Adam Furgang
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Whether you call it a soft drink, a soda pop, or just plain soda, carbonated beverages have been a favorite American drink since the 1800s. Since 1978, the consumption of carbonated beverages has tripled for boys 12 – 29, and doubled for girls in the same age group. According to the National Soft Drink Association, the average person now consumes 600 sodas per year, each at about 12 ounces per bottle. Boys ages 12 – 29 consume an average of 160...
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
The frequency and severity of tornadoes, hurricanes, tropical storms, thunderstorms, blizzards, ice storms, dust storms, and cyclones have all increased around the globe. Scientists have found evidence that these storms are likely triggered by an overall warming of the planet, due largely to human activity, particularly the burning of heat-trapping fossil fuels. Readers will survey the scope of the problem, learn about the mechanisms at work behind...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Creating a website can be loads of fun. With the use of the computer language HTML, it is possible for anyone to learn the basics and get started on the road to creating a website. The step-by-step activities in this title will help readers explore tags, color hex codes, URLs, linking webpages, and the use of graphics and photos--all of which are needed to design and craft a website. Beginners will quickly see how easy and rewarding it can be to...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Scratch is a visual, color-coded programming language that is useful for anyone who wants to learn programming basics. Using Scratch, budding programmers of almost any age or experience can learn to code animations, art, digital stories, music, and video games. . . This informative book includes ten . . . activities to instruct readers to quickly start creating art and animation projects with Scratch"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Computers have become enmeshed in almost every aspect of modern life. While this development has made our lives easier and more convenient, it also opens us up to all sorts of security risks. The dozen activities in this volume emphasize the importance of computer security and delve into the steps that both coders and ordinary users of technology can take to improve their computer security. Individual activities explore topics such as encryption,...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"This engaging, easy-to-read biography explores the life and accomplishment of a recognizable and influential person from the business world. Teeming with full-color images, fascinating personal facts, and inspiring quotations directly from Jeff Bezos, this books will appeal to researchers looking for age-appropriate sources as well as casual readers in grades 7 and up"--
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