Alberto Hernández Pamplona
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"Few frontiers have inspired human imagination as much as the final frontier: outer space. What seemed impossible a mere hundred years ago has now been accomplished, as humans have sent astronauts into orbit and onto the moon, and rovers and satellites continue to travel farther out, beaming invaluable data about our universe back to Earth. This illustration-packed title covers the most outstanding events since humans landed on the moon. Missions...
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In every area of our lives, technology has become a pervasive force. And yet, few understand how much of the technology we use on a daily basis works. This visual guide presents the most cutting-edge applications of technology, detailing who invented different types of technology, what they're made of, and the potential applications they have. Advanced topics such as nanotechnology, bionic implants, and pioneering medical advances are covered in a...
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This revealing title offers readers insight into the many transformations our universe has experienced since its origin fourteen billion years ago. Through dynamic illustrations, diagrams, and accompanying text, readers will learn how the universe evolved to its present state and what theorists predict will happen in the future. The origins of the universe are covered, as are theories regarding existence before the big bang. Furthermore, in covering...
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All students are familiar with the concept of energy, but never before will it have come alive for them the way it will with this illustration-packed title. Informative diagrams and colorful illustrations bring the concepts of energy and motion to life, engaging even science-adverse readers with these core curricular concepts. Furthermore, this title presents some of the natural resources most used by humans and the pros and cons of various energy...