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"Have you ever heard of a mammal that lays eggs? What about a mammal that can give birth to fifty babies at once? Young readers learn all about echidnas, Tasmanian devils, and other mammals with unusual life cycles"--.

"Have you ever heard of an invertebrate that spends its whole life inside another animal? What about a beetle that spends most of its life underground? Young readers will learn all about lancet flukes, Hercules beetles, and other invertebrates with unusual life cycles"--.

"Have you ever heard of a bird that lays its eggs on the ground instead of in a nest? What about a bird that lays eggs in other birds' nests? Young readers will learn all about killdeers, cuckoo birds, and other birds with unusual life cycles"--Provided by publisher.

"Dive into the world of Pok?mon and find out how many Pok?mon you can recognize from their silhouettes"--Provided by publisher.

"[The author] walks readers through twelve of Lincoln's . . . private notes, showcasing . . . [the] president's brilliance and empathy, but also his very human anxieties and ambitions"--Dust jacket.

A guide to the fundamental issues of philosophy that covers existence, mind, ethics, and more, and features diagrams and suggestions for further reading.

"Animal Planet star and . . . host of YouTube's Brave Wilderness Coyote Peterson is back, and this time he's being bitten by some of Earth's wildest beasts in this full-color exploration"--Provided by publisher.

"In this illustrated compendium, readers will learn about forty-five of the strangest, most unconventional vehicles that have ever existed--from submersibles to dirigibles, and everything in between"--Provided by publisher.

"As the number of digital devices used in daily life grows, it comes as no surprise that the next step in technological evolution is to conveniently interconnect these devices. This is where the Internet of Things fits in. The Internet of Things refers to all devices that are connected to the internet and share data on it, but there are numerous applications for this technology, ranging from smartphones to driverless cars. Despite the convenience smart devices offer, they also raise significant concerns about data privacy and security. Readers will encounter contrasting viewpoints on this timely and evolving issue"--.

"Queen Cleopatra had coins made with her face on them. Japan put writer Ichiy? Higuchi on the 5,000 yen note more than 100 years after her death. And Eva Per?n was the first Argentine woman on a bill. These biographies examine fifteen . . . women who have appeared on coins or bills--and how they got there"--Provided by publisher.