Spilsbury, Richard
Summary: "In 2000, the FDA approved the Da Vinci surgical robotic system. The Da Vinci is a robot controlled by a surgeon used to do delicate and technical surgeries, and it represents a whole segment of robots used to aid doctors, pharmacists, and others in the medical field. Readers are introduced to cutting-edge medical technology with full-color photographs of robots actually used in hospitals and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2016
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Summary: Explores the behaviors and daily life of a chimpanzee troop, as well as their habitat, environmental threats, and the advantages of group living.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heinemann Library 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.885 SPISpilsbury, Richard
Summary: Multiple sclerosis, a progressive autoimmune disorder that affects the central nervous system, usually develops between the ages of twenty and fifty. This guide to multiple sclerosis describes the difference between the four types of the disease and how sufferers can manage their symptoms through medications such as corticosteroids. Though scientists are unsure what causes MS or how to prevent...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Central 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 616.8 SPISpilsbury, Richard
Summary: Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, and individual and group behavior of the chimpanzee.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heinemann Library 2003
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1 available in Stacks, Call number: P-J Basket SPISpilsbury, Richard.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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Summary: Provides an introduction to how forces and motion work in space, including why astronauts feel heavy after take-off, why rockets are long and thin, and how spacecraft orbit Earth.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heinemann Raintree 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.4 SPISpilsbury, Richard
Summary: This book describes Geronimo's rise to power from his point of view and what it was like to live as a Native American in the Southwest.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Raintree 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 GERSpilsbury, Richard
Summary: Discusses how amphibians differ from other animals, their habitat, how they are born and develop, what they eat, how they reproduce, and their typical life expectancy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heinemann Library 2003
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 597.8 SPISpilsbury, Richard.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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Summary: Discusses how insects differ from other animals, their habitat, what they eat, how they are born and develop, how they reproduce, and their typical life expectancy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heinemann Library 2003
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 595.7 SPISpilsbury, Richard.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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Summary: "The enigmatic depths of Earths oceans have long eluded humanity, but as our technology increases, so does our ability to explore these mysterious waters. This information-rich book introduces readers to the brilliant engineering behind submarines, the anatomy of these incredible machines, and their amazing uses. From salvage missions to underwater tourism, readers will be transfixed by the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 623.825 SPISpilsbury, Louise.
Summary: Describes the physical characteristics and habitat of the Asiatic elephant, and explains why their numbers are threatened and what can be done about it.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heinemann Library 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.676 SPISpilsbury, Louise
Summary: There's only so far people can go underground. Eventually, heat and pressure become too much, and scientists have to rely on technology to record information for them. Readers learn all about the latest science being done underground, including research on fossils and fossil fuels, volcanoes, soil, and more. From geology to seismology, several different kinds of science are discussed,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 550 SPISpilsbury, Louise.
Summary: Introduces sound and how it is made, explaining how sound waves travel through the air, and includes activities to help readers understand how to make sound.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heinemann Library 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 534 SPISpilsbury, Louise
Summary: Beautiful coral reefs are teeming with life that's not found anywhere else on the planet. This diverse and fascinating biome is home to thousands of fish, octopi, sea slugs, and sharks. Readers learn about these creatures and many more in this science-rich title that uses age-appropriate language and fun fact boxes to discuss adaptation and survival, ecosystem balance, interdependency, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2016
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Summary: The leafy sea dragon and other masters of camouflage blend in so well with their surroundings that they become nearly invisible. Inflatable animals like the puffer fish blow up to the point of shapeshifting. Growing readers will discover how animal adaptations are much like superpowers.
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2021
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Summary: "Rivers and lakes are home to some of the world's most captivating creatures. Diving beetles, water lilies, salmon, and fish eagles are just some of the diverse life-forms readers will learn about in this information-rich title. Readers learn how creatures adapt and survive in this fascinating biome."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.6 SPISpilsbury, Louise
Summary: No one lives on Antarctica other than scientists who study it and those who support their work. Many live at the McMurdo Research Station, but others may do their work in mobile stations, battling the cold, dry environment while trying to make fantastic science discoveries. Readers are introduced to some of the most extreme and fascinating STEM careers there are. From climate study to research...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.5 SPIPillsbury, Richard.
Summary: "Explores the evolution and transformation of the American diet from colonial times to the present." Includes the introduction of exotic foods into an originally bland diet, the disappearance of early staples from the average modern diet, the influence of grocery stores and restaurants on modern diet, and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Westview Press 1998