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  • Genetic Testing and Gene Therapy

    by Christine Poolos ...
    Series series The Biotechnology Revolution
    Modern science has made remarkable advances in genetics. This volume covers the foundations of genes and heredity to give readers a solid understanding of what modern genetics has been built on, before examining the ways in which genetic testing is used to assess genetic risk. Also featured are the many ways researchers and medical professionals are using gene therapy to improve lives, as well as ... Read more

    $43.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • All About Motorcycles

    by Justine Ciovacco ...
    Series series Let's Find Out! Transportation
    Out of the need for speed came the motorcycle. The first model was a bicycle with an engine strapped to it. Since then, the motorcycle has become its own vehicle, with a model to suit almost anybody’s needs. This informative resource will appeal to young readers who love motorcycles and for those writing reports. It examines the invention and development of the motorcycle, the essential components ... Read more

    $26.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • All About Small Boats

    by Justine Ciovacco ...
    Series series Let's Find Out! Transportation
    Many of us enjoy quiet mornings canoeing on the lake, an afternoon of sailing on the ocean, or a weekend of adventurous kayaking through river rapids. But how do boats float? And what is the best way of powering them? Young readers will enjoy learning about the surprising variety of small boats, their basic structure, and their uses throughout history. Small boats are used for conveyance, security ... Read more

    $26.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • All About Trains

    by Tracy Hamilton ...
    Series series Let's Find Out! Transportation
    One of the fastest ways for many people to travel together over land is by train. Although train travel in America is not as popular as it was a century ago, it continues to convey a sense of mystery and romanticism in our minds. This fully illustrated, informative resource for young readers introduces the history of the railroad, explains how trains are powered, examines modern high-speed trains ... Read more

    $26.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Colonial Period

    by Christine Poolos ...
    Series series Early American History
    The colonial period is perhaps the most significant era in American history. This valuable resource begins with a summary of exploration in the New World. It then follows early colonization efforts, describing the journeys of the first colonists into the unknown and their struggles to make something of their harsh new environment. Readers will learn about the colonies’ early societies, governments ... Read more

    $37.29 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • All About Bicycles

    by Therese Shea ...
    Series series Let's Find Out! Transportation
    Children learn to ride them early in life. Weekend warriors use them for exercise. People even ride them to and from work. The bicycle is a source of entertainment, but it is also an invaluable means of transportation. Today, there are about two times more bicycles than cars worldwide. This fun and engaging resource discusses the development of the bicycle, its use throughout its two-hundred-year ... Read more

    $26.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Walt Disney

    by Christine Poolos ...
    Series series Britannica Beginner Bios III
    Everyone is familiar with Mickey Mouse, Mary Poppins, and Frozen, but do they know the man behind the mouse? Born to a humble family, young Walt loved drawing pictures and entertaining people. After an early career as an advertising illustrator, he opened his own animation production company. That set him on the path to creating trailblazing animation and live-action movies and creating the studio ... Read more

    $26.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Sociology

    by Christine Poolos ...
    Series series The Britannica Guide to the Social Sciences
    Sociology, the study of human behavior in social groups, is a relatively recent discipline within the social sciences, which examine human behavior, culture, and society using scientific methodology in both research and analysis. This resource explains the rise of the social sciences, in particular sociology, charting the history of the discipline and its founders. The key principles and ... Read more

    $39.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Industrial Revolution

    by Christine Poolos ...
    Series series The Age of Revolution
    The Industrial Revolution has had the most far-reaching and transformative effects of any era in the planet's history. After detailing life and technology in Europe prior to the revolution, this volume presents the changes that led to the revolution, important inventions and innovations, societal and economic consequences, and the Second Industrial Revolution in the United States. Readers will ... Read more

    $39.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Truth About PCP

    by Christine Poolos ...
    Series series Drugs & Consequences
    PCP is an illegal hallucinogen that can cause psychotic episodes. It is manufactured by street gangs and distributed around the country. Users can never be sure what they're getting when they buy it. Now sold in many forms, including a convenient and cheap cigarette, PCP is a drug whose use is on the increase. It is easy to find in cities, and it is spreading to suburbs and smaller communities. ... Read more

    $38.99 CAD

  • Deep-Sea Fishing

    by Christine Poolos ...
    Series series Fishing: Tips & Techniques
    The all-out, full-throttle, vein-popping thrill of deep-sea fishing is described for readers. The water is rougher, the elements more extreme, the fish bigger, and the fight longer and far more intense. This is extreme fishing, and readers will learn everything they need to know to join in the adventure safely and successfully and land a big one. The necessary equipment, clothing, gear, tackle, ... Read more

    $38.99 CAD

  • Solving Real World Problems with Civil Engineering

    by Christine Poolos ...
    Series series Let's Find Out! Engineering
    Young readers are fascinated by how the things around them are constructed. This volume will answer many of the questions they have, by first addressing the job of civil engineers and then explaining how some of the world’s greatest engineering marvels were built. Students will learn how tunnels such as the English Channel Tunnel are built under water; how dams like the Hoover Dam are built and ... Read more

    $26.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus