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A highly secure military base sits in the middle of the Nevada
Desert, USA. What happens inside is kept top secret. Many UFO
sightings have been reported nearby. Some people even say alien
bodies are stored there. What really goes on behind its highly
guarded fences? Explore the theories and learn why Area 51 has
become one of history’s greatest mysteries.
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Project Toad
Carol Kim; Illustrated by Ahya Kim
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R184
R152
Discovery Miles 1 520
Save R32 (17%)
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Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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A visit to the zoo opens Jina’s eyes to an endangered species in
her very own local area. She finds out she gets to help with a
project to save this animal. But there’s a small problem. The
animal is far from being cute and cuddly like her beloved pandas.
Will Jina overcome her reluctance and make a difference after all?
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Project Earth
Carol Kim; Illustrated by Ahya Kim
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R184
R152
Discovery Miles 1 520
Save R32 (17%)
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Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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Jina is learning about climate change for a class project. What she
discovers leads her to making plans to reduce energy use around her
house. Her plans run into a few snags, and she becomes frustrated
about whether she’s doing enough. With the help of her
understanding parents and teacher along with a new friend, Jina
finds out even small changes can lead to positive outcomes.
From the cars people drive to the phones in their pockets,
computers are found everywhere in our world, and they’re becoming
smarter. But what makes a computer program intelligent? How can
some programs beat humans at chess or trivia games? Can computers
and robots really think and learn on their own? Or are they just
following complex programming? In this non-fiction graphic novel,
readers can follow Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists as
they learn how artificial intelligence works and how AI is used in
the world today.
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Project Nature
Carol Kim; Illustrated by Ahya Kim
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R184
R152
Discovery Miles 1 520
Save R32 (17%)
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Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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Jina and her family like to spend time in nature. When Jina learns
that a lot of kids don’t often experience the great outdoors, she
comes up with plans to start her very own nature club. But when
Jina’s parents put a damper on her plans, Jina has to find
another way to make a difference. Can she introduce other kids to
the joys of nature?
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Project Food Bank
Carol Kim; Illustrated by Ahya Kim
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R184
R152
Discovery Miles 1 520
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Each class is competing to collect the most food for the local food
bank. The winning class gets to pick books for the library! Jina
and her friends know exactly which books they’d pick. But what
happens when a classmate’s family experiences an emergency and
Jina and her friends decide to risk winning the competition to help
their classmate in need?
Earth is bombarded every day by objects from space. Most of the
time they’re harmless. But occasionally much larger objects come
along that pose a real threat. If a large asteroid or comet hit
Earth, it could change life as we know it. Is there a way to stop
these threats before it’s too late? In this non-fiction graphic
novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists go on a
fact-finding mission to learn about Near-Earth Objects and discover
methods that scientists are developing to defend our planet.
Snatch! A great white leaps out of the water to catch a seal. How
did it get its dinner? It used its superpowers! From a super sense
of smell to super speed, a shark’s body is built for one thing -
hunting. Its nostrils can smell some substances 10,000 times better
than people! Low light? No problem! A shark’s eyes see well in
dim light. A shark can even detect electricity that comes from
prey. Readers will find out how these abilities and more have given
sharks their place at the top of the ocean food chain.
In 1811, while exploring the cliffs near Lyme Regis, England,
12-year-old Mary Anning made the find of a lifetime. There in the
rocks was the skeleton of a strange creature. Mary's find was later
named Ichthyosaurus, a reptile that lived more than 250 million
years ago. Anning went on to have a long career finding and
identifying dinosaur fossils. However, her work often went
unrecognized by male scientists of the time, and she received
little credit until long after her death. Learn about Mary Anning's
perseverance and her important discoveries in palaeontology.
Earth’s climate is changing. Heat waves and droughts are more
common and more severe. Powerful hurricanes cause widespread
damage. And polar regions are warming fast, causing even more
problems around the world. Why is this happening? In this
non-fiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super
Scientists go on an exciting, fact-filled adventure that will help
young readers learn about the causes and effects of climate change
and learn ways that they can make a difference.
How did life begin? How many species are on our planet? Can we
bring extinct species back to life? When it comes to life on our
planet, there are a whole lot of questions we’re still trying to
answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover how
scientists are working to solve the mysteries of living things.
With a focus on the scientific method and enquiry, this book uses
engaging text and eye-catching photos to show readers how
scientists continue to push the boundaries of our knowledge and
explain why some questions may never be answered.
A highly secure military base sits in the middle of the Nevada
Desert, USA. What happens inside is kept top secret. Many UFO
sightings have been reported nearby. Some people even say alien
bodies are stored there. What really goes on behind its highly
guarded fences? Explore the theories and learn why Area 51 has
become one of history's greatest mysteries.
Earth's Arctic ice is disappearing! But why are ice caps, glaciers
and icebergs melting, and how does it impact the planet? In this
non-fiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super
Scientists are on a mission to find out! Using their superpowers
and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex
environmental issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so
young readers can learn about the causes and effects of climate
change and discover steps we can all take to protect our polar
regions and fight global warming.
Trees are being cut down around the world. But why are rainforests
being cleared, and what happens if they disappear? In this
non-fiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super
Scientists are on a mission to find out! Using their superpowers
and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex
environmental issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so
young readers can learn about the causes and effects of
deforestation and discover steps we can all take to protect these
fragile ecosystems.
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Project Pets
Carol Kim; Illustrated by Ahya Kim
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R193
R167
Discovery Miles 1 670
Save R26 (13%)
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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