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Michael Vey volume 1
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English
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To everyone at Meridian High School, fourteen-year-old Michael Vey is nothing special, just the kid who has Tourette's syndrome. But in truth, Michael is extremely special--he has electric powers. Michael thinks he is unique until he discovers that a cheerleader named Taylor has the same mysterious powers. With the help of Michael's friend, Ostin, the three of them set out to discover how Michael and Taylor ended up with their abilities, and their...
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From Alexander Graham Bell to Steve Jobs, creative thinkers have revolutionized the way we communicate. Come aboard a young inventor's time machine as he explores the history of the telephone, one fraction at a time! By integrating math and literacy skills, this math reader makes learning fractions simple, relevant, and fun, and the real-world examples of problem solving allow students to explore the concepts in meaningful ways. Text features such...
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"Kids will explore one of Earth's important energy resources with Solar Energy Projects from the history to how we use it today. Then, they'll make s'mores in a solar oven, use solar energy to turn on a light, and more. Each project includes color photos and easy to follow instructions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles."--Publisher's description.
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Series
Michael Vey volume 4
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
First Simon Pulse hardcover edition.
Language
English
Description
Michael, Taylor, Ostin, and the rest of the Electroclan head to Taiwan in search of nine-year-old child prodigy Lin Julung, or Jade Dragon, who the Elgen kidnapped for Hatch's army of electric children.
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Primarily, this book will teach you the difference between conductors and insulators. You will also learn the mechanics of each, as well as some examples. Knowing what conductors and insulators is the first step to ensuring electrical safety. You would know which to hold and which not to hold without protective equipment. Read and learn more about electricity.
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At the end of this book, you should be able to identify electricity as the flow of electrons. How do electrons move? What causes them to move? Further reading would yield terms like static electricity and electric potential energy. This book will only give you an introduction to the world of electrons and electricity, but it's a good start.
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Electricity flows if a positive terminal and a negative terminal are completely connected. That's the most basic information there is about the structure of electrical circuits. However, this book will take you deeper into the topic. It will also discuss the difference between closed and open circuits. It will also explain, who a short circuit is called as such.
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Voltage is defined as the force that makes electrons flow. Meanwhile, the unit of electrical force is called the volt. In this book, you will also learn about the alternating current (AC), the direct current (DC), and the alternator. Expect to read technical descriptions to facilitate a more thorough understanding of how electricity works.
92) The Tesla legacy
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Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
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English
Description
A fateful encounter in the Tesla Suite of the New Yorker Hotel unlocks Lucy Phelps' dormant electrical powers and thrusts her into a centuries-old battle between rival alchemical societies.
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English
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The purpose of this educational book is to teach your child the importance of electricity. However, unlike the school's official textbooks, this book contains just the right blend of text and images to facilitate self-paced learning. Use this book to complement classroom-based education.
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Kids will explore one of Earth's important energy resources with Wind Energy Projects from the history of wind energy, to how we use it today. They'll move a car with a balloon, use wind to play a music box, and more. Each project includes color photos and easy to follow instructions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.
96) All About Drones
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English
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Explores the fascinating world of drones. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.
98) 3D Printing
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English
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Printing has come a long way thanks to technology, from printing words and images on a flat surface to recreating a life-size version of a car. In 3D Printing in the Disruptors in Tech series, readers will discover how 3D printing technology has disrupted major industries including health and architecture design. Series includes a table of contents, tech-forward sidebars, a timeline, glossary, index, and author biography.
99) E-Commerce
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English
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Retail shopping has come a long way thanks to technology, from shopping in brick-and-mortar stores and flipping through catalogues to asking Alexa to purchase new batteries. In E-Commerce in the Disruptors in Tech series, readers will discover how technology has and continues to disrupt the retail industry. Series includes a table of contents, tech-forward sidebars, a timeline, glossary, index, and author biography.
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Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) have never been more important. Just about every part of our lives is touched by one or more of those fields. In this book, check out many stories from the world of Information Technology, including these breaking headlines: Science: Psychology's Impact on Social Media Technology: 3D Printing . . . From a Smart Phone? Engineering: New Batteries-More Power! Math: Math Models Break Secret Codes! Inside,...
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