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In today's wired world, robots are everywhere, from movies, in space, as part of computer games--maybe even walking among us. This is a look at their rise: how they've developed over time, from early sketches to terrifying battlebots and factory operatives, to the latest AIs running free from their workshops. Presented chronologically, this robot history explores landmark robots that have captured the imagination, including creations from popular...
2) Antimatter
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"Explore the dark side of space in Out of this World, a new and exciting series for struggling readers. What is antimatter? If we've never seen antimatter, how do we know it exists? These and other fascinating questions are discussed in the Antimatter title using considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index...
3) Planets
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Simple text and illustrations describe the planets of the Earth's solar system.
4) Astronauts
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Give kids a chance to find out more about Astronauts like Neil Armstrong and Sally Ride. They will learn about the first man on the moon, explore the parts of a space suit, find out what astronauts do during their days off and more. Engaging photos, exciting graphics, and a fun quiz at the end of each book will keep them learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...
5) Black Holes
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Explore the dark side of space in Out of this World, a new and exciting series for struggling readers. What are the four different types of black holes? What's inside a black hole? These and other fascinating questions are discussed in the Black Holes title using considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index...
6) Dark Matter
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Explore the dark side of space in Out of this World, a new and exciting series for struggling readers. What is dark matter? How does it move our galaxy? These and other fascinating questions are discussed in the Dark Matter title using considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance reading comprehension....
7) The universe
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The Universe explores the science of what we see in the night sky. Kids will learn about the life cycle of a star, find out how our universe was created, explore nebulae, galaxies, black holes, giant stars and more. Engaging photos, exciting graphics, and a fun quiz at the end of each book will keep them learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO....
8) Space travel
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Offers basic information about space travel, looking at what it is, ways it can be achieved, its history, several vehicles and objects that have been sent into space, and the outlook for the future of space travel.
9) Moons
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Moons explores the science of what we see in the night sky. Kids will learn how moons are made, find out which moon might have its own ocean of water, explore the moons that help keep Saturn's rings in place and more. Engaging photos, exciting graphics, and a fun quiz at the end of each book will keep them learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of...
10) Stargazing
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Stargazing explores the science of what we see in the night sky. Kids will learn about Earth's most famous astronomers, find out the difference between a meteor and a meteorite, explore the constellations in the night sky and more. Engaging photos, exciting graphics, and a fun quiz at the end of each book will keep them learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...
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"Explore the dark side of space in Out of this World, a new and exciting series for struggling readers. Is time travel possible? How do black holes theoretically support time travel? These and other fascinating questions are discussed in the Theory of Time Travel title using considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations,...
12) Noises in space
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"Explore the dark side of space in Out of this World, a new and exciting series for struggling readers. Is outer space quiet? What did the "Big Bang" sound like? These and other fascinating questions are discussed in the Noises in Space title using considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance reading...
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"Explore the dark side of space in Out of this World, a new and exciting series for struggling readers. Why should we colonize Mars? What are the dangers of living on Mars? These and other fascinating questions are discussed in the Mars Colonization title using considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index...
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"Explore the dark side of space in Out of this World, a new and exciting series for struggling readers. Is there life on other planets? What is Area 51? These and other fascinating questions are discussed in the Extraterrestrial Life title using considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance reading...
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"How does a spacesuit work? What is a probe? What are the parts of a Mars rover? Readers discover the answers to these and many more questions about the technology used to explore space in this fun and fact-filled guide to a high-interest science topic. Detailed and informative images are the focal point of this learning experience, with each chapter devoted to full-color photographs, diagrams, infographics, and more. The main text is creatively placed...
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"Supercars sound like something out of an action movie, but they're found on real roads all over the world. These speedy, high-performance vehicles are developed using the latest technology, and readers learn all about them in this exciting look at a topic that's sure to appeal to young car enthusiasts."--
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What's the closest planet to our Sun? Mercury! Mercury orbits the Sun very quickly-in fact, it circles the Sun four times more quickly than Earth. With a surface covered in craters, it's also the smallest planet. Early readers will be taken on a journey through outer space as they learn these and other fascinating facts about Mercury. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence structure. Stunning...
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What's the windiest planet in the solar system? Neptune! The winds on Neptune can be up to ten times stronger than the most powerful hurricanes on Earth! That isn't the only thing that's extreme about this giant, icy planet, though--it's also the farthest planet from our Sun. Early readers will be taken on a journey through outer space as they learn these and other fascinating facts about Neptune. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate...
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Starr's family has been given the opportunity of a lifetime: To move to outer space! They'll live on the world's most advanced space station and help space tourists explore different planets. Starr is excited, curious, and terrified about the big change. She'll have to leave her school, her house, and worst of all, her best friend, Allison. But whatever happens, Starr knows her new life will be out of this world!
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What planet has at least 12 rings and 53 moons? Saturn! The planet's bright rings are made of pieces of rocks and ice. Some pieces are as big as a house. Scientists have sent spacecraft to learn more about the planet--and expect to discover more moons and rings. Early readers will be taken on a journey through outer space as they learn these and other fascinating facts about Saturn. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary...
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