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Social media has been used to turn average teens into celebrities, shake financial markets, and drive the masses into the streets in protest. It has also been blamed for increasing addictive behaviour, spreading lies, and lowering the self-esteem of users. This book brings together academic research, personal stories, and current events to explore the power of social media in today’s world.
Students in today's world are barraged with news about our future energy needs. What does going green, energy independence, or alternative energy really mean? This imortant series helpsstudennts understand the pros and cons of existing and emerging energy sources, giving students a better understanding of the debate over our energy strategies.
Explore the power of medicine through the true stories of people who lived through injuries and diseases that impact one part of the body. Award-winning science author Sandra Markle explains how doctors use the latest medical breakthroughs to repair the damage and prepare patients for the journey back to health. Amazing photographs and real-life personal storeis present the body's anatomy in a fresh new way.
Every dragon slayer owes the Oil Watch a period of service, and young Owen was no exception. What made him different was that he did not enlist alone. His two closest friends stood with him shoulder to shoulder. Steeled by success and hope, the three were confident in their plan. But the arc of history is long and hardened by dragon fire. Try as they might, Owen and his friends could not twist it to their will. Not all the way. Not all together.
Who would win? A crocodile or a hippo? A wolf or a moose? Readers will learn about the skills and techniques animals use both to hunt and to protect themselves in the wild.
The Prehistoric series is about early humans, the world they lived in, and the lives they led. The five titles span the Paleolithic Era (the Old Stone Age) through the Iron Age; from c 3.3 million years ago to c. 1000 years ago. Readers will learn how each era or age is defined, how we learned about each, the geographic locations of humans then, the animals that existed, tools that were used, how humans lived and the challenges of everyday life, culture, art, religion, and more.
Take a tour of Earth's first few billion years in this engaging series that looks at the process of evolution. Follow along as each era ushers in new forms of life and unexpected events change the environment. Readers will be able to make connections between the various eras and compare and contrast the traits, habits, and ultimate fates of Earth's first creatures through each fact-packed, visually stunning book.
Scientists today use climate models to project a growing number, frequency, and intensity of natural disasters. Meanwhile, engineers, meteorologists, and other scientists design mathematical models to help them try to stay one step ahead by predicting when and where natural disasters might occur. This pivotal set enables readers to explore the various solutions engineers use to prepare for disasters and prevent catastrophe.
The United States is defined in part by its majestic wild places, and the preservation of these landscapes ensures that it will always be so. The geysers of Yellowstone, waterfalls of Yosemite, and natural wonders of four other great American national parks are beautifully captured in Preserving America. Surveying the full history and development of each park, and featuring notes offering tips and itineraries for visitors, these gorgeously illustrated titles transport readers to the most magnifi
America at War delivers an in-depth look at the role the United States played in the major wars throughout its history. Each book explores how the nation became involved in the conflict and provides interesting facts about key players, major battles, and overall impact. From dramatic moments to critical events, each spread takes readers on an exciting journey.