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Chicago was a rapidly growing city, connecting the country's coasts . . . until 1871 when it all burned to ash. Follow along with the true story of a doomed flame that changed the course of an emerging city. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember.

Computers are everywhere. Even a smartphone is a mini computer. With digital technologies so prevalent in today's world, it's important for young learners to know how they work. This book introduces kids to the design and function of the hardware and networks that digitally connect us. Utilizing colorful infographics and simple language, this book discusses the history of the first computers, different types of computers, and the important parts that...

Spiders live everywhere! We even find them inside our homes. But how do they get way up on the ceiling? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out about spiders, including their body parts and behavior.

You have eyelashes. Your dog has eyelashes. But fish don't! Why? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out about fish, including their body parts and behavior.

Your readers will discover different tasks robots handle in the world and how robots are put together. This book explores how robots ingest data from their surroundings, and how they function. Budding engineers will also discover some of the intricacies of artificial intelligence, including what it takes to make a machine that can pass as a human. Compelling infographics and simple language make complex mechanics easier to understand. There's a lot...

Oumuamua is a space rock that formed around another star. Of the 10,000 space objects that have hurled past our Sun, this rock provides some proof that there are planets similar to Earth outside our solar system. This intriguing book reveals to young space explorers the secrets contained in the rocks that fly around in space.

This visually stunning guide gives an up-close look at some of the more elusive objects in space. Definitions of better-known objects, such as comets, as well as lesser-known objects, such as centaurs and trojans, give a basic understanding of space objects and the history of how they were discovered. It also covers the scientists who theorized about their existence and the later scientists who actually discovered them. Readers will also get a look...

What do soda, the human body, and televisions have in common? They all contain a common element: phosphorus. What other incredible things is this element used for? Readers will find out in this engaging book through accessible text, infographics, illustrations, and photographs. They'll learn about how phosphorus was discovered, the role it plays in the human body, and the fascinating ways humans use it. A charming design makes reading fun, while a...

Oxygen is an incredible element, both on its own and combined with others. From the air we breathe to the water we drink, oxygen is an essential element for life as we know it. This informative introduction to oxygen teaches readers about its discovery and many uses. A handy quiz at the end lets readers test their knowledge. Illustrations and photographs bring the lesson into sharp focus, while a stylish design engages readers. Accessible, straightforward...

Life as we know it couldn't exist without water, and water cannot exist without hydrogen. This essential element plays an important role in both human bodies and stars. What other incredible things can this life-giving element do? Readers of this informative book will find out. They'll learn how hydrogen was discovered and the many ways humans use it. A sleek design, illustrations, and photographs help readers engage with the text. A concluding quiz...