John Perritano
1) Forensics
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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 Forensics, including these breaking headlines: Science: Police Call in Anthropologists to ID Bodies Technology: Cracking the Xbox Code to Find Bad Guys Engineering: Crime ReconstructionEngineer Style! Math: Computer Algorithms Track Down...
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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 War and the Military, including these breaking headlines: Science: Psychology Helps Wounded Warriors Technology: Exoskeletons Give Soldiers Strength Engineering: Are Force Fields the Future of Battlefields? Math: See How Math Builds Safer...
3) Agriculture
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Provides information on the world of agriculture, including the use of drones on farms, getting energy from plants, rooftop gardens, and more.
5) Australia
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Indigenous peoples, British settlers, recent immigrant groups: Australia's past-along with the vast continent it occupies-gives the country its unique character. The astounding beauty of the Great Barrier Reef; the Outback still home to many aborigines; the native instrument called the didgeridoo; world-class cities such as Melbourne and Sydney-these highlights and more are celebrated in this volume on Australia's customs and culture. Covering history...
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It takes a special kind of bravery to face down a live bomb .. but the people in this book demonstrate that courage every time they go to work. Experts on bomb squads around the world face new dangers every day. Inside, read how they stay ahead of the bombers and how they train their minds and bodies to handle the stress of disarming explosive devices. --Amazon.com.
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Drugs that are derived from (or mimic the effects of) the poppy are some of humanity's oldest and most powerful. In fact, opiate drugs were the main tools of doctors for centuries. Unfortunately, misuse of opiates has reached epidemic levels, destroying lives and tearing families apart. This book looks at the history and effects of opiates and introduces readers to treatments that can help turn users' lives around. From caffeine and aspirin to heroin...
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Marijuana has been controversial for a long time. Some point out that marijuana is safer than other legal drugs and even has medical benefits for particular illnesses. Others worry about the drug's "gateway" potential and the potentially destructive effects of long-term use. As many U.S. states reconsider their pot legislation, this book provides the facts and dispels myths about that plant called marijuana. From caffeine and aspirin to heroin and...
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Sometimes it seems that the sports pages are filled with the stories of superstar athletes who use performance-enhancing drugs. But in fact, most users of these substances are just regular folks trying to improve their workouts or lift more weights at the gym. Unfortunately, these drugs are serious business and can be extremely dangerous. This book looks at the types of performance-enhancing drugs that exist and the problems that follow their use...
11) Austria
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Learn about Austria's land and climate, plants and animals, natural resources, tourism, industry, history, and more.
12) China
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Explores the history and religion, family and friends, school and work, arts and leisure, and architecture and the built environment of China.
13) South Africa
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Explores the history and religion, family and friends, school and work, arts and leisure, and architecture and the built environment of South Africa.
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Stimulants are drugs that speed up activity in the brain. It's a class of drugs that ranges from caffeine to ADHD medication to methamphetamine-and as those example suggest, the effects can range from mild to medically beneficial to potentially deadly. This book looks at the history and effects of stimulants both legal and illegal. From caffeine and aspirin to heroin and meth, drugs are an inescapable part of life in the 21st century. Addiction, once...
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When you think of food additives, you may think of sugary foods that come in wild colors not found in nature. But there is a lot more to additives than that-from preservatives that keep food fresh longer to the artificial flavorings you love. Where do they come from? Are they safe? This book has the inside story on additives of all kinds. The media is full of advice about what foods to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately, the advice is constantly...
16) Fishing
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Fish on! Thats the exciting call of a person who has lured a fish onto their line. Then the battle begins to land the wriggling animal! Fishing has been a part of peoples lives for thousands of years. Today, its a fun sport that many families enjoy together, whether on a river or a lake or in the ocean. Inside, learn about the different types of fishing you can do, the gear you need to succeed, and tips on how the "land the big one!" Put down the...
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Piracy on the high seas is not just from storybooks-it's a problem in the 21st century. When an American ship was captured by pirates from Somalia, the US called in one of its most elite units: SEAL Team Six. Trained to operate in any environment, the SEALs swarmed to the area . . . made a plan . . . and hit the target! Inside, read the blow-by-blow actions and meet the brave captain and crew that held out until the SEALs took over. Sometimes a job...
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When an American pilot goes down, the Pararescue forces go into action. For decades they have risked their lives to bring their countrymen home. This story features all the key elements of their dangerous jobs: high risk, inventive solutions, and a successful outcome. Inside, read about the people who parachute into danger . . . to bring people back alive! Sometimes a job is so tough, so dangerous, and so important that a singular group of people...
19) Brazil
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Introduces the history, land, culture and economy of Brazil.
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Fat has long been treated as the supervillain of the dinner table, but the reality is more complex. Yes, some types of fat can cause serious health problems, but other types of fat are a big part of a healthy diet. This book takes a look at the benefits of the fats we need, as well as the consequences of the ones we don't. The media is full of advice about what foods to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately, the advice is constantly changing and often...