Anne Rooney
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Pub. Date
2017.
Description
This book traces the development of psychology from its origins as a branch of philosophy to the present day, when it is a discipline in its own right, closely allied with neurology and physiology. Taking in aspects of religious thought and belief, philosophy, anthropology, medical science, psychology, and psychotherapy, the book takes as its subject matter the understanding of the mind. Topics include the study of the soul, how the mind was perceived...
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Pub. Date
2019
Description
Entemologists study insects to learn about Earth's history, find ways to prevent the spread of diseases, control pests in agriculture, and much more. Find out how entemologists apply scientific principles in the real world as they work to understand the world's 1.3 million species of insects
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Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
This volume traces humanity's exploration of the heavens from Neolithic times to NASA. Moving beyond early superstitions and cosmology, scientific study began by first making calendars and predicting astronomical events. The invention of the telescope around 1600 marked a watershed in the field of astronomy. Since the first recognition that the planets are other worlds, the wonders of space have puzzled and enthralled us. With a wealth of full-color...
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Description
When Ben discovers that his Facebook page has been changed, he is worried. Then someone sends emails from his account! Have his personal and work files been hacked? This book looks at the topics of computer science and information and communications technology to explain how Ben's laptop and his company's network have been compromised, and how the systems administrator, network manager, and police investigators can track down the person carrying out...
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Pub. Date
2018.
Description
"Build a bustling Minecraft metropolis and get to grips with STEM concepts (science, technology, engineering and maths) as you play! Using core STEM principles, this book will take you step-by-step through the process of designing and constructing your own mega Minecraft city--from calculating area when building your foundations and understanding the different properties of the materials available to you, to learning about lighting and the use of...
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Pub. Date
2015.
Description
"Sticking sharp needles into small children doesn't sound like a nice thing to do. But vaccination is definitely a case of being "cruel to be kind." This new title in the You Wouldn't Want to Live Without series relates the fascinating history of vaccination, and describes in simple terms how and why vaccination works. This simple technique has saved millions from deadly diseases���and in future, with new methods of delivery, we might even be...
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Pub. Date
2020.
Description
Build your own Minecraft city! Follow the step-by-step instructions to create a bustling Minecraft city complete with high-rise housing, a soaring skyscraper, sports stadium, underground, and amazing theme park filled with rides and attractions. Discover hints, tips, and facts about building in Minecraft and in real life.
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Pub. Date
[2015]
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"What is it like to witness an earthquake? This book looks at the Haitian and other earthquakes, using firsthand accounts to describe events and people's experiences, providing multiple perspectives from eyewitnesses, survivors, the emergency services, scientists, and the media."--Provided by publisher.
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Pub. Date
2017.
Description
"Great advances in human history have often rested on and prompted progress in chemistry. The exploitation of fire, the development of pigments, and the discovery that metals could be smelted and worked laid the foundations of civilization. The search for better tools and weapons drove metallurgy, and the need for medicines and perfumes lay behind the first laboratories. This book traces a story of exploration and discovery, from the earliest applications...
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Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"Turn the pages of this dinosaur spotter's guide to meet the amazing creatures that once roamed our planet -- from Diplodocus and Velociraptor to the king of them all, Tyrannosaurus rex. Continent by continent, you'll tour the world to learn about these incredible prehistoric species. Whether big or small, fast or slow, fearsome or friendly, you'll find it here"--Back cover.
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