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Hospitals are busy places filled with sick and injured people and their caregivers. Who are the people who keep hospitals running? From schedulers to doctors and nurses to IT staff, many people work together to serve the needs of a hospital."--Provided by publisher.

Airports are busy places with people and things taking off and landing from trips across states, countries, and oceans. Who are the people who keep airports running? From security officers to baggage handlers to gift shop employees, many people work together to serve the needs of an airport. Learn about their important work in this book from the Wonderful Workplaces series.

Zoos are busy places filled with animals and the visitors who love them. Who are the people who keep zoos running? From vets to performers to groundskeepers, many people work together to serve the needs of a zoo. Learn about their important work in this book from the Wonderful Workplaces series"--

Airports are busy places with people and things taking off and landing from trips across states, countries, and oceans. Who are the people who keep airports running? From security officers to baggage handlers to gift shop employees, many people work together to serve the needs of an airport. Learn about their important work in this book from the Wonderful Workplaces series"--

With a quick glance, everything seems normal. But look closer. Can you tell the difference between people and AI, cyborgs, or robots? Every day, science steps closer to creating artificial life. But how close are we--really--to replacing half our bodies with robotic parts? Can we count on robots to work for us as helpers, assistants, and servers, or are we flirting with danger just imagining the possibilities? Would there be downsides to makin...

Blast forward at warp speed or loop back to change the past. Beware, though--the butterfly effect is a real risk! Although they seem like scene-stealing sci-fi stories, they are based in actual ideas and thought-out theories. How close are we to flying through space or going back in time? Could we really change history or affect the future? Would there be downsides? The ethics of changing things should be explored, and every possible thread wo...

Words that once sounded strange have made their way into how we talk to each other today. Things like virtual living, non-player characters, and simulated realities didn't just appear from the matrix, ready to be downloaded to our minds. They're all grounded in actual ideas, and there are scientists out there trying to make them a reality. How close are we to escaping our reality for another one? Would it even be possible? How can you tell the...

Delve into the sci-fi tropes that have become a part of our everyday vocabulary--parallel worlds, other dimensions, the multiverse, and more. They may seem like movie subtitles or complicated tv show plots, but there is truth in the ideas. Would you step over the line and into a new world both similar and different to the one you know? How close are we to finding another version of you--and how many are there in existence? How would you know w...

US military robots come in many shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common. They help keep soldiers safe. Learn more about the dangerous missions and amazing abilities of military robots"--

Set sail with the US Navy's powerful fleet of warships. From protecting the open seas to guarding the nation's coastlines, these ships take on the most important jobs in the US military. Readers will love exploring different warships with diagrams and photos on every page.

Come aboard an aircraft carrier, where military planes take off and land in the middle of the ocean. Explore the technology that powers these enormous ships and see how they keep the seas safe"--

Military helicopters are useful in combat, but they are just as important away from the battlefield. Learn how helicopters provide disaster relief and assist in search and rescue missions.

Zoom through the sky with the fastest fighter jets in the US military. Explore their advanced technology, see their impressive designs, and learn how they keep our skies safe from danger"--

Tanks are the toughest vehicles in the US military. Explore their armor and tactics, and find out how tanks control the battlefield"--

Dive deep with the US military's impressive submarines. Discover how these high-tech machines operate underwater for months at a time and learn more about the powerful weapons they use to keep the seas safe"--

Explore the seas and skies with drones, some of the US military's most innovative machines. Discover the types of missions drones undertake and how they help soldiers stay one step ahead on the battlefield"--

Dive deep with the US military's impressive submarines. Discover how these high-tech machines operate underwater for months at a time and learn more about the powerful weapons they use to keep the seas safe"--

US military robots come in many shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common. They help keep soldiers safe. Learn more about the dangerous missions and amazing abilities of military robots"--

Zoom through the sky with the fastest fighter jets in the US military. Explore their advanced technology, see their impressive designs, and learn how they keep our skies safe from danger"--

Explore the seas and skies with drones, some of the US military's most innovative machines. Discover the types of missions drones undertake and how they help soldiers stay one step ahead on the battlefield"--