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  • Technology of the Industrial Revolution

    Series series The History of Technology
    The Industrial Revolution improved technology so significantly that social structures and the world economy would be changed forever. This resource examines technological developments during the era. A brief history of the Industrial Revolution first provides contextual background. This is followed by technological achievements within individual fields, such as power, textiles, transport, ... Read more

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  • What Are State and Local Government?

    Series series Let's Find Out! Government
    When asked about government, young readers are apt to discuss the president or the U.S. Capitol. But they likely overlook state government and local government, the two components of the U.S. government that are most relevant to their lives. In this volume, state and local governments are at the forefront. Readers will learn about the levels of government, what state and local governments are ... Read more

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  • Walt Disney

    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

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  • Kate DiCamillo

    Newbery Medal-Winning Author

    Series series Britannica Beginner Bios II
    Afflicted with chronic pneumonia as a child, Kate DiCamillo found solace in books and dreamed of becoming a writer. Her first book, Because of Winn-Dixie, the story of a lonely girl and her dog, resonated with audiences and earned DiCamillo a Newbery Honor. A later book, The Tale of Despereaux, won her the Newbery Medal. DiCamillo has written many more stories, some of which have been adapted to ... Read more

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  • The Industrial Revolution

    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

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  • The Colonial Period

    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

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  • Solving Real World Problems with Civil Engineering

    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

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  • Sociology

    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

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  • Deep-Sea Fishing

    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

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  • The Truth About PCP

    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

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  • On the Wall

    Record-Breaking Harvests

    Series series Hunting: Pursuing Wild Game!
    In the world of hunting, nothing generates awe and excitement like seeing a photograph or trophy of record-breaking harvest—a 10-point deer, a massive moose or caribou, a pronghorn antelope, a towering black or brown bear, a big horn sheep, and even walruses and wild cats. This book draws readers in closer to that excitement, inviting them into the thrilling stories behind those photographs and ... Read more

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  • Saving the Endangered Green Sea Turtle

    Series series Conservation of Endangered Species
    The green sea turtle is a majestic creature that has been in existence for more than 100 million years. Today, however, green sea turtles are in danger of extinction because of the careless actions of humans. This volume presents facts about the green sea turtle’s biology, habitat, mating and nesting habits, and diet, before describing the harmful human behavior that threatens its very existence. ... Read more

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