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Shooting for the stars with a rocket scientist

2019
"In every neighborhood across the country, there's a young dreamer who looks up at the stars and wants to know more. This volume provides an essential outlet for exploration, discovery, and engagement with the cosmos for budding space scientists. Packed with activities that can easily be done at home, as well as vivid, full-color photography and graphics, this book is the missing link between a curious mind and a career as a rocket scientist. And the best part is that it's written with accessible, age-appropriate language in a clean yet captivating way"--Provided by the publisher.
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Planning to build with an architect

2019
"Finally, there's a book that provides a chance for young readers to really understand and be inspired by the physical structures that surround them every day. In this volume, readers discover that someone meticulously designs all the little details that make each building in their town or city unique. Packed with activities to do at home, the text cultivates interest and exploration into the world of engineering and architecture through bold graphics, full-color photography, age-appropriate language, and hard concepts made tangible"--Provided by the publisher.
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Looking for clues with a detective

2019
"The classic detective character is an easily recognizable part of storytelling in so many books, television programs, and movies today. Now, young readers get a chance to learn how detective work is done from the inside. By explaining field terminology and investigative techniques in clear, engaging language, readers will get a compelling overview of the world of detective work. Further inspiration to solve a mystery comes from fun, stimulating activities throughout the book, including a larger project at the end. This volume is sure to be in heavy demand in any collection"--Provided by the publisher.
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Following extreme weather with a storm chaser

2019
"There's so much we still don't know about tornados, hurricanes, snowstorms, and weather. The dangerous, on-the-edge life of a storm chaser on the hunt to discover how nature's fury works will surely engage any young reader. Filled with bold graphics, vivid full-color photography, and easy activities to be done at home, this book is the definitive 'inside scoop' into the brave lives of storm chasers. Key concepts in physics and Earth science are presented in such an accessible, fun way that readers won't even realize they're learning complex science concepts"--Provided by the publisher.
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Digging deep with an archaeologist

2019
"The life of an archaeologist is exciting and competitive, as these specialized scientists race to discover, change, and expand what the world knows about its history. With each breakthrough, books are rewritten and the stories of both nature and humans on this planet are illuminated, revealing a never-ending scope of fascinating, astonishing wonder. This volume dives right into the daily work of an archaeologist, explaining concepts and field terminology in an accessible way. Activities throughout the book will engage and inspire. By providing an 'inside scoop' to young readers interested in this enthralling science, this volume is sure to be a hit"--Provided by the publisher.
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Cooking great cuisine with a chef

2019
"Young readers these days have so much more access and exposure to international cuisines, exotic fruits, and all the fun finds inside the wonderful world of food. This book fosters exploration into the world of a chef, a career readers are often curious about, especially because of the modern boom of cooking competition television programming. With fun, easy-to-do activities throughout the pages, readers will get an introductory 'inside scoop' into a topical career that constantly provides opportunity for creativity and innovation"--Provided by the publisher.
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Planning to build with an architect

An introduction to architects, discussing what they do, how to become one, and more.
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Following extreme weather with a storm chaser

A brief introduction to storm chasers, discussing how and why they chase storms and more.
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Digging deep with an archaeologist

A brief introduction to archaeologists, discussing what their job is, where they work, the tools that are used and more.
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