Kirjahaku

Can you survive heat, lightning strikes, or an avalanche? Will you be able to endure the conditions at the construction of the first transcontinental railroad? In this CHOOSE YOUR OWN TRACK book, you choose which way you go. Will you make the right choices as you explore the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad? Will you make a bad choice and end up dead or hurt? Will you come home without accomplishing your mission? MYSTERY OF THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD will match your wits against all kinds of dangers, including capture, sabotage, thieves. Will you survive or fail? If you like trains, locomotives, railroads or mysteries, this is the book for you. Ages 9-12.

In science fiction, deflector shields protect ships, bases, and even planets from enemy attack. How could a protective space that absorbs energy from weapons be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using lasers. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life deflector shield!

In science fiction, deflector shields protect ships, bases and even planets from enemy attack. How could a protective space that absorbs energy from weapons be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using lasers. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life deflector shield!

In science fiction, energy blades are weapons or tools that look like glowing swords. How could one of these powerful devices work? Scientists have some ideas, which include using plasma. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life energy blade!

In the world of science fiction, a seemingly endless variety of cool futuristic devices and vehicles can be seen. From jet packs and flying vehicles to laser shields and invisibility cloaks, each device helps make a story more exciting and imaginative. What if these items were in real life? It could happen someday! Explore how scientists are making progress toward real-life versions of famous science-fiction devices. Discover the limits of today's research and learn what new technologies will be needed. Young readers will be fascinated by this look at futuristic science and technology.

In science fiction, energy blades are weapons or tools that look like glowing swords. How could one of these powerful devices work? Scientists have some ideas, which include using plasma. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life energy blade

In science fiction, deflector shields protect ships, bases, and even planets from enemy attack. How could a protective space that absorbs energy from weapons be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using lasers. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life deflector shield

While Jennifer has been struggling to master the lip movements for "Jingle Bells" on her trombone, someone has vandalized her middle school repeatedly. The culprit has spray-painted lockers, flooded a bathroom, and pulled a fire alarm. The irate principal decides to cancel all field trips until he can identify the vandal. The cancellation threatens Jennifer's chance to make her parents proud at the mall Christmas concert, the way her brother makes them proud at basketball games.To save the concert, Jennifer and other band members decide to solve the mystery themselves. The five members of the Detective Band look for clues in between studying for tests and dashing to class. Their detective work becomes more urgent when suspicion falls on one of them."The band characters were likable and full of personality that the kids will enjoy," says one reviewer. "The plot with an investigative hunt for clues keeps you guessing. The story itself was a pleasurable read and I would recommend it to others "

In science fiction, energy blades are weapons or tools that look like glowing swords. How could one of these powerful devices work? Scientists have some ideas, which include using plasma. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life energy blade

In science fiction, deflector shields protect ships, bases, and even planets from enemy attack. How could a protective space that absorbs energy from weapons be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using lasers. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life deflector shield

Eclipses are fascinating events where space occurrences impact earth. Kids, ages 9-12, will find fast facts in this book. Learn about solar and lunar eclipses: -How often do eclipses happen?-What happens to animals during a solar eclipse?-Do other planets have eclipses?-What does a lunar eclipse look like from the moon? Top Ten Facts About Eclipses answers these questions and more. Young astronomers reading this book will know facts about eclipses of all kinds. Buy it now

The clacking sound of a train running along a track, the wail of a whistle, or the powerful growl of a locomotive-all are thrilling sounds. In "Top Ten Facts About Trains" you will learn about different types of engines and train cars, where the highest and longest bridges and tunnels are and many other facts about trains. For ages 8-12