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69 produkter
Therapy Animals
E-bok, 2018
402 kr
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Pet a dog a day to keep the doctor away? Every knows pets are fun, but did you know that they can help keep you healthy, too? This book introduces readers to the world of animal therapy. They will meet real therapy pets and their handlers, and learn a little bit about the science behind pet …
Oxygen
E-bok, 2018
442 kr
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Oxygen is essential to life on Earth, but what is this tasteless, colorless, element? From how oxygen was discovered to how it supports life, this book answers all your questions about element we all depend on. Readers will learn about atoms, molecules, and how oxygen fits in the periodic table. …
Sodium
E-bok, 2018
442 kr
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From the table to the lab to our bodies, this interesting and informative book introduces young readers to the element sodium. Easy-to-understand explanations, colorful illustrations, and examples children can relate to make this a fun way to learn about one of Earth''s most abundant elements. …
Ancient Chinese Government and Geography
E-bok, 2016
499 kr
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China is a massive country, but its surrounding mountains, two seas, and hazardous deserts kept it fairly secluded. In fact, early Chinese referred to it the Middle Kingdom, or the center of the world. China''s major geographical features shaped so many aspects of life in ancient China, including …
Cross-Cultural Etiquette
E-bok, 2016
499 kr
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We’re all different from one another and come from a dizzying array of backgrounds and cultures. And while sometimes the rules and etiquette of a friend’s family makes sense, that’s not always the case. Readers will learn how to make others comfortable and make themselves comfortable with respect, …
Great Depression
E-bok, 2017
684 kr
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One of the effects of World War I was prosperity in the United States in the 1920s. However, by the end of that decade, the US plummeted into a severe depression. The Great Depression inspired events and sentiments that would be carried into the next great conflict, World War II. This book examines …
Arab Nationalism and Zionism
E-bok, 2017
706 kr
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While Zionism and Arab Nationalism both have roots long preceding the interwar years, a turning point for both were the League of Nations mandates proclaimed after World War I. From European rule to the events of and leading up to World War II through to Israel''s declaration of independence, this …
Superpower Rivalries and Proxy Warfare
E-bok, 2017
649 kr
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The Cold War was a time of ultimate technological, military, and political competition between the United States and the Soviet Union. Proxy wars were fought between countries supported by one of the two superpowers of the United States or the Soviet Union. The United States and Soviet Union put …
Global Threat
The Emergence of Climate Change Science
E-bok, 2017
664 kr
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Throughout history, Earth''s temperature has risen and fallen at various cycles, creating extreme weather events, such as ice ages. However, in more recent times, human activity has greatly accelerated and intensified these cycles, leading to extreme climate change. This is the history of climate …
Ada Lovelace
Computer Programmer and Mathematician
E-bok, 2017
684 kr
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Born the daughter of well-established poet Lord Byron, Ada Lovelace would change history as one of the first modern female mathematicians and the programmer of Charles Babbage''s Analytical Engine. This is the story of her life, her amazing achievements, her death, and her footprint on history.
Thomas Paine's Common Sense
E-bok, 2018
557 kr
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This volume takes a fresh look at Common Sense, Thomas Paine''s provocative pamphlet that roused the American colonists toward outright revolt against Britain. With ample use of primary sources, this book provides historical context and a feeling for the times. It explores why this document was …
Declaration of Independence
E-bok, 2018
557 kr
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The Declaration of Independence is one of the most beloved of America''s founding documents. This book offers a refreshing take on the history surrounding it. In addition to examining the circumstances and personalities that led to the drafting of the document, this book takes a close look at the …
United States Constitution
E-bok, 2018
540 kr
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John Adams said that the United States was a nation of laws. Of all the United States'' laws, the legal principles laid out in the U.S. Constitution are the foundation of the country. The document defines the country''s deepest ideals, its highest standards, and its wildest ambitions. The …
How Bluetooth Works
E-bok, 2018
451 kr
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This interesting and informative book will explain to young readers what Bluetooth technology is, what problems it solves, and the science that makes it work. This text is enlivened by stories such as why Bluetooth was named after a Viking king and how the technology was based on innovations …
How Do Waves Move?
