Kirsten W Larson
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
"This moving biography powerfully parallels the kindling of Cecilia Payne's own curiosity and her scientific career with the process of a star's birth, from mere possibility in an expanse of space to an eventual, breathtaking explosion of light"--
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Description
A behind-the-scenes look at the creation and evolution of Wonder Woman, the iconic character who has inspired generations of girls and women as a symbol of female strength and power.
5) Tsunamis
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"In the open ocean, tsunamis seem small and harmless. But a whole column of water is moving, measuring many miles to the ocean floor. By the time a tsunami reaches the shore it transforms into a monster! ... Learn all about the world's deadliest tsunamis and what to do to keep safe if you ever encounter one!"--Page [4] of cover.
Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek, an imprint of Boyds Mills & Kane
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Emma Lilian Todd's mind was always soaring--she loved to solve problems. Lilian tinkered and fiddled with all sorts of objects, turning dreams into useful inventions. As a child, she took apart and reassembled clocks to figure out how they worked. As an adult, typing up patents at the U.S. Patent Office, Lilian built the inventions in her mind, including many designs for flying machines. However, they all seemed too impractical. Lilian knew she could...
9) The FBI
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus, high interest
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"This photo-illustrated book describes the life of an FBI officer, including their work capturing terrorists, enforcing federal laws, and investigating crimes. Describes real-life cases and what it takes to get a job in the Federal Bureau of Investigation"--
10) Drones
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus High Interest/Amicus Ink
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones. Describes the history that led to today's drones and the what makes a drone a robot or simply a remote control plane. Explains their role today and possible future applications in the military, commercially, and for fun. Includes Q & A feature, glossary, index, and further resources"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus, high interest
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"This photo-illustrated book describes the life of a US Secret Service agents, including their work catching counterfeiters and protecting the president of the United States. Describes training required to be an agent and what a day in the life is like in the field"--
12) SWAT teams
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"This photo-illustrated book describes the life of SWAT officers, including the work they do to catch dangerous criminals and free hostages. Describes what it takes to become a SWAT officer and includes real-life missions"--
13) Hobby robots
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus High Interest/Amicus Ink
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about building and competing with robots. Describes the automatons and toys that shaped today's battlebots built with Lego Mindstorms kits, the ways kids are learning to code and programs robots in school, and where robotics may go in the future. Includes Q&A feature, glossary, index, and further resources"--
14) The CIA
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus High Interest
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"This photo-illustrated book describes the life of a CIA officer, including their work recruiting agents and spies, how they gather intelligence, and work to keep the United States safe from terrorism. Describes real-life missions and what it takes to get a job in the Central Intellegence Agency"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus High Interest
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
This photo-illustrated book describes the life of US Border Patrol Agents, including the work they do to keep criminals, weapons, and drugs out of the United States. Describes what it takes to get a job as a border patrol agent, the training required, and what a day in the field is like. The Q & A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.-Provided by publisher.
16) Space robots
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus High Interest/Amicus Ink
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about robots in space. Describes why robots are suited for the risks of space, the data they collect, and what we have learned. Describes the history of robots in space, some missions on Mars and comets, and the future applications of robotic space technology. Includes Q & A feature, glossary, index, and further resources"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"This photo-illustrated book describes the life of a Federal Air Marshal, including how they work undercover on flights to fight terrorism. Explains how they fit under the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), what it takes to get a job, and what a day in the field is like"--
18) Military robots
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus High Interest / Amicus INK
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about robots used by the military. Describes drones in the air and sea, robots used for bomb-detection and spying, and how robotic technology helps keep soldiers safe. Explains the history of robotics on the battlefield and the future of fighting robots. Includes Q & A feature, glossary, index, and further resources"--