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The world can be a dangerous place. Over time, animals evolved many natural defenses to help them survive. Combat during wartime is extremely dangerous. Why not look to nature to find the best defenses for soldiers on the battlefield? Military forces have done just that for hundreds of years. From the armor of medieval knights to tomorrow's advanced camouflage, learn how military technology often mimics the traits of animals to help protect soldiers in combat. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series.

Animals have played an important role in warfare throughout history. Military forces have long relied on animals' natural abilities to achieve their missions. From medieval warriors charging into combat on horseback to dolphins locating explosive mines at sea, learn about the many ways animals have helped armies find success on the battlefield. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series.

In the wild, animals use teeth, claws, and other natural weapons to attack their prey. On the battlefield, soldiers need weapons to fight the enemy. Military forces have often looked to nature for inspiration to develop effective weapons and combat tactics. From the first feathered arrows to tomorrow's high-tech weaponry, learn how military technology often imitates the natural weapons of animals to help soldiers succeed in combat. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series.

With trusted expertise from Mayo Clinic, the Edge of Medicine series sets out to inspire and educate the next generation of young scientists by highlighting the medical breakthroughs of a diverse range of scientists and researchers. From the stethoscope to the clinical trial, this exploration of...

With trusted expertise from Mayo Clinic, the Edge of Medicine series sets out to inspire and educate the next generation of young scientists by highlighting the medical breakthroughs of a diverse range of scientists and researchers. From the first immunosuppressant drugs to the first successful...

From machine learning to virtual surgery practice, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in medical artificial intelligence. Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in medicine, and explore...

From laboratory robots to robotic prosthetics, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in medical robotics. Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in medicine, and explore the ups, the downs...

From the discovery of the Polio vaccine to the breakthrough in mRNA vaccines for COVID-19, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in vaccine science. Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in...

Warum müssen Haie nicht zum Zahnarzt? Warum können Flugzeuge fliegen? Wo ist der Wind, wenn er nicht bläst? Um Fragen sind Kinder fraglos nie verlegen. Eltern um Antworten dagegen oft schon. Die sprichwörtlichen Löcher, die Kinder Mamas und Papas in den Bauch fragen – hier werden sie mit klugen und lustigen Geschichten gestopft. Was beispielsweise die Haie betrifft: Deren Zähne wachsen nach. Wieder was gelernt, oder?

Spielerisch, humorvoll, lehrreich – genau richtig für Vorschulkinder! Betreten verboten! In diesem Hörspiel erkunden Ralph und seine drei Freunde Georg, Mo und Belle einen Ort, der nicht jedem zugänglich ist: die Baustelle. Sie treffen Menschen, die dort arbeiten, und lernen eine Menge...

Peter Lustig hat mal wieder eine "bahnbrechende Erfindung" gemacht: Einen vollautomatischen Rauchabsauger hat er entwickelt, der jedes Feuer im Nu unschädlich machen soll. Um das Gerät zu testen, sucht Peter die Feuerwache Bärstadt auf – und stolpert dabei prompt in einen richtigen Einsatz. Hautnah erlebt er, wie Mensch und Technik bei der Feuerwehr zusammenspielen, um zu retten, zu löschen und zu schützen. Und auch Peter selbst soll dabei noch eine große Rolle spielen.

In January 1776, George Washington had a problem: the British army controlled the city of Boston. The colonial army needed to force the British to leave. But how? Washington had a solution: ask his engineer Rufus Putnam to solve the problem. They needed to take control of the high ground, Dorchester Heights, just south of Boston. They could place cannons there to bombard the British army.

Beep! Beep! Here comes a dump truck! Young students can learn basic facts about these load-bearing machines through simple text to support listeners who are just starting out.

Bridges take cars, trains, and people across rivers, lakes, and canyons. This introductory title covers the materials used in bridge construction, the types of bridges, and the scientific concepts that make bridges work.

Born To Explore Get outside with this interactive boom that shows how explorers have found their way around the planet for thousands of years. Read about the ancient Polynesians who tracked the stars and waves to sail precise paths through the ocean. Or the Age of European Exploration navigators...

Der kleine Kater Findus, der mit dem alten Pettersson und einer Schar vorlauter Hühner auf einem gemütlichen Bauernhof in Schweden lebt, liebt es, wenn Pettersson in seiner Werkstatt an Erfindungen herumtüftelt und für Findus lustige Dinge bastelt und baut. Und durch genaues Beobachten und Fragen findet der neugierige Kater vieles über die Natur und ihre Gesetze heraus, ohne die unsere Welt nicht die wäre, die sie ist.

Discover how bridges are made! Young engineers and architects are introduced to the world of bridges, including the types of bridges, how they’re built, and key terms.

This audiobook uses engaging nonfiction text and hands-on projects to help young listeners explore real-life rolling vehicle engineering projects, including the science behind how these vehicles are planned and built.

This audiobook uses engaging nonfiction text and hands-on projects to help young listeners explore real-life flying vehicle engineering projects, including the science behind how these vehicles are planned and built.

This audiobook uses engaging nonfiction text and hands-on projects to help young listeners explore real-life structure and tower engineering projects, including the science behind how these buildings are planned and built.