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Best Way to Get Your Way, The
Par Tanya Lloyd Kyi, Chanelle Nibbelink. 2023
An engaging introduction to debating skills. Kids are used to disagreeing with rules - not that anyone ever listens. But…
what if there was a way of disagreeing that worked? What if kids could change adults' minds? Welcome to debating! Here, kids follow along as two debaters on opposing sides tackle five hot-button issues. They go step-by-step through the debate process, from constructing an argument to rebutting an opponent. Then, readers get to pick a side - and they just might surprise themselves! Debating wins! The jury is in: Debating is smart. It's logical. And it's perfect for winning arguments. What kid could resist that?Gamer girls: 25 women who built the video game industry
Par Mary Kenney. 2022
"Discover the women behind the video games we love--from the iconic games they created, the genres they invented, the studios…
and companies they built--and how they changed the industry forever. From classic games like Centipede and Solitaire to popular modern games like Final Fantasy, Uncharted, and Halo, this book explores the work and history of 25 influential women in the video game industry and how their contributions ultimately built and transformed the medium that we know today. Gamer Girls explores each woman's contributions to the industry, but also their inspirations and hardships as they worked to create the games that they wanted to play." -- Provided by publisherExploring careers in the gaming industry
Par Celia McCarty. 2023
"The gaming industry is growing fast and offers many creative and technical 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." -- Provided by publisherGrammar Girl's 101 words every high school graduate needs to know (Quick and dirty tips)
Par Mignon Fogarty. 2011
"Explains the origins and meanings of terms that commonly appear in writing but rarely in conversation but that should be…
familiar to educated people, including such expressions as "archetype," "fungible," "quixotic," and "visage."" -- Provided by publisherCountry Music: A Biographical Dictionary (American Popular Music Ser.)
Par Richard Carlin. 2003
This illustrated A-Z guide covers more than 700 country music artists, groups, and bands. Articles also cover specific genres within…
country music as well as instruments used. Written in a lively, engaging style, the entries not only outline the careers of country music's greatest artists, they provide an understanding of the artist's importance or failings, and a feeling for his or her style. Select discographies are provided at the end of each entry, while a bibliography and indexes by instrument, musical style, genre, and song title round out the work.For a full list of entries, a generous selection of sample entries, and more, visit the Country Music: A Biographical Dictionary website.100 Words Almost Everyone Mixes Up or Mangles (100 Words)
Par Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries. 2010
Eliminate mistakes and improve your vocabulary with this engaging guide to the world&’s most misused words. Do you know…
your delegate from your relegate, your cachet from your cache? At one time or another we&’ve all suffered the embarrassment of having our remarks corrected by a family member, colleague, or stranger. 100 Words Almost Everyone Mixes Up or Mangles presents fifty pairs of words that people have trouble getting right and keeping straight—words that tend to get corrected when we&’re least expecting it. These words include near-synonyms—words with subtle but important distinctions in meaning—like baleful vs. baneful, and effectual vs. efficacious. Other pairings bring together notorious sound-alikes, like faze (bother) vs. phase (stage), pour (put in fluid) vs. pore (read closely), and waive (forgo) vs. wave (say hello). The book also addresses some classic spelling blunders and &“nonwords,&” like beyond the pail, full reign, injust, and inobstrusive. Each word has a definition and a pronunciation, and most have etymologies explaining the word&’s origin. The mix-ups themselves are described in fun-to-read notes that provide clear solutions to help readers avoid making needless, uncomfortable gaffes. 100 Words Almost Everyone Mixes Up or Mangles gives readers the chance to improve their command of words that are often heard but just as often misused.The Pocket Guide to Brilliance (Pocket Guide To Ser.)
