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(0)Clive Gifford
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English
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This encyclopedia is the definitive guide to the world's most popular sport. From the sublime skills of Pele to the lifestyle of a professional soccer player, this gloriously illustrated book explores every aspect of the game. Freshly revised and updated, this is a world soccer book for the 2014 World Cup and beyond.
State of the art digital illustrations and stunning photographs bring to life all the key rules, tactics, set plays, and skills. As...
2) Robots
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English
Description
From the earliest humanoid design concepts of da Vinci and Tesla, to the cutting-edge robotics of the present, a celebration of all things robot covers robot construction, the ways robotics are being combined with the human body, the advantages and consequences of artificial intelligence, and more.
3) Soccer
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English
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"An introduction to soccer, including techniques, rules, and the training regimen of professional athletes in the sport"--Provided by publisher.
4) Basketball
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English
Description
"An introduction to basketball, including techniques, rules, and the training regimen of professional athletes in the sport"--Provided by publisher.
5) Tennis
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English
Description
"Describes the equipment, courts, training, moves, and competitions of tennis. Includes step-by-step descriptions of moves"--Provided by publisher.
6) Swimming
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English
Description
"An introduction to swimming, including techniques, rules, and the training regimen of professional athletes in the sport"--Provided by publisher.
7) Materials
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English
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Describes the properties of different types of natural and manufactured matter, including elastic, marble, wood, silk, and gold. Materials answer fundamental questions about the matter and materials that make up the physical world around us. What are rocks made of? Where do plastics come from, and what are they used for? Why can I see through glass? Readers are introduced to the most common natural and manufactured materials-including metals, wood,...
9) Snowboarding
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English
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31), filmography (p. 31), and index.
10) Think again!
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Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Draws on myriad disciplines to counsel readers on how to develop a healthy sense of skepticism about misleading facts posted online, sharing entries debunking a wide range of conspiracy theories, popular trivia, and urban myths.
11) Skateboarding
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Series
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English
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Discusses what equipment is needed for skateboarding and the current state of the sport.
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Series
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
Description
"Powerful predators, Jurassic giants, fossil finding . . . we're off on an incredible adventure into the age of the dinosaurs through the delightful artwork and awesome facts in this beautifully designed volume. Young dinosaur enthusiasts will discover that there's more to do than read, however. Throughout the text are activities such as crafting an extinct reptile with a paper plate and making your own delicious dinosaur pancake! Labeled artwork,...
14) A robot world
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Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition for North America.
Language
English
Description
In today's wired world, robots are everywhere, from movies, in space, as part of computer games--maybe even walking among us. This is a look at their rise: how they've developed over time, from early sketches to terrifying battlebots and factory operatives, to the latest AIs running free from their workshops. Presented chronologically, this robot history explores landmark robots that have captured the imagination, including creations from popular...
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English
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Discover the stories behind the world's most important inventions, from everyday essentials to major scientific discoveries. Find out how inventors made dramatic breakthroughs in everything from batteries and microchips to magnetism and rocket power. Packed with facts, illustrations, infographics, and photos.
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Pub. Date
2023.
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English
Description
"Even the smallest bodies have over 200 bones and about 600 muscles! In this wonderful companion to elementary science topics, future medical professionals will love learning these facts and more and thinking of how they apply to their own amazing bodies. Complex topics such as the functions of the human brain are made easy to comprehend through at-level text, labeled images, and do-it-yourself activities. Fun illustrations, funny captions, and more-to-know...
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Pub. Date
2018.
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English
Description
"An absorbing, fast-paced, and comprehensive guide to surviving in the wild, with a particular focus on the animals you might encounter--and want to avoid!--while you're there. Whether you're lost in the mountains, stranded the desert, or adrift at sea, if you've read this book, you might just have a fighting chance at staying alive. Vivid photos, maps and other colorful graphics provide plenty to inspire armchair explorers. Chapters cover survival...
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