Alicia Klepeis specialiseert zich in het onderzoeken van leuke en buitengewone onderwerpen, waarbij ze onderwerpen van circusswetenschap tot wereldwijde ijssmaken omzet in boeiende non-fictie voor jonge lezers. Haar passie voor het ontdekken van het ongewone drijft haar uitgebreide oeuvre aan, waardoor complexe ideeën toegankelijk en boeiend worden. Klepeis benadert elk onderwerp met nauwgezet onderzoek en een onderscheidende stijl die de wereld tot leven brengt voor kinderen. Haar vermogen om zelfs de meest onconventionele onderwerpen om te zetten in meeslepende leeservaringen onderstreept haar literaire vaardigheid.
As humans continue to make amazing discoveries in outer space, we also face a unique challenge - living in an environment that we're not meant to live in. Find out how long-term exposure to outer space affects the human body and what scientists are doing to combat it.
Discusses the past, present, and future role of artificial intelligence in the workplace.
"This book profiles Dubai in a lively, engaging way. It is not meant as a travel guide, but as afact-filled introduction that will give readers a sense of what Dubai is like and pique their curiosity. It cover geography, history, people, economy, architecture, infrastructure, arts and culture, sports, attractions, food and shopping, daily life, celebrations and annual events. It also includes a historical timeline." --Amazon.
Human transportation has come a long way since the invention of the wheel. Vehicles of all sorts have us speeding across land, through water, and in the skies. What might be next? From self-driving cars to jet packs, readers will discover exciting new ways they may get around in the future.
"Discusses animals, microorganisms, and parasites that consume brain matter of other animals or humans"--
The Great Cities of the World series profiles important cities in a lively, engaging way. The books are not meant as travel guides, but as fact-filled introductions that will give readers a sense of what each city is like and pique their curiosity. Each title will cover geography, history, people, economy, architecture, infrastructure, arts and culture, sports, attractions, food and shopping, daily life, celebrations and annual events. Each book will include a historical timeline, a Fun Facts section, and Where in the World? map.
"Provides exciting, interesting trivia about popular music and the music industry"--
"Describes how NASA and other international and commercial agencies are working together to explore and build on the moon"-- Provided by publisher
Robots that talk and act human are the ultimate artificial intelligence (AI) turning point. We are closer than ever to making it reality. Learn how robots have changed over time and how these advances bring complicated ethical issues. Bring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) to your reluctant readers with a topic they will gravitate toward. Fans of augmented reality will love the Capstone 4D augmented reading experience. Get bonus videos via the Capstone 4D app or web browser and go beyond the printed page