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World-whizzing facts: Awesome earth questions answered
Par Emily Grossman. 2021
'Never mind the kids, I've had an education from reading this book! ... Recommended for any budding scientists, eco-warriors or…
fans of weird facts' Rachel Riley, TV presenter and mathematician 'The best way to get out of being bored is discovering something new. The great thing about this book is it whizzes you off to a world of facts you had never heard of. Result: not being bored. Result!' Michael Rosen, Children's poet and author 'Every page bursting with fantastic facts you never thought you needed to know. Indispensable , planet-saving, fact-tastic fun for all the family!' Dallas Campbell, BBC Science presenter In this new book, TV science expert Dr Emily Grossman answers incredible and important questions about our natural world. You'll find out silly things like why some animals do square-shaped poos and which direction a dog is likely to face while weeing, but you'll also learn what climate change and wildlife loss are actually doing to our planet and what YOU can do to help. Covering a diverse range of key science topics, from human biology and animals and plants to the weather and space, Dr Emily shows readers why Earth is so weird and wonderfully great. Did you know there's a planet in our solar system where it actually rains diamonds? Imagine that! If you lived there, you'd always be picking them out of your hair, your pockets and probably your pants! Dr Emily also tackles Earth's BIGGEST problem: climate change. Through clear, sensitive explanations, you'll find out what is actually happening to our Earth and what this means for both humans and wildlife - and what we can all do to help! Written by TV science expert, STEM ambassador and advocate for women in science Dr Emily Grossman, this book will make your eyebrows rise, your jaw drop and your world WHIZZ! It will also give you hope about our future and how we can ALL make a difference. 'I love this book! It's funny, accessible and quirky and has exactly the right balance of questions and information to light the flame of scientific inquiry in young minds. A must-read for all budding young scientists' Lucy Hawking, Children's science author 'Since we got this book, all my kids want to talk about is diamond rain, tuna fish eyeballs and how to save the planet ... thank goodness Emily has written down the answers to their insatiably curious questions in a single handy and hilarious volume' Helen Arney, Science presenter, comedian and author Emily Grossman's first book Brain-fizzing Facts: Awesome Science Questions Answered was shortlisted for the Teach Primary Book Awards 2020Breaking news: How to tell what's real from what's rubbish
Par Nick Sheridan. 2021
A funny, practical and ever-so timely guide to the NEWS for 8–12-year-olds. Find out how to understand and navigate 24/7…
news, how to spot the facts from the fake . . . and what to do if the news becomes overwhelming. Perfect for fans of Matthew Syed's You Are Awesome and Rashmi Sirdeshpande's Dosh . It's never been easier to access the news; TV, radio, billboards, newspapers and endlessly buzzing on to the screens in our pockets. But with more and more news available, it's hard to know what to trust. Where do stories come from? What's real news and what's fake? And what role does social media play in all of this? Insightful, hands-on, essential and reassuring, Breaking News will help children navigate the peaks and pitfalls of our modern day news cycle, through laugh-out-loud text, amusing illustration and interactive activities. Praise for Breaking News : 'Newsflash: I loved it.' – Eoin Colfer, million-copy selling author of ARTEMIS FOWL 'A perfect read for any budding young journalists out there.' – Konnie Huq, TV presenter and author of the COOKIE! series 'Jam-packed with fascinating facts, this is a fantastically funny and much-needed guide to navigating the news.' – Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of DOSHTitanic Thompson: the man who bet on everything
Par Kevin Cook. 2011
Portrait of Alvin "Titanic" Thompson (1892-1974), a gambler from rural Arkansas whose exploits, including five murders, won and lost him…
millions. Describes the creation of Sky Masterson, the Guys and Dolls character based on Thompson. Strong language and some violence. 2011Fixing my gaze: a scientist's journey into seeing in three dimensions
Par Susan R. Barry. 2010
Neuroscientist explains that even after childhood surgery for strabismus, she had no depth perception. Recalls being unaware, despite her scientific…
training, that vision therapy could train her to use both eyes simultaneously. Describes the ocular exercise regimen given her by optometrist Theresa Ruggiero and her emotions upon experiencing stereopsis. 2009Cowboys full: the story of poker
Par James McManus. 2009
Author of Positively Fifth Street: Murders, Cheetahs, and Binion's World Series of Poker (DB 56047) pens a history of poker…
and its significance in American culture, from Abraham Lincoln's use of a poker analogy in explaining a difficult wartime decision to state senator Barack Obama's weekly game in Illinois. 2009Former Dungeons and Dragons addict explains the allure and popularity of role-playing games through youth into adulthood. Describes his findings…
from his global interviewing quest of gamers, fantasy fans, scholars, conventioneers, and others. 2009Benjamin Franklin, American genius: his life and ideas, with 21 activities (For Kids series #28)
