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Our constitution guarantees the right against unreasonable search and seizure, but where does the line get drawn in these days of high-tech surveillance? This book not only looks at the new methods for spying on citizens, but on the technological shortfalls that allow hackers to gain private information. It also presents the pros and cons between government security and government intrusion. How do we strike a balance between protecting citizens and...
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"Those with an interest in coding and a talent for music can use Sonic Pi, a live coding environment based on the Ruby programming language, to create simple tunes or masterful compositions. This . . . book offers a series of unique activities, starting with live loops and progress to using envelopes and samples, to start readers on a musical coding journey"--Provided by publisher.
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Currently the oldest Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg has earned a reputation as a powerful voice for civil and women s rights. Readers will be inspired by Ginsburg s determination and drive that led to her historic appointment as the second woman on the Supreme Court.
6) Architect
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Architects design buildings, from simple homes and businesses to towering skyscrapers and more. Discover what it takes to work in this challenging field in Architect.
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Becoming a U.S. citizen is not easy, but it is very rewarding for those who choose to go through the process. What exactly does that process entail? Readers learn the answer as they explore what immigrants must go through in order to become full citizens. The fact-filled text enhances social studies curriculum topics, and sidebars provide additional information about the citizenship process. Colorful photographs of people working toward becoming U.S....
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Readers will learn where vinyl cutters fit into a Fab Lab and how vinyl cutters can bring precision to intricate designs. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced projects will explain what materials each project requires and what processes are involved in completing a project. An overview of making industries will offer the reader an understanding of how operating a vinyl cutter can translate into a career. This title fits well into grades five through...
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Since 2000, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has provided more than 4.2 billion dollars to help those in need. Sixteen years later, Forbes ranked philanthropist Melinda Gates as the fourth most powerful woman in the world. This inspiring title explores Gates's contributions, the ongoing issues she works to address around the world, and her powerful message that every person's life is of value.
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"This book takes students by the hand and helps them explore their interests, personality type, likes and dislikes, and hopes for the future so they can navigate a pathway to their perfect math career. With flowchart quizzes that allow the reader to narrow down their options and find a route that is right for them, How to Choose Your Perfect Math Career helps take the stress out of making a good career choice. Students will learn what qualifications...
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Covering one of the foundational social media platforms, this title guides readers through concrete exercises to educate them on the limits and possibilities of sharing. Focusing on tools to build skills, it covers creating multimedia content and devising and strategizing for a marketable brand presence as an individual or on behalf of a business or organization. These twenty activities provide a step-by-step pathway to social media literacy and consider...
15) Carpenter
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Explores what carpenters do in the construction industry, discussing the education and training necessary to become one. --Publisher.
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Chelsea Clinton was immersed in politics when she moved into the White House for her father Bill Clinton's first inauguration. Her studies in history, politics, and public health set her on the path to lead interfaith and cross-cultural education initiatives. The influence of her mother Hillary Clinton imbues Chelsea's personal and professional life. Possessing her father's charisma and her mother's tenacity, Chelsea embraces her family background...
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"This book takes students by the hand and helps them explore their interests, personality type, likes and dislikes, and hopes for the future so they can navigate a pathway to their perfect computer science career. With flowchart quizzes that allow the reader to narrow down their options and find a route that is right for them"--
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"With flowchart quizzes that allow the reader to narrow down their options and find a route that is right for them, How to Choose Your Perfect Science Career helps take the stress out of making a good career choice. Students will learn what qualificationsthey need for their ideal career, and where and how to achieve them. They will discover if further education is right for them, or if a more practical route to their ideal career choice is best. They...
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"This book takes students by the hand and helps them explore their interests, personality type, likes and dislikes, and hopes for the future so they can navigate a pathway to their perfect math career. With flowchart quizzes that allow the reader to narrow down their options and find a route that is right for them, How to Choose Your Perfect Math Career helps take the stress out of making a good career choice. Students will learn what qualifications...