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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of problem decomposition using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how problem decomposition is used in everyday...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of conditionals using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how conditionals are used in everyday life. Cristina...
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Mary Catherine is running for a seat on the science council, and she has the most votes. That means she wins, doesn't it? Mary Catherine and her friends are about to find out that voting isn't always that simple. Readers of this entertaining play will learn about the different systems of voting and the philosophy behind each one. Concrete examples of each method help readers understand complex processes. Charming illustrations and plenty of jokes...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of collaboration using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how collaboration is used in everyday life. Readers...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of reusing resources and knowledge using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how reusing resources and knowledge...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of collaboration. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how collaboration...
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The democratic process is one of the most iconic and important parts of American history and culture. However, there has long been controversy surrounding one particular aspect of that process: the Electoral College. Packed with easily digestible text, eye-catching graphic features, and engaging fact boxes, this book provides a primer on the Electoral College, how it works, and why some people argue it should be abolished and replaced with a popular...
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Article I of the U.S. Constitution established the U.S. Congress. As the legislative branch of the government, both houses of Congress play an important role in the country. Your readers will explore both chambers of the nation's lawmaking body, with a focus on the various duties of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Essential concepts in the U.S. government and history curriculum are presented in easy-to-digest sections, with a focus on...
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Español
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Paying taxes is an important part of keeping cities, states, and the country running. Readers will learn about the different things taxes pay for such as schools, police, and roads. They'll learn why taxes are the way we pay for these and many other things. Each chapter answers a different question about the purpose for taxes or how they function. By the final chapter, readers will understand that everyone's contributions add up to the things they...
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English
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Readers will be introduced to the three branches of the United States government and learn how they work together. Accessible text explains the power held by the judicial, legislative, and executive branches of government. Limitations of each power are analyzed. Each chapter asks and answers a question about the purpose and function of checks and balances. These engaging questions will spark young readers' curiosity about politics, government, and...
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When the Founding Fathers forged the government for the newly independent United States of America, they were careful not to give too much power to any one person or group. The separation of power between the three branches of government is one of the hallmarks of American democracy. Your readers will examine the concept of the separation of power and how it applies to the government of the United States. Text is presented in accessible chunks and...
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There's been a lot of buzz lately about how some of the Founding Fathers' values were different from our own. So how exactly does a 200-year-old document relate to our contemporary society? This book discusses the origin of the Bill of Rights, details each of the first ten amendments, and helps readers connect these fundamental rights with present-day issues. Colorful graphics, photographs, informative fact boxes, and an accessible narrative make...
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The U.S. federal court system features 13 appellate courts, 12 U.S. Courts of Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Readers will learn about the Courts of Appeals, where judges review District Court rulings and procedures. In these courts, lawyers debate whether or not a ruling should be overturned. Was the correct law applied? Was the trial conducted fairly? Most importantly, was the decision constitutional? This book uses...
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Many countries have laws about freedom of information, which is a citizen's right to access information from the government. A relatively recent development historically, today many people believe that freedom of information is a basic right of citizenship. Supporters of freedom of information say it provides one of the essential checks and balances on government, making government open, accountable, and reducing corruption. However, most countries'...
15) Theocracy
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Theocratic governments, which recognize God or a deity as ruler, are uncommon. Still, theocratic rule is followed by some societies worldwide. This volume details the ancient roots of theocracy among the Egyptians, Aztecs, Incas, and Maya, along with the contemporary theocratic rule in Islamic countries. It includes coverage of religious groups that practice Christian theocracy, such as the Vatican and America's theocratic beginnings with the Pilgrims...
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Español
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Fairness is an increasingly discussed issue in U.S. society today. With growing inequality around the world, a discussion of what is fair is vital to understanding democracy and the kind of culture we want to have. In this critical examination of what constitutes 'fairness,' students learn the difference between 'fair' and 'equal' and that sometimes what is fair is not always equal for everyone. While it may be true that 'life isn't always fair,'...
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Español
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The protection of minority rights is all that stands between any democracy becoming a tyranny of the majority. This book looks at what minority rights are and why they are important. The age-appropriate text discusses the different types of minorities found in society and explores why it's important to protect their rights. Fact boxes provide additional information about key figures throughout the history of democracy that have fought for and protected...
19) Communism
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A system of government in which citizens share labor and property, Communism has been practiced in a number of different ways through the ages. The ancient Greek and medieval Utopian visions included an ideal society, while twentieth century Communism took a more sinister turn with the regimes of Lenin, Stalin, and Mao Tse-tung. The international scope of the Cold War pitted superpowers against one another in a struggle that could have ended the world....
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