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The groundbreaking New York Times bestseller is now adapted for young adults! This is the 200-million-year story of how the female body gave rise to the human species and forever shaped life on Earth and what that means for us in the future.

For teens who are space fans, this book is loaded with fascinating facts, great stories, and new ways of thinking about the challenges of space. It covers topics on the science of space and developments in technology (e.g., satellites behaving like spacecraft), and it also considers the laws that have been drafted for space travel and space etiquette—the agreed upon norms of behavior that allow humans to explore without conflict. The book discusses the problem of space debris, and the growth of space tourism.

"Loved this book! Had me hooked all the way to the end! Animal lovers delight!" -- Pepper, Goodreads ★★★★★ "The author's experience with animal training is clearly firsthand, lending realism to her descriptions. I was propelled through the book by the risk and wonder of interacting with wild creatures." -- Pierre, Amazon ★★★★★ AT THIS SCHOOL, EVERY LESSON IS AN ADVENTURE. Sixteen-year-old Jessica Rainville's dream of working with exotic animals is about to come true. She's signed up to spend a summer learning to train and care for tigers, lions, leopards, bears, and ...

Human history has always been shaped by technology, but AI is like no technology that has come before it. Unlike the wheel, combustion engines, or electricity, AI does the thing that humans do best: think. Acclaimed author and teacher Martha Brockenbrough guides listeners through the development of this world-changing technology, exploring how AI has touched every corner of our world, including education, healthcare, work, politics, war, international relations, and even romance.

During the recent presidential election, "media literacy" became a buzzword that signified the threat media manipulation posed to democratic processes. Meanwhile, statistical research has shown that eight- to eighteen-year-olds pack more than eleven hours with some form of media into each day by "media multitasking." Young people are not only eager and interested to learn about and discuss the realities of media ownership, production, and distribution, they also deserve to understand differential power structures in how media influences our culture.

I wrote this book because during, my studies of Astronomy at U.C. Berkeley (earning an Sc.D. in the field), most of what was taught involved the discoveries of historical Astronomers; nothing about their private lives. Consequently, you'll learn about the scientists and their backgrounds. The scientists in this book are only a few of the numerous who have made noteworthy contributions to the fields of astronomy, physics, cosmology, astrophysics, and so on.

Welcome to Physics Nerd! In this exciting book, you will: Discover the building blocks of matter and the quantum weirdness that defies common sense. Understand the invisible forces that hold the universe together, from the gravity that grounds us to the electromagnetism that lights up our world. Step into the realm of spacetime, where black holes devour stars and time itself can slow down. Explore the laws that govern energy and matter, and marvel at exotic states like superfluids and Bose-Einstein condensates. Illuminate your understanding of light, from its wave-like nature to its quantum...

Break the Code, Be Part of the Inner Circle Imagine a world where you have the power to create anything you can dream of, where your ideas come to life with just a few lines of code. Welcome to the exciting and boundless world of programming! If you are looking to start your journey into coding, "Code Breakers: Understanding The Language of Computers" is the perfect guidebook to help you navigate this exhilarating landscape. The goal of this book is to introduce you to the fundamentals of coding in a fun, engaging, and accessible way. But why learn to code, you might ask? In today's digital...

Try to put aside your pre-conceived notions about the world of online gaming and its players. Prepare yourself to enter an alternate universe made up of strange places, and at times, stranger folks, to understand how playing games has become a viable, and lucrative, lifestyle for those with the skills. In our years of providing career guidance, this is certainly not one that we have suggested often or more accurately, at all, but it is one worth learning more about. The non-traditional pathway to career success includes quite a few potential pitfalls, but the rewards for investing in it are...

This is a lovely piece of history of the renowned zoo. Easily noted are the magnificent donations of Ellen B. Scripps and the great time and energy of Dr. Harry Wegeforth among others.

"A High-Level Overview of Cryptocurrency". This book takes young readers on an journey through the history and current landscape of cryptocurrency. From the creation of Bitcoin to the rise of altcoins, kids will learn about the evolution of digital currency and its impact on finance and other industries. Through simple explanations, this book introduces kids to the technology behind cryptocurrencies, including the revolutionary potential of blockchain. As they explore the future of cryptocurrency, readers will discover the potential for even more innovation and disruption, as well as the ...

How does climate change make you feel? Sad? Afraid? Powerless? Guilty? Manage your eco-anxiety with this helpful guide. Drawing on years of experience as a psychoanalyst, Anouchka Grose shares cutting-edge insights on how to manage your eco-anxiety. Find out how to validate your emotions and build your resilience. Discover the comfort that can be found in your community.

Imagine a world where we unlock the secrets of DNA to cure diseases, or where we can restore dying ecosystems. That's not science fiction; it's biology. This field is not just a school subject; it's a critical lens through which we understand our world and shape our future. Let's delve into why biology is so captivating and why it's crucial for our future. Biology is like an unfolding storybook, filled with mysteries, characters, and plot twists. From the enigma of DNA to the social structures of dolphins, biology offers a world of endless wonder and discovery. Think about it: the food you ...

Artificial intelligence is shaping our world in fascinating ways, from digital assistants to self-driving cars. But AI can seem complex and intimidating. This fun and engaging book unravels the mysteries of AI for pre-teens and teens ages 10-19 in an accessible way. In ‘AI for Smart Pre-Teens and Teens Ages 10-19’, you will learn all about the building blocks of AI, including machine learning, deep learning and neural networks. The book covers the history of AI from early computational systems up through the cutting-edge innovations powering the future. You will discover how AI already ...

Python is one of the most popular and versatile programming languages used today. Python for Teens provides a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to Python tailored for teenagers and beginners. This book will take you from writing your first Python script all the way to building real-world applications and tools. The book begins with an overview of programming basics, installation, and a simple "Hello World" script to get started. It then covers core Python syntax like variables, data types, operators, loops, functions, and OOP concepts. Practical examples make these concepts easy to ...

This book describes the location of the countries and major features within them for someone who cannot see a map or who is not a visual learner. You don't need to see to understand geography.

In the years between World War I and World War II, aviation fever was everywhere, including among Black Americans. But what hope did a Black person have of learning to fly in a country constricted by prejudice and Jim Crow laws, where some previous Black aviators like Bessie Coleman had to move to France to earn their wings?

The climate crisis that our nation currently faces, from rising temperatures, unfathomable drought, devastating floods, unprecedented fires, just to name a few, are alarming precursors to what awaits us if we continue on our current path. In this adaptation for young adults from the #1 New York Times bestseller, journalist David Wallace-Wells tells it like it is, and it is much worse than anyone might think. Global warming is effecting the world, if left unchecked, it promises to transform global politics, the meaning of technology and the trajectory of human progress.

From severe flooding in Louisiana to wildfires in the Pacific Northwest to melting permafrost in Alaska, catastrophic climate events are occurring more frequently—and severely—than ever. And these events are having a direct impact on the lives (and futures) of young people and their families.

Renowned American astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi (born James Plummer) pens a gripping, gritty coming-of-age memoir, from young boy to graduate-school student, that will resonate with teenagers, especially those of color, who are facing many choices and obstacles as they navigate their young adult lives.