Mari Bolte

I februari 2022 invaderade Ryssland Ukraina. Volodymyr Zelenskyj ställdes då inför utmaningen att leda ett land i krig. Bara tre år tidigare hade han valts till Ukrainas president, efter en karriär som komiker och tv-producent. Här får vi läsa mer om Zelenskyjs uppväxt och bakgrund och följa hans spektakulära väg från tv-stjärna till president och ledare i krig. Bland våra biografier i serien Ett liv finns flera böcker om personer som förändrat sin tid och påverkat hur vårt samhälle ser ut i dag. Nu kommer biografin om Ukrainas president Volodymyr Zelenskyj, som gjort sig känd världen över för sitt sätt att stå upp mot den ryska invasionen.

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. There are jobs out there for everyone, and all of them are important!

Airports are busy places with people and planes taking off and landing from trips across the world. 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. There are jobs out there for everyone, and all of them are important!

There are millions of farms around the world, and lots of farms around the world include me If a predator gets too close, I make a lot of noise. However, I am not a donkey. I sleep standing up, but I am not a horse. What farm animal am I? Use the clues and guess

Tanks are the toughest vehicles in the US military. Tanks can roll across almost any surface. They are hard to destroy and can lead the charge in dangerous places. These tough armored vehicles protect soldiers and attack enemies on the battlefield. There are several types of tanks to perform different jobs, but they all require teamwork and special features to operate. Explore their armor and tactics, and find out how tanks control the battlefield.

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 would need to be tied up. Could we even time travel responsibly, or would things just unravel? If only we could look into the future to be sure . . .

Dive deep with the US military's impressive submarines. Submarines move deep below the ocean's surface, keeping an eye on other submarines and the ships that sail above them. These underwater warships can fire at enemies and break through thick layers of ice. 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 and why they are so important to the military.

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 who's who? And are there any ethical conundrums that might be crossed with talking to yourself? If only we could ask our other selves to be sure . . .

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 NPCs from the main characters (and which are we?) If only there was some sort of computer program that could tell us . . .

Daphne is training to become an emotional support dog in this early graphic novel. She's a small shih tzu puppy, but she has the biggest heart She is supportive and loyal to everyone. However, Daphne is so kind to others that she doesn't take care of herself. Will she be able to give herself the same kindness she shows everyone else?

Tucker can't wait to become an allergy detection dog But this peppy poodle has a lot to learn before that happens in this early graphic novel. During a smell test, Tucker can't sit still and wanders off. Is he following a scent or getting distracted from his job?

Bloodhounds have sensitive noses, and Ellie is learning how to use hers in this early graphic novel. She comes from a family of search-and-rescue dogs. Ellie wants to be the best, but will the pressure get to her before she finishes her first training?

Tucker can't wait to become an allergy detection dog But this peppy poodle has a lot to learn before that happens in this early graphic novel. During a smell test, Tucker can't sit still and wanders off. Is he following a scent or getting distracted from his job?

Fighter jets zoom through the air, filling the sky with the sound of thunder. These speedy aircraft can travel thousands of miles at a time. Some can even escape being seen by enemies Read about the special equipment these jets use and why they are so important to the military.

Come aboard an aircraft carrier, where military planes take off and land in the middle of the ocean. Aircraft carriers are as tall as a twenty-story building and carry more than fifty planes at a time. Learn more about the special equipment these big ships use and why they are so important to the military.

US military robots can be the size of tanks, animals, or footballs. These amazing machines do jobs too dangerous for humans and help keep soldiers safe on missions. They can even go places humans can't reach. Discover the many kinds of robots and why they are so important to the military.

Young star quarterback Joe Burrow is a born football playmaker. He fought back from a serious injury his rookie season to take his team to the Super Bowl the next year. Burrow has impressed teammates, coaches, and fans with his determination and strong work ethic. Get more details about his journey to NFL stardom.

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 making machines more mindful? And are there any ethical conundrums that are created as a result? If only we could send a robot to the future to find out . . .

Smart, dependable Rossi is eager to become guide dog in this early graphic novel. This yellow lab is focused and ready to lead the way. But even Rossi is distracted on a field trip to the pet store Will one bad outing make Rossi lose all his confidence?

Bloodhounds have sensitive noses, and Ellie is learning how to use hers in this early graphic novel. She comes from a family of search-and-rescue dogs. Ellie wants to be the best, but will the pressure get to her before she finishes her first training?