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Science of Invisibility and X-ray Vision
Superpowers like invisibility and X-ray vision have inspired myths and stories for thousands of years. This book explores the scientists who have worked and continue to work to …
Andrew Carnegie
Industrialist Andrew Carnegie achieved great financial success in the steel industry in nineteenth-century America. An immigrant from Scotland, Carnegie came to America as a boy …
Science of Controlling Electricity and Weather
Since ancient Greece and stories of powerful gods, humans have been fascinated with controlling the weather. This book explores the science behind electricity and the weather, and …
Misty Copeland
As the first African American woman to become a principal dancer for a major ballet company, Misty Copeland has broken barriers in the world of dance. Biography fans will learn …
Thomas Edison
The name Thomas Edison is associated with some of the world's greatest inventions: the light bulb, the phonograph, and the motion picture camera. What inspired Edison to become an …
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
This biography explores the life and career of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who broke through numerous barriers to become the second woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court. An …
How Facebook Changed the World
With billions of users worldwide, Facebook has become the most successful social media website on the internet. It has also been the subject of praise, criticism, and controversy. …
Property Rights
Owning property comes with certain rights, although these privileges sometimes clash with other rules and laws, such as environmental regulations. Readers will learn about how this …