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Did you know horses and other animals used to be the guiding force behind most vehicles? Cars, trucks, buses, and airplanes as readers know them have evolved heavily throughout each century, and it's likely the future of transportation will use more new machinery to aid humans in their traveling ventures. Text is presented in manageable boxes with eye-catching artwork to help readers as they discover the history, present, and future of transportation....
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Technology is behind almost everything humans do, including traveling, learning, eating, and having fun. The word "technology" refers to various complex systems intended to make people's lives simpler. Readers will learn about many technological advancements made throughout the years as well as the ways technology will likely continue to advance for decades and centuries to come. Intricately drawn illustrations make the content enticing and understandable...
3) Engineering
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They're the masterminds behind the machines we use and the technology we rely on, but what exactly do engineers do? In this volume, readers will discover more about the multitude of things engineers have created, as well as learn how engineering and technology will continue to impact the world in the future. Eye-catching artwork accompanies manageable text, allowing readers to better understand the world of engineering and further their comprehension...
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Flicking a switch and watching as a light turns on is a modern-day expectation, but there's so much happening between the two actions. Readers uncover the science behind everyday technologies and how power stations work in this volume. Through wonderfully designed illustrations, age-appropriate fact boxes, and references to engage readers after they turn the last page, students will broaden their knowledge of the fascinating technology that powers...
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Join Ian Eress in "Ian Talks World Building A-Z" for a journey into world-building. This guide is a goldmine for builders interested in immersive storytelling. "Ian Talks World Building A-Z" takes beginners through world creation and helps them create vivid, believable stories. Ian Eress explains concepts from A to Z, laying the groundwork for world-building. This invaluable resource will teach you to write plots and stories that captivate readers....
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Learning to create a unique, immersive life form one podcast episode at a time. World building strategist Randy Ellefson turned his successful book series, THE ART OF WORLD BUILDING, into a popular podcast of the same name, with episodes loosely drawn from each book in the series. The transcripts of 15 episodes are collected here, based on a theme: they're about CREATING LIFE and inspired by chapters of that volume. Ranging from 25-35 minutes each,...
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Learning to create a unique, immersive culture one episode at a time. A guide for authors, gamers, and hobbyists World building strategist Randy Ellefson turned his successful book series, “The Art of World Building”, into a popular podcast of the same name, with episodes loosely drawn from each book in the series. The transcripts of another 15 episodes are collected here. Ranging from 25-35 minutes each, the episodes discuss everything that doesn't...
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Creating a unique, immersive setting one life form at a time.CREATING LIFE (THE ART OF WORLD BUILDING, #1) is a detailed how-to guide on inventing the heart of every imaginary world - life. With chapters on creating gods, species/races, plants, animals, monsters, heroes, villains, and even undead, it draws on the author's quarter century of world building experience. Pointed questions, and an examination of answers and their repercussions, will help...
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Learning to create a unique, immersive place one podcast episode at a time. World building strategist Randy Ellefson turned his successful book series, THE ART OF WORLD BUILDING, into a popular podcast of the same name, with episodes loosely drawn from each book in the series. Listeners who want a written copy, or those who want more details than what's in volume two, can now benefit from these transcriptions. CREATING PLACES — The PODCAST TRANSCRIPTS...
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Creating a unique, immersive setting one culture at a timeA guide for authors, gamers, and hobbyistsWritten to help fantasy and science fiction storytellers, game designers, gamers, and hobbyists, CULTURES AND BEYOND (THE ART OF WORLD BUILDING, #3) is a how-to guide for filling an imaginary world with fascinating societies. It includes chapters on creating culture, organizations, armed forces, religions, the supernatural, magic systems, technological...
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You have the world building-now use it to write stories that create lifelong fans and fandoms! “Irresistible World Building for Unforgettable Stories” contains key methods and tips on how to weave your world building into every aspect of your story, from theme to plot to character arcs
-Use writing prompts and exercises to jumpstart your creativity
-Get ideas on how to refresh world building genre tropes while still hitting reader sweet spots
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The World Building From the Inside Out Workbook is filled with detailed questions and easy-to-grasp explanations to help you probe deeply into your created world's cultures and fill them with meaning that pushes plot and builds tension.
Specifically designed to work with the World Building From the Inside Out reference book, but can be used individually to jump start your creative process.
Ask questions. Dream big. Build the fantastic!
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Go to the heart of your world and build it well! Memorable world-building enhances story, attracts readers and listeners, and sells books and audiobooks! Find the core of your science fiction or fantasy people and instill your narrative with universal themes and concepts derived from real-world cultures. -Explore different religions and governments with concise entries that include ideas for plot and character development-Develop key aspects of your...
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A hardworking couple anxiously awaits the birth of their child, only to discover that he is a magical talking frog! Act out the story of this fantastic frog who saves China from an invading army and goes on to become the Emperor of China! This charming, leveled script includes six roles that are written at varying reading levels, supporting differentiation and English language learner strategies. Teachers can implement differentiation strategies into...
16) Vishnu
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Act out the story of Vishnu, the ancient Hindu god. Vishnu comes to Earth in many different forms, called avatars, and comes to the humans' aid to save the world. This script features roles written to match different reading levels, supporting differentiation and English language learner strategies. By utilizing differentiation strategies, teachers can assign specific roles to their readers based on everyone's current reading level. This feature allows...
17) The Trojan Horse
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Act out the story of the epic Trojan War in this exciting script! Follow the Greeks as they craft a clever plan to rescue Queen Helen from Troy. This script makes this classic story simple and engaging for young readers. The six roles in this script are written at different reading levels, supporting differentiation and English language learner strategies. Teachers can easily implement these strategies by assigning specific roles to their students...
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Act out the story of Romulus and Remus, twin brothers who founded Rome. The twins were ordered to be drowned in the Tiber River, but their mother sent them down the river in a basket. A she-wolf and a woodpecker find them and care for them. The twins' journey leads to the building of Rome and, unfortunately, to tragedy. The roles in this leveled script are written at varying reading levels, allowing teachers to use differentiation strategies to assign...
19) Atrahasis
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Act out this ancient Mesopotamian myth about an angry god, an ancient flood, and a giant boat filled with pairs of creatures. A cranky god, Enlil, wishes to flood the earth and destroy civilization so he can get a good nap! Can King Atrahasis and the friendly god Enki outsmart Enlil and save the world? The roles in this script are written at different reading levels. This feature allows teachers to easily implement differentiation and English language...
20) Creating Places
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Creating a unique, immersive setting one place at a time.
Creating Places is a detailed how-to guide on inventing the heart of every imaginary world - places. It includes chapters on inventing planets, moons, continents, mountains, forests, deserts, bodies of water, sovereign powers, settlements, and interesting locales. Extensive, culled research on each is provided to inform your world-building decisions and understand the impact on craft, story,...
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