Avery Elizabeth Hurt
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
Most people sign on to one or more social media accounts every day without giving much thought to how these services are offered for free. This timely volume explains to readers how social media sites use their personal data to make a profit. By explaining how advertising targets specific demographic groups and how big data firms make use of individuals' information, this book gives readers a clear understanding of their place in the social media
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Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Upon its invention in the mid-1400s, the printing press instantly became a revolutionary device. It introduced literacy to the masses and led Europe out of the Middle Ages. This book explores the press' exciting history, the social and political conditions in place at the time Johannes Gutenberg invented it, and the changes the invention wrought afterward. It traces the evolution of moveable type and information dissemination up to modern electronic...
Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"How Do Waves Move? explores what ocean waves are and how they move. Young readers will be delighted to learn that waves are the result of energy moving through water, not of the water itself moving across long distances. This highly visual volume traces the discovery of wave theory and explains the principles of friction and inertia, using examples kids can relate to and practical exercises that demonstrate how waves are formed"--Provided by the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Pub
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Animals have many different ways to protect themselves from their enemies. Only a few have the amazing ability to regrow body parts that have been bitten or pulled off by predators. It's called regeneration, and even scientists aren't exactly sure how it works. In this fascinating volume, readers will learn what animals possess this super power, how they use it, and what the limits are to this nifty survival trick. Discussions of scientific research...
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Pub
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Pet a dog a day to keep the doctor away? Everyone knows pets are fun, but did you know that they can help keep you healthy, too? This book introduces readers to the world of animal therapy. They will meet real therapy pets and their handlers, and learn a little bit about the science behind pet therapy, and what it takes to be a good therapy animal. Accessible text, a few fun surprises, and lively illustrations make this easy-to-read book a winner"--Provided...
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Pub
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Animals have evolved a wide range of defenses to keep them safe from other animals that want to eat them. This volume explores the many defenses animals employ to protect themselves, including porcupine quills, insect stingers, and the flying hooves of zebras. Through full-color photographs and fun facts that accompany the fascinating and informative text, readers will learn how animals use their unique designs to survive another day. Sidebars provide...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"This interesting and informative book will explain to young readers what Bluetooth technology is, what problems it solves, and the science that makes it work. This text is enlivened by stories such as why Bluetooth was named after a Viking king and how the technology was based on innovations developed during World War II to prevent the Nazis from jamming the Allies' radio signals. This book includes attractive photographs and diagrams that enrich...
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
According to researchers at Johns Hopkins University, clinical depression among adolescents increased by 37 percent between 2005 and 2014. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that three million children ages twelve to seventeen have had at least one major depressive episode in the past year. This timely volume helps young people understand this complex illness and offers guidance for coping with their own depression as well as that of...
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen YA
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"In recent years, hate incidents, whether based on race, gender, sexual orientation, nation of origin, or any other perceived difference, have become increasingly common in schools. Students who aren't the victims of hate and intolerance are almost certain to witness it. This unstinting but ultimately optimistic book defines hate and intolerance, explores the reasons some people express hate toward others, and gives readers a blueprint for recognizing...
10) Student rights
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Pub
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"Does freedom of assembly apply to a high-school junior organizing a protest against the school administration? Does disrespecting a teacher fall under freedom of speech? The diverse perspectives in this collection explore the concept of student rights and tackle what civil and constitutional rights are covered when you're in an educational environment. Readers can expect discussions of relevant court cases and instances of student-led activism, as...