIPE CHAVARRO POLANÍA INC
Pub. Date
2024
Language
Español
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En este fascinante libro electrónico nos sumergimos en el futuro de la humanidad, arrojando luz sobre la profunda influencia que la tecnología ejerce en nuestra sociedad. Descubra las provocadoras ideas y los reveladores análisis que se presentan, que nos preparan para navegar por el dinámico terreno tecnológico.
La narrativa nos impulsa a través de los avances científicos y tecnológicos,
11) Jaguars
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Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to jaguars. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
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Decodables by Jump!
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[2024]
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English
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"Most things that you own were invented by someone. From bicycles to computers, they all started as just a tiny idea in someone else's mind. Learn about how many everyday objects were invented and who created them. It's time to dive into the world of inventors and inventions! Inventors and Inventions is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction. Young readers...
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Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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Open your senses to a world of wonder by taking a walk through a farm!Set off on a farmyard adventure to find natural treasures, from wild grasses and hay to tufts of sheep's wool. Then learn about the animals and crops in this fact-filled guide to the outdoors.
14) Moons
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Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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". . . illustrations accompany information about various moons in the solar system. The narrative nonfiction text is intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
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English
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"A personal evocation of the glory of nature, our vexed position in the animal kingdom, and the difficulty of adoring what we destroy. Acclaimed novelist Lydia Millet's first work of nonfiction, We Loved It All, is a genre-defying tour de force that makes an impassioned argument for people to see their emotional and spiritual lives as infinitely dependent on the lives of nonhuman beings. Drawing on a quarter-century of experience as an advocate for...
16) Digital worlds
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Saddleback Educational Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
Description
Examines how virtual and augmented reality are used in work and entertainment.
17) Airplanes
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Kaleidoscope Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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Fly! Learn how airplanes get the job done through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!
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Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
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The hidden role of fungi inside and all around us
From beneficial yeasts that aid digestion to toxic molds that cause disease, we are constantly navigating a world filled with fungi. Molds, Mushrooms, and Medicines explores the amazing ways fungi interact with our bodies, showing how our health and well-being depend on an immense ecosystem of yeasts and molds inside and all around us.
Nicholas Money takes readers on a guided
19) Horses
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Sequoia Kids Media
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"Ever wondered why horses need shoes? Or which horse is the largest ever to be recorded in history? Or why horses sleep standing up? Explore this . . . book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked"--Provided by publisher.
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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"Discover the many breeds of horses and ponies around the world, and the origins of these powerful animals. Find out about the personalities of different horses, how humans and horses have worked together throughout history, and how to care for one of your own. Learn what it takes to be a champion rider [and] an equestrian expert!"--Back cover.
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