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1) Exoskeleton
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An exoskeleton is a robotic frame. It fits over the user's body. When the frame moves, the person also moves. Discover more in Exoskeleton, a title in the STEM and the Human Body series.
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Look up! You'll see a lot more than just regular airplanes and helicopters in the skies! Many engineers are looking to flight as the future of transportation. Discover the technology inside the latest personal air vehicles and jet packs. Find out how VTOL aircraft might someday lift drivers out of traffic jams and how hoverbikes work. Keep your eyes to the skies! You won't want to miss these amazing air vehicles!
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The wheel was invented more than 5,000 years ago, and it has brought some awesome vehicles our way. But this invention isn't done giving! Take a tour of some of the most unique and fascinating vehicles around. See how military unmanned ground vehicles tackle rough terrain and keep soldiers safe. Find out how the fastest electric racecars work. Think a car can't handle street driving one minute and tackling sand dunes the next? The high-performance...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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The telephone, the lightbulb, and the airplane are all inventions have changed the world for the better. But, many popular stories about the creation of American inventions have gotten some facts wrong and left out others altogether. Fact and Fiction of American Invention dives into the myths about inventors and their inventions and brings the truth to light. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Modern technology combined with old-fashioned tactics to make World War I an especially brutal conflict. World War I Technology explores how submarines, tanks, and airplanes entered mainstream military use and helped influence the course of the war. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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The US Civil War was the deadliest conflict in American history, partly because of rapidly advancing military technology. Civil War Technology explores how rifles, ironclad ships, and telegraphs helped the Union win the war. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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The war for America's independence from Great Britain brought about not only political change, but also technological change. American Revolution Technology explores how firearms, artillery, and naval technology helped win the war. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core...
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Introduces readers to the science behind artificial organs, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, informative sidebars, and a "How It Works" special feature make this book an engaging introduction to this exciting technology.
9) Drones
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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This book introduces readers to the developing technology of drones, including a look at the technology's future. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
10) GPS Technology
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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This book introduces readers to the developments behind GPS technology, including the familiar example of driving with GPS. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...
11) Smartphones
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This book introduces readers to the developing technology of smartphones, including a wide range of familiar examples and a look at the technology's future. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned...
12) Robots
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This book introduces readers to the developing technology of robots. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint...
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