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"With nearly 50 percent of marriages ending in divorce, a growing percentage of women over age 40 choosing not to have children, and more than 3 percent of the population identifying as LGBT, modern life is clearly in need of some modern relationship advice. Sex from Scratch analyzes the facets of contemporary relationships through the struggles, opinions, and experiences of a diverse group of individuals living in nontraditional relationships. Rather...
2) Coding
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"This book introduces young readers to math concepts about coding"--
Follow the robot and get ready to use math to learn to code! 1 robot … 2 robots … 3! Programmers use math every day to write code that helps computers and robots do their jobs. Join a real coder to learn about STEPS of a program, PATTERNS in code, IF/THEN statements, and more. Then test your math skills with special You Can Do It challenges. This brand-new series demonstrates...
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This book succeeds in making complicated, abstract economic theories, practices, and processes not only accessible and comprehensible, but also highly relevant to young readers' lives. Using uncomplicated language and lots of illustrative examples-drawn from everyday life and typical youth experiences-the author explains exactly what inflation is, what its potentially positive and negative effects are, and how it can be controlled, coped with, or...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Sound is everywhere! This book uses real-world examples to bring the concept of sound to life in an approachable way. Clearly-written text draws in readers with concrete examples involving familiar, everyday things, from a train whistle to a thunder clap. The book covers the history of and key figures in the understanding of sound, including Pythagoras and Galileo. Major concepts covered include sound waves, frequency, amplitude, ultrasound, sonar,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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"Take a look into the fascinating world of computer science, why it is an intriguing STEM career, and the amazing work scientists in this field have accomplished throughout the years"--Publisher's website.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Mechanical engineers design machines to improve transportation, explore the solar system, and save lives. Mechanical Engineering in the Real World examines the history of this branch of engineering, what mechanical engineers do today, and what's next for the field. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources,...
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IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Forensic scientists study crime scenes, examine evidence, and invent new ways to solve crimes. Forensics in the Real World examines the history of this field, what forensic scientists do today, and what's next for this branch of science. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common...
13) Payday!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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When it's time to cash your paycheck, do you wonder how much to spend versus save? This book introduces readers to making best use of their paychecks. Real world examples help readers learn the importance of math skills for money management. Callouts prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of photographs. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words....
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This book succeeds in making complicated, abstract economic theories, practices, and processes not only accessible and comprehensible, but also highly relevant to young readers' lives. It also comes at a crucial moment in American history, as the nation enters a period of likely severe and prolonged recession. Your readers will learn exactly what recession is, how to cope with it, and how it can be controlled or moderated. This excellent information...
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As the United States teeters on the brink of a severe economic downturn, many citizens have begun looking back at the Great Depression and wondering if it's about to happen again. An economic downturn is not necessarily a depression. When students hear the word "depression," they immediately conjure images of breadlines, migrant workers, dust bowls, and downtrodden individuals. The mechanisms of a depression, its causes and effects, and how it develops...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Do you know how to balance your wants and needs? This book introduces readers to setting a personal budget. Real world examples help readers learn the importance of math skills for money management. Callouts prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of photographs. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
18) Giving back
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Have you ever wondered which charities you should support or how much you can afford to give? This book introduces readers to the idea of giving back to the community. Real world examples help readers learn the importance of math skills for money management. Callouts prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of photographs. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information...
19) Vampire's Return
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Since the summer that changed the world, Gillespie Emerson has hated what he is. For two centuries, he has killed and tortured as carelessly as any vampire, but now all he wants is to go back to England. Finding others like himself, he sails across the Channel and lands on the Kentish coast, determined to make a new life in his old home, but will he live long enough to make the life he wants?Tired of waiting for Paloma to tell him if she wants him...
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As the four courts set out from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, for the summit conference on the Isle of Man, one member from each county will have their life changed completely.With dark clouds gathering over the head of one queen, will the others be able to get to the truth and save an innocent man from death?