"In 1965, an impoverished elderly woman was found dead in Nice, France. Her death marked the end of an era; she was the last of the great courtesans. Known as La Belle Otero, she was a volcanic Spanish beauty whose patrons included Kaiser Wilhelm II, the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) and Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia. She accumulated an enormous fortune, but gambled it all away. Scarlet Women tells her story and many more, including:...

66) You wouldn't want to live without robots!

Author

Graham, Ian

Series

You wouldn't want to

Pub. Date

2019.

Language

English

Description

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Robots are machines that can be programmed to carry out a series of complex actions automatically or under the control of an operator. They come in all shapes and sizes, from mechanical arms and driverless vehicles to walking, talking, artificial people. Learn about how robots are helping humanity by doing jobs that are too dangerous for people, exploring places that humans cannot reach, and becoming our helpers and companions.

67) Cars, bikes, trains, and other land machines

Author

Graham, Ian

Series

How things work

Pub. Date

1993.

Edition

First American edition.

Language

English

Description

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Text, illustrations, and diagrams introduce the parts, operation, and uses of cars, motorcycles, trucks, and other land vehicles.

68) You wouldn't want to be Sir Isaac Newton!: a lonely life you'd rather not lead

Author

Graham, Ian

Series

You wouldn't want to

Pub. Date

2013.

Language

English

Description

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Traces the life of the English physicist whose work on the laws of motion and gravity and invention of calculus had great influence on the understanding of the physical nature of the universe.

69) The science of weather: the changing truth about Earth's climate

Author

Graham, Ian

Series

The science of

Pub. Date

2018.

Language

English

Description

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"Describes what is weather around our planet."--

70) You wouldn't want to be on the first flying machine!: a high-soaring ride you'd rather not take

Author

Graham, Ian

Series

You wouldn't want to

Pub. Date

2013.

Language

English

71) Spain

Author

Graham, Ian

Series

Country file

Pub. Date

2003.

Language

English

72) Artificial intelligence

Author

Graham, Ian

Series

Science at the edge

Pub. Date

[2003]

Language

English

Description

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Explores the different types of artificial intelligence, how they are developed, how they are used now and how they may be used in the future, and controversies surrounding this new technology.

73) Trucks and earthmovers

Author

Graham, Ian

Series

World's greatest

Pub. Date

[2006]

Language

English

74) How things work

Author

Graham, Ian

Series

Nature Company discoveries library

Pub. Date

[1996]

Language

English

Description

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Text and drawings explain the workings of certain everyday items including bicycles, traffic lights, and computers.

75) Machines and inventions

Author

Graham, Ian

Series

World of wonder)

Pub. Date

2009.

Language

English

Description

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Humans are clever creatures. For thousands of years they have found ways to make life easier, from lighting fires to building robots. This book explores some of the most ingenious devices that the human mind has created. Includes special acetate pages.

76) Super trucks

Author

Graham, Ian

Series

Time shift

Pub. Date

2014.

Language

English

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Description

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Motor trucks first proved their usefulness for transporting goods during World War I. Since then, advances in technology have led to the design of different types of trucks able to carry out a vast range of tasks, from transportation and waste clearance to firefighting and high-speed racing.