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"Jiordan's family was never quite like everyone else's, with her father's mood swings, her mother's attempts at normalcy, and her two older sisters with a different last name. But on the surface, they fit in. Until the day the FBI came knocking on the door. After that, her father's mood plunged to a dangerous new low. After that, there was an investigation into his business and a sentencing in court. Soon Jiordan's father would have to leave home,...
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"A YA nonfiction story about Ariel and her twin sister's experience living with Crouzon Syndrome"--
At only eight months old, identical twin sisters Ariel and Zan were diagnosed with Crouzon syndrome, a rare condition where the bones in the head fuse prematurely. They were the first twins known to survive the disease. They endured numerous appearance-altering procedures as they grew up. Surgeons would break the bones in their heads and faces to make...
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Hunger is the number-one health problem in the world. In this informative volume, readers will learn the causes of hunger, who is affected and where, what solutions are available, and how changes can be made to combat this pernicious problem. "Look to the Past" boxes highlight key events and people throughout the history of hunger. "Science Solutions" boxes offer thought-provoking options about how science might provide life-changing answers to some...
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At one time, robots were merely the products of science fiction. In the modern world, they perform countless important functions. Today's robots manufacture automobiles, help doctors with complicated surgery, aid the military in battle, and more. This book shows the fascinating development of robots through the ages. Readers will learn about the invention of the earliest robot-like mechanical devices, the advent of electronics, the first instances...
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Robotics competitions are among the most competitive school extracurricular activities around, and the loyal and enthusiastic hobbyists take each competition to a new level of excitement. This book explains how to build a competitive robot and it encourages readers to take a try at this thrilling pastime.
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"One of the most important topics in contemporary society, gender identity is a term many young people are familiar with and are using to express themselves. This thoughtful guide to this subject defines gender identity, explores the history of this topic, and examines the different ways gender identity is viewed today. By using recent data, expert opinions presented through annotated quotes, and critical thinking questions, readers are able to form...
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The human connection to music is universal. From the time babies grow in their mothers' wombs, through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, music is a fundamental part of human existence. It's difficult to imagine a world where parents don't sing lullabies to their babies, movies and video games don't have musical scores, or sporting events don't involve lively musical interludes. Music is woven into society in countless ways. STEAM in Music examines...
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"A groundbreaking portrait of Vincent Chin and the murder case that took America's Asian American community to the streets in protest of injustice. America in 1982. Japanese car companies are on the rise and believed to be putting American autoworkers out of their jobs. Anti-Asian American sentiments simmer, especially in Detroit. A bar fight turns fatal, leaving Vincent Chin--a Chinese American man--beaten to death at the hands of two white men,...
13) Automobiles
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The future of automobiles looks amazing, thanks in large part to the vibrant history of the automobile industry. STEAM in Automobiles looks at how the industry initially took shape, and at how today science, technology, engineering, art, and math are evolving rapidly to push the limits of what automobiles are and what they can do. From bumper to bumper, STEAM is integral to an auto manufacturer's ability to roll today's high-tech cars off the assembly...
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At twenty, Liza still sleeps with the lights on. In this alcohol fueled narrative, filled with tattoos, family lore and short biographies, Dube shares her raw and graphic coming of age tale. This is a story about ink, on the page and on skin. The Newly Tattooed's Guide to Aftercare is the love story you never saw coming and only now realize you need.
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Energy Technology covers the wide spectrum of energy sources being developed and improved today, from solar, wind, and geothermal to more exotic technologies, such as nuclear fusion. High-impact photos and explanatory graphics and charts bring scientific concepts to life. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index.
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"Civil liberties enable people to speak their minds and to express their displeasure at certain laws or actions from the government. However, they are also sometimes endangered. This volume breaks down the most important civil liberties, examining ways the law may threaten or uplift them, and highlights the people involved in making sure they are protected when needs arise. Using sidebars, annotated quotes from experts, and critical thinking questions,...
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"The true story of Glenn Burke, a "hidden figure" in the history of sports: the inventor of the high five and the first openly gay MLB player"--
Tells the true story of Glenn Burke, the inventor of the high five and the first openly gay MLB player: from his childhood growing up in Oakland, his journey to the MLB and the World Series, the joy in discovering who he really was, to more difficult times: facing injury, addiction, and the AIDS epidemic....
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Databases are everywhere, from social media and gaming to finance, government, and healthcare. Wrangling data into an organized and easily accessible form is key to unlocking better entertainment, cures for diseases, and reducing crime in our modern world. Through the colorful, unique activities in this volume, readers will learn how to change the world with data using structured query language or SQL and relational databases. These hands-on projects...
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"As young people continue to share more of their lives online, social media opens up increasing opportunities for international dialogue, but it also means they run the risk of encountering the problematic parts of a virtual community, such as cyber mobs, bullies, and trolls. This thoroughly researched text takes a deep dive into these issues, examining the reasons they happen, common ways to identify them, and tips for protecting oneself from becoming...
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