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Pub. Date
2018
Description
Coding is all around us in the real world if you know where to look. This informative book shows young readers how machines such as scanners at the grocery store use coding, and how they connect to databases for inventory and for payment. Easy-to-follow text breaks down "IF, THEN" statements and other rules of coding that make things such as light sensors on street lights and 3-D printers work. --
64) How LEDs work
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Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
"This book will explain how light-emitting diodes (LEDs) work and what products they are used in, as well as comparing LEDs with traditional incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs."--
65) How sensors work
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Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
"Have you ever seen lights turn on automatically when you step into a restroom? This curricular, STEM-focused title will explore how robotic sensors can help save energy, keep people safe, and make life more convenient."--
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Pub. Date
c2015
Description
"The Revolutionary War was a bloody eight-year battle. From the first gunshot in Lexington to the signing of the Treaty of Paris, see how America's fight for independence unfolded. Perfect for Common Core studies on analyzing the chronology of an event"--From the publisher's web site.
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Series
Pub. Date
c2015
Description
"The first gunshot of the Revolutionary War became 'the shot heard round the world.' But years of tension led up to that first battle. And the war would prove to have major consequences for both sides. Perfect for Common Core studies on cause and effect relationships"--From the publisher's web site.
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
Immigrant groups were not treated equally when they arrived in America. Some were loved and welcomed. Others were hated and cast aside. Compare and contrast immigrant experiences and how those experiences changed the United States. Meets Common Core standards for comparing accounts of an event.
75) Folktales
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
The drive to pass down stories from generation to generation is a trait that cultures across the world have in common. Some of these fascinating stories are called folktales, and many are still beloved hundreds of years after they were first told. Readers will learn the characteristics that folktales across cultures share. They'll discover that fables, fairy tales, and tall tales all fall within this category, and they'll learn famous examples of...
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
"The Science of Computers takes an overall look at information technology, exploring how computers operate and the amazing devices that are used in homes, schools, and businesses today. Students will be fascinated by the history of the development of information technology and digital devices from the early computers that filled entire buildings to the tiny silicon chips being produced today. This practical learning guide lays the groundwork for further...
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
This important book explains how the code behind social media networks connects people around the world. Young readers will learn how networks are built using algorithms, how they communicate using messaging systems, and how privacy settings, IP addresses, and cookies work. The dangers of talking to strangers online are discussed, and readers are encouraged to think about how to participate on social networks safely and responsibly.