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Computers Are for Everyone
We live in an increasingly interconnected society. Advancements in technology are enabling us to connect even more. However, there are still people around the world who are unable to utilize the amazing power of technology due to disabilities, remote locations, or the inability to afford certain devices. An important and interesting question faces the tech industry: How can we make computing devices available to everyone? In this book, students will read about changes in tech that are making computing devices more affordable, more durable, and more accessible for everyone on Earth.
Handling Hardware Problems
Computers are complex machines. They handle many of our daily tasks quickly and easily, and we sometimes take their incredible abilities for granted. When something goes wrong with our computer, it might seem like the end of the world, how will anything get done now? This book introduces readers to common problems they may encounter with various hardware components of their computer system. Students will learn how to diagnose hardware problems and solve them on their own.
The Right Thing to Do: Ethical Responsibility
One of the most exciting parts of growing up is taking on new responsibilities, but responsibility can be confusing, overwhelming, and even a bit scary. Navigating ethical responsibility can be especially challenging for young people because of the complicated nature of moral decision making. This guidebook demystifies ethical responsibility, helping readers recognize, interpret, and act on moral principles. Through realistic examples, readers will learn how to make sense of ethical dilemmas and develop solutions even when situations are complex. By learning how to be ethically responsible, readers will develop a greater sense of well-being, both for themselves and for others.
No Cruel or Unusual Punishment
When the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1788, it had a major flaw: it failed to acknowledge individual rights. Early Americans were not pleased. They didn't believe their new government was respecting their freedoms. Thus, the Bill of Rights was created. Readers will explore the history, significance, and controversy surrounding the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits cruel or unusual punishment. Primary sources, sidebars, and compelling stories, demonstrate how the amendment protects, and potentially harms, criminals. Historic and present-day examples of long-standing debates about the amendment's controversial "cruel and unusual" clause further illustrate the amendment's importance.
Mobile Applications Designer
The mobile applications industry continues to grow as people demand more from their smartphones and tablets each day. Who designs and builds the mobile apps that we�ve become dependent on? What skills do you need to work in this growing industry? This book answers these questions and takes an in-depth look at the career of a mobile applications designer. Important STEM concepts addressed in the Next Generation Science Standards are discussed in rich detail. Full-color photographs and informational diagrams help students make connections with the text.
Marta
Soccer has been played for over 200 years in hundreds of countries across the globe. While it doesn't always get the same level of exposure that football or basketball enjoy in the United States, professional soccer is one of the world's most popular sports. Soccer has a number of living superstars who have changed the game forever with their talents and achievements. Readers will learn about Marta, often regarded as the greatest female soccer player of all time. The inspirational story of her life, trials, and journey to greatness is sure to turn young readers into soccer fanatics.
John Pierpont Morgan and the Banking Industry
The name “J.P. Morgan” may first bring to mind a large American bank, but it’s the man behind the bank who’s worth studying. Born in 1837, John Pierpont Morgan became one of the world’s leading financial minds in the late 19th century. This biographical text explores Morgan’s life and accomplishments, including his career in banking and his involvement in the steel industry, General Electric, and International Harvester. Through curriculum-focused text, primary sources, historical photographs, and a timeline, readers gain a full understanding of why Morgan is known as one of the United States’ greatest entrepreneurs.
Lionel Messi
You don't have to live in Europe to be a soccer aficionado. Known as "football" to most people, soccer is a game of speed, skill, and intricate teamwork. Among the many inspirational athletes who make soccer such an exciting sport, few compare to Lionel Messi, the renowned professional footballer from Argentina. Messi's record-breaking skills on the field have earned him the adoration of soccer fans across the globe. In this biography, readers will be exposed to one of the greatest soccer players of all time: a man whose life story is just as thrilling as his incredible ability to score goals.
Talents and Abilities: Recognizing Strengths
Everyone on the planet is unique. The visible parts of a person, such as eye color, hair style, and fingerprints can make them unique. However, things that aren't visible, such as individual strengths and talents also make people special. Through this book, readers will learn how to understand and appreciate their special talents, as well as those of their peers. By learning to harness their strengths, students have the opportunity to gain a richer understanding of themselves and the world they share with others.
