Kevin Cunningham
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
How did the president get elected? How did he gain support? Find the answers to these questions and more in this title. Primary sources with accompanying questions, multiple prompts, Important Dates section, index, and glossary also included.
Author
Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Plato said, "He whom love touches not walks in darkness." But trying to understand love has left us in the dark for thousands of years. How does something that touches us all create so much confusion? What Is Love? tells how philosophers (and everyone else) have answered one of life's most important questions. From ancient battles to pop songs, thinkers have approached love as a problem to solve. Yet love is also an action word that becomes an unstoppable...
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a video game designer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.
Author
Series
Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"We are paying new attention to the old idea that we should treat animals better. Eating a meatless diet is more popular than ever. People from philosophers to musicians work to end laboratory testing on animals. Yet animals provide us with food and clothing. Medical treatments tested on rats and chimpanzees save lives every day. Is it impossible for humans to live without using animals? Or should we stop making animals serve us? Should We Treat Animals...
Author
Series
Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Violence fills us with horror. Yet violence entertains us. How is this possible? Are human beings born violent? Or do we learn to do it? Most important of all: can we stop before we destroy each other? Can People Stop Being Violent? looks at how thinkers have tackled the problem of violence. From school shootings to giant robots, real and pretend violence are part of our everyday lives. Yet philosophers of nonviolence tirelessly work to show human...
Author
Series
Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
From brushing our teeth to walking the dog, we take on responsibilities all the time. Philosophers have long discussed responsibility. Ancient thinkers focused on how we should behave. Later philosophers wondered why we do what we do. Today's scientists suggest we have far less control over our actions than we realize. Am I Responsible for My Actions? travels around the world and into our brains to ask Big Questions about how we create our own lives...
Author
Series
Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
This book "delves into the ways philosophy explores a woman's place in the world. Men have controlled women in countless ways. But from voting rights to #MeToo, women have persisted in their quest to change traditions and remake their own lives"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
We have long looked for the connections that unite us. Philosophers found links in faith. Scientists discovered new relationships between humans and humans, humans and nature, and nature and the stars. Is there more?
Author
Language
English
Description
Growing up without much interest in science, Ellen Ochoa discovered physics in college and studied electrical engineering. Sally Ride's historic example inspired Ochoa to enter NASA's astronaut program and in time, she made history as the first Hispanic woman in space. This book in the Notable Hispanic Americans series tells the extraordinary story of a trailblazing woman who played an important role on four space shuttle missions, became a NASA leader...
11) Cell phones
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Cell phones make it possible to call someone from almost anywhere in the world. They are made of components that come from around the globe. Look inside to learn about the history of cell phones and journey around the world to learn about the business of manufacturing them"--P. [4] of cover.
Author
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Arthur Ashe broke countless barriers to become the world's first black tennis star. Arthur Ashe: Athlete and Activist covers the life of the late Wimbledon and U.S. Open champion and social activist who used his fame to fight apartheid and ignorance about AIDS. The most highly recognized series on African Americans celebrates Black History Month all year long! Journey to Freedom: The African American Library provides fascinating information on the...
13) Condoleezza Rice
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As an influential leader in U.S. politics, Condoleezza Rice became one of the foremost authorities on the Soviet Union during the Cold War and served in advisory roles for two presidents. Her intelligence and drive led her to one of the highest-ranking jobs in the White House, secretary of state. Celebrate Black History Month all year long! Our highly acclaimed Journey to Freedom series provides comprehensive information on African Americans who have...
14) Colas
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that popular cola drinks are bottled, produced, and sold in countries all over the world? Readers will be introduced to the history of cola drinks and learn how American cola companies produce their soft drinks and sell them worldwide.
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Ancient papyrus scrolls, lost languages carved into cuneiform-the written word stretches back thousands of years. Inventions such as the printing press, typewriters, and computers are evidence of how far this technology has progressed. Trace its history from primitive to modern times, and learn how our world has been shaped as a result of the desire to communicate via writing. Have you ever wondered what life was like before telephones or cars? It's...
Author
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Young readers get a well-rounded overview of the election process and learn about the history of democracy in America. Perhaps most importantly, they discover how average people play a crucial role in political elections, as well as why their continued involvement is so essential to our nation's future. The Our Government and Citizenship series inspires young readers to learn about the development and structure of American government as well as their...
17) Toys
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Find out who made the first teddy bear, what fossil fuels have to do with toys. Learn about toys and how they are manufactured.
18) Gasoline
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that gasoline is made from petroleum that is extracted from deep inside Earth? And that the government of Saudi Arabia owns the world's largest petroleum corporation? Read this book to find out more about how petroleum is turned into gasoline and how that gasoline ends up in the tank of cars around the world.