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The Unofficial Guide to Building Skyscrapers in Minecraft

Ryan Nagelhout · PowerKids Press
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

When building in Minecraft, the sky is the limit! You can construct a city with buildings that tower over Steve and the game's other inhabitants. Using Minecraft constructions as a guide, this book teaches readers about STEM in the real world. With a mixture of dazzling photographs,...
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What Happens to Space Probes?

Todd Swatling · Gareth Stevens Pub
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

We've come so far in space exploration in just the past 10 years. Young readers know that NASA sends spacecrafts to space regularly. They may even hear in the news about the incredible photographs and information they send back. But do they know how they work once they're released...
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What Is Space Junk?

Todd Swatling · Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Every generation is filled with the wonder of what's out there beyond our planet, making space travel and exploration one of the most popular science topics of all time. But what happens to all that stuff we send up into outer space? Does it come back down to Earth or stay up there...
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What Are Stars Made Of?

Joan Stoltman · Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

The night sky is a place of wonder for all young readers. Stars are of particular fascination, especially once they learn that the sun is a star. In this book, learners explore the gases and life cycle of a star. Incredible, colorful photographs straight from NASA's telescopes and probes...
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How Will People Travel to Mars?

Emily Mahoney · Gareth Stevens Pub
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Advancements in space exploration over the years have shown us that Mars has water, one of the necessary conditions for life as we know it. Does that mean people will be able to travel to Mars soon? This book answers that common question through accessible, fun text written by an educator...
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How Big Is the Universe?

Matt Jankowski · Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Questions about the universe are as popular as they are daunting to answer. Let this book help satiate young readers curiosity about outer space and the universe by answering this important question. Each page is written with accessible, age-appropriate language and paired with visual aids,...
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What Is on the Far Side of the Moon?

Emily Mahoney · Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

The moon is a constant presence that children become aware of in their earliest days. So many young readers wonder and ask about the moon soon after they learn to speak, and it's the topic of many early childhood bedtime books. The author's expertise as an educator on communicating...
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Moviemaking Technology: 4D, Motion Capture, and More

John Wood · Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

Almost every blockbuster movie is now released in 3D. Add scents, seats that move, and more and suddenly it feels like you're in the movie, that's 4D. Today, moviemakers don't need film to make movies. They don't even need scenery or many practical effects, if they don't...
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Sports Technology: Cryotherapy, LED Courts, and More

Imogen Ramsdale · Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

A professional athlete's number one priority is staying healthy. Technology for injury prevention and recovery, such as cryotherapy and cupping, is in high demand. Those aren't the only amazing technologies being developed for athletes or in sports today. High-tech gear, playing...
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Backyard Physics Experiments

Alix Wood · Powerkids Pr
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

Physics is the study of matter and energy, and how these two things interact. We can use physics to understand many fascinating things about the natural world. This hands-on book of awesome experiments lets readers learn about physics while having a blast. They'll follow simple, step-by-step...
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