Par Bart King. 2013
The author of Dad Humor offers an entertaining look at American history&’s geniuses, leaders, and dunderheads in a clever quest…
to define brilliance. With dry humor and a wealth of fascinating trivia, Bart King explores what it means for a person to be brilliant. What he discovers is that brilliant people are those who walk farther, think deeper, and talk louder than the rest of us. They do what it takes to get the job done—and then some. The masters of brilliance profiled here include presidential candidate John Lindsay, who released chickens into his opponent&’s crowd to spur on a debate; the first female journalist, Anne Newport Royall, who forced an interview with John Quincy Adams after catching him skinny dipping; and Benjamin Franklin, who of course coined the phrase "A penny saved is a penny earned," but also offered the lesser known "A man who lives on hope, dies farting."The Book of Lists for Teens
Par Sandra Choron, Harry Choron. 2002
Face it: no self-respecting young adult likes to be caught out of the know. But few teenagers have the time…
or inclination to plow through Web sites, almanacs, and weighty reference books to find the answers to all their questions. The Book of Lists for Teens is an informative, lively, and engaging source of information about all kinds of things, and it’s fun. It’s all here: everything that matters most to people aged twelve to sixteen, from lists on cyberfun, music, and movies to advice about social pressures, family matters, and planning for the future. Packed with Internet addresses, recommended reading, and project ideas, The Book of Lists for Teens provides a resource that goes far beyond its pages.Featuring: • Tips for raising well-adjusted parents • Consumer scams especially aimed at teens • Foods to eat before taking a test • Tips for buying a stereo • How to stay safe at concerts • Reasons to keep a private journal (and ways to make sure it stays that way—private!) And much, much more . . .Filled with more than 150 beautiful, crystal-clear photos and bee fun facts, The Book of Bees is the ultimate guide for…
kids to explore the lives of these stunning insects and learn about their critical role in fostering a sustainable, healthy Earth.Did you know there are blue bees and green bees? Or that one species of bee nests in snail shells? Or that many bees don&’t live in hives? With more than 20,000 species of bees worldwide, there&’s more to bees than just honey! The Book of Bees gives curious kids a close-up view of busy buzzers from around the world. From the familiar Western honeybee to the extra-large Himalayan giant honeybee and Australia&’s vibrant neon cuckoo bee, these pages are packed with detailed photos and fascinating facts on more than 50 species of bees. In-depth species profiles help you identify bees, learn about bee-havior, and find your favorites! And special features examine topics like hive life, nest cells, and other pollinators. The world of bees is exciting and surprising—and The Book of Bees will leave you buzzing!Gamer Girls: 25 Women Who Built the Video Game Industry
Par Mary Kenney. 2022
Discover the women behind the video games we love—the iconic games they created, the genres they invented, the studios and…
companies they built—and how they changed the industry forever. Women have always made video games, from the 1960s and the first-of-its-kind, projector-based Sumerian Game to the blockbuster Uncharted games that defined the early 2000s. Women have been behind the writing, design, scores, and engines that power one of the most influential industries out there. In Gamer Girls, now you can explore the stories of 25 of those women. Bursting with bold artwork, easy-to-read profiles, and real-life stories of the women working on games like Centipede, Final Fantasy, Halo, and more, this dynamic illustrated book shows what a huge role women have played—and will continue to play—in the creation of video games.With additional sidebars about other influential women in the industry, as well as a glossary and additional resources page, Gamer Girls offers a look into the work and lives of influential pixel queens such as: Roberta Williams (one of the creators of the adventure genre)Mabel Addis Mergardt (the first person to write a video game)Muriel Tramis (the French "knight" of video games)Keiko Erikawa (creator of the otome genre)Yoko Shimomura (composer for Street Fighter, Final Fantasy, and Kingdom Hearts)Rebecca Heineman (first national video game tournament champion)Danielle Bunten Berry (creator of M.U.L.E. and early advocate for multiplayer games)and more!Whether you&’re a gamer girl who plays video games, a gamer girl who makes video games, or a parent raising a gamer girl, this entertaining, inspiring book will have you itching to pick up a controller or create your own video games!Greek Mythology for Kids: Legendary Stories of Gods, Heroes, and Mythological Creatures
Par Zachary Hamby. 2022
Experience adventure and enchantment with Greek mythology for kids 8 to 12 Greek gods and goddesses continue to capture our imaginations…
with tales of epic battles and star-crossed love. Whether you're fighting alongside Zeus in the war against the Titans or witnessing the sabotage of Artemis's love for the mortal Orion, this book will thrill you with extraordinary stories from Greek legend. Classic characters—Dive into 20 exciting, kid-friendly tales featuring the antics of favorite characters like Aphrodite, the goddess of love, Hermes, messenger of the gods, and Persephone, queen of the underworld. Dramatic illustrations—Watch the awe-inspiring world of Greek mythology come to life with the bold art in the style of a graphic novel for kids. A guide to the Greeks—Learn who did what and where with a handy guide to characters and locations that makes exploring Greek mythology fun and easy. Venture into Greek Mythology for Kids!Destined to be toted in school backpacks everywhere, this new encyclopedia series for young readers contains on-the-spot information in children's…
