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Humans use words to communicate, but we also use our bodies to send messages. We may shrug our shoulders to show we don't care, or open our eyes wide in surprise, or give the thumbs up to show we approve of something. But did you know that giving the thumbs up in Greece is pretty rude? Or that nodding your head-- which means "yes" in North America- actually means "no" in the European countries of Albania and Bulgaria? Every Body's Talking explores the complexities of body language. Discover wha
Every other day, Kali D'Angelo is a normal sixteen-year-old girl. She goes to public high school. She's human. And every other day in between...she's not. Though she's not quite sure what she is on those days, Kali knows what she does...she hunts, traps, and kills demons, hellhounds, and other supernatural creatures that threaten her world. On those days, she is practically indestructible. But when Kali notices a mark on a popular girl at school, she knows instantly that the girl is marked for
After Philly teenager Alexis Duncan is injured in a gang shooting, her dreams of a college scholarship and pro basketball career vanish in an instant. To avoid becoming another Black teen trapped in her poverty-stricken neighbourhood, she shifts her focus to the school's STEM team, a group of self-professed nerds seeking their own college scholarships. Academics have never been her thing, but Alexis is freshly motivated by Aamani Chakrabarti, the new Indian student who becomes her friend (and cr
What energy sources did humans use in the past? What sources help meet Canada’s and the world’s energy requirements today? How do we balance our energy needs with protecting the environment? Examining Canadian Energy answers all these questions and more. Each book in this compelling series takes readers on a fact-finding mission, posing an initial challenge and concluding with questions and answers. Through engaging, interactive scenarios, learners can experiment with text prediction, purpose-dr
As of March 2016, planetary scientists have discovered almost 2,000 exoplanets-planets that orbit stars other than the Sun. Readers will learn about high-powered orbiting telescopes such as NASA's Kepler Space Telescope and the Spitzer Space Telescope; observatories such as the Geneva Observatory in Switzerland; and upcoming missions such as the 2018 launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, all of which aid scientists in their work to discover more solar systems and exoplanets. Profiles of and
While most health issue series are overly simple and incomplete, this middle grade series uses a survey of new science and technology as well as case studies and first-person accounts to illustrate how the body works, and how these conditions are compromises on the a healthy individual. It profiles the difficulties of living with these conditions and disabilities, its history and progress within treatment regimens. In the end this series gives helpful advice for the afflicted, their caretakers a
Students will richly explore the state of Texas through its agriculture, cities, vegetation, animals, geography, natural parks, and monuments. Readers will learn of the Lone Star's varied and renowned gastronomy, as well as some of its celebrated people, such as Melinda Gates, astronaut Shannon Walker, and Bessie Coleman, the first African American female pilot. Features include: Each book is loaded with fact boxes, Side Bars, maps, and timelines. Rich resource sections that offer detailed bibli
Exploring Careers introduces readers to various career options within a given field and explores what the jobs entail, educational requirements, salary ranges, required skills, employment prospects, and more. All books in the series feature a Q&A interview with someone who works in the field.
As artificial intelligence, or AI, transforms today3s workplace, the technology promises to provide lots of career opportunities. Teens should begin learning the basics of AI in high school and by taking online courses. Exploring Careers in AI explains how expertise in generative AI and Large Language Models can lead to success in the employment marketplace.
Engineering is a high-demand career field that offers many job opportunities. This book explores six jobs in this field. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.