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Author
Series
Juniper Mae volume 1
Publisher
Flying Eye Books
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"Tykotech City is a marvelous and peaceful place, filled with technology beyond anyone's wildest dreams. But as power cuts begin to plague the residents, and a sinister force infiltrates the city, the lives of the cityfolk are in terrible danger... It falls to Juniper Mae, a tiny, brave inventor, obsessed with the legends of the Guardian Knights, to overcome her fears and save her city. Can she embody the bravery of the Guardian Knights and invent...
Publisher
Virgil Films
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
When a Vincent sold at auction for $1.2 million in 2018 it became the most expensive motorcycle in the world. Today, riders such as Jay Leno, Brad Pitt and Ryan Reynolds collect these beautiful machines. Yet its creator, Philip Vincent, died penniless and living in public housing. The Ewan McGregor-narrated Speed is Expensive is the story of how one man's obsession with speed cost him everything
Author
Series
Big ideas that changed the world volume 5
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
"From phones to lightbulbs to electric cars, electricity is something we can't live without! Breaking down concepts like atoms, current, and magnetism, acclaimed author-illustrator Don Brown demonstrates how our world became connected by electricity. Brown highlights key inventors and scientific breakthroughs, including Benjamin Franklin's famous experiment using a kite as a lightning rod (don't try it at home!), the dramatic rivalry behind the creation...
Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Taking readers back to the 1850s, this high-flying STEAM picture book introduces Mary Myers, aka "Carlotta," an aeronaut and inventor whose daring flights and careful scientific work improved hot air balloons and our understanding of flight, weather patterns and the atmosphere
6) Wonka
Publisher
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the jewel in the Roald Dahl crown and one of the bestselling children's books of all time, Wonka tells the wondrous story of how the world's greatest inventor, magician, and chocolate maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today. This irresistibly vivid and inventive big-screen spectacle will introduce audiences to a young Willy Wonka, chock full of ideas...
Author
Series
Juniper Mae volume 2
Publisher
Flying Eye Books
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
"Deep in the forest, Juniper Mae and her best friend Albie are working hard to become Guardian Knights. When they're not helping the tama-tamas with amazing new inventions, they're discovering ancient artefacts, training to fight evil, and learning more about their ancient knightly heroes. But a great darkness is rising close to home, and when one of Juniper's latest inventions creates a rift between her and Albie, they must find a way to work together...
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