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The pocket paper engineer

how to make pop-ups step-by-step
Contains instructions for making pop-ups, including a brief history of paper engineering and the mechanics of creating three-dimensional paper forms, with materials, photographs of the finished product, practice sheets, and storage pockets.
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British supercars : Mclaren, Aston Martin, Jaguar

Readers of this exciting book will learn what makes the McLaren, Aston Martin, and Jaguar automobiles so great.
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Making birdhouses & feeders

Photos, instructions, and drawings explain how to build 40 wooden structures for birds including window feeders, nesting boxes, houses, and a birdbath.
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The Aswan High Dam

Describes the techniques used and difficulties faced in building Egypt's Aswan High Dam, which tamed the vital waters of the Nile and changed the lives of Egyptians, as well as 100,000 Nubians displaced by the reservoir.
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Nissan Frontier

Young readers will want to buckle up for the Nissan Frontier.
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The science of cars

a cars discovery book
Lightning McQueen, Doc Hudson, Smoky and others explore the science of cars, from how a car works to Formula One racing.
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Building rockets

Explores the engineering challenges behind building rockets, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges.
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Porsche

Tells the story behind this legendary German car including the work of Dr. Ferdinand Porsche and his son in 1948 and the 48 models that have followed. Stunning photographs and engaging text present readers with a portrait of one of the world's most magnificent automobiles.
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The LEGO Mindstorms EV3 discovery book

a beginner's guide to building and programming robots
A guide to using the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 set to create robots, including a wheeled vehicle with sensors, a race car, a six-legged walking creature, a robotic arm, and a humanoid robot.
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Getting started with LEGO robotics

a guide for K-12 educators
Teaches how to use LEGO Robotics to teach STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) education.
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