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Discoveries in science History Discoveries in science History Juvenile literature Islamic civilization Military art and science History Juvenile literature Military history Science Science History Science History Juvenile literature Scientists Scientists Biography Juvenile literatureKortemeier, Todd
Summary: "From fossil hunters to nuclear researchers, this book introduces remarkable individuals whose contributions to science were often overlooked. Colorful spreads full of photographs and sidebars support reader engagement and celebrate each hero's achievements."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 12-Story Library 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 KORSummary: We often think that people from a thousand years ago were living in the Dark Ages. But from the 7th century onward in Muslim civilization there were amazing advances and inventions that still influence our everyday lives. People living in the Muslim world saw what the Egyptians, Chinese, Indians, Greek, and Romans had discovered and spent the next one thousand years adding new developments and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 297.2 ONEMalam, John
Summary: A Brief Illustrated History of Science' charts the history of scientific discoveries all the way through from prehistory to Aristotle, then through the works of Copernicus, Galileo, Newton, Linnaeus, and right through to the incredible scientific breakthroughs of today. With stunning full-color images and illustrations, this beautiful book is sure to fascinate and charm the young reader.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 509 MALAlbee, Sarah
Summary: "A lighthearted but informative look at chance discoveries made by ordinary people, of artifacts (and treasures) from the past. Many of these discoveries have led to leaps in our knowledge of history and science. Each short chapter will begin with a dramatic story of discovery, followed by the significance of the artifact that was discovered, followed by a look into the history of the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2020
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Summary: Publisher Annotation: Planet Earth is in the Milky Way Galaxy, the cloudy band of light that stretches clear across the night sky. How many galaxies are there in the universe? For years astronomers thought that the Milky Way was the universe. Now we know that there are billions of them. Gail Gibbons takes the reader on a journey light-years away.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.1 GIBNott, Dan
Summary: "What was the first message sent over the internet? How much water does a single person use every day? How was the electric light invented? For every utility people use each day, there's a hidden history below the surface - a story of intrigue, drama, humor, and inequity. This graphic novel provides a guided tour through the science of the past - and how the decisions people made while...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Graphic 2023
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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 509 NOTCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA GRAPHIC NOTKortemeier, Todd
Summary: "From early computer programmers to video game creators, this book introduces remarkable individuals whose contributions to technology were often overlooked. Colorful spreads full of photographs and sidebars support reader engagement and celebrate each hero's achievements."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 12-Story Library 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 KORBolte, Mari
Summary: "Tanks are the toughest vehicles in the US military. Explore their armor and tactics, and find out how tanks control the battlefield"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2024
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Summary: "Explore the world's most significant, innovative and amazing discoveries in association with the Science Museum. Find out how, when and why vital discoveries took place, and learn more about the people who made the breakthroughs. Learn how the principlesthey discovered became the basis of inventions and other advances that shaped our history and the way we live today. Find out about the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Welbeck 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 509 COOGifford, Clive
Summary: This essential title provides children with all the information they need to know how the world works! Trustworthy and easy-to-follow text written by Clive Gifford is complemented by vibrant design and illustrations and explains how and why things happen. Covering a range of children's favorite subjects, including space, nature, wildlife, dinosaurs, volcanoes, technology and much more. Meet a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kingfisher 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 509 GIFSummary: This volume explores the three major areas of study in physical science: astronomy, physics, and chemistry. Topics explored include astronomy's origins in Egypt, physical theories from ancient Greece, the discoveries of the Scientific Revolution, Newtonian theory, developments in electricity and magnetism, the Big-Bang model, quantum mechanics, black holes, the identification of the Higgs boson...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Britannica Educational Publishing in Association with Rosen Educational Services 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 500.2 PHYCole, Joanna.
Summary: Ms. Frizzle takes the gang on a tour through the history of science so they can get ideas for their science expedition.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2006
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J Set MSB 509 Cole 2006Gillespie, Lisa Jane
Summary: Identifies ten important scientific discoveries and concepts and evaluates how these fields have evolved over time.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wide Eyed Editions 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 509 GILOsborne, Mary Pope
Summary: "A overview of warriors throughout history--from Ancient Greece to the Middle Ages--the equipment they used, and the most famous warriors in history"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 355.1 OSBCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 355.1 OSBAves, Edward
Summary: Explains in simple terms how science really works and offers stories of ingenuity and endeavor that convey the sense of wonder that inspired great scientists past and present.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 509 AVEChambers, Catherine
Summary: Not all warriors fight their battles the same way. Learn all about stealthy soldiers, from Japanese ninjas to Apache warriors. Find out how they used their wits and their secrecy to conquer their enemies.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hungry Tomato 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 356 CHAClaybourne, Anna
Summary: A narrative introduction to the brilliant brains and eureka moments behind the greatest scientific discoveries in history. Full of fascinating scientific facts about black holes, microscopic creatures, the truth about heat and light, what plants eat, DNA, diseases, dinosaurs, atoms, asteroids, X-rays and more!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 509 CLAWheatley, Abigail
Summary: "From atoms to X-rays and from the Big Bang to the Internet, brilliant breakthroughs by successful scientists have changed the world again and again. Dip inside this book to read the stories of 100 scientists and their amazing discoveries..." -- Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 509 WHECopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT STEM WheatleyJaneczko, Paul B
Summary: Introduces the military strategy of deception and examines how it has been used in war over the past 150 years.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 355 JANFowler, Will
Summary: Presents a history of weapons and examines how they have evolved into the weapons used today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Central 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 623.4 FOWAnderson, Carol (Carol Elaine)
Summary: "This ... young adult adaptation brings her ideas to a new audience. When America achieves milestones of progress toward full and equal black participation in democracy, the systemic response is a consistent racist backlash that rolls back those wins. We Are Not Yet Equal examines five of these moments: The end of the Civil War and Reconstruction was greeted with Jim Crow laws; the promise of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury 2018
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 323 ANDFowler, Will
Summary: Explains the development of weapons and tactics from the earliest clubs through the first firearms, and discusses armor, war animals, fortifications, siegecraft, and naval warfare.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Central 2011
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Summary: Introduces the military tactics of ancient societies, describing the development of weapons, military strategy, defensive walls, seige warfare, guerillas, and warships in the ancient civilizations of Egypt, China, Greece, Rome, India, and the Middle East.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Twenty-First Century Books 2011
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Summary: Explore the lesser-known details about what makes a Green Beret tick, including the rigorous admissions requirements and top-secret missions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Pub. 2013