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Explore the spirit of innovation behind the greatest breakthroughs in medicine, including achievements from Mayo Clinic and beyond. From the discovery of the COVID vaccine to groundbreaking transplants, scientific inquiry comes alive in this celebration of medicine. Photos highlight the diverse researchers, physicians, and others who make medical breakthroughs possible, while a Scientist Spotlight feature celebrates the Mayo Clinic figures behind some of the most impactful medical advancements i
Readers will be delighted by the malodorous melodies of poems calling out the different pungent attributes of a full cast of foul-smelling creatures.
Gecko Press, founded in 2005, is a New Zealandbased awardwinning independent publisher of curiously good books from around the world. We translate and publish English language versions of children's books by some of the world's best writers and illustrators. We choose books that are excellent in story, illustration, and design, with a strong "heart factor". Gecko Press aims to encourage children to love to read.
Law enforcement and intelligence experts warn that Russia and other foreign countries are likely to try to interfere in America's presidential election in 2020. Federal and state officials must guard against computer hacks, disinformation and fake news on social media, and attempts to disrupt the voting system. This book examines how America's voting system can be made more secure.
Electric vehicles are being promoted worldwide as an environmentally-friendly way to reduce fossil fuel use and fight climate change. However, electric vehicles are not a perfect solution. They can release pollution and emissions into the environment, depending on how they are manufactured and charged.
This nonfiction picture book tells the story of Lawrence Anthony and the deep bond he forged with the matriarch of the herd he saved at his animal reserve in South Africa. When Lawrence died, the matriarch led all the elephants from remote parts of the reserve in a procession to his home, where they gathered to mourn him. They returned on the same day at the same time for the next two years -- because elephants remember. This moving story of human-elephant mutual love and respect will inspire re
The ELL 2 Teen Literacy Library is a unique collection of fiction and nonfiction books aimed at high school and adult English language learners, including newcomers. Many of these learners struggle with reading and a limited English vocabulary. This makes it difficult to do well in content-area classes where textbooks are often written above grade level. For this reason, the ELL 2 Teen Literacy Library focuses on arts, financial literacy, health and wellness, science, and world history topics in
Elon Musk has developed his futuristic vision for privately financed spaceflight and practical electric cars into businesses worth billions. This book follows Musk's career from his early days as a Silicon Valley entrepreneur to his later success with SpaceX and Tesla Motors. It culminates with Musk's buyout of the social media giant Twitter and the controversy it has sparked worldwide.
Rebecca, Noah, Max and Theo discover a passageway into another world in the abandoned house of Grandpa Gabe, Rebecca's grandfather. When Rebecca and Max are trapped on the other side of the passageway, Noah and Theo rush to their aid. In ElseWhere they meet monsters - wicked spies called Shadows, - and strangers who become friends. They use their wits, brawn, and light to fight off the Shadows - and to protect our own world.