Kate Shoup
1) South Africa
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"South Africa has had a difficult history, but today it is a successful country in Africa. Readers learn all about South Africa in this book, from its history to its government and its different foods. Using simple language, color photographs, and vivid designs, this book is sure to engage a young explorer"--From the publisher's web site.
Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Etsy is the premiere online marketplace for distinctive handmade and vintage crafts and goods. Starting an Etsy Business For Dummies, Fourth Edition provides you with the information and tools you need to start selling successfully on Etsy. This comprehensive resource and guide will show you how easy it is to set up shop and start generating income. There are millions of people out there looking to purchase unique products, and more and more shoppers...
3) Pakistan
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Pakistan, a South Asian country, is one of the most populous countries in the world. This book examines the culture and society of Pakistan, including religion, language, food, and art. Readers will also enjoy learning about the history, geography, and government of Pakistan"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Before the 'Star Spangled Banner' became America's national anthem in 1931, another song filled that bill: 'My Country 'Tis of Thee.' This patriotic hymn, which celebrated America's history and natural beauty, was written by Baptist minister Samuel Francis Smith in 1831. Since then, it has been beloved by millions of Americans. It even played an important role in the civil rights movement. This book introduces today's school children to this important...
5) Greece
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
"Greece is known for its ancient origins, mythology, food, music, and family ties. Explore the country's unique culture in this accessible book. From history to economy, geography to art, this book examines all areas that make Greece what it is today"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"Since the beginning of humanity, many people have supported the idea of spirits, ghosts, and an afterlife. This book explores some well-known and frightening real-life encounters and looks to what scientific approaches have been tested to prove or disprove the existence of these otherworldly presences. Complete with photographs, firsthand accounts, elaborate hoaxes, and scientific evidence, this book explores the otherworldly and is sure to enthrall...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Until the late 1800s, scientists saw the atom much as the ancient Greeks had: as the smallest possible division of matter. Then, J. J. Thomson discovered the electron, establishing the existence of subatomic particles and launching an entirely new field of science, called particle physics. Through primary sources and beautiful photographs, this book brings the science of particle physics to stunning focus. The text discusses the state of science,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"In recent years, computer programming, or coding, has become a core competency for all kinds of skilled workers, opening the door to a variety of jobs. Among these are jobs in Internet security, which is a field that has grown in importance as more people work, shop, and play online. This essential guide introduces readers to the types of jobs available in this field both now and in the future, and the industries these jobs serve. It also discusses...
Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"From the arrival of English settlers in the Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay colonies, American society was rooted in British Puritanism. Although whispers of that earlier Puritanical society remain, today's American culture is dramatically different. This volume traces the events that led to these societal changes, discussing such occurrences as the American Revolution, the California Gold Rush, the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, spikes in...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"Few women had driven at the top auto racing levels before Danica Patrick arrived on the IndyCar circuit in 2002. Once behind the wheel of a high-powered IndyCar, she broke barriers that included becoming the first woman to win a race on that circuit. Moving over to NASCAR, she recorded several more firsts for women racers, including winning the pole position for the Daytona 500 in 2013. Her fame and personality have made her popular with fans and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"The military relies on computer systems for all sorts of tasks, including communication, data analysis, geospatial analysis, decision-making, weapons control, simulation, testing, and administration. Many of these systems are coded by enlisted members of the military or by outside contractors hired by the military. This cool volume introduces readers to the types of coding jobs available in the military today and in the future, and explores the types...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"For years, scientists adhered to the physics of Sir Isaac Newton. Over time, however, they discovered that Newtonian physics couldn't describe every phenomenon they observed. They developed a new model, called quantum physics, which described the universe in a fundamentally new way, in terms of quanta and fields. Its revolutionary concepts, including wave-particle duality, randomness, and quantum jumps, are explained in this book in easy-to-follow...