Harris, Duchess
Summary: Media outlets rely on advertising for financial support, but in many cases it's becoming more difficult to determine where the news ends and advertising begins. Advertising Overload takes a closer look at the encroachment of sponsored content and paid advertisements in areas where consumers might not expect to see them, as well as the ways that companies use collected data to push targeted...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J695.1 HARGonzález, Echo Elise
Summary: A graphic-style nonfiction adventure into fundamental concepts in computer science. -- adapted from publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, a Scott Fetzer Company 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 004.678 GONRajczak Nelson, Kristen
Summary: "Using the internet, we can retrieve information in mere seconds, share messages and videos just as quickly, and accomplish so much more. It has become difficult to remember a time before the internet existed! This beneficial book introduces readers to the beginnings of the internet and its evolution over time. Through interesting and at-level bite-size facts, accompanying images, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 004.67 RAJHarris, Duchess
Summary: The creation of the Internet has brought the world together and made possible a vast array of new technologies and services. The Internet Connects Us All examines the history of the Internet from multiple perspectives, including those of computer scientists Leonard Kleinrock, Vinton Cerf, and Tim Berners-Lee. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J004.678 HARHarris, Duchess
Summary: These days it's become easier than ever to customize social media feeds to include only information you think is relevant to your interests. But is that necessarily a positive development? Your Personalized Internet uncovers the problematic aspects of online customization, including the dangers of echo chambers and filter bubbles and the loss of privacy that can result from companies sharing...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J302.231 HARLassieur, Allison
Summary: This encyclopedia offers readers the chance to explore the 63 national parks in the United States and its territories. Alongside photos of the parks, the text highlights each park's history, points of interest, and things to do. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J917.3 LASHeikkilä, Cecilia
Summary: Grandpa and Little Bear share a dream to visit Faraway Valley -- a special, hard-to-find place full of wild and wonderful creatures, a place where the air smells of pine needles, a place they've only seen on a postcard. The determined pair study maps, read books and practice camping to prepare for their adventure, then set sail for the long journey. But when they arrive in the north, they find...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Floris Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HEIGardner, Jane P.
Summary: "In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the features of tectonic plates, how they have shaped Earth's surface in the past, and how they could change Earth in the future. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about tectonic plates and their impact on our planet"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jump!, Inc. 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.1 GARHarris, Duchess
Summary: In 1941, Japanese forces attacked a US naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Japan and other countries were fighting in World War II. In response to the attack, the US entered the war. US officials rounded up Japanese Americans and forced them into prison camps. This book describes the experiences of Japanese Americans and the effects of the imprisonment. Includes text, images, and back matter,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J940.5317 HARGonzalez, Maya Christina
Summary: ""This is our world. Like many things in nature it's round and holds everyone at the same time. This is the Gender Wheel. Like our world it's round and holds everyone at the same time too..." In 2010 Maya introduced the Gender Wheel and the Gender Team in the Gender Now Coloring Book. It was a jam-packed coloring extravaganza exploring bodies, nature and history in relation to multiple gender...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Reflection Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.3 GONGardner, Jane P.
Summary: "In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the features of supervolcanoes, how they have shaped Earth's surface in the past, and the possibilities of them changing the future of life on Earth. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about supervolcanoes and their impact on our planet"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jump!, Inc. 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.21 GARJordan-Fenton, Christy
Summary: "The beloved story of an Inuvialuk girl standing up to the bullies of residential school, updated for a new generation of readers. Margaret Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton's powerful story of residential school in the far North has been reissued to commemorate the memoir's 10th anniversary with updates to the text, reflections on the book's impact, and a bonus chapter from the acclaimed follow-up, A...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 POKTakei, George
Summary: "Star Trek actor, activist, and author George Takei shares his empowering and moving story about growing up in Japanese American incarceration camps during WWII"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Books for Young Readers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 TAKLondon, Martha
Summary: Explore Earth's layers from the crust down to the inner core. Learn about tectonic plates, convection currents, Earth's magnetic field, and more. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning.--
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J551.1 LONHarts, Minda
Summary: "A guide for girls of color looking to find their voice and claim space as they prepare for high school, college, and their careers"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 305.235 HARMwai, Melissa H.
Summary: "Learn all about the amazing African American culture of Harlem with this fun-filled nonfiction reader--carefully leveled to help children progress . . . 'Harlem Renaissance' will introduce kids to the exciting lives, music, art and ideas of the African American community of Harlem 100 years ago--and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2024
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE MWAPolacco, Patricia
Summary: Grandma finds a way to dispel her grandchild's fear of thunderstorms.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 1990
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC POLCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction PolaccoCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE POLCopies Available at Woodmere
2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE POLCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE POLWeso, T. F. Pecore (Thomas F. Pecore)
Summary: "Native Americans have a long tradition of storytelling. Now, you can easily introduce your children to these rich cultures with a compilation of powerful tales from multiple tribes like the Cheyenne and the Lenape. What sets this book apart from other Native American books for kids: Tales from 12 tribes--Kids will embark on a literary adventure with 12 stories from tribes around America,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2022