Adam Furgang

Discusses the life of author Rick Riordan, creator of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.

Rick Riordan

Tyler "Ninja" Blevins has more 10 million followers on the video game streaming service Twitch and more than 16 million subscribers on YouTube as of late 2018, and the number is climbing. Most days Blevins can be found on Twitch, streaming live as he plays the popular video game Fortnite. This enlightening and insightful biography delves into Blevins's life. Readers follow along from a childhood spent gaming to his rise as an esports superstar. This bio also explores the ever-growing world of esports, livestreaming, and video games, not just as a form of gaming, but also as an entirely new form of spectator entertainment.

Twitch's Top Streamer with 11 Million+ Followers

Tyler "Ninja" Blevins

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If that’s true, then what are a thousand pictures worth? Today, with the use of mobile smartphones and similar devices containing miniaturized cameras, snapping and sharing photos has never been easier—or more commonplace. Playing around with photo and video apps like Instagram, Vine, Flickr, and Snapchat has become a natural part of teenage life. But along with the fun comes responsibility. This volume guides readers through simple steps for using photo and video apps and offers ideas for unleashing creativity. It also addresses the potential risks of using these apps, such as cyberbullying, and suggests a code of conduct that should be enforced whenever anyone snaps and shares.

Exploring the Potential of Instagram and Other Photo and Video Apps

Snap and Share

Kathy Furgang

This title in the Your Carbon Footprint series discusses practical tips and strategies for students who want to minimize the negative environmental impact of transportation, The relevant science is explained, but real focus is on hands-on activities and practices that will help individuals make a difference.

On the Move

Careers in the field of business vary widely and attract students with many different skill sets and interests. Through vo-tech programs, students can begin exploring business opportunities in high school and honing the skills they will need to one day succeed in the field. Office experience goes hand-in-hand with classroom learning in such programs, providing students with a thorough grounding in everything from accounting and finance basics to the latest technologies used in e-business. Readers will learn how a vo-tech business program can give them a leg up before pursuing a business career or further education.

The Vo-Tech Track to Success in Business

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 guidebook help readers explore tags, color hex codes, URLs, linking webpages, and the use of graphics and photographs. Beginners will quickly see how easy and rewarding it can be to code with these activities, which also contribute to career readiness in computer science.

Coding Activities for Building Websites with HTML

Introduces the Noble Gases and teaches how these elements are connected, found, used, and structured.

Helium, Neon, Argon, Krypton, Xenon, Radon

The Noble Gases

More than three-quarters of teens between the ages of fifteen and seventeen watch more videos on YouTube than they watch traditional TV, according to the BBC. The online video sharing service has videos about news and pop culture, TV shows, how-to videos, music videos, movie trailers, political and historic speeches, and sports events, among other videos. Celebrities promote their work and businesses advertise their products and services on YouTube. This resource offers teens tips on how they can use YouTube to help with their personal creative endeavors, artistic expression, school-related projects, college applications, job prospects, and personal development.

20 Great Career-Building Activities Using YouTube

What happens when a young executive at an investment firm quits his job to start an online bookstore? If he's Jeff Bezos, he ends up changing the world. This informative biography of technology entrepreneur Jeff Bezos describes the rise of Amazon.com and the way Bezos changed the Internet, retail, book publishing, television, and the way we organize our homes. It also explores Bezos's business ventures outside Amazon, including his aerospace company Blue Origin and his purchase of The Washington Post. Readers will be inspired by the insights of this genius, who continues to change the way we live.

Tech Entrepreneur and Businessman

Jeff Bezos

Gun violence can be a confusing and scary topic. Anyone who keeps current with the news will know that gun violence occurs in our society nearly every day. This book explores the history of guns as it applies to the Second Amendment and the effects of gun violence on society. Gun control and legislation in the United States on federal, state, and local levels are thoughtfully addressed without taking sides on this controversial issue. Sidebars highlight the NRA, the ongoing debate about gun control legislation, and what today�s youth can do to help.

Everything You Need to Know About Gun Violence

In June 2013, the news organization The Guardian first published articles revealing the shocking revelations that the National Security Agency (NSA) was conducting mass surveillance on all American citizens in secretive bulk-data collection programs. Hundreds of thousands of top-secret documents were leaked from the NSA by a computer programmer named Edward Snowden. This enlightening biography examines the life of Edward Snowden, his reasons for leaking classified documents, his ongoing controversy as a whistleblower, and the revelations and changes in data collection laws that resulted from the massive disclosure.

Whistleblower in Exile

Edward Snowden

This book covers all facets of the gaming industry, including production and sales, and also looks into traditional gaming outside of the multimedia industry. With a particular focus on the practical challenges of breaking into the world of gaming and strategies to help students prepare for working in the field, it aims to provide a range of entry points.

Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Gaming

Jenna Marbles, one of the most popular personalities on the internet today, has more than 18 million followers on YouTube. Known by some as the "Queen of YouTube," Marbles creates quirky, comical videos that have been viewed more than 2.8 billion timesand counting. In this entertaining biography, readers will be riveted as they learn about Marbles' childhood, college years, and rise to stardom and wealth. A master of tongue-in-cheek comedy, readers will learn how Marbles creates a channel with fresh, creative material. Readers will enjoy learning how Marbles, as part of YouTube's youth culture, continues to be increasingly popular with no sign of stopping.

Comedian with More than 3 Billion Views

Jenna Marbles

Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, industries, and key figures of Rhode Island.

Past and Present

Rhode Island

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner come from wealthy and accomplished families. Trump is the daughter of the forty-fifth president of the United Sates. Kushner is the son of a real estate development billionaire. Before Ivanka and Jared met, married, and became a power couple, they were each successful in their own right. Trump had profitable fine jewelry and clothing lines besides working for the Trump Organization. Kushner took control of his father's company and made major building acquisitions. Both became crucial advisers to Donald Trump. This enlightening biography examines the challenges and triumphs of a dynamic presidential power team.

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner

For teens hoping for a career in music, an internship or volunteer opportunity is a great way to get a foot in the door. Serving as a valuable guide, music lovers are introduced to the wide variety of work experiences available to them, including positions in music performance, music publishing, music production, music education, music therapy, instrument tuning and repair, and more. Readers learn how to find and land an interesting internship or volunteer opportunity in their community, as well as how to make the most of the experience. A varied list of music-related organizations to contact supplements the creative ideas in the text.

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