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"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!"--

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"In science fiction, time machines let people travel backwards in history and forward to the future. How could one of these time-traveling devices be created Scientists have some ideas, which include using spaceships and black holes. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life time machine!"--

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"In science fiction, flying cars let people soar over traffic jams and get to where they're going quickly. How could a vehicle that both flies and drives be created Scientists' ideas for this involve futuristic materials and technology from drones. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life flying car!"--

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"In science fiction, hoverboard users glide above sidewalks on machines that look like skateboards with no wheels. How could one of these floating boards be created Scientists have some ideas, which include using powerful magnets. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life hoverboard!"--

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"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!"--

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"In science fiction, people upload their minds into computers for them to be stored. How could this futuristic way of preserving the mind work Scientists have some ideas, which involve mapping the brain cell by cell. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to upload a mind in real life!"--

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Learn about the tools used to build a house in this stylish guessing-game board book!

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An irreverent but informative primer on what makes the world go round. For children aged 7+.

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Bite-sized engaging text. Illustrated with original artwork and photos. Timeline of each scientist's life. Map of important locations where they worked. Glossary and index.

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You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Bacteria! is part of a brand-new science and history strand within the internationally acclaimed You Wouldn't Want to Be series, created and designed by David Salariya.

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You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Clean Water! is part of a brand-new science and technology strand within the internationally acclaimed You Wouldn't Want to Be series

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You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Extreme Weather! is part of a brand-new science and history strand within the internationally acclaimed You Wouldn't Want to Be series, created and designed by David Salariya.

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You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Fire! is part of a brand-new science and history strand within the internationally acclaimed You Wouldn't Want to Be series, created and designed by David Salariya.

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Humans have always loved to play games from dice games in ancient Iran to board games in the Victorian period. Today video games are more popular than ever. Discover the many uses of games how they can be a teaching aid exercise our bodies and brains stimulate our creativity and bring people together.

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You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Immunisation! is part of a brand-new science and history strand within the internationally acclaimed You Wouldn't Want to Be series, created and designed by David Salariya.

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You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Insects! is part of a brand-new science and history strand within the internationally acclaimed You Wouldn't Want to Be series, created and designed by David Salariya.

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Money is one of the most important inventions in the history of human civilisation, allowing people to exchange goods and services, and amass great wealth and power. This book tells the story of money, from its origins to the rise of the banking system and beyond.

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You might not like numbers when you have to do your maths homework but it would be hard to live without them. Read all about what numbers do for us allowing us to count measure and calculate. Find out how numbers have helped us to transform the world build computers and even change the way we go shopping