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Daniel R Faust
Using accessible language and full-color photographs, this book simplifies algorithms in an easy-to-understand way. Readers will learn that an algorithm is just a set of steps for computers to follow…
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Stories of the American West have been a source of excitement and entertainment for more than 100 years. Novels, movies, and television shows have all drawn upon the Wild West…
Did people in the Middle Ages really believe the Earth was flat? Was Columbus the first European to reach the New World? Were European explorers really treated like gods by…
Police departments around the country are using drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), to assist in law-enforcement. This may include using drones for surveillance purposes, something that’s becoming increasingly controversial…
Uniquely presented here, and in line with the most recent research on the subject, is the New York experience of the American Revolution.
The Upper House makes laws that affect everybody in the United States. But what do you know about the Senate? Learn how senators take ideas from bills to laws, what…
Voting is an important part of our democratic process. But what what do you know about the unique way the United States elects presidents and vice presidents? Learn all about…
The House of Representatives makes laws for the people they represent. But what do you know about the Lower House? Explore how representatives make ideas into bills and eventually laws…
What would happen if we someday needed to leave Earth and find somewhere else to live? This book takes a look at the options, how we could get to that…
Your reader is given a front seat as scientists, governmental agencies, and environmental task forces debate and discuss the future of fossil fuels. Students will discover that fossil fuel supplies…
World War I reshaped the world as we knew it and laid the groundwork for the second world war. But how did the fighting start? And what brought about its…
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For years, colonial rule shaped and reshaped many countries across the Americas, Asia, and Africa. The huge rush of decolonization after the second world war was equally impactful. Dive into…
Why does a baking soda and vinegar volcano erupt? That's what happens when you mix and an acid and a base. But just what are acids and bases? What makes…
Everything around us is made of matter, but what is matter made of? Atoms and molecules! Learn all about how the smallest things in our universe come together to make…
"A flickering flame and erupting vinegar volcano have a lot in common. They are both signs of a chemical reaction. Learn all about the reactions from the smallest atomic structures…
Before technology and maps there were boats and explorers. Lewis and Clark led the Corps of Discovery through previously unmapped lands in the west of the United States. With the…
American colonists were sick of following the rules of a government across the ocean. So, they fought back in the Revolutionary War. Learn about the war that changed history with…
Earth's temperatures are on the rise. What's the cause of global warming, and what are the threats it poses? Explore the impact of global warming to life on Earth with…
Almost as soon as the dust settled on World War II, the Cold War scorched with a different kind of intensity. But what were the United States and Soviet Union…
Computers and other types of technology have changed our lives in ways never imagined. Today, we constantly have a wealth of information at our fingertips. Computers help us work better…
Oil spills have a serious impact on the environment, killing countless wildlife, destroying important habitats, and polluting our water. Readers follow a group of volunteers as they learn about what…
Everyone has heard about global warming and the hole in the ozone layer. This book brings this very real danger to life for young readers, though, through this compelling graphic…
The Industrial Revolution changed the way we work, shop, and live our lives. But what made it all happen? Explore the revolution that changed the world with easy-to-understand content tied…
Still reeling from the devastation from World War I, nobody wanted to face another global battle. But it was the groundwork laid at the end of the first war that…
As liquid water, frozen ice, or steaming gas, water is still made of the same matter. But it acts very different in its different states. Learn the properties of each…
When something goes wrong with your computer, it’s important to stay calm. Many software problems are easy to fix once you figure out what’s going on. This book provides students…
Robotic technology has taken to the skies with the rising use of drones, which are used for entertainment, surveillance, and commercial reasons, among others. This book introduces readers to the…
Military and police use robots to perform operations that are impossible or too dangerous for humans to do. Readers will enjoy this in-depth look into the world of military and…
Robots can be sent to the most extreme environments in the world. This book takes readers on a deep-sea dive to find out all about underwater robots. Readers will learn…
Article I of the U.S. Constitution established the U.S. Congress. As the legislative branch of the government, both houses of Congress play an important role in the country. Your readers…
When the Founding Fathers forged the government for the newly independent United States of America, they were careful not to give too much power to any one person or group…
People have used caves for shelter, tombs, and religious sites for thousands of years. Despite this familiarity, caves still hold a sense of mystery and danger. This survey dives deep…
Most products we use every day were made using manufacturing robots s will be surprised to hear how common and important robots are in the manufacturing world. This book covers…
Can robots save lives? Medical robots save lives every day, and theyre sure to save more as their technology advances. This book describes the amazing work done by medical robots…
With our use of technology increasing every day, its not surprising that our need for cybersecurity experts is also growing. In this informative text, readers will learn about why we…
