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Nosy Crow Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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From ancient chariots and Viking longships to racing cars, rockets, and solar-powered airplanes, our world has been changed by the pioneering development of many incredible vehicles. Take a journey through time to discover how these 50 groundbreaking inventions changed the world and how they might even shape our future . . .
64) The deep sky
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"Yume Kitasei's The Deep Sky is an enthralling sci fi thriller debut about a mission into deep space that begins with a lethal explosion that leaves the survivors questioning the loyalty of the crew. To save humanity, they left everything behind-except their differences. It is the eve of Earth's environmental collapse. A single ship carries humanity's last hope: eighty elite graduates of a competitive program, who will give birth to a generation of...
65) Ambulances
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to ambulances. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
67) Wrong way
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For years, Teresa has passed from one job to the next, settling into long stretches of time, struggling to build her career in any field or unstick herself from an endless cycle of labor. The dreaded move from one gig to another is starting to feel unbearable. When a recruiter connects her with a contract position at AllOver, it appears to check all her prerequisites for a "good" job. It's a fintech corporation with progressive hiring policies and...
68) Bizarre vehicles
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"A bicycle-like device with a donut-shaped frame. Combination stilts and pogo sticks. Your own personal jetpack. What do these things have in common? They're all actual vehicles. Read about a variety of strange forms of transportation in this fun and fascinating book"--Provided by publisher.
69) Rescue vehicles
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"Learn how rescue vehicles are used"--Provided by publisher.
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From high-speed trains to hydroplanes and dragsters, readers will learn about the fastest vehicles in the world. Readers will have an up-close look at the fastest cars, trains, bikes and more. Fact boxes and full-color images of vehicles in action will entice fast vehicle enthusiasts.
73) Mini racer
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Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2011
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English
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Animals in a variety of fanciful vehicles, including a snail on a skateboard and rabbits in a carrot-car, race over a difficult course with a suspenseful and surprising outcome.
74) Lunar probes
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"Engaging images accompany information about lunar rovers. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
75) ATVs
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"All-terrain vehicles do many jobs! Park rangers, farmers, and workers sometimes use ATVs to get around in places cars can't go. They use ATVs to make tough jobs a bit easier. But many people also like to use ATVs for sporting fun! Readers of this engaging text will learn all about ATVs-their history, how to safely drive them, who makes ATVs, and how some professional drivers race them! Included are exciting full-color images that really drive home...
76) Tow trucks
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"Simple text and full color photographs introduce young readers to tow trucks. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
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This title provides readers with a fascinating look at the different kinds of military vehicles. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce young readers to the purpose and uses of each vehicle. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core...
79) Garbage trucks
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"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells about the parts of a garbage truck and different kinds of trucks used to collect trash"--
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"People have been experimenting with drones for more than 150 years. During the U.S. Civil War, they tested hot-air balloons loaded with explosives on timing devices. These early drones were dangerously unreliable and uncontrollable. Spies in hot-air balloons proved the importance of aerial surveillance but also the risk. Technology soon caught up and made flying and spying using unmanned aircraft possible. Today, drones do more than ever before....
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