Veitch, Catherine
Summary: "These fabulous books are a must for any young reader with an interest in vehicles and machines. Each book is filled with amazing machines, fun facts, jokes, and age-appropriate text in colorful boxes. This book takes a close look at machines that can fly including super jumbo jets, rockets, and space shuttles. Find out which flying machine is the mightiest of them all!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heinemann Library 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.1 VEIMason, Jenny
Summary: From the first time a person looked up at the sky and wondered 'What's out there?" humans have dreamed about exploring the cosmos. Over the years, there have been hundreds of reports of UFO (or unidentified flying object) sightings—which the U.S. government seemed to ignore. But a recently released Pentagon report tells a different story. For five years, a secret government agency was tracking...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2022
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Summary: "Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces extreme diggers to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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Summary: Provides information about UFOs, including where they have been spotted, conspiracy theories, and possible explanations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 RIVNoll, Elizabeth
Summary: "The world is full of mysterious stories of hairy creatures and aliens from outer space. But are those stories true? The answer is up to you"--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.942 NOLBrown, Don
Summary: "A Shot in the Arm!, book 3 in the Big Ideas that Changed the World series, is the history of vaccinations and the struggle to protect people from infectious disease. Beginning with smallpox-perhaps humankind's greatest affliction to date-and concluding with an overview of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brown traces the evolution of vaccines and examines deadly diseases such as measles, polio, anthrax,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amulet Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J GRAPHIC BROZalewski, Aubrey
Summary: Discover the purpose and parts of front-end loaders.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cody Koala 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J621.8 ZALLaRocca, Rajani
Summary: "Do you remember every time you've been sick? You may not, but your body does! With many illnesses, you can't get sick more than once because your body remembers and fights it off before you get sick again. But what if your body could recognize germs that you've never had before so you don't get ill? There's where vaccines come in!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Bee Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 615.3 LARManzanero, Paula
Summary: Describes the isolated Nevada air base known as Area 51, covering its use for testing top-secret aircraft, and discusses speculation about a connection to unidentified flying objects.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J900 WHEScheff, Matt
Summary: This title offers readers cool facts about hovercrafts, including what they're made of, what they can do, and how they are used.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.3 SCHOxlade, Chris
Summary: "A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to wheels and axles. Science theory and practical, fun projects teach the physics and the technology behind this simple machine. Important science curriculum is explained through historical and contemporary examples of wheels and axles. Step-by-step projects range from the simple to the more challenging."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Raintree 2015
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Summary: It's time to go to the amusement park! Giant rides loom around you, and countless parts are in motion. But many simple machines are at work too. See the Ferris wheel? That's a wheel and axle. Try your luck at skee-ball. You're using an inclined plane. Find out more about the simple machines behind the excitement.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 791.06 ENZOxlade, Chris
Summary: "A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to the lever. Science theory and practical, fun projects teach the physics and the technology behind this simple machine. Important science curriculum is explained through historical and contemporary examples of levers. Step-by-step projects range from the simple to the more challenging."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Raintree 2015
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Summary: "A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to pulleys. Science theory and practical, fun projects teach the physics and the technology behind this simple machine. Important science curriculum is explained through historical and contemporary examples of pulleys. Step-by-step projects range from the simple to the more challenging."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Raintree 2015
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Summary: "Simple nonfiction text and full-color photographs present cranes"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 621.8 CLAWilsher, Jane
Summary: "Ever wondered what's going on inside some of the world's most incredible machines and inventions? In your kitchen or bedroom, beneath city streets, or far up in space, machines are at work day and night making, moving, building, and even thinking for us. Use the magic lens included with this book to discover the inner workings of machines from bicycles to microwaves and from printing presses...
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Publisher / Publication Date: What on Earth Books 2021
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Summary: This book presents leading theories and important clues about the mystery of Area 51, and challenges readers to study the evidence and develop their own conclusions about what has happened and what still happens today in Area 51.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 KRAMarcovitz, Hal
Summary: "The notion that UFOs are real is one that is very much alive in today's society. In fact, sightings of UFOs as well as close encounters with actual alien visitors have been reported for centuries. And for hundreds of years, such sightings were often dismissed by skeptics because the men and women who reported encounters with aliens could provide no evidence other than the stories of their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: ReferencePoint Press, Inc. 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA 001.942 MARO'Keefe, Emily
Summary: Learn about unidentified flying objects with explanations of famous past sightings, recent reports, and researchers' theories. 'Myth or Fact?' sidebars describe common misconceptions and confirm surprising facts. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J001.942 OKEShea, Therese
Summary: Given the vastness of the universe, it is not difficult to imagine the possibility of life--even intelligent life--beyond Earth. Yet whether any extraterrestrial beings have ever made contact with us and if any evidence of this contact exists, remains widely debated. Evaluating tales of alien encounters and UFO sightings with a critical eye, this absorbing volume considers the possibility of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Britannica Educational Publishing, in association with Rosen Educational Services 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 SHEJaggar, Louisa
Summary: "The true story of James Herman Banning, the first African American pilot to fly across the United States"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Books for Young Readers 2021
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BANLinde, Barbara M.
Summary: Area 51 is a military base located in Nevada, though it has some questionable lore attached to its reputation. It's said to be the site of alien dissections, clandestine aircraft testing, and numerous covert government programs. The US government denied for many years that it even existed, which didn't stifle any of the rumors. This engrossing book presents what is known about the facility, the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 LINSteinkraus, Kyla
Summary: "Readers of this book will investigate the facts and compare the data provided in the fascinating text and compelling infographics, and then decide for themselves what's really going on with crop circles"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.94 STEHiggins, Nadia
Summary: "Engaging images accompany information about UFOs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media, Inc. 2014