Adam Furgang
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
Computers have become enmeshed in almost every aspect of modern life. While this development has made our lives easier and more convenient, it also opens us up to all sorts of security risks. The dozen activities in this volume emphasize the importance of computer security and delve into the steps that both coders and ordinary users of technology can take to improve their computer security. Individual activities explore topics such as encryption,...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"YouTube star Wendie Ayche, whose online nickname is Wengie, creates beauty and makeup tip videos. Ayche is a colorfully upbeat, happy-go-lucky, YouTube personality with as many as 13 million subscribers on her main channel. Ayche is a Chinese Australian and has a steadily growing fan base. She is also one of Australia's most popular YouTubers. In the early days of YouTube, people like Wengie who posted videos, as well as the millions who watched...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
"The Leaning Tower of Pisa, located in Italy, is famous for its visible tilt. Engineering the Leaning Tower of Pisa introduces readers to the tower's history, examines why the tilt developed in the first place, and discusses the methods that have been used to stabilize the tower and keep it safe for visitors"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"In 1907, a chemist named Leo Baekeland invented the first synthetic plastic. In the little more than 100 years since, plastic has benefited humanity even while we polluted Earth with it. During the 1950s, plastic production rapidly increased and since then, people have created billions of tons of plastic. Millions of tons of plastic enter the world's fragile oceans and ecosystems every year. This informative book examines the globally significant...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Gun violence can be a confusing and scary topic. Anyone who keeps current with the news will know that gun violence occurs in our society nearly every day. This book explores the history of guns as it applies to the Second Amendment and the effects of gun violence on society. Gun control and legislation in the United States on federal, state, and local levels are thoughtfully addressed without taking sides on this controversial issue. Sidebars highlight...
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
More than three-quarters of teens between the ages of fifteen and seventeen watch more videos on YouTube than they watch traditional TV, according to the BBC. The online video sharing service has videos about news and pop culture, TV shows, how-to videos, music videos, movie trailers, political and historic speeches, and sports events, among other videos. Celebrities promote their work and businesses advertise their products and services on YouTube....
7) Smallpox
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011
Description
This book tells how smallpox, a disease that may have killed as many as half a billion people in the twentieth century before being eradicated, changed the course of civilization.
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
Careers in the field of business vary widely and attract students with many different skill sets and interests. Through vo-tech programs, students can begin exploring business opportunities in high school and honing the skills, they will need to one day succeed in the field. Office experience goes hand-in-hand with classroom learning in such programs, providing students with a thorough grounding in everything from accounting and finance basics to...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Creating a website can be loads of fun. With the use of the computer language HTML, it is possible for anyone to learn the basics and get started on the road to creating a website. The step-by-step activities in this title will help readers explore tags, color hex codes, URLs, linking webpages, and the use of graphics and photos--all of which are needed to design and craft a website. Beginners will quickly see how easy and rewarding it can be to...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Soft drinks have been in the news a lot lately, with many cities around the United States trying to minimize the intake of soda among their citizens. Readers will learn why there is such a backlash against soda. These sugary drinks are a favorite among people of all ages, but drinking too much is unhealthy. The solution may seem to be to drink diet soda or sugar-free options, but even these have problems. Readers will be armed with the knowledge of...
