Valerie Bodden
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Virtual-reality headsets are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of virtual-reality immersion from the stereoscope and View-Master to flight simulators and arcade games to today's head mounted displays! Palmer Lucky and Occulus Rift are featured, and a colorful infographic shows how a virtual-reality headset works. Readers will learn about the future of virtual-reality headsets including military training...
262) 3-D printers
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English
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3-D Printers are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of printers, from punch cards, dot matrix, ink jet and laser all the way to today's 3-D printing! Charles Hull and his development of 3D layered plastic printing is featured, and a colorful infographic shows how a 3-D printer works. See the benefits of 3-D printing such as custom prosthetics and orthodontics!
263) Vikings
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This book is a simple introduction to the Scandinavian warriors known as Vikings, including their history, lifestyle, weapons, and how they remain a part of today's culture through books and films.
264) Rome
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English
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"A historical overview of the Roman civilization from the perspectives of the social classes, from the senators to the plebeians, including the Italian empire's growth and decline"--Provided by publisher.
265) A suburb
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English
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Big colorful pictures and simple text introduce you to a fundamental look at A Suburb. With a hands-on activity and listing of relevant book references, this title will be a great resource for your young readers.
266) A town
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English
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Big colorful pictures and simple text introduce you to a fundamental look at A Town. With a hands-on activity and listing of relevant book references, this title will be a great resource for your young readers.
268) Glaciers
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English
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Describes what glaciers are and how they move and shape the earth.
269) El pingüino
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Español
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Full-color photographs are paired with accessible text to examine the penguin's appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Includes a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal's appearance or behavior.
270) La iguana
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Español
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Describes the physical features, behavior, life cycle, and habitat of iguanas, and features a folk story explaining why iguanas live in trees. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, and a glossary.
273) Eating healthy
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English
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"An early reader's introduction to the connections between healthy eating and being healthy, benefits of food groups such as vegetables, nutritional concepts such as energy, and recipe instructions"-- Provided by publisher.
274) Capital punishment
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Capital Punishment examines all aspects of capital punishment in the United States. It discusses the history behind the death penalty in the United States and varying opinions about the ethics of capital punishment.