Adam Davis
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
When Gamora leads Peter Quill, Drax the Destroyer, Rocket Raccoon, and Groot to a distant, man-made planet, she intends to learn about a powerful Orb. Unfortunately for the warrior, Ronan the Accuser finds out about this plan and soon greets her and her friends with his fleet of Necrocraft. Can this gang of unlikely heroes protect the universe from its ultimate peril?
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
The String Book opens with a note about an 8,000-year-old piece of string that was found at a Stone Age settlement in England, about which the editor of British Archaeology said, "I don't think the average person realizes what an important piece of technology string has been over the ages." The String Book is here to set that right. What the author calls a "cornucopia of cunning and knowledge" fills this informative and charming collection of history,...
Pub. Date
2014
Description
"The newest title in this successful and acclaimed series is The Science Book, an inventive visual take on astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. With eye-catching artwork, step-by-step diagrams, and illustrations that break down complicated ideas into manageable concepts, The Science Book will have readers conversant in genetic engineering, black holes, and global warming in no time. Along the way are found mini-biographies of the most...
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
Delve into the story of science – from astronomy and biology to geology and mathematics – with this illustrated guide to the great scientists, discoveries, and inventions that shaped our world.
Going from the dawn of science to the information age, Science tells you all there is to know about ground-breaking events, experiments, theories, and individuals, as well as explaining why each is so significant to the development of scientific thought.
Lavish...
Pub. Date
2011.
Description
"This remarkable reference book tells the story of scientific progress from the invention of the wheel to 21st century climate solutions. It captures every key moment of discovery, and shows how the concepts, the inventions, and the individuals behind them have changed our world. By using amazing illustrations and accessible text, Science explains even the most complex topics more clearly than ever before"--P. [4] of cover.
9) Engineers
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
Examines the lives and motivations of engineers, spanning the ancient world to modern times, and providing illustrated narratives, detailed accounts, photo-essays, and more.
Author
Pub. Date
[2013]
Description
Malekith and his army of Dark Elves are preparing to invade Asgard and the Nine Realms. Which warriors will be ready for battle? Learn about Thor, the Warriors Three, Odin, and Lady Sif. Discover who the Kronan Man is. Who are the Marauders and what is this monster they call Kurse? The battle is upon us!--Back cover.
13) The science book
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
An innovative and accessible guide to theories in technology and nature. Learning about science can be daunting, but this book makes it easier by giving you all the big ideas simply explained. Simple explanations and stylish infographics open up the world of science to even the complete novice.
14) Chronicle
Pub. Date
[2012]
Description
Seen through the lens of a troubled teen's video camera, yet filled with eye-popping action and jaw-dropping special effects, Chronicle is as real as it gets. When three ordinary high school friends make an extraordinary discovery, they acquire amazing abilities beyond their understanding. But as their powers develop, so do their darker sides. Fun, harmless pranks soon lead to much riskier activities as the boys' 'gifts,' and their lives, spin dangerously...
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