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Author
Publisher
Blackstone Publishing
Pub. Date
2019
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
Data is fundamental to the modern world. From economic development, to healthcare, to education and public policy, we rely on numbers to allocate resources and make crucial decisions. But because so much data fails to take into account gender, because it treats men as the default and women as atypical, bias and discrimination are baked into our systems. And women pay tremendous costs for this bias, in time, money, and often with their lives.
Celebrated...
Author
Publisher
Workman Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Formats
Description
It's an irresistible combination: Brad Meltzer, a born storyteller, counting down the world's most intriguing unsolved mysteries. And to make this richly illustrated book even richer, each chapter invites the reader along for an interactive experience through the addition of facsimile documents-the evidence! It's a treasure trove for conspiracy buffs, a Griffin and Sabine for history lovers.
Adapted from Decoded, Meltzer's hit show on the HISTORY...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cantata Learning
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Through a happy song and positive illustrations, kids learn that medical professionals are there to help them feel better and stay healthy. The perfect anecdote to those who may be nervous about their next doctor visit! Includes hardcover book, music CD and online music access.
5) I Cry
Author
Series
Publisher
Triangle Interactive, LLC
Pub. Date
2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Young children are naturally curious about themselves. Tell Me Why I Cry offers answers to their most compelling questions about those salty tears. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
Author
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
p. cm.
Language
English
Description
Dragons have roared their way through popular fairy tales for many years. Have you ever wondered why dragons look the way they do, where they might hide, or how they scare their enemies? Journey through this book to find out the truth about dragons.
Author
Publisher
Running Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
"A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac is a charming, fun-filled introduction to eastern astrology, perfect for discovering what your sign-Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, or Pig-says about you. Are you loyal like the Dog? Or stubborn like the Ox? What does the time you were born say about who you are? Can knowing more about your Zodiac empower you in your day to day? A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac offers...
Author
Publisher
Blackstone Publishing
Pub. Date
2018
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
This riveting narrative explores the lives of six remarkable female pharaohs, from Hatshepsut to Cleopatra--women who ruled with real power--and shines a piercing light on our own perceptions of women in power today.
Female rulers are a rare phenomenon--but thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt, women reigned supreme. Regularly, repeatedly, and with impunity, queens like Hatshepsut, Nefertiti, and Cleopatra controlled the totalitarian state as...
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
32 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Do you know the first video game that featured the character Mario? Do you know what animators do, and how they turn drawings into fast-paced video game action? Read on to learn about Mario Bros. games, movies, TV shows, and so much more-you'll even find out how to make your own Mario Bros. game. You'll have more fun than Mario squashing a Goomba!
Author
Physical Desc
xiii, 322 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Drawing on research culled from police files, court records, transcripts, uncollected evidence and new interviews, this gripping work of investigative journalism revisits the 1990 unsolved murder of 16-year-old Lisa Pruett in the Cleveland suburb of Shaker Heights, revealing the dark secrets teens tell--and keep"--
12) May
Author
Series
Publisher
Childs World
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
pages cm
Language
English
Description
How did May get it's name? What are some famous holidays celebrated during this month? Were any famous people born in May? Such questions and more are answered in this trivia-packed book. Following the calendar month by month, the Twelve Magic Months series makes the perfect classroom companion for children and teachers alike. Packed with fun facts that connect significant events with specific dates, each book provides teachers with endless ideas...
13) April
Author
Series
Publisher
Childs World
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
pages cm
Language
English
Description
How did April get it's name? What are some famous holidays celebrated during this month? Were any famous people born in April? Such questions and more are answered in this trivia-packed book. Following the calendar month by month, the Twelve Magic Months series makes the perfect classroom companion for children and teachers alike. Packed with fun facts that connect significant events with specific dates, each book provides teachers with endless ideas...
14) March
Author
Series
Publisher
Childs World
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
pages cm
Language
English
Description
How did March get it's name? What are some famous holidays celebrated during this month? Were any famous people born in March? Such questions and more are answered in this trivia-packed book. Following the calendar month by month, the Twelve Magic Months series makes the perfect classroom companion for children and teachers alike. Packed with fun facts that connect significant events with specific dates, each book provides teachers with endless ideas...
15) July
Author
Series
Publisher
Childs World
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
pages cm
Language
English
Description
How did July get it's name? What are some famous holidays celebrated during this month? Were any famous people born in July? Such questions and more are answered in this trivia-packed book. Following the calendar month by month, the Twelve Magic Months series makes the perfect classroom companion for children and teachers alike. Packed with fun facts that connect significant events with specific dates, each book provides teachers with endless ideas...
16) February
Author
Series
Publisher
Childs World
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
pages cm
Language
English
Description
How did February get it's name? What are some famous holidays celebrated during this month? Were any famous people born in February? Such questions and more are answered in this trivia-packed book. Following the calendar month by month, the Twelve Magic Months series makes the perfect classroom companion for children and teachers alike. Packed with fun facts that connect significant events with specific dates, each book provides teachers with endless...
17) September
Author
Series
Publisher
Childs World
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
pages cm
Language
English
Description
How did September get it's name? What are some famous holidays celebrated during this month? Were any famous people born in September? Such questions and more are answered in this trivia-packed book. Following the calendar month by month, the Twelve Magic Months series makes the perfect classroom companion for children and teachers alike. Packed with fun facts that connect significant events with specific dates, each book provides teachers with endless...
18) December
Author
Series
Publisher
Childs World
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
pages cm
Language
English
Description
How did December get it's name? What are some famous holidays celebrated during this month? Were any famous people born in December? Such questions and more are answered in this trivia-packed book. Following the calendar month by month, the Twelve Magic Months series makes the perfect classroom companion for children and teachers alike. Packed with fun facts that connect significant events with specific dates, each book provides teachers with endless...
19) November
Author
Series
Publisher
Childs World
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
pages cm
Language
English
Description
How did November get it's name? What are some famous holidays celebrated during this month? Were any famous people born in November? Such questions and more are answered in this trivia-packed book. Following the calendar month by month, the Twelve Magic Months series makes the perfect classroom companion for children and teachers alike. Packed with fun facts that connect significant events with specific dates, each book provides teachers with endless...
20) October
Author
Series
Publisher
Childs World
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
pages cm
Language
English
Description
How did October get it's name? What are some famous holidays celebrated during this month? Were any famous people born in October? Such questions and more are answered in this trivia-packed book. Following the calendar month by month, the Twelve Magic Months series makes the perfect classroom companion for children and teachers alike. Packed with fun facts that connect significant events with specific dates, each book provides teachers with endless...