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30 produkter
Swimming with Sharks
From Adventurers to Marine Biologists
Häftad, 2023
122 kr
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The water’s fine! Come on in! But wait - there are sharks in it! Would you swim with sharks? Many people do! Marine biologists swim with sharks to learn more about these top predators. Snorkellers witness whale sharks and spy spotted leopard sharks. Some thrill-seekers even cage dive to get …
Science Behind Wonders of Earth
Cave Crystals, Balancing Rocks, and Snow Donuts
E-bok, 2016
90 kr
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Our world is full of bizarre and amazing natural phenomena. Sundogs, moonbows, rock formations, ice circles - all are fascinating and look incredible, but how do they occur? These books look at the science behind some of these amazing natural phenomena. Our planet has many different kinds of …
Experimental Drones
E-bok, 2017
92 kr
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With drone use soaring, remotely piloted aircraft have captured people’s imaginations. The armed forces, businesses and hobbyists are continually finding new ways to use them and develop their technology. Drones in some countries now deliver food and packages. Find out about exciting drone …
Start Your Gardening Business
E-bok, 2017
92 kr
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Taking care of a garden is hard work. Turning gardening into a business is even more work. Advice on advertising, work ethic and money management make becoming a successful entrepreneur easy.
Jump-Starting a Career in Medical Technology
E-bok, 2013
573 kr
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In hospitals and clinics, there are people who, among other thing, take X-rays, MRIs, CAT-scans, and ultrasounds. And there are those who repair that same equipment. There are also people who work in research laboratories, veterinary offices, and dental and ophthalmology offices. All of these …
Discovering the Kingdom of Benin
E-bok, 2013
538 kr
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The Kingdom of Benin, which started out as a small community and grew to be a vast empire, was particularly known for its expert farming practices, building skills, and artistic abilities. Within a few centuries, the Kingdom of Benin had grown into a dominant force in the region. Contact with …
Physical Computing and Makerspaces
E-bok, 2014
489 kr
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The urge to experiment and create has been strong in humankind since time immemorial. So has the need to gather together for the greater good. Makerspaces, where innovators meet to advance technologies through physical computing, answer the call of both these motivating factors. Once a wave of the …
Vo-Tech Track to Success in Architecture and Construction
E-bok, 2014
547 kr
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Careers in technical education (CTE), also known as vo-tech careers, are believed to be among the best options for increasing students’ future earning power. Architecture and construction are areas that fall clearly within the CTE/vo-tech category. This volume prepares young people who are …
Helping People with Disabilities and Special Needs Through Service Learning
E-bok, 2014
564 kr
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Students desiring to design and participate in a service learning project will find vital inspiration and expert guidance in this information-packed resource. Real-life examples of students engaged in special needs and disability-centered service learning projects provide readers with first-hand …
National Parks Volunteer
E-bok, 2017
566 kr
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The National Park Service (NPS) is a government agency that relies heavily on the help of volunteers. This includes keeping trails clean, guiding visitors on tours, and assisting with scientific research. Learn how volunteers can help maintain and improve the country’s natural spaces in National …
Creating with 3D Printers
E-bok, 2016
539 kr
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This exciting volume serves as an access point for students whose interests in the Fab Lab tend toward production and the introduction of new objects into the world around them. It comes packed with tangible examples of projects that can be undertaken by beginner, intermediate, and advanced Fab Lab …
Combatting Toxic Online Communities
E-bok, 2016
523 kr
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Today, we can find an online community to suit almost any interest we may have. And yet these communities carry an element of menace. The anonymity associated with online communities allows particularly vicious interplay, where people can pile on others with virtually zero consequences. Using …
Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love to Entertain
E-bok, 2016
594 kr
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Written for students looking for alternatives to college but in search of a rewarding career, this book explains ways to turn the readers'' passions and talents into a profession. Stressing the importance of preparation, hard work, and marketing your business, it focuses on traditional …
How to Create Digital Portfolios for Collaborative Projects
E-bok, 2017
539 kr
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Digital portfolios allow students to showcase their work to potential employers, college admission boards, and scholarship and award committees. In this title, readers will get expert tips on how to create their own portfolio and how to incorporate collaborative projects, including those they''ve …
Becoming a Software Engineer
E-bok, 2017
559 kr
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In this day and age, software engineers truly make the world go round. These professionals create all kinds of technical products, including the programs needed to make computers operate, the apps used on smartphones, websites on the internet, and the entertainment enjoyed by gamers. The best part …
Becoming a Project Manager
E-bok, 2017
547 kr
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All projects require a competent manager, and that is most certainly the case with big IT projects. Technical project managers supervise all aspects of the project, manage personnel, oversee budgets, ensure that the work stays on schedule, and execute communication plans between all parties. In …
Career as a Pipelayer
E-bok, 2018
579 kr
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Pipelayers make an invaluable contribution to building projects large and small, playing a pivotal role in developing and refurbishing our national infrastructure. This book shows young readers how they can explore this fascinating and fulfilling subset of contracting, building a career from the …
Digital Ethics
Safe and Legal Behavior Online
E-bok, 2018
547 kr
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Whether it is research, social networking, or other leisure and work pursuits, youth today must negotiate their online realms with care. Adhering strongly to International Society for Technology in Education''s (ITSE) standards for STEAM subjects, this work is an invaluable introduction and …
Awesome Animals of North America
The Continent and Its Creatures Great and Small
E-bok, 2024
49 kr
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The 7 continents of the world have their own history, climate, and natural biomes. Delve into a fun, fact-filled non-fiction book that explores the animals of the continent of North America. Learn what countries make up the continent of North America and fascinating information about 22 of the most …
Awesome Animals of South America
The Continent and Its Creatures Great and Small
E-bok, 2024
45 kr
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The 7 continents of the world have their own history, climate, and natural biomes. Delve into a fun, fact-filled non-fiction book that explores the animals of the continent of South America. Learn what countries make up the continent of South America and fascinating information about 22 of the most …
Exploring Mount Fuji
Japan''s Highest Peak
E-bok, 2024
44 kr
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A compelling narrative non-fiction about Mount Fuji found on Japan''s Honshu Island and a dormant volcano that last erupted in the early 1700s. Learn about the "Land of the Rising Sun," and where and when you need to climb the mountain in order to see this poetic sunrise. Find out what it takes to …
How STEM Built the Aztec Empire
E-bok, 2019
559 kr
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Mostly known today for its complex pantheon and religious rituals, the Aztec empire was also highly advanced in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math or STEM. With the capital city of the empire built in the middle of a lake, the geographical, political, and economic needs of the …
How STEM Built the Mayan Empire
E-bok, 2019
559 kr
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Over its 2,700-year history, the Maya became one of the most complex and dominant indigenous civilizations in pre-Columbian America. They became masters in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics or STEM, as evident through the archaeological remains that still excite and intrigue people …
Working with Tech in Agriculture
E-bok, 2020
559 kr
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With climate change and other factors looming, the technology farmers and agricultural workers employ to harvest crops and raise livestock is ever more important to ensuring the world''s food supply can sustain us. This informative volume explores the various cutting-edge technologies and …
