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"Anyone with a smartphone or computer uses cloud technology every day, but they may have a limited understanding of how it works. This accessibly written book traces the evolution of cloud computing in relation to other technologies, such as telecommunications devices and the internet. Readers will gain awareness of the mechanisms of data storage and the increasing information available to them through the cloud. They will also learn about recent...
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"Hockey is a swift, fun game that anyone can learn. The concept is simple: put more pucks in the net than the other team. But it takes a whole team to make that happen. This fast-paced book explains the positions on a hockey team, including goalie, forwards, and defenders. It gives insights into the skills and athleticism that makes a player stand out. Action-packed photographs and in-depth sidebars and fact boxes help fans see hockey from every angle...
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"We stream media like TV shows, movies, podcasts, and videos through our smartphones, computers, TVs, and tablets. We do it to entertain ourselves, to stay in touch with family and friends, and to get up-to-date news. Streaming is so much a part of daily life that we might only think about the technology that makes it happen when it doesn't work. In this book, readers will learn what's actually happening when they stream something -- the science of...
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"While lacrosse includes elements of other familiar sports, it's a sport all its own. With a rich history and exciting pace, it's also a respected sport growing in participants and fans. This informative book explores the evolving world of field lacrosse. From defenders sliding into shooting lanes to attackers cutting and spinning for a chance at scoring, lacrosse is a team game, with players of all positions working together to win. Readers and fans...
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"In the game of football, every position is an important one. Many people have an idea about what a quarterback does. However, they might not know the difference between a free safety and a strong safety or what special teams do. This motivating book details the essential positions that make up an American football team and how each contributes to a championship team. Sidebars and fact boxes include more in-depth information about each position as...
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"More and more we see amazing, humanlike robots in the news. For those who have wanted to build and program a robot, an important first step is understanding how they work. Using accessible language and dynamic images, this exciting book explains what robots are fundamentally as well as what they can do. Readers will discover the many different types of robots and how they are being used in everyday life, including industrial robots, surgical robots,...
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"Smartphones are a part of daily life, whether you own one yet or have to borrow one to get in touch with your friends and family. These amazing devices allow users to make calls, take photographs and videos, check email, play games, and much more, thanks to apps, but how do smartphones work? Readers will find out about these tiny computers that revolutionized communication in the short time they've been developing. Fascinating sidebars and helpful...
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"From our homes and schools to stores and restaurants, Wi-Fi has changed how we send and receive information and how we stay connected to the internet and each other. The story of Wi-Fi begins as far back as the discovery of radio waves. Readers will learn how it developed from there and gain an appreciation for the invisible world behind the wireless computer technology we rely on today. Relatable sidebars and effective graphic organizers aid in...
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"The technology for self-driving vehicles was once considered only a possibility for the far-distant future. While they aren't widely available yet, the technology is in use and gaining acceptance. This valuable volume explains the science behind this life-changing innovation in accessible language. Sidebars and graphic organizers add more background information about its development and help to reinforce key STEM concepts. The carefully researched...
11) What is wet?
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Few kids can resist jumping into a big puddle. Getting wet can be fun. Learning to describe objects as wet can be fun, too, as evidenced in the bright, entertaining photographs and simple, engaging text in this motivating book. Readers will love to identify the objects within these pages, selected to appeal to them, and use the objects to comprehend new vocabulary words in corresponding sentences.
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Few can resist petting a rabbit's fur because few creatures in nature are as soft and loveable as this little nose-twitching cutie. As delighted readers will find out, there are many things about rabbits that make them unique in the animal world. Low-ATOS text and colorful photographs reveal awesome adaptations and interesting behaviors.
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Anyone who has ever gotten drenched in a rainstorm knows what it is to be dry, but learning to identify objects as dry can be tricky for the youngest learners. This beneficial book teaches readers how to classify familiar objects as wet or dry with short, achievable sentences carefully constructed for vocabulary acquisition. The accessible narrative is accompanied by bright, interesting photographs of the objects.
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Anyone who has ever gotten drenched in a rainstorm knows what it is to be dry, but learning to identify objects as dry can be tricky for the youngest learners. This beneficial book teaches readers how to classify familiar objects as wet or dry with short, achievable sentences carefully constructed for vocabulary acquisition. The accessible narrative is accompanied by bright, interesting photographs of the objects.
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Eleanor Roosevelt was the longest-serving First Lady of the United States. She used her time in the spotlight to promote the causes dear to her heart, including the rights of Black Americans, women, and the poor. She was tireless in her pursuit of social progress and continued to travel the world after the death of her husband, Franklin Roosevelt, in an effort to promote peace following World War II. This valuable biography of an extraordinary American...
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Cows are so common that we rarely stop to think of how fascinating these animals are. After all, we wouldn't have milk, cheese, or butter without them. Through carefully crafted low-ATOS text and vivid photographs, beginning readers will discover much about these awesome creatures' adaptations and their importance to people around the world.
17) What Is Soft?
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When people think of soft things, they immediately conjure up images of furry bunnies and similarly textured animals and objects. This inviting book helps young readers to do the same, as learning about textures is an important tenet of the early elementary curriculum. Carefully selected photographs of soft objects make the concept of texture clear to the reader as well as aid in vocabulary acquisition.
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Decades after he was killed in 1965, Malcolm X, the famous American activist, remains a figure of controversy. This essential biography uses primary sources-the embattled Black leader's own words and writings-to explore his often-misunderstood life, from the early death of his father to the days leading up to his assassination. It also examines Malcolm's teachings, which at times countered the civil rights movement of Martin Luther King Jr. The accessible...
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Understanding textures is a preliminary step in becoming an attentive observer of nature and the world around us. Comprehending textures, including smooth, is a standard of early elementary curricula. This attractive book explores the quality of smooth through achievable sentences and fun photographs of familiar objects perfectly matched to the text. Readers will be motivated to add "smooth" to their growing list of adjectives.
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Understanding textures is a preliminary step in becoming an attentive observer of nature and the world around us. Comprehending textures, including smooth, is a standard of early elementary curricula. This attractive book explores the quality of smooth through achievable sentences and fun photographs of familiar objects perfectly matched to the text. Readers will be motivated to add "smooth" to their growing list of adjectives.