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An introduction to the manatee for young readers. It is part of a series which explores the behaviour and lifestyles of different animals, all of which are in danger. The series explains the concepts of endangerment, extinction and animal protection at a very simple level. The book features a general introduction to animals in danger, before focusing on manatees. It follows the manatee through its daily life, looking at its appearance, behaviour, habitat and special characteristics. It then expl...

This book is the second in a series of three texts which cover the needs of students studying agriculture at the Junior Secondary Level. The topics covered emphasize both the scientific principles involved in good agriculture practice and the importance of the subject in an economic sense. Each chapter contains factual information which the teacher can lead the class through or which the students can read on their own. The inclusion of exercises and questions is a valuable aid to the teacher. Th...

Space weather is one of the most significant natural hazards to human life and health. Conditions of the sun and in the solar wind, magnetosphere, ionosphere, and thermosphere can influence the performance and reliability of space-borne and ground-based technological systems. If conditions in the space environment are adverse, they can cause disruption of satellite operations, communications, navigation, and electric power distribution grids, leading to a variety of socioeconomic losses. This...

Watch ducklings hatch out and follow their m other. Paddle and dive with all kinds of ducks in ponds and rivers. Meet swans and cygnets in their nest. Fly south with geese when the winter comes '

Whether motivated by necessity or curiosity, humans have an innate ability to take items and ideas from their surroundings and conceptualize new uses for them. This ability to create, innovate, and invent new tools is the key to our survival. ""The History of Invention"" set offers readers the complete story of the progress of human technology, from prehistoric times to the present. Starting with the earliest days of invention, the set explores how breakthrough built upon breakthrough to produce...

Endorsed by OCR for use with the OCR GCSE Design & Technology specifications, this networkable resource contains specially-commissioned video footage of equipment, techniques and processes within real industrial scenarios. This will allow teachers to illustrate concepts that are difficult to demonstrate or explain in the classroom. Extra homework activities are also included, with some written around the videos to help teachers incorporate them into their lessons, whilst all illustrations from t...

OCR GCSE Design and Technology: Industrial Technology is endorsed by OCR for use with the OCR Design and Technology for GCSE: Industrial Technology specification. Underpinning theoretical knowledge is described using clear language, concise explanations and numerous full-colour illustrations. This knowledge is then referenced to each of the GCSE units, to ensure that both practical and examined work demonstrates a thorough understanding of the topic. Written by a team of senior examiners, this t...

Written and updated by a team of authors and examiners, this textbook is fully in accordance with the AQA specification for September 2001. This revised textbook includes new material on ICT and provides increased emphasis on the use of CAD-CAM throughout the units. The book continues to follow the tried and tested layout and design, recognised by Design and Technology teachers across the country for its accessible and motivating style.

BUILD YOUR OWN... SPACE Extraordinary hands-on books about our universeCheck out the next books in our best-selling 'Build Your Own' series ...Space Rob Ives is a genius at engineering models that move entertain and give hours and hours of fun for everyone. Imagine making a top-secret spy spacecraft and scientific instruments to help you study outer space. Cosmic fans will love these books. All you need are some simple items and the step-by-step instructions will be easy to follow. Get ready...

We are always hearing about the Next Big Thing. Whether it is a new iPhone or the New World, the freshest and newest inventions, discoveries, and fads loom large in the public mind. The impact that everyone thinks these "next big things" will have is often more important than the actual impact it generates. After all, if it fails, it will be almost immediately forgotten. The Next Big Thing searches through 3,000 years of Western culture to find the colorful and key steps (and missteps) that led...

An Inclusive Guide for Talking About You! This book will help children to be themselves and feel like they belong. From the atoms that made them to the things that bodies can do, ALL bodies are wonderful. We know that bodies can be tricky to understand. Sometimes you might feel like your body is different. But being different is completely natural ... it's just science!

20 fun and inventive Makey Makey projects for Makers from beginner to expertThis hands-on guide is filled with DIY projects that show readers, step-by-step, how to start creating and making cool inventions with the Makey Makey invention kit. Each project features easy-to-follow, fully-illustrated instructions and detailed photographs of the finished gadget. Readers will see how to apply these skills and start building their own Makey Makey projects.20 Makey Makey Projects for the Evil Genius sta...