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"Emma Lilian Todd's mind was always soaring--she loved to solve problems. Lilian tinkered and fiddled with all sorts of objects, turning dreams into useful inventions. As a child, she took apart and reassembled clocks to figure out how they worked. As an adult, typing up patents at the U.S. Patent Office, Lilian built the inventions in her mind, including many designs for flying machines. However, they all seemed too impractical. Lilian knew she could...
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"Astronomer and astrophysicist Cecilia Payne was the first person to discover what burns at the heart of stars. But she didn't start out as the groundbreaking scientist she would eventually become. She started out as a girl full of curiosity, hoping one day to unlock the mysteries of the universe. With lyrical, evocative text by Kirsten W. Larson and extraordinary illustrations by award-winning illustrator Katherine Roy, this moving biography powerfully...
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The American West is home to big cities and wide-open spaces. Today, Arizona, California, and Nevada are growing, vibrant states with diverse people and bustling economies. California is the nation's largest state by population, and is an important cornerstone of the U.S. economy. Arizona and Nevada feature popular tourists spots like the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas. From cowboys to movie stars, there's no place quite like the American West. This book...
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The Bill of Rights was written more than 200 years ago, but it's still just as relevant and important today as it was back then. Readers will take a look at what caused the Second Amendment to be born and what effects the amendment has had through history and today.
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This photo-illustrated book describes the life of a US Secret Service agents, including their work catching counterfeiters and protecting the president of the United States. Describes training required to be an agent and what a day in the life is like in the field. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.
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This photo-illustrated book describes the life of a Federal Air Marshal, including how they work undercover on flights to fight terrorism. Explains how they fit under the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), what it takes to get a job, and what a day in the field is like. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.
7) Hobby Robots
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A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about building and competing with robots. Describes the automatons and toys that shaped today's battlebots built with Lego Mindstorms kits, the ways kids are learning to code and programs robots in school, and where robotics may go in the future. Includes Q&A feature, glossary, index, and further resources.
8) The CIA
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This photo-illustrated book describes the life of a CIA officer, including their work recruiting agents and spies, how they gather intelligence, and work to keep the United States safe from terrorism. Describes real-life missions and what it takes to get a job in the Central Intellegence Agency. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.
9) Space Robots
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A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about robots in space. Describes why robots are better suited for the perils and risks of space travel, the data they are able to send back to Earth, and the information we have learned about space. Describes the history of sending robotic machines into outer space, some current missions on Mars and following comets, and the future applications robotic technology may have. Includes Q&A feature, glossary,...
10) SWAT Teams
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This photo-illustrated book describes the life of SWAT officers, including the work they do to catch dangerous criminals and free hostages. Describes what it takes to become a SWAT officer and includes real-life missions. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.
11) The FBI
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This photo-illustrated book describes the life of an FBI officer, including their work capturing terrorists, enforcing federal laws, and investigating crimes. Describes real-life cases and what it takes to get a job in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.
12) Drones
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A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones. Describes the technological history that led to today's drones and the what makes a drone a robot or simply a remote control plane. Explains their role today and possible future applications in the military, commercially, and for fun. Includes Q&A feature, glossary, index, and further resources.
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Help your nonfiction picture book stand out from the pack.Are you struggling with a nonfiction picture book draft?Is there a gap between the book in your head and what poured out onto the page?Does your story feel flat or lack the emotion and excitement you know could be there?Whether you're a seasoned, nonfiction author or someone exploring nonfiction for the first time, award-winning author Kirsten W. Larson provides the tools you need to get your...
14) Military Robots
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A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about robots used by the military. Describes drones in the air and sea, robots used for bomb-detection and spying, and how robotic technology helps keep soldiers safe. Explains the history of robotics on the battlefield and the future of fighting robots. Includes Q&A feature, glossary, index, and further resources.
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Help your nonfiction picture book stand out from the pack.
· Are you struggling with a nonfiction picture book draft?
· Is there a gap between the book in your head and what poured out onto the page?
· Does your story feel flat or lack the emotion and excitement you know could be there?
Whether you're a seasoned, nonfiction author or someone exploring nonfiction for the first time, award-winning author Kirsten W. Larson provides the...
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This photo-illustrated book describes the life of US Border Patrol Agents, including the work they do to keep criminals, weapons, and drugs out of the United States. Describes what it takes to get a job as a border patrol agent, the training required, and what a day in the field is like. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.