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2) Being blind
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes what it is like to be blind, some of the challenges faced by blind people, and the ways they cope with everyday life.
3) Being deaf
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2000.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Examines the nature, causes, history, treatment, means of communication, challenges, and social aspects of deafness.
5) Fall
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011
Description
Learn about some of the things commonly associated with the fall season.
6) Summer
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011
Description
Learn about some of the things commonly associated with the summer season.
7) Winter
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011
Description
Looks at some of the things people think about in relation to winter, and discusses how the season affects people, animals, and the growing cycle.
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
"Once on the fringe, fake news has become mainstream. From bogus social media accounts to Russian troll factories, phony news muddies the social and political discourse, and is a threat to our democracy. This high-interest book defines fake news and reveals the people behind the spread of disinformation. This text directly correlates with state journalism standards about developing media literacy. Readers will also glimpse the future of fake news...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Did you know that not all dinosaurs were green and scaly, some were ginger and feathered, or that they didn't all roar, they cooed like pigeons, or that the ultimate prehistoric predator was actually not a dinosaur? TV scientist, Ben Garrod, is proud to be a geek as he mixes hard science and humor to prove that science is for everyone. Looking at the evolutionary arms race, prey, predators, place, time, groups and species, Ben reveals new-look dinosaurs....
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Did you know that not all dinosaurs were green and scaly, some were ginger and feathered, or that they didn't all roar, they cooed like pigeons, or that the ultimate prehistoric predator was actually not a dinosaur? TV scientist, Ben Garrod, is proud to be a geek as he mixes hard science and humor to prove that science is for everyone. Looking at the evolutionary arms race, prey, predators, place, time, groups and species, Ben reveals new-look dinosaurs....
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
"Memes and Internet satire are everywhere online. They come and go so quickly, it's hard to understand what they even mean. Readers take a closer look at this modern phenomenon in a thoughtful and accessible way. They will explore the early days of memes including where the name comes from and how they spread throughout the web. This book investigates the world of Internet satire including the rise of fake news and the trouble humor can cause when...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Originally conceived as a way for people to stay connected, share photographs and post information, social media has evolved. Today, it is much more than a fun communication tool, it can become a destructive weapon when exploited by the wrong people. Readers will discover how social media is used as a weapon and what they can do to protect themselves. From Russian bots and fake news to cyberbullying and online shaming, readers will discover who is...