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1401) Lies, half-truths, and more lies: the truth behind 250 "facts" you learned in school (and elsewhere)
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1402) The medieval world
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Covers the inventions and technology of Europeans living in medieval times and how their ideas influenced technology today.
1410) Inventions & gadgets!
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Some inventions are earth shattering and have a significant impact on the planet. They make life more convenient, or provide a safer, cleaner environment. Electric cars, personal submarines, and water bikes are new inventions that may become common. With the Tacoma Narrows Bridge as a learning experience, bridge building engineers are using everything from the latest in technology to Lego blocks to design stable and durable bridges. Every invention...
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"In science fiction, jet packs let people zoom through the air at high speeds. How could one of these amazing wearable flying machines work? Scientists have some ideas, which include using rockets and small jet engines. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life jet pack!"--
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"Explores how brain-computer interfaces work, walking readers through the history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries, as well as the challenges scientists currently face. Includes infographics, discussion questions, and two "Scientist Bio" features highlighting people who've done important work creating BCIs"--
1414) ¡La tecnología y tú!
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"Lee acerca de las distintas herramientas tecnológicas que usamos a lo largo del día. Piensa qué tipos de tecnologías usas tú." --
"Read about the different tools of technology we use throughout our day. Think about which kinds of technology you use yourself."--
1415) Bionic bodies
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"The first prosthetic limb was discovered in an Egyptian tomb. This simple technology allowed an amputee to walk again. Across 2,000 years, advances in materials, science, medicine, and computer science have led to the newest version of this life-changing technology: prosthetics that can be controlled by a person's thoughts alone. In Bionic Bodies, readers will learn about this and other bionic technology, getting inside the incredible machines that...
1417) Inventing the television
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No other form of communication reaches people in as many parts of the world as television. Broadcasts are received by audiences in every country, in nearly every language. This fascinating history follows the evolution of television from early technology to its development as the world's most popular global medium. The book also takes a close up look at the contributions of different inventors, the growth of broadcasting, and the cultural implications...
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