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Thrillers with a touch of science fiction, these books balance cinematic action with intricate plots full of twists and turns, with a feisty heroine at the helm.
Taking a courageous and unsparing look at one of the darkest times in history, this series introduces readers directly to teenagers who suffered through the Holocaust, with stories of survival and resistance existing alongside earth-shattering tragedy. By viewing compelling real-life photographs and reading first-person narratives, young readers will immediately connect with the adolescent voices behind these events, feeling the full impact of their terrible losses, and their enduring spirit.
If walls could talk, what would they say? Perhaps they would tell us who built them and why. Maybe they could even tell us about people's lives today or about how our ancestors lived thousands of years ago. In this book walls really do talk, and oh, the stories they tell. This new edition combines the beloved children's books Talking Walls and Talking Walls: The Stories Continue. Together, those titles sold more than 170,000 copies. This new edition, thoroughly revised by the author, makes the t
Each high-interest story in the Tartan House line features edgy topics and crisp writing that resonate with today’s upper-grade readers. The brisk but meaty storylines are guaranteed page-turners full of intrigue. Mystery, adventure, fantasy, and more can be found in Tartan House.
Viv knows there's no escaping her fairy-tale curse. One day her beautiful stepmother will feed her a poison apple or convince her on-again-off-again boyfriend, Henley, to hunt her down and cut out her heart before she breaks his. In the city of BeauRivage, some princesses are destined to be prey.But then Viv receives an invitation to the exclusive club where the Twelve Dancing Princesses twirl away their nights. There she meets Jasper, an underworld prince who seems to have everything--but what
This series examines the many ways that new technologies (such as 3-D printing and robotics) are shaping daily life and human communities. Books in this series look at what’s being done today and why, how these technologies are already changing people’s lives, and how these advances might alter the future. All books feature real-world examples, fully-documented quotes, and clear, thoughtful narrative.
There are ample stereotypes surrounding careers in the traditionally male-dominated fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computer science, and video game development. This series addresses these detrimental stereotypes, providing practical information that will empower teenage girls with a genuine interest in STEM fields to have confidence in their own abilities and seek out these career paths. Readers will discover how they can start preparing now for a variety of exciting S
The relatively new science of biomimicryÑhuman industry copying various aspects of natureÑhas already given humanity many practical applications. Among them are improved blades for fans and turbines based on whalesÎ fins and tiny advanced energy-producing solar cells inspired by the shape of insectsÎ eyes. Increasingly, scientists are coming to realize that they can rarely outdo what nature has developed through millions of years of trial and error.
In 2015, the Bureau of labour Statistics reported that the median annual wage for IT careers was over $80,000, more than double the same figure for all occupations! Even more shocking is that many of the top jobs in tech require just a four-year bachelorÎs degree. This series gives readers an overview of these high-earning jobs, including the ins-and-outs of each positionÎs responsibilities and the necessary education and certification requirements to get there.
Technology is integral to modern life, especially to many jobs, where nearly every worker interfaces with tech at some point. Beyond simply computers, tablets, and communication networks, other technologies and technological systems are deployed and used daily in every field and profession. This dynamic set covers the modern and upcoming technology that defines the twenty-first-century working experience. Readers will explore genetic engineering, burgeoning renewable energy sources in agricultur