Computer Technology and Computer Programming

Follow along with Garfield as he explores breakthroughs in technology, from the earliest stone tools to modern times, when silicon computer chips and GPS are commonplace. Al along, Garfield adds his o

"This title shows young tech buffs and casual tech users alike that coding is doable and fun for everyone. Even the youngest computer users can get in on the fun of learning about coding!"--

"All kids who've wondered what's inside their computer or smartphone will love this book about the hardware and operating systems that help make our tech tools amazing!"--

An introduction to the life and achievements of the founder of Tesla Motors describes his early achievements in computer programming, his creation of a tech empire, his electric cars designs and his a

Olaf is dismayed to discover his brothers don't like warm hugs like he does. Anna and Elsa comfort him by explaining how they too are different. Tag along with Olaf and the rest of the cast of Disney'

Dark Hunter Mr. Blood leaves Edgar and Mary at an empty house where they encounter an evil spider woman who may be tied to their past.

Celebrates how the sun's warmth and light travels through space to help plants grow and turn carbon dioxide into breathable oxygen, and describes other ways the sun helps the living things on planet E

Discover the inspiring true story of Isatou Ceesay, an African woman who started a recycling movement to combat the pollution caused by plastic bags in her community.For years, plastic bags were a cheap and convenient option for carrying goods in Njau, Gambia. However, when these bags broke or were no longer needed, they were carelessly discarded, leading to an unsightly accumulation of plastic waste alongside roads. The stagnant water in the bags provided a breeding ground for mosquitoes and diseases, while the burning of bags left behind a foul smell. The bags also strangled gardens, killed livestock, and polluted the environment.Isatou Ceesay decided to take action, and she began to collect the plastic bags and recycle them into something new. Her efforts not only helped to clean up the environment, but also provided income for women in her community who had been struggling to make ends meet.This powerful and moving book showcases the impact of one person's determination and ingenui

A neighborhood cat observes the changes in German and Jewish families in its town during the time leading up to Kristallnacht, The Night of Broken Glass, that becomes the true beginning of the Holocau

Explains what computer programs and applications are, how they work, and who creates them.

"Markus Persson designed his first computer game when he was just eight years old. Learn how Persson's love of computers and design helped him the popular video game Minecraft."--

Did you know people can dig underground and use Earth's heat to make energy? This geothermal energy can power the computer and heat or cool your home. How exactly do we get it, though? And what is the

Did you know people can turn the energy in rushing water into electricity? This hydropower can run the computer and the lights in your home. How exactly do we get it, though? And what is the impact on

Required to attend summer school after moving to Chicagoland, 13-year-old manga-lover Megan Yamamura needs help from 12-year-old computer genius Raf to escape the maniacal principal's mind-control exp

Get the inside story on manufacturing pollution, including why factories create large amounts of pollution, new technology that reduces the amount of factory pollution, and the rules about how much po

Discusses Sanghvi's early life in India and education in the U.S., as well as how her work as the first female engineer at Facebook helped it become the largest social networking site in the world.

Presents information about rules and laws, including what rules and laws are, who makes them, and who breaks them and what happens to those people.

An introduction to the properties that different plants and animals have in common and how they form patterns covers the need for food, water, and sunlight and how animals have young.

Simple text and colorful illustrations introduce readers to fossils and what they tell us about animals and plants that lived long ago, with questions and a hands-on activity.

Simple text and colorful illustrations introduce readers to the properties and functions of air, and includes questions and a hands-on activity.

Knock, knock. Who’s there?Don.Don who?Don just stand there . . . open the door!Laugh along with the best knock-knock jokes from this funny feline and his furry (and not so furry) friends. These jokes

Introduce readers to food literacy with the help of Sesame Street's Cookie Monster, Chef Gonger, and their foodie truck! Browseable layout includes recipes, the basics of healthy eating, where food co

Why are soccer balls black and white? What do the colors on a team's jersey mean? Explore colors in sports with Crayola! Photos and text celebrate colors in children's sports as well as favorite profe

While her family hid during the Holocaust, Anne Frank recorded her personal reflections as well as the harrowing circumstances she faced in her diary. Read about her life before and after the start of

Playwright and Broadway star Lin-Manuel Miranda is best known as the mind behind the smash-hit musical Hamilton. This title explores Hamilton and Miranda's other works, as well as his life off-stage.

Explore aircraft carriers in this high-interest look at an exciting military machine. The history of aircraft carriers, their parts, and how they are used in action are covered with leveled text and v

Carefully leveled text and full color photos introduce readers to military drones. The history of drones, drone parts, and uses of drones are discussed with high-interest appeal.

There is a new craze at the wildlife park: People Cards! George the Giraffe and his friends want to collect them all, but they may have to work together to get the full collection! Full-color illustra

Grandma Bendy can stretch, twist, and bend her body. She uses her bendiness to help people, and is great at hide and seek! But Grandma Bendy didn’t always use her abilities for good . . . Grandma Bend

Dusty is a very smelly horse. He wishes he were a unicorn so that everyone would like him. Owl decides to help Dusty and make his wish come true. Charmingly illustrated with carefully leveled text, th

Arnold doesn’t want to go to school . . . not without his pet whale! Luckily, his neighbor Dora is full of good ideas! Now they just need to sneak it past their teacher. This story about a boy and his

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to learn HTML and use it to create a web page. HTML is a type of code that makes a set of letters, numbers, and symbols appear on your phone or compute

Examine the evidence that makes the case for the existence of ghosts, from historical records to popular theories. High-interest subject matter and eerie images will keep readers engaged until the fin

Are poltergeists real? Fascinate readers with this dive into the historical evidence and popular theories that make the case for their existence. Eerie images and high-interest content will keep reade

Construction workers use many types of tools to build roads and buildings. Young readers will learn about those tools through carefully leveled text, vibrant photos, and critical-thinking questions.

"Bright photographs and accessible text explore sunny weather. Expertly leveled for emergent readers, this engaging title shows sunny weather in the context of the child's world."--

Dentists keep people's teeth healthy using many different tools. With carefully leveled text, colorful photos, and critical-thinking questions, this title will prepare emergent readers for their next

What tools do doctors use? With carefully leveled text, colorful photos, and critical-thinking questions, this title will prepare emergent readers for their next trip to the doctor.

To help stop fires and keep people safe, firefighters use many tools. Young readers will learn about the tools firefighters use to help their communities through carefully leveled text, age-appropriat

Librarians have many tools to help people find books and information at the library. This carefully leveled text with colorful photos and critical-thinking questions will prepare young readers for the