Par Brandon Marie Miller. 2010
Biography of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) highlights his self-reliance from age seventeen on and his roles as a printer, writer, scientist,…
inventor, and diplomat. Discusses his political views and work on the Declaration of Independence. Activities include craft, cooking, and science projects appropriate to Franklin's era. For grades 4-7. 2010Mysterious messages: a history of codes and ciphers
Par Gary Blackwood, Gary L. Blackwood. 2009
Traces the important role of codes and code breaking for secret communication in wars, business espionage, crime, diplomacy, and literature…
from ancient Greece and Shakespearean England to modern America. Explains the underlying principles of many codes and how to use them. For grades 5-8. 2009A spotlight for Harry (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
Par Eric A. Kimmel, Jim Madsen. 2009
Story based on childhood events of Harry Houdini (1874-1926), who became a famous magician and escape artist. Describes Harry and…
his brother Dash learning to walk a tightrope after going to the circus with their family for the first time. For grades 2-4. 2009100 questions & answers about macular degeneration
Par Jeffrey S Heier, Jeffrey Heier. 2010
A retina specialist answers questions about the causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of age-related wet and dry macular degeneration.…
Includes patient commentary and discusses the future possibilities of research trials. 2010When the mob ran Vegas: stories of money, mayhem and murder
Par Steve Fischer. 2007
Short vignettes, about mob figures in the 50's through early 70's in the gambling Mecca of Las Vegas, offer info…
on the schemes and would-be-scammers, various Las Vegas characters, places, and events. Includes mentions of Frank Sinatra, Jerry Lewis, Marilyn Monroe, Howard Hughes and multiple gang mobsters. Some strong language. Some violencePlayed out on the strip: the rise and fall of Las Vegas casino bands
Par Janis McKay, Janis L. McKay. 2016
This book will appeal to readers interested in Las Vegas history, music history, and labor issues as it traces a…
major shift in the music industry from 1940 to 1989 including the musicians' strike of 1989. It offers extensive interviews and personal perspectives from former musicians using primary sources and oral histories to outline the bittersweet history of music entertainment and a transitional period in Las Vegas history. Some violenceWicked women of New Mexico (Wicked)
Par Donna Blake Birchell. 2014
New Mexico Territory attracted outlaws and desperados, its remote locations the perfect settings for seizing wealth. Many women running from…
their pasts sought new starts before and after statehood. Crime in early New Mexico wasn't only a boys' gameMinecraft: The Unlikely Tale of Markus "Notch" Persson and the Game That Changed Everything
Par Jennifer Hawkins, Daniel Goldberg, Linus Larsson. 2017
A completely unique and in-depth look at the creator of Minecraft, Markus "Notch" Persson, and his rise from unknown computer…
programmer to multi-millionaire international gaming icon. Some strong language. For grades 5-8What's that arch?
Par Sandra Kreitner, Alvin Zamudio. 2013
It's big! It's shiny! And it catches everyone's eye! The Gateway Arch is all that and a whole lot more.…
A beloved landmark in St. Louis, Missouri, it symbolizes the Gateway to the West and the rich history of the area. With colorful illustrations and rhyming story, this board book provides a fun look at westward expansion, exploration, For preschool-grade 2The devil's tickets: a night of bridge, a fatal hand, and a new American age
Par Gary M. Pomerantz. 2009
Discusses the rise in popularity of the card game bridge during the early twentieth century and explores the murder of…
Jack Bennett whose wife shot him after having an argument during a handWords with wings
Par Nikki Grimes. 2013
When Gabby's parents separate, her tendency to daydream becomes essential to coping with life's difficulties, which only increase when she…
moves with her mother to a new home and a new school. For grades 3-6Devoted: the story of a father's love for his son
Par Don Yaeger, Dick Hoyt. 2010
Inspiring countless runners and race fans with his tenacity and dedication, Dick Hoyt has competed in more than a thousand…
events, including dozens of Boston marathons, while pushing his wheelchair-bound son, RickCasino women: courage in unexpected places
Par Susan Chandler, Jill B. Jones, Susan Kerr Chandler. 2011
A bibliography of women working in the gaming industry from maids to the vice president. These women fall into one…
of two groups, those who are union activists and those who are not. The reader will get to know a range of workers intimately as they share personal and touching stories of their pasts and ongoing struggles and hardships. 2011Son of a gambling man: my journey from a casino family to the governor's mansion
Par Bob Miller. 2013
A memoir of former Nevada Governor Bob Miller's life from the 1950's as a child growing up in Las Vegas,…
his law school days, working in the Las Vegas' District Attorney's office, becoming a Justice of the Peace and finally the longest serving governor. Includes information regarding his father, an illegal bookmaker from Chicago, whose success is due to his ability to navigate the mob and criminal underworld in Las Vegas