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This book introduces readers to the captivating world of virtual reality (VR), which is being hailed as the next frontier in technological user experience. Major tech companies such as Facebook and Microsoft are investing millions, if not billions, in VR. Perfect for students interested in the STEM...

Though 3D technology has been around for a while, it is now just emerging as a major player in media and technology. This informative book shows young people just how 3D works in movies, gaming, apps, and social media. It then guides readers on what courses to take to develop their tech skills in...

The makerspace movement is as nascent and revolutionary as the technology behind unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and this volume introduces readers to both fascinating worlds. UAVs are no longer science fiction. Though their surveillance capabilities are controversial, they’re also being used for...

As businesses are realizing the just how important social media is as a marketing tool, the need for young, innovative social media managers increases. This insightful and authoritative text shows young people how to develop a career in the nascent world of social media. Interviews and quotes with...

While World War II is well known for genocide, the war itself eclipsed key events that preceded and contributed to the greater conflict. This book explores the Nanjing massacre, a mass murder and rape committed by Japanese soldiers in China during the Second Sino-Japanese War. This conflict would...

In this comprehensive volume, facts about racism are presented in their contemporary social context. Racism is defined as a current, prevalent, and systemic problem and further defined within the context of social media. As a community issue, those affected by racism can find solutions such as support...

Readers will discover what you can do at a post office, such as buying stamps, checking a PO box, and sending a letter. The book’s easy-to-follow text makes it perfect for beginning readers. A photo glossary offers new vocabulary, while a website link page suggests routes to more information.

This nonfiction narrative features children who are at a hospital for a variety of different reasons, including a broken bone and a newborn baby sister. Though spending time at the hospital can be scary, the matter-of-fact tone and colorful photographs help demystify hospitals and remind readers of...

A neighborhood grocery store has a wide array of foods. This nonfiction narrative introduces readers to shopping for fruits, vegetables, bread, milk, and much more. The text outlines steps involved in a visit to the grocery store, such as picking out foods, looking at labels, paying the cashier, and...

This nonfiction narrative teaches kids about one of the most valuable resources in their community, the library. Accessible text discusses the process of picking out and checking out a book. A table of contents, photo glossary, and index help introduce readers to the conventions of a nonfiction book, too.

Becoming a police officer is one career that tops the list of most youth. Fun facts allow readers to visit a police station and to glean an idea of what it is like to be an officer, too. The nonfiction narrative uses easy-to-follow language, while a photo glossary at the end of the book introduces useful new terms to aid in learner retention and to build stronger vocabularies.

Turning an idea into a product or service takes dedication and perseverance, but the best part is anyone can do it. This savvy volume presents practical ways for becoming an entrepreneur and starting a business, including researching ideas, products, and services, as well as compiling a business plan...

As spectacular as its creation was, the fall of the Mongol Empire was just as remarkable. Its descent into chaos was signaled by inter-family rebellion across the four khanates established by Genghis Khan. As weaker Mongol leaders struggled to retain control, drought, flood, famine, and the bubonic...

The late fifteenth century was alive with dreams of world exploration. As the first Portuguese adventurer to sail from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian Ocean, Bartolomeu Dias was one of the most important. His voyage around the tip of Africa, past the Cape of Good Hope, paved the way for future explorers...