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  • Science

    Its History and Development

    by Hope Killcoyne ...
    Series series The Study of Science
    Even students who aren’t inclined toward the sciences will find this book a great read. It is as much about the history of humanity and our curiosity regarding the world around us as it is an informative survey of our scientific breakthroughs. Included are early achievements—such as the discovery of fire and written language—and modern triumphs of ingenuity such as space exploration, genetics, ... Read more

    $32.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Extreme Sports and Their Greatest Competitors

    by Hope Killcoyne ...
    Series series Inside Sports II
    When asked to define what makes a sport extreme, one practitioner—a rock climber in the countryside and a skateboarder in the city—replied, “It’s a sport where you may well hurt yourself, or worse.” Readers of this compelling book will learn all about these alternative, edgy sports and what it takes to parachute from an airplane, zip-line through the air, or brave the possibility of a flash flood ... Read more

    $29.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Anne Frank

    by Hope Killcoyne ...
    Series series Britannica Beginner Bios III
    The haunting account of the young Anne Frank and her tragically short life as a hidden Jewish fugitive during the Holocaust continues to deeply move and inspire readers, decades after she wrote what became The Diary of a Young Girl. This title, geared toward an upper-elementary-level readership, follows her early life before the outbreak of World War II, with an emphasis on her writings and ... Read more

    $23.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The New Nation

    by Hope Killcoyne ...
    Series series Early American History
    The roots of the newly formed United States of America are examined in detail in this volume. With evocative illustrations, paintings, maps, political documents, and other media largely drawn from the post-revolutionary era itself, this book details both the new nation’s growing pains and shortcomings, its major accomplishments and optimism, its sociocultural trends, and its rapid growth and ... Read more

    $30.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Great Authors of Popular Fiction

    by Hope Killcoyne ...
    Series series Essential Authors for Children & Teens
    While a number of genres—including mystery, romance, fantasy, science fiction, horror, literary fiction, and thrillers, among others—comprise the broader category of fiction, few authors in those genres can claim popular crossover appeal. Culled from a variety of these genres, the authors profiled in this appealing volume have penned books that have done just that. Readers will be introduced to ... Read more

    $42.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • What Is the Structure of a Plant?

    by Hope Killcoyne ...
    Series series Let's Find Out! Life Science
    As concern for the environmental increases, the role of the plant kingdom in the balance of ecosystems has become key. This book explains how various types of plants absorb water, light, and nutrients to grow. Basic scientific concepts are elaborated in the context of the many different types of plant structures, with illustrative diagrams and sidebars showing the many adaptations distinct species ... Read more

    $24.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • What Are Habitats & Biomes?

    by Hope Killcoyne ...
    Series series Let's Find Out! Life Science
    The intricate relationship between living creatures and their habitats is simplified in this clear and detailed guide to the variety of environments that plants and animals inhabit. Tundra, forests, and the ocean are just a few of the many types of biomes discussed in this volume, each with a discussion of the adaptations species living there have undergone to best fit their surroundings. Key ... Read more

    $24.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • What Is a Database and How Do I Use It?

    by Hope Killcoyne and Joseph Greek ...
    Series series Practical Technology
    In this handbook on databases, the complex world of computer applications used for storing, managing, and accessing information is broken down in an easy-to-comprehend format. Concrete examples of physical and online databases that readers will already know coupled with explanations of how more advanced databases work will help the reader grasp digital information storage on all levels. With ... Read more

    $26.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • What Is a Social Network and How Do I Use It?

    by Hope Killcoyne ...
    Series series Practical Technology
    With the continued growth of social networking as a pervasive presence in our day-to-day lives, the need is greater than ever for a guide for young readers that helps them understand their engagement with this key medium of online communication. This book breaks down the basics of social media, its benefits, and its dangers for Internet users today. By explaining the concept of networking—both on ... Read more

    $26.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The 100 Most Influential Religious Leaders of All Time

    by Hope Killcoyne ...
    Series series The Britannica Guide to the World's Most Influential People II
    The influence of the world’s religions has had tremendous historical and cultural repercussions since the dawn of human society. This volume collects dozens of short, well-researched biographies of the faith leaders who have had the greatest impact on their respective followers, nations, regions, and the world at large. Young readers not only learn about notable leaders of the various strands of ... Read more

    $48.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Investigating the Abominable Snowman and Other Legendary Beasts

    by Hope Killcoyne ...
    Series series Understanding the Paranormal
    Hear “abominable” and you may well think disgusting, detestable, disagreeable. Hear “snowman” and you think adorable. But put the two words together—Abominable Snowman—and you get a mystery. In this page-turner, students will read about people who claim to have seen the creature—even to have preserved body parts. Yikes. Other people and groups included in this book aim to debunk what they see as ... Read more

    $25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Derek Jeter in the Community

    by Hope Killcoyne ...
    Series series Making a Difference: Athletes Who Are Changing the World
    Even during his first outstanding rookie season in Major League Baseball, Derek Jeter was determined to channel his burgeoning success into helping the community. This book explores the ways in which one of the world's top-performing baseball stars has become a role model by practicing what he preaches—eating well and exercising, avoiding drugs and alcohol, and working hard to achieve success. ... Read more

    $26.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus