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The Uncover series combines the best elements of a book with model elements to help readers truly "uncover" the mysteries of what makes things work. A fascinating three-dimensional presentation allows in-depth, hands-on exploration of the subject at hand. This unique "model" is easily built, deconstructed and re-built layer by layer, system by system just by turning a page, until an understanding of the topic is achieved. Explore the dynamics of a race car engine and learn about air flow and drag, safety equipment and roll cages, the fuel system and horsepower, suspension and track bars, and internal combustion. Interesting facts and experiments are also featured throughout the book including why race cars don't have speedometers, how roof flaps are designed like airplane wings, and the gas mileage on a stock car is about four miles per gallon....
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What animal with a ‘killer smile’ has been around for 220 million years and has a bite six times more powerful than that of a shark? The crocodile! Uncover the secrets of the ‘lizard king’ layer by layer in this unique book from the Uncover It series. Kids who are crazy for crocs can explore the inner workings of these remarkable reptiles with an awesome 3-D layered model of a crocodile. Each spread is full of awesome factoids, croc trivia, cool illustrations, and diagrams that will delight curious kids. It’s the safest way to get up close and personal with a crocodile!
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Young space enthusiasts will love this rocket launcher kit that includes a two-piece rocket, launch pad and remote control launcher. The rocket is fueled by the classic combination of baking soda and vinegar, but then the launch is literally in kids' hands! Count down from 10, press the ignition on the rocket launcher and watch the rocket head straight for the stars!
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two-piece rocket
launch pad with attached remote control
32-page fully illustrated book...
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Young explorers embark on the safari adventure of a lifetime with this fabulous faux-journal, “written” in 1924 by fictional naturalist Rebecca Mayhew. Through her journal entries, youngsters accompany Mayhew as she explores mysterious Africa, from tracking lions in Nairobi to watching white rhinos in Pretoria to marveling at the birth of a baby giraffe in Botswana. Each info-packed page is filled with stunning photographs, colorful maps and illustrations, and fascinating facts about African animals and their environment. At the journey’s end, children can assemble the eight animals from 59 included die-cut pieces and then display them on a gorgeous, removable 3-D diorama. ...
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