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Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
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Description
Describes the realities and risks of attempting to climb Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain, from the perspective of a member of a team of British mountaineers in 1952.
4) Aircraft
Author
Series
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes in detail how the engines, wings, and controls of airplanes and helicopters work"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the hazards to being one of the many builders during the construction of the Hoover Dam, including the tough living conditions, the extreme heights, and the diverting of a river.
7) Fast cars
Author
Series
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes in detail how high-performance sports cars and supercars are designed to drive faster than average cars"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes some of the longest and most famous tunnels ever built. Includes information on the tunnel designers, the challenges they faced, and statistics of the finished tunnels"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
A Franklin Watts library edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Without dirt-- or soil-- life would have developed differently, and we humans probably wouldn't be here at all. Surprised? Graham shows you all the ways soil has been used by humans over the centuries, and shares exciting prospects for soil in the future.
12) Fabulous bridges
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes some of the longest and most famous bridges ever built. Includes information on the bridge designers, the challenges they faced, and statistics of the finished bridges"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Traces the life of the English physicist whose work on the laws of motion and gravity and invention of calculus had great influence on the understanding of the physical nature of the universe.
14) Flight
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2001.
Physical Desc
63 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
Explains various types of airplanes and other flying machines, including gliders, passenger jets, helicopters, and hot-air balloons.
15) Cars
Author
Publisher
Raintree Steck-Vaughn
Pub. Date
[1999]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Outlines the basics of automobile design emphasizing how the quest for speed influences design.
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Robots are machines that can be programmed to carry out a series of complex actions automatically or under the control of an operator. They come in all shapes and sizes, from mechanical arms and driverless vehicles to walking, talking, artificial people. Learn about how robots are helping humanity by doing jobs that are too dangerous for people, exploring places that humans cannot reach, and becoming our helpers and companions.
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
A satellite is a small object traveling around something bigger. The Moon is a natural satellite of Earth. A spacecraft launched into orbit around Earth is an artificial satellite. Since Sputnik-1, about 6,000 more satellites have been launched by 40 countries. Nearly 4,000 are still in orbit, and about 1,000 of them are still working. Learn about how we use satellites every day without knowing it to talk on the telephone, watch television, use the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2009.
Edition
North American edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
There's more to riding a bike than just pedaling and steering! It involves a complex balancing act of forces, such as gravity and friction. Find out more about The Science of a Bicycle, from acceleration to aerodynamics and from torque to treads.
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts/Scholastic
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Get ready...as a young man in Civil War America, you are about to become involved in a highly dangerous underwater arms race. You could get into very deep water in the first submarine..."--Cover back.
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