favorite subject areas. Kids love facts: they want to know about the biggest, fastest, tallest, and oldest everything. Full of instant information, these books feature a fresh design that is sure to appeal to the middle grade audience. These single-subject guides offer a unique catalog-style presentation, which clearly lays out individual subcategories with concise and punchy text covering all of the essential information on whatever topic is at-hand. Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals profiles nearly 200 types of rocks and minerals from volcanic rocks and granite to sparkling diamonds and explosive sulfur, and tells what they are made of, how they are formed and what they are used for. Supports the Common Core State Standards.Destined to be toted in school backpacks everywhere, DK's new encyclopedia series for young readers contains on-the-spot information in children's…
favorite subject areas. Kids love facts: they want to know about the biggest, fastest, tallest, and oldest everything. Full of instant information, these books feature a fresh and striking design that is sure to appeal to the middle-grade audience. These single-subject guides offer a unique catalog-style presentation, which clearly lays out individual subcategories with concise and punchy text covering all of the essential information on whatever topic is at hand. From the basic principles of science including matter and materials, to energy and forces, to the living world, Pocket Genius: Science is a junior look at science and its roles in our world.A brilliant book that puts your general knowledge to the test: pick your subject, look at the pictures, and see…
if you can name them all.A brilliant quiz book for clever kids - put your general knowledge to the test and boggle your family and friends with your brainpower!Can you name the longest river in Europe? Do you know your skull from your sternum? Can you identify an archaeopteryx and an allosaurus? Can you recognise the flags of India and Italy? You can! Then what are you waiting for? Open the pages of Knowledge Genius! to find out what you know, and challenge yourself to learn even more!With more than 60 topics, from across the encyclopedia, there's something for everyone. The pages are packed with eye-popping pictures - but do you know what they show? To help you, "Test Yourself" panels list what you're looking for. With three levels of difficulty, the challenge gets harder as you work your way from Starter, to Challenger, and finally the truly tricky Genius category. If you need it, there's a fun fact with every picture to give a helpful clue.Take on the Knowledge Genius! brain-busting challenge!Big Book of Knowledge
Par Dk. 2019
Pocket-sized yet packed full of facts, this is the perfect encyclopedia for any information-hungry kid who wants to boost their…
general knowledge.Ever wondered how the roots of a plan can grow through solid rock? Or what life is like on the surface of Venus? Maybe you want to know how long it takes a drop of blood to travel around your body or how a solar power plant works? No matter the question, the Big Book of Knowledge has the answer.Packed with incredible images that show you what others only tell you, this children's book is the perfect resource for curious kids of all ages. When you have this much information at your fingertips, homework will be a breeze!Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this children&’s book takes you on a visual…
and vibrant journey of all the chemical elements that make up our world. This eye-catching encyclopedia for kids is the perfect guide to the 118 chemical elements of the periodic table, for budding young scientists to explore. It explores the naturally occurring elements, as well as the man-made ones, and explains their properties and uses. This engaging encyclopedia for children aged 9-12, shows the many natural forms of each element, as well as a wide range of both everyday and unexpected objects in which it is found, making each element relevant to the child&’s world!Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:- Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings and illustrations on every page- A highly visual approach to learning - Ideal combination of colorful diagrams with infographic text boxes- Showcases chemical elements in their pure and raw forms- In association with The Smithsonian InstitutionThis captivating kids encyclopedia takes a look at all 118 elements on the periodic table, from Hydrogen to Helium, Potassium to Polonium, calcium to carbon and so much more! The striking illustrations, photographs and diagrams featured throughout provide an optimum visual learning experience for both children and adults alike, accompanied by an array of fun facts all about your favorite elements, and lesser-known ones like Terbium, Thallium and Boron - with easy-to-read accessible text for readers aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children&’s encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations.Learn all about the world one picture at a time!If you like The Elements Book then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can dive into the world of dinosaurs with The Dinosaur Book, become a vehicle virtuoso with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes and venture on a journey across the globe with Countries, Cultures, People & Places.Swimming with sharks sounds a terrifying prospect, but not when it is from the comfort of your living room. This…
