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Coloradans have always been trailblazers. It is no wonder that so many enterprising, innovative, and revolutionary thinkers have originated from or spent much of their lives in the Centennial State. This book celebrates Colorado's most famous scientists, engineers, and technological pioneers from the Nobel prize winning chemist Thomas Cech and the barrier-breaking physician Justina Ford to the man who transformed the mining industry, John George Leyner....
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Rich histories and bright futures can be found in nations spread all across the European continent. The area's traditions of excellence in science, technology, and economics are contributing to its continued success. From the economic strength of the European Union to the controversy of Brexit, this book examines recent developments from the region that are having global effects. Full-color photographs and informative graphic organizers emphasize...
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Home to some of the world's most advanced and densely populated cities, South Asia has contributed more than its fair share of innovations to science and technology. Guided and supported by their natural resources, the economics of countries in this region have a broad impact on the rest of the world. Through full-color photographs and a fact-filled narrative, this book offers readers a glimpse of how this area of the globe is advancing into the future....
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In recent years, there has been a surge in scientific and technological development in Latin America. This region's contributions to global advancement have made an impact on economics far beyond its countries' borders. Using engaging text and eye-catching photographs, this book takes readers on a trip through the technological and economic past and future of Latin America. Readers will explore how recent growth in these fields is improving the area's...
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How do the advances in science, technology, and economics in Sub-Saharan Africa impact the larger global community? This book takes a close look at the past and present technology that has developed in Sub-Saharan Africa, and how it ties into the area's natural resources and factors of production. Informative graphic organizers, fact-filled text, and vivid photographs will help readers develop a strong understanding of the global influence of Sub-Saharan...
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"In Unofficial Minecraft STEM Lab for Kids, you'll find a collection of creative projects that make learning science, technology, engineering, and math exciting and fun for the whole family. Start with a Minecraft lesson that gets beginners up to speed on terminology and gameplay. Then venture off on six action-packed Quests, each with four unique Labs that pair a hands-on activity with an in-game project. Look to the sky, dig beneath the ground,...
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From abundant natural resources to controversial political maneuvering, the countries that make up East and Southeast Asia are undoubtedly having an effect on global economics. How are these countries adapting their factors of production with cutting-edge technology and scientific breakthroughs? What does the economic future of the region look like? This book explains the answers to such questions, using fact-filled graphic organizers and gripping...
8) The Microscopic Snot Debacle: Solving Mysteries Through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math
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It's springtime again in Deanville and everything is in full bloom-including some microscopic nuisances that put a damper on outdoor activities. What could it be? Help Jesse use science skills to figure it out!
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The region of Southwest Asia and North Africa, also known as the Middle East, has many fast-developing countries. However, recent history in the area has slowed some scientific and technological advances, which has had an effect on the broader region as well as the entire world. With accessible text and informative graphic organizers, this book takes a closer look at how science, technology, and economics in Southwest Asian and North African countries...
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The region that is home to Russia and the Eurasian Republics has undergone a lot of political turmoil over the past century. Much of this history still contributes to the scientific, technological, and economic development in the area. In turn, this region's successes and failures have effects that ripple out across the world, affecting countries thousands of miles away. With unique graphic organizers and vivid full-color photographs, this book will...
11) The Vexing Hectare Detector: Solving Mysteries Through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math
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It's Spring Break and the gang is presented with a mysterious new riddle that will challenge their mathematics skills and senses. What is the perplexing, suspended ring that oscillates? Jesse and her pals must work together to find out!
12) The Mighty Lever Endeavor: Solving Mysteries Through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math
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It's a beautiful day in Deanville and the gang is presented with a new challenge. How will the kids solve this difficult new task? And how does a Greek mathematician play an important role in the solution? Think like an engineer and work alongside Jesse and pals to figure it out!
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While our world has many different places with different governments and economies, it is still vastly interwoven, through the global community. The United States has the world's largest economy. It is a massive importer and exporter, creating a constant wave of commerce. Canada's largest exports are mineral fuels, vehicles, precious metals, wood, and computers. Your budding economists will analyze how the advances in science, technology, and economics...
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With advances in modern technology, many obstacles faced by the nations in Australia and the Pacific Realm have been greatly reduced. It has opened the door for this region to become a powerhouse in global affairs. Using vibrant photographs and a fact-filled narrative, this book investigates how the rest of the world has been affected by the scientific, technological, and economic development and growth of this region. Readers will study the area's...
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While doing spring cleaning in her room, Jesse comes across a crayon on her window sill that is curiously bent over. She recalls that the crayon was there all winter and not bent at all. Jesse begins to wonder what caused the crayon to bend. Using science skills, Jesse discovers how the Sun is closest to Earth in summer and that's why the crayon melted.
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It's a breezy new day and along with a tempest in a chocolate milk glass, Jesse's presented with a messy new mystery when Dorky Dougy loses his lunch while spinning on the merry-go-round. The big question is, why did the ballistic barf fling outwardly, as Dougy spun? Learn all about these centrifugal and centripetal forces that make up the vomit vortex!
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While on a camping trip, Jesse finds a curious piece of stone with an interesting pattern on it. With research and the help of Professor Peach, she learns that it's a piece of broken pottery with a pattern unique to a certain Native American tribe. After an archaeological dig with the Professor and her friends she finds more pieces of the ancient artifact. Using her art skills, Jesse is able to preserve the clay pot.
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A summer trip to her grandparents' house was going great until Jesse gets caught up in a mystery in the attic. When she encounters a pair of spooky green eyes during a lightning storm, Jesse sets out to use engineering skills to solve the Case of the Clicking Clock.
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Jesse's autumn break is off to a great start until she has big problems with her bike. Luckily, a bike is being given away at the general store but the catch is, to enter the contest, you have to guess the number of jelly beans in a big jar in the store. Find out how Jesse uses math skills to create a secret formula to solve The Secret in the Jelly Bean Jar.
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