human beings

After machines take control of Earth, following the extinction of humans, twelve-year-old robot XR 935A confronts its prejudices about humans and begins to reconsider its own existence within robot society after discovering and befriending a twelve-year-old human girl.

"One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one--homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us? In this first volume of the full-color illustrated adaptation of his . . . book, . . . historian Yuval Harari tells the story of humankind's creation and evolution, exploring the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be 'human'. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, [this book] challenges us to reconsider accepted beliefs, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and view specific events within the context of larger ideas"--Provided by publisher.

"Sixteen-year-old half-alien Sydney Chambers leaves Earth to seek his long-missing father, and unearths a devastating, centuries-old secret about humanity"--OCLC.

"Explores the differences and the similarities between humans and robots. Looks at the basic features of human bodies and how they are copied in robots . . . learn how movement happens, how the world is seen and sensed, and how humans and robots think it all through. And looks to a future where bots will be helping bods more than ever"--Adapted from publisher description.

After WWIII, nomad soldier Duenan Knute and Briareos, her cyborg partner, join the Olympus police and struggle to survive in an urban wasteland that is not all it may seem.

Earthquakes are among the heaviest hitters in the world of natural phenomena that shape our planet. Not only can they cause massive amounts of damage on their own, they can also cause other disasters, such as tsunamis and avalanches.

Explores the meaning of the genetic similarity of humans to apes and its implications for understanding human nature; examines genetic variances within humans, especially with regard to race; and looks at the ways in which technical and cultural knowledge intersect in the conflict between science and religion.

Uses illustrations to show various facts about humanity.

Describes the various kinds of pollution and what is being done to protect the natural environment.