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(0)William D. Adams
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"What is the difference between weather and climate? How do rising temperatures cause sea levels to rise? Where do greenhouse gases come from? True or False?: Climate Change is here with answers to these questions and more!"--Back cover.
2) Volcanoes
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"How is a volcano like a soft drink? To visit the largest known volcano would you need a submarine or a spaceship? How fast can a pyroclastic flow go? True or False?: Volcanoes is here with answers to these questions and more!"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The sun's rays heat up everything in our solar system. Without complex cooling systems for spacecraft, electronics break down and rocket fuel boils. What if there was a simple coating that could keep spacecraft cool? Learn how NASA engineer Robert Youngquist plans to use his Solar White coating to allow spacecraft to practically touch the sun"--
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"How are astronauts going to explore Mars? Previous space suits have been bulky and cumbersome-- but maybe we can fix that with new designs. Learn how engineer Dava Newman plans to create a new space suit that will enable us to explore the Red Planet in comfort and style"--
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Would you like to live in space? Today, only a few astronauts live there at a time, crammed into tiny spacecraft and space stations. But larger and more comfortable quarter are needed to truly open up space for development. Learn how architect Anthony Longman plans to create an expandable space habitat that will allow thousands of people to live, work, and play in space"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Venus is one of the most challenging planets to explore. Its acidic clouds, cruising pressures, and searing heat destroy even the toughest space probes. Learn how engineer Jonathan Sauder plans to overcome these challenges using the same technology that makes clocks tick"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Asteroids and comets are hard to explore up close. Their low gravity makes it difficult to land on them--and to travel on them without floating away! What if you could turn this disadvantage into an advantage? Learn how engineer Marco Pavone plans to build a rover to bounce across an asteroid"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Probes to the outer solar system take many years to reach their destinations. They get there with only enough power for basic instruments and grainy communication back to Earth. What if we could get high-definition video of Saturn's rings? Learn how aerospace engineer Stephanie Thomas plans to create a rocket that can get to the outer planets much faster and provide plenty of power"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Flying probes would be a good way to gather lots of information about some planets and large moons in our solar system. But flying is a particular challenge in Mars's thin atmosphere. Learn how aerospace engineer Chang-Kwon Kang plans to build fliers for Mars inspired by butterflies and bees"--
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The surface of Mars is fraught with danger for a human traveler. An unbreathable atmosphere, icy temperatures, and harmful radiation are just some of the hazards. But things are a little more inviting below the surface. Learn how NASA astrobiologist Penny Boston plans to create living spaces in caves for the first Martian explorers"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Robots are all around you. As robotics technology improves, robots are poised to take on even more important jobs, making your life easier, safer, and cooler! A robot has to have some sort of computing ability to do its job. But how smart are robots, really? What do they know and what can they do? Can they learn like us--and could they ever get too smart?
12) Sharks
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Can sharks get cavities? Do any of them live in rivers and lakes? Which shark is more famous: Baby Shark or Bruce? True or False?: Sharks is here with answers to these questions and more!"--Back cover.
13) Dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Presents true or false questions and answers about dogs. Features large illustrations and photographs."--
14) Robots
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Presents true or false questions and answers about robots. Features large illustrations and photographs"--
15) Birds
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Presents true or false questions and answers about birds. Features large illustrations and photographs."--
