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  • The Rise and Fall of the Ottoman Empire

    by Don Rauf ...
    Series series The Rise and Fall of Empires
    Ruling from 1299 until 1922, the Ottoman Empire was one of the biggest and longest-lasting empires in history. Although weak leadership, a failing economy, and wars with neighboring Russia and other countries led to its decline, the empire left a lasting legacy for its arts, trade, government, and multiculturalism. This appealing volume chronicles the rise and decline of the Ottoman Empire, ... Read more

    $24.89 USD

  • Schwinn

    The Best Present Ever

    by Don Rauf ...
    For many children of the sixties, the gift of a Schwinn was a ticket to freedom, a chance to feel the wind on their face and the steady rotation of rubber at their feet. The Schwinn took many through their childhood adventures, with memories filled of after school, free-range bike rides around the neighborhood with friends, the late afternoon sun shining off of the gleaming painted frame and ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Virtual Reality

    by Don Rauf ...
    Series series Digital and Information Literacy
    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 disciplines, this book teaches them what virtual reality is, how it goes beyond just gaming and is ... Read more

    $22.89 USD

  • Perry Chen, Yancey Strickler, Charles Adler, and Kickstarter

    by Don Rauf ...
    Series series Internet Biographies
    Crowdfunding is not a new concept­—it was actually used by the Medicis and Walt Whitman in the funding of the arts. However, crowdfunding through the Internet is a new phenomenon. This book introduces readers to the concept of funding creative projects through a group of people, explaining its benefits and how it works. The history of crowdfunding is covered to the present day. Once Kickstarter ... Read more

    $27.49 USD

  • Washington's Farewell Address

    by Don Rauf ...
    Series series Let's Find Out! Primary Sources
    As his second term as president drew to an end in 1796, George Washington bid the country farewell and offered his advice for its future. He did so in an address that was published in a Philadelphia newspaper. This volume introduces young readers to the key themes in the open letter and liberally cites the words of that primary document. It is a great way to introduce elementary-school students to ... Read more

    $23.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Strengthening Public Speaking Skills

    by Don Rauf ...
    Series series Skills for Success
    One of the skills employers want most in new hires is the ability to speak well. Public speaking can not only advance a person in almost any career but can also help an individual do better in school as well. Following the English Language Arts standards for Speaking and Listening, this book teaches readers why public speaking can be such an effective tool, how to craft a powerful speech, and how ... Read more

    $24.89 USD

  • Getting the Most Out of Makerspaces to Explore Arduino & Electronics

    by Don Rauf ...
    Series series Makerspaces
    If makerspaces allow young people to collaborate on building projects, then Arduino allows them to go to the next level. Arduino is a do-it-yourself kit that includes a microcontroller that makes using electronics more accessible. Basically, this means that even those who are not experts in electronics can do amazing things, such as build and program robots. This book opens young people up to the ... Read more

    $24.89 USD

  • Getting Paid to Work in 3D

    by Don Rauf ...
    Series series Turning Your Tech Hobbies Into a Career
    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 field. Finally, readers learn how to go about finding a job in a landscape where businesses are ... Read more

    $25.79 USD

  • Protecting the Environment Through Service Learning

    by Don Rauf ...
    Series series Service Learning for Teens
    Because protecting environmental resources has become an issue of scientific, political, and historical import, service-learning projects that serve the planet have become an important part of a wide range of curricula. Students will find a wealth of opportunities both at home and abroad that will directly impact the Earth’s wildlife, aquatic health, and natural resources. This engaging volume ... Read more

    $25.99 USD

  • Getting Paid to Manage Social Media

    by Don Rauf ...
    Series series Turning Your Tech Hobbies Into a Career
    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 industry professionals and leaders show young people how to build their social media resumes and ... Read more

    $25.79 USD

  • Breaking History: Lost America

    Vanished Civilizations, Abandoned Towns, and Roadside Attractions

    by Don Rauf ...
    Breaking History books offer a front row seat to history as it broke (like “breaking news”) and give the blow-by-blow of historical discovery—what we learned, when we learned it, who made the discovery, and how. Lost America is an illustrated look at fascinating places in the United States that have existed only in myth and have never been found, those that were abandoned and why, and those that ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • Getting to Know Hackety Hack

    by Don Rauf ...
    Series series Code Power: A Teen Programmer’s Guide
    Determined to teach youthful users of digital devices how to write code, the mysterious programmer Jonathan Gillette wrote an entertaining and informative guide to the programming language Ruby that he made available online for free. He also designed a free application known as Hackety Hack that teaches novice programmers how to master Ruby. This is the intriguing story of an idealistic programmer ... Read more

    $24.89 USD