Laura K Murray
1) Ocean energy
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Explains what ocean energy is, the history of the technology, how it generates electricity, and its future uses.
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This title takes a look at the issues surrounding terrorist attacks in the United States that are carried out by people living in the country. It examines the history of such attacks and explores the responses of law enforcement, politicians, and communities affected by the violence.
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LeBron James: NBA Champion examines the life and career of a player who's been in the spotlight since he was in middle school and rose out of poverty to become an NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, and world-famous philanthropist. Features include a timeline, a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a...
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Wars are destructive events, but they also spur the development of new technologies. From the firearms of the American Revolution to the drones of the modern War on Terror, technology has played important roles in armed conflicts. War Technology looks at major advances and how they affected the battlefield. Learn how these technologies changed the way soldiers fight.
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"The Taj Mahal, a majestic mausoleum in India, continues to amaze visitors with its beauty nearly 400 years after its construction. Engineering the Taj Mahal discusses the emperor behind the famous structure, the precise engineering used by the designers, and the ways in which India is preserving the mausoleum so that it can continue to impress future generations. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at...
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Explains how the Declaration of Independence was a key document in shaping the course of American history and severing the colonies' ties to England, discussing the events that led to the writing and creation of the Declaration of Independence, the effect it had on the colonists' lives, and why it is one of America's most significant symbols of liberty.
13) Chief Joseph
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"How much do you know about Chief Joseph? Find out the facts you need to know about this leader of the Nez Perce people. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American"--
16) Deborah Sampson
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"How much do you know about Deborah Sampson? Find out the facts you need to know about this woman who fought in the Revolutionary War. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American"--
17) Corn
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"An exploration of the life cycle and life span of corn, using up-close photographs and step-by-step text to follow a corn plant's growth process from seed to seedling to mature plant"--
18) Spies in the KGB
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"An early reader's guide to KGB spies, introducing Russian espionage history, famous agents such as Oleg Penkovsky, techniques such as dead drops, and the dangers all spies face"--
19) Spies in the CIA
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"An early reader's guide to CIA spies, introducing American espionage history, famous agents such as Aldrich Ames, technology such as spy satellites, and the dangers all spies face"--
20) Scuba diver
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A brief exploration of what scuba divers do on the job, including the equipment they use and the training they need, plus real-life instances of scuba diving to discover ancient, underwater cities.
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