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2) Tech fury
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Eighth-grader Emily Lemon wakes up and discovers that none of the gadgets around her house are working properly, and the computers at her middle school seem to have a mind of their own--but when the scoreboard in the gym displays the words "the revolution has begun, down with humanity" she realizes that humanity has lost control and civilization as we know it is in serious trouble.
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Statistics tell us that women are underrepresented in STEM careers, yet many of technology's greatest innovations have come from women. Ada Lovelace is considered one of the first computer programmers. It was six women who programmed the important ENIAC computer during World War II. While women's contributions to technology are often overlooked, this resource celebrates the lives and accomplishments of women inventors and innovators throughout history....
4) Invention
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Photographs and text explore such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks, telephones, and rocket engines.
6) Hobby robots
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"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about building and competing with robots. Describes the automatons and toys that shaped today's battlebots built with Lego Mindstorms kits, the ways kids are learning to code and programs robots in school, and where robotics may go in the future. Includes Q&A feature, glossary, index, and further resources"--
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"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about robots used in hospitals and other medical settings. Describes therapy robots, robot-assisted surgery, and currier robots autonomously carrying items around hospitals. Explains the technology used for robotic prosthetics and the future of controlling them with brain waves. Includes Q & A feature, glossary, index, and further resources"--
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Trenton and Kallista travel to a steampunk version of Seattle hoping to find Kallista's missing father, but instead find themselves in the middle of a war between the Order of the Beast, who worships dragons, and the Whipjacks, who are building weapons to destroy the animals.
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Join Max Axiom on a dynamic adventure into CHEMICAL REACTIONS! In this action-packed graphic novel, the world's greatest Super Scientist uses high-tech gadgets to learn how fireworks explode, fireflies flash, and foods ferment. Through comic-book style art, this Super Scientist transforms science topics, like chemistry and biology, into superpowered adventures! Perfect for science fans and comic book fans alike.
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People have been riding buses for more than 350 years. Billions of people climb aboard buses every day. Today's buses guzzle gas or diesel made from fossil fuels that may be used up within 50 years. Buses also release tons of pollution, making people sick and causing changes to the Earth's climate. Many people believe the future of bus transportation is electric. Electric buses are better for people's health and for the planet. Companies around the...
17) The sun
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"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about the sun. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
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Do you take things apart and put them back together just for fun? Do you dream of drone fleets and robot warriors? Does the idea of designing and building robots sound intriguing? If the answer is yes, it's time to start plotting a career in robotics! Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this nonfiction book focuses on STEM topics and builds reading skills. It includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary,...
19) Space robots
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"Engaging images accompany information about space robots. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
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Go microscopic with Max Axiom as he explores the cellular world to teach about bacteria. Learn about all the different kinds of bacteria, from the good to the bad, as well as how to keep yourself safe. With brand-new Capstone 4D videos, writing prompts and discussion questions, and a hands-on activity, Max helps young readers understand how even the smallest bacteria make a huge impact on the world.
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