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Grassland Buffet

Julie Lundgren (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907625

This book looks at a grassland food chain, discussing the plants and animals that are native to this habitat, threats to their survival, and what is being done to protect the savannahs and grasslands.

How Coins and Bills Are Made

Tim Clifford (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907663

This book describes the process involved in minting coins and printing paper money and steps taken to prevent counterfeiting.

Arctic Appetizers

Gwendolyn Hooks (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907588

This book looks at the Arctic food chain, discussing the plants and animals that are native to this environment, threats to their survival, and what is being done to protect them.

Video Games

Jeanne Sturm (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906857

This book presents an illustrated discussion of the history and evolution of video games and consoles, the development of handheld games, the various genres available, the places one can play, and careers in the industry.

Biofuels

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906765

This book introduces biofuels as a possible energy source and discusses the differences between renewable and nonrenewable energy, fossil fuels, photosynthesis, and more.

Going Green

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906772

This book introduces environmentally friendly power sources and also discusses fossil fuels, pollution, greenhouse gases, and the importance of conservation.

MP3 Players

Jeanne Sturm (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906833

This illustrated discussion of MP3 players and technology covers the history of their development and various types of equipment and related accessories.

Solar Energy

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906789

This book explores solar energy and discusses the properties of the Sun, how sunlight is used by plants, solar thermal collectors, solar energy's advantages and disadvantages, and other related topics.

Wind Energy

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906796

This book provides an introduction to wind energy, describes what it is, its uses, characteristics, and future possibilities.

Cell Phones

Don McLeese (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906802

This illustrated discussion of cell phones covers their development, various components, similarity to both radios and telephones, usage etiquette, and future.

GPS: Global Positioning System

Jeanne Sturm (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906826

This illustrated discussion of global positioning systems (GPS) covers their development and uses for navigation, rescue, military operations, recreation, and geocaching.

Computers

Don McLeese (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906819

This illustrated discussion of computers covers their development, various components, companies such as Microsoft and Apple, and the difference between hardware and software.

Mysteries Revealed

Mari Bolte (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668942093

Mysteries Revealed covers a variety of new mysteries being revealed by the Webb Telescope, including new stars in the Tarantula Nebula, pre-stellar ice chemistry, and baby stars in the Carina Nebula. Features the cutting-edge technology helping scientists make these discoveries.

Our Solar System

Mari Bolte (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668942109

Our Solar System covers the Webb Telescope's images of our sun and planets and what we're learning about our own solar system as a result. Features new discoveries being made with the Webb Telescope and the cutting-edge technology helping scientists make them.

The Birthplace of Stars

Mari Bolte (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668942116

The Birthplace of Stars covers the Webb Telescope's images of stars at various points in their life cycles and what we're learning about them as a result. Features new discoveries being made with the Webb Telescope and the cutting-edge technology helping scientists make them.

Where Stars Go to Die

Mari Bolte (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668942123

Where Stars Go to Die covers the Webb Telescope's images surrounding black holes and what we're learning about them as a result. Features new discoveries being made with the Webb Telescope and the cutting-edge technology helping scientists make them.

Deep Field

Mari Bolte (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668942079

Deep Field covers the Webb Telescope's deep field images and what we're learning about the oldest parts of our universe as a result. Features new discoveries being made with the Webb Telescope and the cutting-edge technology helping scientists make them.

Heart of a Galaxy

Mari Bolte (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668942086

Heart of a Galaxy covers the Webb Telescope's galaxy images and what we're learning about galaxies near and far as a result. Features new discoveries being made with the Webb Telescope and the cutting-edge technology helping scientists make them.

Failures That Fueled Transportation

Martin Gitlin (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668942000

The world might be a different place if people gave up on these transportation innovations after they first failed. Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on persistence and creative thinking, this hi-lo series makes the case that failure might just be the first step to success.

Surprising Starts of Health and Hygiene Products

Martin Gitlin (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941973

Failed inventions and unexpected uses abound in this look at the contribution of failures to the health industry. Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on persistence and creative thinking, this hi-lo series makes the case that failure might just be the first step to success.

Failures Turned into Tech Fortunes

Martin Gitlin (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941980

Technology rules the world, but some tech products succeeded only after failure. Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on persistence and creative thinking, this hi-lo series makes the case that failure might just be the first step to success.

Favorite Toys Made from Failures

Martin Gitlin (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941997

What do you do with a failed product? Make it a best-selling toy! Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on persistence and creative thinking, this hi-lo series makes the case that failure might just be the first step to success.

Business Innovations Made by Mistake

Martin Gitlin (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941959

From sticky notes to synthetic dyes, this title highlights products that were supposed to be something else entirely. Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on persistence and creative thinking, this hi-lo series makes the case that failure might just be the first step to success.

Delicious Food Mishaps

Martin Gitlin (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941966

Mistakes in the kitchen made the products in this title better than ever. Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on persistence and creative thinking, this hi-lo series makes the case that failure might just be the first step to success.

What Veterinarians Need to Know

Joe Rhatigan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941867

Veterinarians need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep the world's animals healthy. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do.