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Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military
Par Avis Lang, Neil DeGrasse Tyson. 2019
“Extraordinary.… A feast of history, an expert tour through thousands of years of war and conquest.” —Jennifer Carson, New York…
Times Book Review In this far-reaching foray into the millennia-long relationship between science and military power, acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-author Avis Lang examine how the methods and tools of astrophysics have been enlisted in the service of war. Spanning early celestial navigation to satellite-enabled warfare, Accessory to War is a richly researched and provocative examination of the intersection of science, technology, industry, and power that will introduce Tyson’s millions of fans to yet another dimension of how the universe has shaped our lives and our world.That's No Dino!: Or Is It? What Makes a Dinosaur a Dinosaur
Par Helaine Becker. 2021
A fun introduction to prehistoric creatures that are not dinosaurs, and why! Everyone knows what a dinosaur is, right? Well,…
maybe not. Dinosaurs are actually just one type of extinct animal from prehistoric times. So, what sets them apart? Here, readers are introduced to ten prehistoric animals. Each one looks like a dinosaur. But it's missing at least one key characteristic of all true dinosaurs. Animal by animal, each of those characteristics is added to a growing list, until, by the end of the book, readers know just what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur! A dinosaur by any other name is . . . not a dinosaur, of course!Filled with the travel secrets of celebrated writers and sophisticated travelers. Features breathtaking destinations, including the finest art, architecture, fashion,…
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culture, cuisine, lodgings, and shopping. Your guide to discover the best islands, cities, spas, castles, and cruises.Filled with the travel secrets of celebrated writers and sophisticated travelers. Features breathtaking destinations, including the finest art, architecture, fashion,…
culture, cuisine, lodgings, and shopping. Your guide to discover the best islands, cities, spas, castles, and cruises.Filled with the travel secrets of celebrated writers and sophisticated travelers. Features breathtaking destinations, including the finest art, architecture, fashion,…
culture, cuisine, lodgings, and shopping. Your guide to discover the best islands, cities, spas, castles, and cruises.Filled with the travel secrets of celebrated writers and sophisticated travelers. Features breathtaking destinations, including the finest art, architecture, fashion,…
culture, cuisine, lodgings, and shopping. Your guide to discover the best islands, cities, spas, castles, and cruises.