Introduction to JavaScript Object Notation

This detailed guide explores the historical development of algorithms and how they are used as a way of teaching computers to work through problems. Named for Persian mathematician Muhammad ibn Musa a

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In 1995, computer programmer Yukihiro Matsumoto introduced Ruby programming language to the world. He created a language that used his favorite elements of other languages, but was more object-oriente

Though they are far too small to be seen with a magnifying glass, much less with the naked eye, atoms and molecules make up every object we encounter. Readers will learn all about these tiny units of

Presents a basic introduction to pythons, discussing their diet, habitat, physical characteristics, behaviors, and life cycle.

Presents a basic introduction to rattlesnakes, discussing their diet, habitat, physical characteristics, behaviors, and life cycle.

Presents a basic introduction to anacondas, discussing their diet, habitat, physical characteristics, behaviors, and life cycle.

Provides a mathematical introduction to the culture, people, and traditions of North America through its geography, population, and weather.

Provides a mathematical introduction to the culture, people, and traditions of Africa through its geography, population, and weather.

Provides a mathematical introduction to the culture, people, and traditions of Australia through its geography, population, and weather.

Presents an introduction to the North American mountain lion, describing its physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, and predatory behavior and the efforts being made to protect it in the wild.

Presents an introduction to the North American mountain goat, describing its physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, diet, predators, and climbing abilities.

Presents an introduction to the North American white-tailed deer, describing its physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, and predators and the efforts being made to control the deer population.

Presents an introduction to the life cycle of a frog, from its beginning as an egg, to its life as a tadpole, to its maturity as an adult frog.

Presents an introduction to the outdoor sport of orienteering, with information on the equipment used, training, skill development, and the different types of orienteering courses.

Presents an introduction to the life cycle of an oak tree, describing how it grows from acorn to adult.

Presents an introduction to the life cycle of a rose from its beginnings as seed to its maturity as a flower, along with information on the role of pollination in the creation of new seeds.

Home should be one of the safest places to be. Readers will learn how practicing their safety smarts can help them be safe in their homes. A great introduction to the concept of safety, this title was

Learning about a career as a molecular biologist is the perfect introduction to the practical applications of STEM. This career-focused book aims a microscope at molecular biology, helping readers und

Presents an introduction to Roman domestic architecture, describing the features of Roman homes for both the poor and the rich, its furniture, decor, gardens, and the roles of different members of the

Presents an introduction to sports and leisure in ancient Rome, describing such topics as chariot racing, gladiator fights, wild sea battles, music, food, theater, public bathhouses, and children's pa

Presents an introduction to clothing and dress in ancient Rome, describing the typical clothes worn by men, women, and children, hair styles, jewelry, footwear, textiles, and the influence of foreign

Presents an introduction to the seals of Antarctica, discussing their physical characteristics, behaviors, reproductive habits, and predators, along with descriptions of such animals as the hungry cra

Readers board the boat to the New World as they read this book about early immigration to the American colonies. What made people want to move to an unknown world? What were the early colonies like fo

The Power Coders must learn to understand pseudocode and flowcharts, gather clues, and debug a computer program in order to meet their idol, famous programmer and author Sam Cyber.

Introduces camels, discussing their physical features, how they have adapted to desert conditions, and the resources they provide.

A young boy gets ready to celebrate Valentine's Day at his school.

It doesn’t get much more exciting than big-game hunting. This book introduces readers to large North American animals people like to hunt such as elk and bison. Animal tracking and identification are

School is a place for learning, and it’s also a place for students to be safe. In this title, readers will learn the importance of safety at school. They’ll learn that it’s important to get to know yo

It takes a lot of work to build a house. There are lots of people and big machines involved. Images on each page of this book show the details of a construction site in full color. This book is perfec

Growing food in a community garden is a great idea, and lots of communities have them. When the fruits and vegetables are ready, everyone gets to take some home. This book will teach young readers abo

Have you ever been to a farmers’ market? This book lets children read about all of the sights and sounds of a farmers’ market. Each page features full-colorful photographs. The low-level text is perfe

People love to hunt turkey. In fact, turkey hunting is second only to deer hunting in terms of popularity in the United States. Young hunters will learn how to track and hunt turkeys in this fun, easy

For most of history, women have been confined to their households, and to lives without equal rights or equal opportunities. This volume introduces readers to the women of the suffrage movement, the d

Explains what it means to be gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender, and traces the history of the struggle for their rights from the Stonewall riots and the appearance of AIDS to the current situati

Everyone loves going to the zoo, especially the narrator in this new fiction title. The characters in this book spend a sunny day at the zoo, where they meet elephants, monkeys, penguins, and more! Re

This book takes readers on a dive to explore the amazing underwater habitats and landforms of Earth’s oceans. Readers will take a journey from the deepest part of the ocean—the Mariana Trench—to the M

When there’s a fire, there’s only one vehicle that takes firemen and firewomen where they need to go. It’s a fire truck! In this imaginative fiction title, a relatable narrator gets behind the wheel o

Police cars are one of the most important vehicles around. They bring police officers where they need to go. In this fiction title, a relatable narrator gets the chance to drive a police car all over