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Military and security Military and security Tom Jackson "Provides a historical overview of military technology, from the earliest weapons to medieval fortresses and to today's modern weapons and warfare strategies. Includes the progression of lock technol… OL15902093W
Air and space Air and space Tom Jackson "Describes the progression of technology that makes air and space travel possible, beginning with the hot air balloons and ending with the vehicles and probes in space today"--Provided by publisher. OL15916790W
Gases and their properties Gases and their properties Tom Jackson One of the three basic states of matter, this fascinating titles provides insight into the properties of gases. Although most gases cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted, they are always present. Reader… OL17870980W
Pronghorns Pronghorns Tom Jackson Presents an introduction to the physical characteristics and habits of pronghorns. OL17873041W
The basics of atoms and molecules The basics of atoms and molecules Tom Jackson An introduction to matter, the elements of the periodic table, atoms, electrons, reactions, bonding and radioactivity. OL17920964W
Chilled Chilled Tom Jackson "The refrigerator may seem mundane nowadays, but it is one of the wonders of twentieth-century science--lifesaver, food preserver, social liberator. Part historical narrative, part scientific decoder… OL19665023W
The elements book The elements book Tom Jackson Kids can go on a visual tour of the 118 chemical elements of the periodic table, from argon to zinc, with The Elements Book. OL19721153W
Engineering Engineering Tom Jackson,Tom Jackson Welcome to the world of engineering! Discover how the familiar machines and buildings in today's world are constructed, and how they function. How do scientists choose the right materials for the rig… OL19721370W
The elements The elements Tom Jackson Profiles every element on the periodic table and describes their properties, when they were discovered, and how they are used in household materials. OL19724670W
World's deadliest reptiles World's deadliest reptiles Tom Jackson Travel to Africa to meet the longest snake on the continent, the black mamba, which is also one of the fastest in the world. OL19764732W
Green sea turtle Green sea turtle Tom Jackson This book introduces green sea turtles, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, eating habits, and life cycle. In this book, young readers will learn about the diet, life cycle… OL19974902W
Wonders of the world Wonders of the world Tom Jackson Discusses natural monuments and ancient and modern architectural wonders and the marvels of engineering behind these timeless treasures. OL19979041W
The brain The brain Tom Jackson "The study of the brain has spawned many disciplines. Disorders of and damage to the brain have given neurologists clues as to how the brain functions. Neuroscientists have unpicked the chemical proc… OL20030942W
Engineering Engineering Tom Jackson,Robert Snedden,Harris, Tim (Ornithologist) Combining engaging text with captivating images and helpful diagrams, renowned science writer Tom Jackson guides readers through the history of engineering in the 7th installment of the groundbreakin… OL20047789W
What's next for entertainment? What's next for entertainment? Tom Jackson SCIENCE. From 3D printing and tables as loudspeakers to space diving and asteroid resorts, welcome to the future of entertainment! Find out all about the mind-blowing science and technology the futur… OL20828409W
Nature's best parents Nature's best parents Tom Jackson Some animals have developed astonishing parenting techniques which ensure the survival of their species, even in the harshest of conditions. From emperor penguins, who share parenting duties and mana… OL20882604W
Small but deadly Small but deadly Tom Jackson Graphic pictures and simple text show some of the deadly creatures on the planet who can pack a punch much bigger than themselves - such as the poison puffer fish, the box jellyfish and deadly snails. OL20984210W
A fierce lion A fierce lion Tom Jackson Find out why lions sleeps 20 hours after a big meal, the size of a new cub and why a new chief lion kills all the cubs in his pride. OL21182628W
What's next for the environment? What's next for the environment? Tom Jackson SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY: GENERAL INTEREST (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). From algae producing oil and driverless cars to tsunami-proof towns and farmer-bots, welcome to how our environment may look in the near… OL24184062W
Nature's best hunters Nature's best hunters Tom Jackson Some animals have developed astonishing techniques to hunt and kill their prey. From the humpback whale's bubble nets that capture hundreds of fish, to the komodo dragon's deadly saliva, the creature… OL24193819W
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