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Computers

"Learn all about the history of computers, from how they were first invented to how they impact our lives today."--Provided by publisher.

Become a graphic designer

"Describes careers as a graphic designer, the training needed, and career outlooks"--Provided by publisher.
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Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace

the pen pals who imagined the first computer
2021
Shares the lives of Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace, the two scientists who imagined the first computer.

Drones

2021
The first drones were hot-air balloons used in the 1800s! Later, drone airplanes took over the skies. Today, drones are used by the military, delivery companies, and even drone racers!.

Social media shaming and bullying

2021
Presents a realistic picture of what is happening on social media, who?s most affected, and what is being done to address these troubling issues.

The dark web

2020
The Dark Web is a part of the internet that is hidden and hard to access. It allows users to remain anonymous. Some people use the Dark Web because they fear for their safety. Others use the Dark Web to sell illegal products or services. The Dark Web explores issues in policing the Dark Web.

Connecting with students online

strategies for remote teaching & learning
2020
"Focusing on the teacher-student connection, [the author] guides you to: effectively prioritize what matters most during remote, online instruction; schedule your day and your students' to maximize teaching and learning; streamline curricular units and roll them out digitally; record short lessons that students will learn from; confer, working with small groups, and drive learning through independent practice; partner with the adults in a student's home to support your work with their child. Features more than 55 step-by-step teaching strategies and videos, this book helps new teachers, teachers new to technology, or anyone who wants to better understand the essence of effective online instruction. Along the way, it addresses crucial topics including assessment and progress monitoring, student engagement and accountability, using anchor charts and visuals, getting books into students' hands, teaching subject-area content, and avoiding teacher burnout.

Strange exit

2020
"Seventeen-year-old Lake seeks the secret heart of the computer simulation that safeguards passengers aboard a ship orbiting a post-apocalyptic Earth, on a quest that will either save or destroy them all"--OCLC.

Video games and esports

the growing world of gamers
The ever-evolving world of video games is explained through engaging text that delves into the details so readers gain a full understanding.

Coding careers in the military

The military relies on computer systems for all sorts of tasks, including communication, data analysis, geospatial analysis, decision-making, weapons control, simulation, testing, and administration. Many of these systems are coded by enlisted members of the military or by outside contractors hired by the military. This cool volume introduces readers to the types of coding jobs available in the military today and in the future, and explores the types of technologies that military coders employ. Using vivid photographs, primary examples, and professional advice, it provides an outlet for budding coders in the military field and ensures they are prepared to tackle the future of the coding industry.

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