Motion is a change in an object's position. This fascinating title explains in a clear, simple way how objects are moved by a change in energy. Simple activities show young readers how energy is changed by applying a force, either by coming in contact with an object or by a force that does not touch it physically, like gravity. Teacher's guide available.

Best known as Mr. Sulu, helmsman of the Starship Enterprise^TM and Captain of the Starship Excelsior, George Takei is beloved by millions as part of the command team that has taken audiences to new vistas of adventure in Star Trek^®--the unprecedented television and feature film phenomenon.

From the program's birth in the changing world of the 1960s and death at the hands of the network, to its rebirth in the hearts and minds of loyal fans, the Star Trek story has blazed its own path into our recent cultural history, leading to a series of blockbuster feature films and three new versions of Star Trek for television.

The Star Trek story is one of boundless hope and crushing disappointment, wrenching rivalries and incredible achievements. It is also the story of how, after nearly thirty years, the cast of characters from a unique but poorly rated television show have come to be known to millions of Americans and people around the world as family.

For George Takei, the Star Trek adventure is intertwined with his personal odyssey through adversity in which four-year-old George and his family were forced by the United States government into internment camps during World War II.

Star Trek means much more to George Takei than an extraordinary career that has spanned thirty years. For an American whose ideals faced such a severe test, Star Trek represents a shining embodiment of the American Dream--the promise of an optimistic future in which people from all over the world contribute to a common destiny.

This title gives readers a close-up look at how animated movies are made. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, infographics, and a "That's Amazing!" special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of the animation process.

Thunderbirds and Nifflers, house-elves and Hippogriffs - J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World abounds with magical creatures of all kinds. But how does a Bowtruckle come to life on the big screen? Is an Occamy a snake or a bird? And what's the truth about Mooncalf poo? Featuring detailed creature profiles, stunning artwork and captivating insights from the making of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and all eight Harry Potter films, these pages reveal everything fans want to know about how these creatures were created. Jam-packed with bonus material - pop-ups, lift-the-flaps, removable posters and other goodies - this book offers young readers a thrilling backstage pass to the wizarding world.

From T. rex to Triceratops, meet all the incredible dinos! Features a Claire minifigure and baby raptor!

Explore LEGO® Jurassic World with Claire and Owen. Visit the laboratory where dinosaurs are created. Go for a ride in a Gyrosphere. Learn about the original Jurassic Park and marvel at the sights.

Features fascinating real-world dinosaur facts!

LEGO Jurassic World: The Dino Files comes with a Claire minifigure and baby raptor.

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Answer the call to brawl! Discover the backstory of all your favorite brawlers and Bakugan in this official guide. The new Bakugan come in two different versions: core and pro. This detailed 96-page guidebook will introduce kids to the brand-new and classic Bakugan characters. Featuring facts and stats about each powerful Bakugan creature, this guide has everything you need to know about the all-new Bakugan TV show and toy characters!

This title introduces readers to Disney, covering its history, franchises and products, and worldwide impact. The title features engaging infographics, informative sidebars, vivid photos, and a glossary.

Get ready to gamify your life! The Gamers' Handbook gives everyone the chance to become the ultimate gaming champion! Filled with facts, quizzes, activities and lots of fill-in fun. Discover at-home hacks for the best gaming snacks, design your own amazing avatar and unlock the top tips to level up your lifestyle. Discover what kind of gamer you are Learn about the history of gaming Design and create your very own game And much, much more... Unlock all the info you need to become the ultimate gaming champion! With lots of space to note down your own gaming hints and cheats.

This title introduces readers to Star Wars, covering its history, franchises and products, and worldwide impact. The title features engaging infographics, informative sidebars, vivid photos, and a glossary.

Climb aboard the TARDIS for a journey through space, time, and comedy in the official Doctor Who joke book! -What do we want? -TIME TRAVEL! -When do we want it? -THAT'S IRRELEVANT! Packed with a dimensionally transcendent TARDIS-load amount of jokes, gags and riddles, this is the official Doctor Who joke book! Remember: it's funnier on the inside!

A member of the group Take That, as well as a solo artist, Gary Barlow is one of the biggest names on the music scene today. He is known for his amazing musical talent, his appearance on The X Factor and much more. Find out everything about the man behind the microphone; his inspirations, where he grew up, his interests, his charity work, and even what his first toy was! A fantastic resource for biography based project work!

Coraline (Henry Selick, 2009) is stop-motion studio LAIKA's feature-length debut based on the popular children's novel by British author Neil Gaiman. Heralding a revival in global interest in stop-motion animation, the film is both an international cultural phenomenon and a breakthrough moment in the technological evolution of the craft. This open access collection brings together an international group of practitioners and scholars to examine Coraline's place in animation history and culture, dissect its politics, and unpack its role in the technological and aesthetic development of its medium. More broadly, it celebrates stop motion as a unique and enduring artform while embracing its capacity to evolve in response to cultural, political, and technological changes, as well as shifting critical and audience demands. Divided into three sections, this volume's chapters situate Coraline within an interconnected network of historical, industrial, discursive, theoretical, and cultural contexts. They place the film in conversation with the medium's aesthetic and technological history, broader global intellectual and political traditions, and questions of animation reception and spectatorship. In doing so, they invite recognition - and appreciation - of the fact that Coraline occupies many liminal spaces at once. It straddles the boundary between children's entertainment and traditional 'adult' genres, such as horror and thriller. It complicates a seemingly straight(forward) depiction of normative family life with gestures of queer resistance. Finally, it marks a pivotal point in stop-motion animation's digital turn. Following the film's recent tenth anniversary, the time is right to revisit its production history, evaluate its cultural and industry impact, and celebrate its legacy as contemporary stop-motion cinema's gifted child. As the first book-length academic study of this contemporary animation classic, this volume serves as an authoritative introduction and a primary reference on the film for scholars, students, practitioners, and animation fans. The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com.

Walt Disney made history by creating animated characters and movies that are still loved by fans to this day. Movies produced by Disney Studios continue to inspire the imaginations of audiences around the world. This book explores Disney's life and his groundbreaking achievements.

Zoe Saldana captivated audiences as Marvel's Gamora. With compelling images, fun facts, and an Inside Hollywood special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of Saldana's life, acting career, and experience playing Gamora.

Gal Gadot captivated audiences as DC's Wonder Woman. With compelling images, fun facts, and an Inside Hollywood special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of Gadot's life, acting career, and experience playing Wonder Woman.

A new edition of the ultimate and most essential guide to Doctor Who, now updated to include all thirteen incarnations of the Doctor and covering all her newest adventures from Series 11. With fascinating facts from all of space and time, as well as information on the Doctor's helpful companions and fearsome foes, this book will tell all about the Doctor's TARDIS, her regenerations, and much, much more!

This title introduces readers to Pixar, covering its history, franchises and products, and worldwide impact. The title features engaging infographics, informative sidebars, vivid photos, and a glossary.

Tom Holland captivated audiences as Marvel's Spider-Man. With compelling images, fun facts, and an Inside Hollywood special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of Holland's life, acting career, and experience playing Spider-Man.

Born in California, Shailene Woodley almost became an interior designer before landing a starring role in the TV series The Secret Life of the American Teenager. This book follows the intriguing story of her rise to fame, from her breakout movie role in The Descendants to her star-making role in The Fault in Our Stars to her superstar status today as Tris in the Divergent movies.