comprehensive visual encyclopedia takes you deep into the world&’s waters to meet the deadliest ocean predators – without you even getting wet!Do you know which creature has tentacles longer than a bus? Or what was the largest shark that ever lived? Where does the tiger shark get its name? Which fish has the deadliest venom? And which fish has the strongest bite of anything on Earth? Sharks and Other Deadly Ocean Creatures answers all these questions and many, many more. More than 200 fierce fish from the past and present are featured in fact-packed profiles. You&’ll come face to face with great white sharks, manta rays, saltwater crocodiles, giant squid, biting barracudas, and predatory piranhas all shown with exciting CGI technology and stunning photography. You&’ll learn about shark anatomy, behaviour, and habitats alongside fun, factual text presented in an easily accessible format. Whether you&’re a water baby or simply studying for a school project, this is your one-stop shop for sharks and other deadly ocean creatures.Be brave as you meet the most incredible creatures to ever walk the Earth in this top-selling book.The ultimate visual…
encyclopedia introduces a huge variety of record-breaking dinosaurs in mind-blowing detail.Dinosaurs: A Visual Encyclopedia charts the entire history of life on our planet, from the very first life forms through the range of prehistoric creatures and the diverse species of the Ice Ages. This curious mixture of the weird and wonderful is shown in stunning expert-verified reconstructed images alongside fascinating fact files and additional information about habitat, diet, and behavior. You might already be able to tell your Tyrannosaurus Rex from Triceratops, but have you ever seen horse-eating birds and millipedes the size of crocodiles? Then look no further.Other topics such as evolution, fossilization, and climate change are explored in-depth to build up a complete picture of the dinosaur era.Dinosaur fans and fossil hunters, what are you waiting for?The prefect sized books for backpacks, DK's Pocket Genius series is bright, inviting, concise, and punchy — the ideal source…
for reference. Featuring essential information, full-color images, glossary, and top ten lists, these books are a brand-new type of encyclopedia for young readers. From marvelous galleries of The Big Dipper, Little Dipper and other constellations, to in-depth looks at Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, to the Moons of Jupiter, comets and galaxies — not to mention entries on rockets and spacecraft — this visual encyclopedia opens up the vast and mysterious expanse of space. Supports the Common Core State Standards.Desde dinosaurios y vikingos hasta aviones y robots, descubre todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la historia en esta increíble…
colección de líneas de tiempo para mentes jóvenes curiosas.A través del tiempo es una enciclopedia infantil que te lleva en un viaje desde el Big Bang hasta el mundo moderno a través de más de 130 líneas de tiempo ilustradas.Recorre 13 000 millones de años de historia, desde el Big Bang hasta la era digital. Extraordinarias cronologías que muestran los mayores acontecimientos del mundo: el auge y la caída de los imperios, los inventos que han cambiado nuestras vidas, los grandes avances de la ciencia o la evolución del arte.La enciclopedia brinda un gran conocimiento general, desde el pirata más sediento de sangre de todos los tiempos hasta el primer crimen que se resuelve estudiando las huellas digitales.Esta completa enciclopedia visual incluye temas tan variados como la Revolución Industrial, la moda, la robótica y la astronomía, así como historias divertidas de espías y juegos de mesa, garantizando algo para todos los gustos. La historia realmente cobra vida a medida que se explora cada línea de tiempo utilizando bellas ilustraciones detalladas con texto sencillo y fácil de leer. Además, esta enciclopedia cubre eventos de todos los continentes, por lo que da una visión verdaderamente internacional de la historia universal.A través del tiempo es el regalo perfecto para niños de 8 a 12 años, tanto como apoyo para sus tareas escolares como para que aprendan en su tiempo libre lo fascinante que es la historia.Historia mundial para mentes jóvenes curiosasSumérgete en esta enciclopedia universal para mentes jóvenes curiosas y descubre la historia de la humanidad desde la creación del universo hasta la actualidad. Los acontecimientos más destacados de cada época son resaltados en más de 130 líneas del tiempo. Además, esta enciclopedia está ilustrada con hermosas fotografías, así como con una selección detallada de contenido repleto de curiosidades para un aprendizaje totalmente intuitivo.Adéntrate en A través del tiempo, una enciclopedia para niños que nos cuenta la historia de la humanidad de forma cronológica a lo largo de los siguientes capítulos: - La Prehistoria. Antes del 3000 A.C. - El mundo antiguo. 3000 A.C-500 D.C. - El mundo medieval. 500-1450. - La edad de la exploración. 1450-1750. - La edad de la revolución. 1750-1914. - El mundo moderno. Desde 1914.A través del tiempo, es la edición en español de Timelines of Everything un libro en español para niños que pertenece a nuestra colección de libros de referencia, un rincón de nuestro catálogo donde encontrarás grandes libros destinados a niños y jóvenes que fomentan su aprendizaje y desarrollo para que aprendan de una manera fácil y divertida.