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96 produkter
Stock Market
What It Is and How It Works
Av Kathy Furgang, Lisa A. Crayton
E-bok, 2015
541 kr
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Engaging text breaks down the complicated subject of the stock market and explains what it is, its history, what really happens on Wall Street, and how it can affect readers personally. Students will gain valuable fiscal knowledge that will serve them well in school and in life.
Zoom in on Power Grids
E-bok, 2017
382 kr
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When we flick on a lamp switch, we rarely think of the science and engineering behind the light. This straightforward and accessible text informs readers about the interconnected network that electricity takes as it moves from suppliers to users. From power stations and voltage switches to the …
Zoom in on Superhighways
E-bok, 2017
382 kr
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In 1956, the United States celebrated the opening of its first interstate highway. Since then, the country has been connected from one end to the other with a matrix of highways and superhighways. This compelling book introduces readers to the engineering feat of building the superhighways that …
Zoom in on Water and Sewage Systems
E-bok, 2017
382 kr
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We take it for granted every day, but clean water is one of the most important resources we have. This behind-the-scenes look at where our water comes from and where it goes after we use it gives readers a fascinating look at how our cities and towns are structured. Readers will be given a …
Pope Francis
Priest of the People
E-bok, 2017
362 kr
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This book explores the life of Pope Francis, a Roman Catholic pope of many firsts. He is the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, and even the first from the Southern Hemisphere. This thoughtful and insightful book discusses the pope''s early life as Jorge Mario Bergoglio and his work as …
Jeff Kinney
Children''s Book Author and Cartoonist
E-bok, 2017
354 kr
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One of America''s bestselling children''s book authors cartooned his way to fame. This accessible, easy-to-follow book about Diary of a Wimpy Kid author, Jeff Kinney, offers fascinating facts about the creator''s life and work. From his time as a cartoonist for his college newspaper to his …
Zoom in on Satellite and Street Maps
E-bok, 2017
382 kr
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This visual and instructive look at satellite maps and street maps helps readers understand the symbols, road markings, and land features of these types of maps. Concentration on a smaller area helps readers really study them carefully. A follow-up activity encourages readers to draw their own …
21st-Century Bridges
E-bok, 2018
442 kr
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One of the most important things about living in today''s modern world is the ability to travel. Bridges are one of the most important aspects of our modern transportation system. Since the beginning of civilizations, simple bridges have been used to get people over rivers, across valleys, and even …
Viola Davis
Actress
E-bok, 2018
362 kr
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Give your readers a fascinating biography about one of the most honored and respected actresses in Hollywood. This accessible, easy-to-follow book about Viola Davis provides an engaging timeline of the actress''s life. Viola''s early years helped shape the roles she chose as an adult. Playing …
Emma Watson
Actress and Activist
E-bok, 2018
362 kr
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You may know her from the Harry Potter movies as Harry''s pal, Hermione Granger, but Emma Watson has come a long way since the hit films shot her to fame as a young child. In her post-Potter years, Emma has acted in serious films, graduated from an Ivy League university, and become a serious …
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister of Canada
E-bok, 2018
362 kr
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In recent years, the prime minister of Canada has made a name for himself on the international political stage, becoming known for his dynamic personality and influential leadership style. This fact-filled book explores the life the young leader, beginning with his early years as the son of …
Everything Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Earthshaking Photos, Facts, and Fun!