E-bok, 2018
451 kr
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How Do Waves Move? explores what ocean waves are and how they move. Young readers will be delighted to learn that waves are the result of energy moving through water, not of the water itself moving across long distances. This highly visual volume traces the discovery of wave theory and explains the …
Code Breakers and Spies of the Cold War
E-bok, 2018
560 kr
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After being uneasy allies in World War II, the 1950s saw the United States and the Soviet Union entering the Cold War, a thirty-year conflict in which the adversaries never went into physical battle with each other but fought many proxy wars in other nations. This gripping and fast-paced book …
How the Printing Press Changed the World
E-bok, 2018
536 kr
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Upon its invention in the mid-1400s, the printing press instantly became a revolutionary device. It introduced literacy to the masses and led Europe out of the Middle Ages. This book explores the press'' exciting history, the social and political conditions in place at the time Johannes Gutenberg …
Frederick Douglass
Abolitionist and Writer
E-bok, 2019
706 kr
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This book introduces readers to the fascinating Frederick Douglass, a man born a slave. Douglass taught himself to read, then escaped from slavery to become one of the abolitionist movement''s greatest leaders. In addition to telling the story of his life, this biography examines the evolution of …
Jackie Robinson
Barrier-Breaking Baseball Legend
E-bok, 2019
706 kr
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Situated firmly in the social and political conditions of the time, this biography illustrates the role African American baseball star Jackie Robinson played in changing not just baseball but society. By breaking the "color barrier" in the major league sport, Robinson paved the way for new …
Booker T. Washington
Civil Rights Leader and Education Advocate
E-bok, 2019
706 kr
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This examination of the life and works of Booker T. Washington stresses his devotion to education as a means of advancement for African Americans. In addition to understanding the life and times of Booker T. Washington, readers will learn about some of the disagreements among African American …
Understanding Tariffs and Trade Barriers
E-bok, 2019
545 kr
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A renegotiation of NAFTA and a trade war with China have kept tariffs and trade agreements in the news in the early twenty-first century. Tariffs, trade barriers, and the potential consequences of both are complex. This book presents a difficult subject in a straightforward and interesting manner. …
Key Environmental Laws
E-bok, 2019
557 kr
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Earth is presently our only home, and we must care for it with that thought in mind. How has the U.S. government protected our environment so that people can live and work safely in an always-changing world? From Earth Day to a possible Green New Deal, this book will take a look at the laws enacted …
I Am a Teen Caregiver. Now What?
E-bok, 2016
579 kr
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Many teens enjoy a carefree time of school, some light household responsibilities to help their family, and good times with their friends. According to a National Alliance of Caregiving report in 2005, at least 1.3 million children between the ages of eight and eighteen are shouldering the heavy …
Everything You Need to Know About Sextortion
E-bok, 2017
539 kr
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This sensitive yet frank book empowers readers in grades seven to twelve to take on a particularly insidious adversary. Readers will learn to identify, avoid, and repair damage done by a sextortionist by reading about case studies, advice from the FBI and Interpol, and the latest in cybersecurity …
Working with Your School to Create a Safe Environment
E-bok, 2017
539 kr
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This informative title offers students in grades seven to twelve practical ideas for working with teachers, parents, administrators, and other students to make their schools safe and welcoming for LGBTQ+ students. From forming Gay-Straight Alliances or similar clubs to organizing Pride days and …
Women in Politics
E-bok, 2017
579 kr
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Despite making up roughly half the world’s population, women make up slightly more than 20 percent of the members of the world’s legislative bodies. In a list of 163 nations ordered by the number of women in legislatures, Canada is ranked 64th and the United States 97th. Featuring engaging profiles …
