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A history of body armor / by Peterson, Harold L.(Harold Leslie),1922-1978.(CARDINAL)123463; Feaser, Daniel D.,illustrator.; Feaser, Daniel D.;
Subjects: Armor; Body armor; Weapons;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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Armor / by Noll, Elizabeth,author.(CARDINAL)629081;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Bulletproof -- What Is Armor? -- The Science Behind Armor -- The Future of Armor."Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about military armor. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"Ages 7-12Grades 4-6610 L610L
Subjects: Body armor;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 4
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Hard justice : a Body Armor novel / by Foster, Lori,1958-author.(CARDINAL)340445;
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Romance fiction.; Heiresses; Bodyguards;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Batsuits and capes : the science behind Batman's body armor / by Biskup, Agnieszka,author.(CARDINAL)471679; Kane, Bob.(CARDINAL)779010; DC Comics, Inc.(CARDINAL)355156;
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.Super hero science and engineering -- Batsuit basics -- Hands to feet -- Cowl construction -- The great cape."Look inside to explore the real-world science and enginee ring that has inspired the Dark Knight's batsuit."--Page 4 of cover.RL: 3-4.900LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Batman (Fictitious character); Body armor;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 8
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The Science behind Batman's uniform / by Biskup, Agnieszka,author.(CARDINAL)471679;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Behind the batsuit -- Batman's bodysuit -- The Caped Crusader's cowl -- The Dark Knight's cape."Explores the real-world science and engineering connections to the features of Batman's Batsuit"--Ages 7-9.K to grade 3.860LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Batman (Fictitious character); Body armor; Crime prevention;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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The 12 biggest breakthroughs in military technology / by Hayes, Vicki C.,author.(CARDINAL)616502;
Includes bibliographical references and index.٢This great STEM book has statistics, timelines and innovation timelines that profile the Military industry and 12 technological breakthroughs that have changed history and our society. Readers get tech information along with mini biographies and social history featuring: contributing factors, key players, and effects on our world. Organized chronologically on a timeline with backmatter and an almanac of additional fun facts that fill in the gaps between major technological breakthroughs.٣ -- 620L
Subjects: Military; Body armor; Weapons; Vehicles; Radar; Night vision; Satellites; Cyberterrorism;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Creepy & crawly / by Miller, Tessa,author.(CARDINAL)793675;
Introduction -- Spiny-headed worms & skin grafts -- Termite mounds & buildings -- Spider webs & bulletproof vests -- Geckos & adhesive -- Snakes & robots -- Ants & antivirus software."Floating through space, a robot crawls along a space station. The skin covering the robot's parts lets it stick to the metal like a gecko sticks to a tree. This is not science fiction - it is science fact, the product of a long process of observation, study, and mimicry of the animal world. In Animal Tech: Creepy and Crawley, readers will learn the story of Geckskin and five other technologies inspired by reptiles and insects. Students will follow the stories of remarkable people working in STEM fields who have developed these life-changing technologies." -- back cover.690LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Technology; Worms; Termites; Naultinus gemmeus; Body armor; Snakes; Biotechnology; Biomimicry; Biomimetics; Engineering design; Robotics; Pattern formation (Physical sciences);
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Skeletal system / by Kenney, Karen Latchana,author.(CARDINAL)485362;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Your skeleton -- Body armor -- Inside bones -- Activities & tools -- Try this!"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to the structure and function of the skeletal system. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index--Ages 7-10.490LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Musculoskeletal system; Human skeleton;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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Armored animals / by Brown, Andrew,1972-(CARDINAL)211476;
Illustrations and text describe nine animals with hard or spiky skins or horns, including armadillos, crocodiles, goat antelopes, and porcupines.IG750LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Armored animals; Animal defenses.; Animal defenses; Body covering (Anatomy);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The body : a complete user's guide : how your body functions, and how to keep it healthy and strong / by Daniels, Patricia,1955-author.(CARDINAL)317406; Restak, Richard,1942-writer of supplementary textual content.(CARDINAL)139153;
Beginnings -- Body armor -- Structure -- Body movers -- Circulation -- Vital exchange -- Body fuel -- Body cleansing -- Control center -- Messengers -- Reproduction -- Protection."Your body is an incredible machine that can run for more than 80 years without batteries, can self-propel over land and water, can heal itself from most common ailments, and can pair with another of its kind to reproduce. This updated, fully illustrated, easy-to-understand guide from National Geographic explores the intricate systems that make up the marvelous human body--from head to toe, inside and out. Beautifully designed and brimming with fascinating photos and illustrations, The Body: A Complete User's Guide is filled with need-to-know basics about how the body is built and how it functions. Tour the human brain--the body's communication center--to find out where your feelings, impulses, and power of speech live. Discover how your body attacks disease, how the food you eat powers your body, and how your body moves and grows. Remarkable images show a white blood cell at the moment it embraces a life-saving vaccine and what happens inside the body during reproduction, from conception to birth. Vivid scientific diagrams provide a complete view of body systems and reveal how they work together. Useful tips teach you how to keep your body healthy and strong, and 'Did You Know?' facts explain how Botox works, what causes hiccups, how some herbal remedies can help, and more. Plus you'll learn about medical breakthroughs that changed the world. Comprehensive, reliable, and a pure pleasure to read, this is an essential resource for families, students, seniors, and all who care about the body and how to keep it running smoothly"--Dust jacket flaps.
Subjects: Human physiology; Human body; Human anatomy;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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