Greg Roza - Böcker

Arsenic was widely known as a deadly poison for centuries, particularly among the wealthy and royalty. Over the years it has become known as the Poison of Kings, and the King of Poisons. The French tyrant Napoleon Bonaparte died of arsenic poisoni...

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Receiving a go-kart as a kindergarten graduation present, Kevin Harvick got behind the wheel early and has been racing ever since. By the age of 20, he became a NASCAR Rookie of the Year in the Featherlite Southwest series. Soon he was racing in a...

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Outkast burst upon the national scene with their joyous, giddy, and insanely infections single "e;Hey Ya!"e; in 2003. Yet Outkast's duo of Andre 3000 and Big Boi had been recording their unique and inimitable brand of hip-hop, spiced with ...

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What gives Tyrian purple dye its brilliant color--the element bromine (chemical symbol: Br). Bromine compounds were first extracted from a tropical sea snail in ancient times and used in purple dyes for fabrics. The color was sometimes called impe...

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Pure zirconium (Zr) is a lustrous, grayish-white metal. It is highly malleable and ductile, and generally resists corrosion. Middle school readers learn about the discovery of zirconium, its place on the periodic table, atoms and subatomic particl...

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The tundra is among the coldest places on Earth. Yet, many varieties of life exist in the ecosystem. This book explains how these adaptable forms of life coexist.

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Some of the most important contributors to the food chain are those creatures that help break things down: decomposers. If not for these birds, bugs, and worms organic matter couldn't be recycled back into nature. Readers will discover the differe...

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Bundle up for a fact-finding mission to the Arctic. Readers will learn about Arctic plants and animals, and how they depend on each other for survival in the coldest ecosystem on Earth.

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Take your readers on a trip back in time with this engaging book about the history of the first U.S. transcontinental highway. The trip begins with Carl G. Fisher and his vision of the Lincoln Highway, and continues through the planning, construct...

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This book tells the exciting story of the evolution of carriers, such as the USS Enterprise, and how these "e;floating airports"e; proved that they were key to winning a war far away from home. Students will learn about specific areas on a...

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What is a modem? What is a network? Which carries more data at a faster rate-a telephone line, a cable television line, or a fiber optic cable? What is Simple Mail Transfer Protocol and Post Office Protocol? What is HTML and why is it used? This b...

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Hans von Ohain of Germany built the first working jet engine in 1937. This book describes some of the improvements made on jet planes since then, including the design of the Concorde and super jumbo jets such as the Airbus A380. Students will be i...

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The fundamentals of skyscraper construction are presented in this compelling story about some of the world's tallest buildings, including New York's Empire State Building and the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Blueprints, foundati...

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The world of optical, radio, and space telescopes will be on view for students in this fascinating story. From the first telescopes of Galileo and Newton to today's giant twin Keck telescopes in Hawaii, readers will learn about the workings of len...

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With this book, students will have a fun-filled journey through the changing technology of diesel and electric locomotives. They will learn about the high-speed trains of Japan, France, Germany, and the United States and will get an in-depth view ...

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This fun paperback introduces the game of chess and its basic moves, then shows how to apply problem-solving skills to chess problems of varying difficulty. Includes detailed descriptions of each chess piece alongside some quick tips and tricks to...

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This mesmerizing volume illustrates patterns and symmetry through the consideration of famous optical artists, Islamic art, and the examination of prominent optical paintings. Includes photographs of Islamic mosques that illustrate tessellations, ...

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This book illustrates how to understand and represent numbers in the billions through learning about the Hubble Space telescope. Includes a concise explanation of how telescopes operate, a brief history of telescopes, along with colorful photograp...

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This inspiring book teaches students how to recognize, interpret, and mimic patterns through poetic form and meter. Students are shown how basic patterns can take shape in haiku and limericks through rhyme and form. They will learn to interpret th...

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Discusses the Earth, what it's made of, and what surrounds it.

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Oregon is rich in history, geography, agriculture, business, and culture. This book chronicles the fascinating details about the beaver state, giving readers a comprehensive introduction to an unforgettable place.

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From the Native American inhabitants that settled the land over 3,000 years ago to the present-day, the state of Missouri has had a long, exciting history. This book traces how Missouri's past connects to the present-day, examining the many change...

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Databases allow anyone to meticulously organize and maintain their information. Police departments, airports, libraries, and nearly every organization that wants to make sense of large amounts of information utilizes databases. This book takes oft...

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Carpentry is a profession that is just as important today as it has been throughout history. While the tools, techniques, and training may have changed, it still has results that only individual artisans can produce. From honestly confronting the ...

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