Search results for ""Author Douglas Hustad""

Riders plummet toward the ground on drop towers. Motion simulators trick the brain into thinking the body is on a thrilling ride. From pendulum rides to roller coasters, science explains how it all works. The Science of Amusement Parks reveals the fascinating ways that science is at work in popular amusement park rides. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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What would it be like to live in Spain? How is Spain's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions and daily lives of Spaniards!

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What would it be like to live in Russia? How is Russia's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions and daily lives of Russians!

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What would it be like to live in Russia? How is Russia's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions and daily lives of Russians!

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People throw away plastic every day. Lots of it ends up in the ocean. It can harm marine wildlife there. Scientists are developing technology that helps collect plastic from the ocean. Cleaning Up Plastic with Artificial Coastlines looks at the science behind the technology, its risks, and how it could help improve life on Earth. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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This title introduces readers to vehicles and equipment used by the US Navy, from aircraft carriers to Tomahawk missiles. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a fast facts summary, a glossary, and an index. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

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What would it be like to live in Spain? How is Spain's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions and daily lives of Spaniards!

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What would it be like to live in China? How is China's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions and daily lives of the Chinese!

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This title introduces readers to vehicles and equipment used by the US Army, from tanks to grenade launchers. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a fast facts summary, a glossary, and an index. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

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