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"Was an advanced civilization lost to history in the global cataclysm that ended the last Ice Age? Graham Hancock, the internationally bestselling author, has made it his life's work to find out--and in [this book], he draws on the latest archaeological and DNA evidence to bring his quest to a stunning conclusion. We've been taught that North and South America were empty of humans until around 13,000 years ago--amongst the last great landmasses on...
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Though she was born into poverty, Inés Suárez, a seamstress in 16th-century Spain, embodies the same restless hope and opportunism that fuels her nation's conquest of the Americas. Learning that her shiftless husband has vanished, Inés uses his disappearance to embark on her own adventure. It is a journey will lead her to Pedro de Valdivia--a conquistador who becomes the first royal governor of Chile--and to a love that not only changes her life...
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"For fans of Aleksandra Mizielinska and Daniel Mizielinska's Maps, and our own Around the World series, is this illustrated map book that explores the neighborhoods of 16 kids around the world. Based on real kids and their families, the book highlights significant places in the community through the child's eyes, such as where they live, where they go to school and their favorite places to play. Where We Live is filled with fascinating stories that...
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Learn about population in countries around the world, and how changes in the number, age, and gender of people living in a place affect life there. Explore different settlements, from ancient towns to sprawling, modern cities. Find out why and where people migrate, and discover how we can protect our planet from the risks of overpopulation.
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Readers explore different ways maps can help us visualize and track populations and human settlement in this creative look at common curriculum concepts. As they practice their map-reading skills with the help of informative labels and keys, they also discover important facts about the relationship between people and geography. The focused main text is broken down into manageable, short sections, and it's paired with colorful photographs and illustrations....
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SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic are building fleets of space vehicles to make interplanetary travel as affordable as Old-World passage to America. We will settle on Mars, and with our knowledge of the planet, analyzed in depth by Dr. Zubrin, we will utilize the resources and tackle the challenges that await us. What will we build? Populous Martian city-states producing air, water, food, power, and more. Zubrin's Martian economy will pay for...
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A sweeping journey through time and space to examine places that humans choose to call home. We are influenced by many factors--the availability of food and water, the jobs we seek, the need for safety and security. But we in turn influence our environment--intentionally or not--adapting the planet to suit our needs.
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"More than half the world's population live in cities, and that number is rising. Find out how we can create buildings and cities without harming the environment in this informative title. The growth of cities can lead to overcrowding, pollution from transportation and factories, and the release of greenhouse gases from buildings. Case studies show how scientists, architects, and planners are investigating how to build more energy-efficient houses...
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"You may have heard of the Mayflower. The ship set sail in 1620, carrying English pilgrims across the sea to Plymouth. But did you know that science played a big role in this voyage? Learn how the Mayflower was constructed. Find out how science helped sail the ship across the ocean. And discover how modern technology is being used to understand the journey and the people aboard"--
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What if you could look back in time and meet everyday children just like you, but from a totally different world? How We Lived is an amazing window into history through the lives of children through time, showing the clothes they wore, the food they ate, the games they played, and the amazing worlds they lived in.
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Explores the revolutionary period of prehistory that began when humans abandoned their nomadic hunting and gathering existence for a new way of survival. The decisive move to farming and herding, the creation of permanent settlements, and the discovery of metals set the stage for the creation of the world's first civilizations.
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Explores the revolutionary period of prehistory that began when humans abandoned their nomadic hunting and gathering existence for a new way of survival. The decisive move to farming and herding, the creation of permanent settlements, and the discovery of metals set the stage for the creation of the world's first civilizations.
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Explores the earliest example of man's shift from living as nomadic hunter-gatherers to a more settled existence as farmers. Dramatic reenactments show how the Natufians, the first people to harvest wild plants and settle in villages, established communities and developed agricultural techniques that spread across the Middle East.
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"Come journey with us through some of the world's most scenic cities! From London in the rain to Kyoto in bloom to sun-scorched Cairo, you'll feel like you're right in the thick of it. Hop on a red double-decker bus or take a tuk-tuk through packed crowds. In the snowy north, go on a dog sled and scratch the ears of each cute pup. Stroll down evocative streets steeped in history, admire ancient monuments and modern marvels alike, and try out local...
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