Av Kathy Furgang, National Geographic Kids
Häftad, 2013
218 kr
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Wildfires (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 3)
Av Kathy Furgang, National Geographic Kids
Häftad, 2015
147 kr
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sports Injuries
E-bok, 2007
554 kr
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About three million sports injuries occur each year and almost one-third of all injuries experienced during childhood are sports-related. They can be caused by accidents while playing, by improper or inadequate stretching or warming up, by using incorrect equipment, or by not playing the game …
Leonardo DiCaprio
Av Adam Furgang, Kathy Furgang
E-bok, 2008
594 kr
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Since the late 1990s, Leonardo DiCaprio has been the most prominent celebrity environmental activist in the United States. This biography takes a close look at the events in DiCaprio''s life that led him to become to be an activist. Readers will examine his current environmental activities and his …
On the Move
Av Adam Furgang, Kathy Furgang
E-bok, 2008
514 kr
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This title in the Your Carbon Footprint series discusses practical tips and strategies for students who want to minimize the negative environmental impact of transportation, The relevant science is explained, but real focus is on hands-on activities and practices that will help individuals make a …
Netiquette
E-bok, 2010
489 kr
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While digital and computer technology have advanced by leaps and bounds in the past twenty years, allowing individuals to conduct a wide array of personal, educational, and professional activities on personal computers and hand-held devices, the social rules for computer and Internet use have not …
How the Stock Market Works
E-bok, 2010
574 kr
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The stock market is something that school kids hear about every day—on the news, in class, at the dinner table. They probably know that it’s somehow closely related to the economy and economic good and bad times, but beyond vaguely sensing that the stock market is a sort of economic barometer, they …
Seventh Amendment
E-bok, 2011
554 kr
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While jury trials in criminal cases are recognized as vitally important to safeguarding the Constitutional rights of the accused, the right to a jury trial in civil cases is a less understood, celebrated, and valued right. This book is an invaluable reminder of just how important the Seventh …
Ninth Amendment
E-bok, 2011
542 kr
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One of the more elusive and nebulous of Constitutional amendments, the Ninth Amendment essentially guarantees unnamed and unspecified individual rights not explicitly enumerated within the Constitution or the other amendments. From its ratification, the amendment has caused confusion and …
Understanding Your Right to Privacy
E-bok, 2011
594 kr
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In a world where full body scans are permitted before someone boards an aircraft, it is no wonder people are concerned with the issue of privacy rights. The issue of privacy has always been a complex one, and the events of September 11, 2001 made it that much more complicated. Privacy rights had to …
Adapting to Plant and Animal Extinctions
E-bok, 2012
554 kr
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At the current rate of extinction, more than one million species will be forever gone from Earth by the year 2050. Extinction is the greatest danger to biodiversity and to food webs. This book lays out the startling facts regarding the scope of this looming problem, but also provides necessary hope …
Top 10 Tips for Building Strong Family Relationships
E-bok, 2012
554 kr
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Learning how to get along with family not only strengthens the family and each member''s emotional security, it also provides individuals with valuable relationship-building tools and skills that will serve them well outside the family. These skills aid in school and at work, with friends, …
Death and Bereavement
Av Jody Kornfeld, Kathy Furgang m. fl.
E-bok, 2012
514 kr
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This book supports teens that are dealing with the death of a loved one, whether it is a family member or a close friend. The first chapter explains the general work of the grieving process, emphasizing that the particular way in which one grieves and the length of grieving are unique for each …
Understanding Budget Deficits and the National Debt
Av Adam Furgang, Kathy Furgang
E-bok, 2011
574 kr
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In the wake of the Great Recession of 2007 to 2009 and the ensuing federal stimulus efforts, no economic subject has drawn as much attention or attracted as much controversy as the national debt and federal and state budget deficits. This book clearly explains how and why governments borrow money, …
Understanding Economic Indicators
E-bok, 2011
574 kr
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All signs of economic activity or non-activity are actually part of a large group of statistics and data known as economic indicators. With the help of economic data and the analysis of economic indicators, economists can locate the economy’s present position within the cycle and anticipate its …
Internship & Volunteer Opportunities for People Who Love Music
Av Adam Furgang, Kathy Furgang
E-bok, 2012
574 kr
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For teens hoping for a career in music, an internship or volunteer opportunity is a great way to get a foot in the door. Serving as a valuable guide, music lovers are introduced to the wide variety of work experiences available to them, including positions in music performance, music publishing, …
Cultivating Positive Peer Groups and Friendships
Av Adam Furgang, Kathy Furgang
E-bok, 2012
554 kr
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Middle school is the ultimate transitional time in a young person''s life. Amidst all the other changes, one''s friendships are also growing, evolving, expanding, and sometimes ending. Students from several different elementary schools are suddenly thrown together and new peer and friendship groups …
