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Gale In Context: Science is an engaging online resource that provides contextual information on hundreds of today’s most significant science topics. By integrating authoritative reference content with headlines and videos, learners see how scientific disciplines relate to real-world issues, from weather patterns to obesity. Users can explore millions of full-text articles from national and global publications, 200+ experiments and projects, and top reference content.
1) Hurricanes!
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Provides factual information on how hurricanes are formed, how they are named and classified, and what to do if a dangerous storm is coming your way. Includes illustrations.
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Do you have a clear understanding of the different types of machine learning algorithms?
Do you know what a neural network is and how you can build one?
If you have heard the second audiobook in the series, the answer to both questions is YES.
If you want to gather more information about machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks, you have come to the right place.
Over the course of the audiobook, you will gather information on the following:
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A beautifully illustrated guide to gray wolves from wolf expert Brenna J. Cassidy.
You might know that gray wolves live in packs, but there's so much more to learn about these incredible predators! Find out what makes wolves howl, why wolves sniffing each other's butts is their way of shaking hands, and how some wolves in Yellowstone National Park used thermal activity to heat their den! You'll also witness the incredible relationship gray wolves...
7) Leaves
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Details the characteristics of leaves, revealing how they differ from one type of tree to another. Includes color photographs.
9) Rocks
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Identifies various kinds of rocks one can find in nature and outlines their characteristics. Includes color photographs and a glossary.
10) Apples
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Explains how apples were brought to America, how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance, and some of the varieties grown.
11) Seeds
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Describing several examples of seeds, this photo-illustrated nature walk guide shows how to identify seeds and tells how the seeds spread.
12) A tree is nice
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Poetic text describes all the wonderful things about trees including their strong climbing branches, relaxing shade, and amazing growth from a seedling.
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"Dive thirteen thousand feet below the ocean's surface, where no ray of sunlight can penetrate. Resources are scarce, and fellow inhabitants scarcer. This is life in the midnight zone--life for the anglerfish, known as the Seadevil of the Deep. Still largely a mystery to scientists, the deep-sea anglerfish is a true source of fascination and awe. To some, the fish resembles a prehistoric creature forgotten by time; to others, she is the embodiment...
14) The moon book
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Identifies the moon as our only natural satellite, describes its movement and phases, and discusses how we have observed and explored it over the years.
15) Javascript
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The market is filled to the brim with books that claim to have the secret recipe to help you learn JavaScript faster. However, few live up to the promises they make. This book is written in a practical and easy way and offers theory and plenty of practical material. There are explanations and practical examples that help beginners learn fast. Instead of diving deeper into lengthy and boring texts, I tried to get straight to the point for each topic.
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16) Solar power
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Discusses using the power of the sun as a source of energy.
17) Maple trees
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"Describing parts of a maple tree, this photo-illustrated nature walk guide shows very young readers how to identify maple trees. Includes photo glossary and quiz"--Provided by publisher.
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"When Rosie Revere's Uncle Ned gets a little carried away wearing his famous helium pants, it's up to Ada and friends to chase him down. As Uncle Ned floats farther and farther away, Ada starts asking lots of questions: How high can a balloon float? Is it possible for Uncle Ned to float into outer space? And what's the best plan for getting him down?"-- Provided by publisher.