Roberta Baxter Boeken

The first car with a gas engine had only three wheels. What were early cars like and who made them? Find out about the first electric car, the first car race, Henry Fords Model T, and more.

Describes life in the southern United States during the Civil War, discussing life on farms, plantations, and in cities and the roles played by women, children, and slaves.

In science fiction, energy blades are weapons or tools that look like glowing swords. How could one of these powerful devices work? Scientists have some ideas, which include using plasma. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life energy blade!

With time travel and mysteries that need solving, the Galactic Academy of Science (G.A.S.) series instructs readers on how to think like scientists. Under the guidance of a Dude or Dudette from the future, the middle school characters are faced with treacherous, present-day crimes that require a historical knowledge of science in order to be solved. From investigating problems to analyzing data and constructing explanations and solutions, this series blends elements of sci-fi with educational methods that distill the key thinking habits of scientists and engineers. The new tablet Anita and Benson bought for the engineering fair crashes whenever a creepy face flashes on the screen. Then Dude from the Future Quarkum Phonon, while briefing them on a new mission for the Galactic Academy of Science, fades away with a look of terror on his face. Now Anita and Benson must race against time to learn about computer hacking, expose the enemies of G.A.S., try to save Quarkum and foil the computer virus that threatens to destroy the future of Earth.

Presents general information about the continent of Europe, looking at its countries, cities, landforms, climate, natural resources, people, cultures, and economics.

Dieser handliche Ratgeber ist vollgepackt mit aktuellen Informationen über die häufigsten Hundekrankheiten und gibt Antworten auf viele Fragen, die Tierärzten gestellt werden: Wie macht man einen Allergietest bei Hunden? Was deutet auf eine Unter- oder Überfunktion der Schilddrüse hin? Wie wirkt eigentlich Kortison, und was kann man bei Arthrose tun? Kapitel zur Vorsorge und zur Ersten Hilfe runden das Thema zusätzlich ab Die übersichtliche Darstellung hilft, schnell zum richtigen Thema zu finden und im Ernstfall besser einschätzen zu können, wann der Gang zum echten Tierarzt nötig ist.