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From Alexander Graham Bell to Steve Jobs, creative thinkers have revolutionized the way we communicate. Come aboard a young inventor's time machine as he explores the history of the telephone, one fraction at a time! By integrating math and literacy skills, this math reader makes learning fractions simple, relevant, and fun, and the real-world examples of problem solving allow students to explore the concepts in meaningful ways. Text features such...
3) Electricity
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"We need electricity to turn on the lights, charge our phones, and watch TV. Where does electricity come from, and how does it make all these things work? The answers to these questions and more are shown to readers in this handy guide to an essential early science curriculum topic. Age-appropriate text and eye-catching fact boxes present information in a clear and concise way. They're paired with charming illustrations that feature helpful labels...
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How could a smarter electronic make life easier for your friends or family? Great inventors use a process called design thinking to help them identify problems, big and small, and create solutions for them. This book introduces readers to design thinking and asks them to look at electronics they already have (the pros and cons of them) in a specific way to figure out how to improve it. Design thinking fosters innovation, creativity, and even empathy--essential...
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Movies and music have come a long way thanks to technology, from watching movies on the big screen at a theater and listening to big vinyl records on a bulky record player to streaming hundreds of movies and music wirelessly with just a click of a button. In Movies and Music in the Disruptors in Tech series, readers will discover how technology has and continues to disrupt the movie and music industries. Series includes a table of contents, tech-forward...
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Makey Makey is a kit that helps you turn everyday objects into touchpads that control your computer's keyboard. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will learn the art of innovation. Large, colorful images show students how to complete activities. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn STEM concepts, new vocabulary, and locate information.
8) E-Commerce
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Retail shopping has come a long way thanks to technology, from shopping in brick-and-mortar stores and flipping through catalogues to asking Alexa to purchase new batteries. In E-Commerce in the Disruptors in Tech series, readers will discover how technology has and continues to disrupt the retail industry. Series includes a table of contents, tech-forward sidebars, a timeline, glossary, index, and author biography.
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Education has come a long way thanks to technology, from learning in a classroom at a set schedule to learning virtually anywhere at any time. In Virtual Learning in the Disruptors in Tech series, readers will discover how technology has and continues to disrupt how, where, and when students learn. Series includes a table of contents, tech-forward sidebars, a timeline, glossary, index, and author biography.
10) Smartphones
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Phones have come a long way thanks to technology, from landlines that required an operator to connect a call to smartphones that come with as many features as a laptop! In Smartphones in the Disruptors in Tech series, readers will discover how smartphones and technology has and continues to disrupt many businesses, including the taxi and marketing industries. Series includes a table of contents, tech-forward sidebars, a timeline, glossary, index,...
13) All about drones
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Explores the world of drones, including where a drone can be used, the pros and cons of using drones, and how they work.
14) Heat
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Why do some things heat up quickly while others don't? How can heat cause matter to change form-from solid to liquid to gas and back again? Heat cannot be seen, but it can easily be felt. Looking at different objects' molecular makeup, this book describes the fundamentals of heat and furthers understanding through a series of easy experiments.
15) Engineering
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They're the masterminds behind the machines we use and the technology we rely on, but what exactly do engineers do? In this volume, readers will discover more about the multitude of things engineers have created, as well as learn how engineering and technology will continue to impact the world in the future. Eye-catching artwork accompanies manageable text, allowing readers to better understand the world of engineering and further their comprehension...
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Throughout history, improvements in technology have allowed us to create machines that make our life easier, vehicles that can travel faster and more efficiently, and gadgets that let us relax and have fun. The world of technology continues to expand every day, and what better way for readers to keep up than by learning the meaning of important tech terms? From electronic devices to programming and gaming, this volume defines many technology examples...
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Science has some interesting mysteries. Children are curious about these mysteries, including what electricity is and how it works. This colorful book shows curious minds why circuit breakers trip, and explains why batteries go flat. Engaging photographs, both in color and black-and-white, and fun activities will make this book a favorite.
18) Principles of Series and Parallel Electrical Circuits Electric Generation Grade 5 Children's Electri
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In this book, you will learn about the two basic types of electrical circuits. Read about the principles of series and parallel electrical circuits. Learn about how each is built, too. Further, realize how you can check for faults in both series and parallel electrical circuits.
19) Cell Phones
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Alexander Graham Bell couldn't possibly have imagined that one day people the world over would be able to call someone on telephone smaller than the palms of their hands. Readers will discover how cell phone technology has emerged as a global phenomenon, connecting people all over the world to one another.
20) Electricity
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Electricity can be used to make light, heat, and sound-each of which makes the lives of human beings much easier. In this volume, readers learn how electricity works, the different sources of electricity, and how to safely use electricity in their everyday lives. Full-color photographs of key electrical features, such as circuits and conductors, are featured alongside achievable text that guides readers in understanding the world of electricity. Readers...
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