Capstone global library ltd mai 2021 (15 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In real life, Lucas is small and unathletic. But as Trunkzilla in the online game Smashtown Frenzy, he's the biggest, toughest fighter on the streets. No wonder he prefers games to real life! He plans to spend all summer battling his way through the Smashtown tournament with his team, but his parents have other plans for him: volunteer work. Lucas signs up to be a Senior Sitter and gets matched with a cool old librarian named Isaac who likes cats and detective novels. Mornings with Isaac and afternoons gaming are working out great until Lucas's Smashtown success hits a speed bump and Isaac's health takes a tragic turn. Lucas saves Isaac's life but then finds himself burdened with a new sense of moral responsibility that gets him thrown off his team, banned from Smashtown, and made into a meme for internet haters. Some reward for being a hero! Lucas has one last chance to prevail, win back his friends, and show his parents how much gaming means to him.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Eager to follow in his father''s footsteps, Ramon Hill wants nothing more than to be a starting attacker on his lacrosse team. But his dreams don''t go as planned, and he''s moved to a different position. Playing as a midfielder lets Ramon put his skills and talent to best use, but he can''t help but feel disappointed. Will his new position lead to bigger and better things for him and his team.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A world without telephones Impossible for most young readers to imagine. Find out how you can thank inventor Alexander Graham Bell for every ringtone! Filled with facts and photos, Bell''s story highlights the scientific process he followed, failures and all, from identifying a problem to getting his communication technology into the hands of users. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Computers touch our lives everyday, in countless ways, but how do they know what to do How do we communicate with them and they with each other Computer language! Grace Hopper was a pioneer in computer programming, a woman whose scientific research led to computer-language tools and technology still in use today. Her story is filled with trial and error, and, in this book, readers can follow her journey step by step.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover the remarkable achievements of female medics in this fascinating book. Learn more about this STEM topic through inspirational women such as Florence Nightingale, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson and Rita Levi-Montalcini, and find out how they overcame prejudice and other obstacles to achieve scientific greatness.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Stories of shape-shifters have been around for thousands of years. Learn about the stories of these monsters from many different cultures.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Blue whales are the largest animals to have ever lived on Earth! But they are often hidden from human eyes deep beneath the ocean waves. Find out their secrets and get all the facts about these majestic water mammals.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Many people are fascinated by ancient tales of lost tombs and hidden treasure. Some of these tombs and treasure still exist, many have been forgotten and others are just myths. Be a mystery solver by finding out where stories of these ancient treasures may have come from and use all the evidence to decide what you believe.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From windswept deserts to rain-soaked forests, different environments experience weather unique to their place in the world. Discover how scientists study climates, the weather experienced in each one and how climate impacts the people who live there.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Introduce early readers to environmentalist concepts including deforestation, animals and their habitats, and conservation, and what they can do to help the environment. The book also features inspiring real-life examples of kids who have made a difference.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The smallest planet in our solar system is also the closest to the sun. That means on Mercury, one year is just 88 days long! Discover more facts about the small but mighty Mercury.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The second brightest object in the sky after the moon is Venus. It''s also the only planet named after a woman. Learn more aboutbright, beautiful Venus, named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What would it be like to live in Iran How is Iran''s culture unique Explore the sights, traditions and daily lives of Iranians.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A virtual assistant by any name - Alexa, Siri, whoever - can be a sweet addition to your home. You might use one for simple jobs like playing music or streaming podcasts. Or you might use one to communicate with friends and to remind you about homework while helping you make your breakfast. Find out how digital assistants work and what the future might hold for this part of a high-tech home.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Whether you're watching a movie, bingeing on a classic TV show or listening to your favourite song, you're probably streaming it. Videotapes, DVDs and CDs are mostly just memories now. Streaming puts a world of options at your fingertips when you're at home and, with a smartphone or tablet, when you're on the go. Find out how streaming was invented, how it works and what the future might hold for this part of a high-tech life.…