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Describes the properties of different types of natural and manufactured matter, including elastic, marble, wood, silk, and gold. Materials answer fundamental questions about the matter and materials that make up the physical world around us. What are rocks made of? Where do plastics come from, and what are they used for? Why can I see through glass? Readers are introduced to the most common natural and manufactured materials-including metals, wood,...

Soccer World Cup takes readers into the excitement of professional soccer in stadiums across the globe. Soccer fans will love this insightful look into the highest level of competitive soccer in the world.

Reveals the origins of today's modern marvels, from air travel to genetic engineering, and shows how they have changed our everyday life.

Presents over 1,000 vehicles in easy-to-follow graphics, describing key features of each main type of transportation and how they work.

"An introduction to running, including techniques, rules, and the training regimen of professional athletes in the sport"--Provided by publisher.

Young readers are given an exciting introduction to the masters of karate, judo, taekwondo, and kung fu in Martial Arts Legends. Read on as the lives of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and other martial arts heroes are explored in this new and exciting title.

Detailed cutaway illustrations and clear text explain many of the principles behind how cars work and what their various parts are designed to do.