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33 produkter
Dorothy Hodgkin
Biochemist and Developer of Protein Crystallography
E-bok, 2016
706 kr
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History has seen many incredible men and women contribute to the field of science. One such woman to make her mark on the field of biochemistry was Dorothy Hodgkin. This book discusses Hodgkin’s history, her introduction to the field, and her accomplishments in the industry.
Amelia Earhart
First Woman to Fly Solo Across the Atlantic
E-bok, 2017
706 kr
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Popularly referenced for her disappearance over the Pacific Ocean, Amelia Earhart is one of history’s great aviation pioneers. Prior to her famous attempt to fly around the globe, Earhart achieved many incredible things, from writing best-selling books to being the first female pilot to fly solo …
Mae C. Jemison
First African American Woman in Space
E-bok, 2017
686 kr
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Many people dream of traveling to the stars. Selected for the NASA Astronaut Corps, Dr. Mae C. Jemison made that journey and became the first African American woman in space. Yet Jamison''s incredible accomplishments do not begin and end there. This book details her history and life as a scientist, …
Germ Theory of Disease
E-bok, 2017
691 kr
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From ancient times until the early nineteenth century, many medical practitioners believed that the body contained four humors: blood, yellow bile, black bile, and phlegm. Humoral doctrine stated that balancing these humors was the key to health. Then in the mid-1800s, Louis Pasteur, Joseph Lister, …
X-rays
E-bok, 2017
706 kr
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In 1895, a German scientist named Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered the existence of X-rays. His work led to the 1901 Nobel Prize in Physics, and X-rays would come to play a prominent role in the research of Marie Curie, Henri Bequerel, Thomas Edison, and other towering figures in science and …
Joan of Arc
E-bok, 2017
686 kr
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Both a revered heroine and Catholic saint, Joan of Arc played a prominent part in the Hundred Years'' War, and is remembered for her bravery both on and off the battlefield. In this title, students will discover the historical backdrop of the time in which Joan of Arc led the French army to …
Applications for 3D Printing
E-bok, 2017
706 kr
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3D printers are getting ever more complex. This book looks at all the different ways they can be used to make things for home, business, art, or industry.
True Stories of Teen Soldiers
E-bok, 2017
664 kr
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Around the world, young people under the age of eighteen serve in militaries and as part of armed groups. Their experiences vary from carefully controlled, such as the stories of sixteen-year-old soldiers in the British Armed Forces, to harrowing, such as the cases of teens who are forced to take …
True Stories of Teen Terrorist Hostages
E-bok, 2017
664 kr
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This thrilling volume tells the stories of young people who have faced some of the most extreme situations in modern times, making abstract stories of violence real for readers. From Bring Back Our Girls to less publicized instances, this book provides political context and gives a human face to …
Watergate and Investigative Journalism
E-bok, 2018
664 kr
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The coverage of the Watergate scandal by the Washington Post''s Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein wasn''t the first example of investigative journalism in the United States, but it did usher in a new era for the writing form. This book offers its own investigation into the scandal that changed …
Television News and the 24-Hour News Cycle
E-bok, 2018
664 kr
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With the creation of the Cable News Network (CNN) in 1980, television news changed forever. Today, television news shapes viewers'' opinions, politics, and journalism as a whole. Filled with attention-grabbing photographs, political cartoons, and in-depth sidebars, this book introduces readers to …
Julian Assange
Founder of WikiLeaks
E-bok, 2018
685 kr
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Activist, hacker, publisher, whistle-blower, hero, criminal, intelligent, paranoid, tragic, champion of truth. All these words have been used to describe Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks. This is the story of Assange''s life, which is also the story of WikiLeaks, the website that has …
True Teen Stories from Syria
Surviving Civil War
E-bok, 2018
665 kr
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Since 2011, Syria has been embroiled in a civil war that has killed more than a quarter of a million people, and it all started with teenagers. That year, fifteen teenagers were arrested for writing antigovernment graffiti. The teens were reportedly subjected to horrific treatment. Peaceful …
True Teen Stories from Nigeria
Surviving Boko Haram
E-bok, 2018
663 kr
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In April 2014, the Muslim extremist group Boko Haram kidnapped 276 schoolgirls from the town of Chibok, Nigeria. Over the next three years, some of the girls began to emerge from captivity and told their stories. They faced harrowing experiences, yet they survived. This resources includes teens'' …
Avoiding Clickbait
E-bok, 2018
502 kr
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As digital natives attempt to navigate news sources, media literacy is more important than ever. Understanding who is behind different forms of clickbait like posts, articles, and ads, and the motivation behind this content, is a critical part of distinguishing reputable sources of information from …
American and National Identity
E-bok, 2018
664 kr
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The United States is constantly evolving in all ways, including how individuals, groups, and institutions define what it means to be an American. This essential guidebook leads readers through this development, from the early days of European invasion, exploration, and settlement to the creation of …
Politics and Power in the United States
E-bok, 2018
664 kr
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The foundation of the United States was defined by wide-ranging debates about what a government should be. Those debates continue today and have day-to-day effects on Americans and, through foreign policy, countries around the world. Politics and Power in the United States traces the history of …
Dealing with Eating Disorders
E-bok, 2019
649 kr
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As diverse a country as the United States is, almost 50 percent of Americans share a tragic commonality: they know someone affected by an eating disorder. It is estimated that thirty million girls, boys, women, and men in the country will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime. This volume …
Dealing with Teen Pregnancy
E-bok, 2019
643 kr
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Though teen birth rates have fallen in recent years, the issue of teen pregnancy remains a pressing topic. Each year, more than two hundred thousand babies are born to teen parents. This guide presents an objective and respectful look at both how to prevent teen pregnancy and how to thrive as a …
STEM of Bridges and Tunnels
E-bok, 2020
441 kr
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Bridges and tunnels have changed the landscape of transportation and are high-interest topics for young people. They are also excellent examples of the lasting improvement that science, technology, engineering, and math can make in people''s lives. Aligned with the NextGen Science Standards, this …
How Are Video Games Made and Sold?
E-bok, 2019
438 kr
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Video games are not just a way young people relax or amuse themselves. They connect players with other gamers around the world and provide a fascinating example of the effects and possibilities of globalization, manufacturing, and design and tech innovation. Aligned with the C3 Framework for Social …
Investigating Forces and Motion Through Modeling
E-bok, 2019
493 kr
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The pull of gravity and the movement of Earth are just two examples of how force and motion affect every second of our lives. Help your readers explore the laws of motion and much more. Models relating to the physics of magnets, jumping on the moon, and why it''s a good idea to wear a helmet while …
Investigating Light and Sound Through Modeling
E-bok, 2019
493 kr
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Much of human perception is thanks to the transmission of light and sound, from reading a book, to watching television, to walking to school. Explaining deep but foundational topics through modeling, this book helps readers visualize and represent the properties of light and sound, while …
Fire & Water
Stories from the Anthropocene
Av Mary Fifield, Kristin Thiel
Häftad, 2021
337 kr
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Fire & Water
Stories from the Anthropocene
Av Mary Fifield, Kristin Thiel
Inbunden, 2021
410 kr
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Dangers of Alcohol
E-bok, 2019
377 kr
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Alcohol is one of the most common and socially acceptable drugs in the country. Young people are often exposed to different forms of alcohol long before they reach the legal age for drinking. Through photographs and easy-to-understand text, this book provides young readers with more information …
