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High-risk robots / by Hyland, Tony.;
Robots -- Bomb disposal robots -- Robotic emergency workers -- Radiation-proof robots -- Volcano explorers -- Underwater robots -- Mining robots -- Robots at war -- Flying robots -- Robots in space -- Future robots -- Make a model rescue robot.Describes the robots used to perform jobs that are dangerous to humans, such as bomb disposal, travelling to the bottom of the ocean, and exploring outer space.
Subjects: Materials handling; Robots, Industrial; Extreme environments; Manipulators (Mechanism);
© 2008., Smart Apple Media,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Cabinet of curiosities : a historical tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre / by Mahnke, Aaron,author.; Marks, Harry C.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The podcast, Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities, has delighted millions of listeners for years with tales of the wonderful, astounding, and downright bizarre people, places, and things throughout history. Now, in Cabinet of Curiosities the book, learn the fascinating story of the invention of the croissant in a country that was not France, and relive the adventures of a dog that stowed away and went to war, only to help capture a German spy. Along the way, readers will pass through the American state of Franklin, watch Abraham Lincoln's son be rescued by his assassin's brother, and learn how too many crash landings inspired one pilot to leave the airline industry and trek for the stars. For the first time ever, Aaron has gathered scores of his favorites in print, and curated them into a beautiful, topical collection for devoted followers and new fans alike"--
Subjects: Curiosities and wonders.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The lightning thief : the graphic novel / by Venditti, Robert.; Futaki, Atilla.; Riordan, Rick.Lightning thief.;
Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson learns he is a demigod, the son of a mortal woman and Poseidon, god of the sea. His mother sends him to a summer camp for demigods where he and his new friends set out on a quest to prevent a war between the gods.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy comic books, strips, etc.; Graphic novels.; Jackson, Percy (Fictitious character); Mythology, Greek; Quests (Expeditions); Friendship;
© c2010., Disney/Hyperion Books,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Inuit relocations : colonial policies and practices, Inuit resilience and resistance / by Tester, Frank J.,author.; Zawadski, Krista Ulujuk,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The traditional life of Inuit of Canada's North, affected early on by contact with whalers and the development of the fur trade. Changes to the lives of Inuit following the Second World War, including the relocation of Inuit, resulting in separation from family and culture and deaths from starvation, contagious diseases and appalling living conditions as Inuit were forced to adapt from living off the land to permanent settlements. The relocation of Inuit children to settlement-based federal day schools. How Inuit fought back against these injustices to maintain their culture and language and contribute to the richness and diversity of Canadian culture."--
Subjects: Inuit; Inuit; Inuit;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Blizzard of glass : the Halifax explosion of 1917 / by Walker, Sally M.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 134-137) and index.When two ships collided in Halifax Harbour, on December 6, 1917, one of them was full of munitions for World War I. The ensuing explosion, aftershocks, and tsunami wrecked unbelievable devastation. It was the largest explosion in the world until the atomic bomb was detonated in World War II in 1945.LSC
Subjects: Halifax Explosion, Halifax, N.S., 1917; Explosions;
© 2011., Henry Holt,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Stormy seas : stories of young boat refugees / by Leatherdale, Mary Beth.; Shakespeare, Eleanor.;
Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses.Presents five true stories, from 1939 to today, about young people who lived through the harrowing experience of setting sail in search of asylum: Ruth and her family board the St. Louis to escape Nazism; Phu sets out alone from war-torn Vietnam; José tries to reach the United States from Cuba; Najeeba flees Afghanistan and the Taliban; and after losing his family, Mohamed abandons his village on the Ivory Coast in search of a new life.LSC
Subjects: Refugees; Refugee children; Refugees; Refugee children;
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Imagine a garden : stories of courage changing the world / by Singh, Rina,1955-; Haddadi, Hoda,1977-;
"Illustrated with stunning cut paper art, these seven poetic vignettes capture true stories of courage, hope, and resilience from around the world. In Imagine A Garden, award-winning children's author Rina Singh shares seven real-life stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things for their communities amidst war, poverty, and violence. With vivid, textured images from celebrated Iranian illustrator Hoda Hadadi, this powerful picture book is: - A celebration of everyday heroes and how they make their communities a better place - A teaching tool for facilitating difficult but hopeful conversations about conflict in our world, and the people who are making a difference in their own way For kids ages 6 to 10, Imagine A Garden reimagines our complex world through the lens of love and compassion."--
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Free verse.; Anecdotes.; Courage; Heroes; Helping behavior; War and society;
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We'll never forget / by Miso, Jean,1961-; Sadeh, Asher.;
A collection of stories from Canadian soldiers that humanizes war and emphasises the significance of Remembrance Day. Includes lyrics to the song and illustrations depicting Canadian experiences.LSC
Subjects: Remembrance Day (Canada); Soldiers;
© c2010., J. Miso,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The unwomanly face of war : an oral history of women in World War II / by Aleksievich, Svetlana,1948-author.; Pevear, Richard,1943-translator.; Volokhonsky, Larissa,translator.;
"Bringing together dozens of voices in her distinctive style, War's Unwomanly Face is Svetlana Alexievich's collection of stories of women's experiences in World War II, both on the front lines, on the home front, and in occupied territories. This is a new, distinct version of the war we're so familiar with. Alexievich gives voice to women whose stories are lost in the official narratives, creating a powerful alternative history from the personal and private stories of individuals. Collectively, these women's voices provide a kaleidoscopic portrait of the human side of the war. When the Swedish Academy awarded Svetlana Alexievich the Nobel Prize in Literature, they praised her "polyphonic writings, a monument to suffering and courage in our time," and cited her for inventing "a new kind of literary genre." Sara Danius, the permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, added that her work comprises "a history of emotions -- a history of the soul"--
Subjects: World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; Women and war;
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A refugee's journey from Syria / by Mason, Helen,1950-;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index."Five-year-old Roj's home is bombed during the civil war that has been raging in his homeland of Syria. He and his family are forced to flee the country secretly by boat, and they end up in a camp for refugees in Europe. Interspersed with facts about Syria and its people, this narrative tells a story common to many refugees fleeing the country. The book looks at the efforts being made around the world to assist the millions of refugees. Readers are encouraged to consider how they can help refugees in their communities and around the world"--Provided by publisher.Guided reading: RLSC
Subjects: Refugees; Refugees; Refugee children; Refugee children; Refugees; Boat people; Boat people;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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