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Indigenous ingenuity [audio-enabled device] : a celebration of traditional North American knowledge / by Havrelock, Deidre,author.(CARDINAL)857505; Tripp, Erin,narrator.(CARDINAL)895968; Kay, Edward,author.(CARDINAL)616378; Findaway World, LLC,publisher.(CARDINAL)868990(CARDINAL)345268;
Read by Erin Tripp.This beautifully designed, interactive nonfiction work celebrates North American Indigenous thinkers and inventions--perfect for fans of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. ​"An astonishing, exuberant treasure trove of history, science and hands-on activities that repeatedly begs the question: "Why didn't I know this?" Essential for kids and adults. We need this book." --Candace Fleming, award-winning author of The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh and The Family Romanov Corn. Chocolate. Fishing hooks. Boats that float. Insulated double-walled construction. Recorded history and folklore. Life-saving disinfectant. Forest fire management. Our lives would be unrecognizable without these, and countless other, scientific discoveries and technological inventions from Indigenous North Americans. Spanning topics from transportation to civil engineering, hunting technologies, astronomy, brain surgery, architecture, and agriculture, Indigenous Ingenuity is a wide-ranging STEM offering that answers the call for Indigenous nonfiction by reappropriating hidden history. The book includes fun, simple activities and experiments that kids can do to better understand and enjoy the principles used by Indigenous inventors. Readers of all ages are invited to celebrate traditional North American Indigenous innovation, and to embrace the mindset of reciprocity, environmental responsibility, and the interconnectedness of all life. A Junior Library Guild SelectionOnline resource; title from title details screen (OverDrive, viewed May 24, 2023).Includes bibliographical references and index.Sustainable land and management and ecology -- Transportation -- Communications technology -- Agriculture and food technology -- Health sciences -- Textile technology, clothing, and fashion -- Architecture and civil engineering -- Hunting and combat technology -- Mathematics -- Arts, sports, and recreation -- Traditional ecological knowledge and our sustainable future.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Children's audiobooks.; Sound recordings.; Ethnoscience; Traditional ecological knowledge; Indians of North America;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The 12 biggest breakthroughs in communication technology / by Hayes, Vicki C.,author.(CARDINAL)616502;
Includes bibliographical references and index.630L
Subjects: Communication; Communication; Printing presses; Telegraph; Telephone; Radio; Television; Internet; Social networks; Cell phones;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Ancient communication technology : from hieroglyphics to scrolls / by Woods, Michael,1946-(CARDINAL)383276; Woods, Mary B.(Mary Boyle),1946-(CARDINAL)651953;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 88-93) and index.
Subjects: Nonverbal communication; Signals and signaling;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Is there extraterrestrial life? / by Rosen Publishing Group,publisher.(CARDINAL)727132; Scientific American Editors (New York, New York),editor.(CARDINAL)894773; Scientific American Educational Publishing,publisher.(CARDINAL)862057;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-156) and index.Searching our solar system -- An eye on UFOs -- Communicating with aliens -- Technology and the search for life -- A new approach?."Since the early modern period, humans have wondered if life exists beyond Earth. For many years over the past century, the search for alien lifeforms was relegated to the fringes of the scientific community, often considered the domain of conspiracy theorists. However, in recent years, compelling evidence has been found supporting the concept of extraterrestrial life, encouraging more serious consideration from both the scientific community and general public. This volume gives readers a better understanding of the evidence for and against the possibility of extraterrestrial life, the ways in which scientists research astrobiology, and predictions from the scientific community on what forms extraterrestrial life might take"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Life on other planets.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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The Timetable of technology / by Harpur, Patrick.(CARDINAL)178093; Drummer, Geoffrey William Arnold.;
Bibliography: page 234.Chronological listings, from 1900 through 1981, of significant discoveries and developments in medicine, communications, transport, energy, food technology, and other fields.
Subjects: Technology; Technology; Science; Twentieth century;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
On-line resources: Suggest title for digitization;
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Communication through the ages : from speech to smartphones / by Woods, Michael,1946-author.(CARDINAL)383276; Woods, Mary B.(Mary Boyle),1946-author.(CARDINAL)651953;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 74-77) and index."As ancient civilizations formed, people developed spoken and written languages and tools such as paper, the printing press, and more to communicate and disperse information. Discover how early societies created and innovated communication technology"--Grades 7-9Ages 11-18
Subjects: Communication; Technology;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Samuel Morse, that's who! : the story of the telegraph and Morse code / by Maurer, Tracy Nelson,1965-author.; Primo Ramón,illustrator.(CARDINAL)792439;
Includes bibliographical references.From the author of "John Deere, That's Who!" comes a lively picture book biography of Samuel Morse that highlights how he revolutionized modern technology and communication. Full color.Age 4-7.AD700LAccelerated Reader ARA Junior Library Guild selection.
Subjects: Biographies.; Picture books.; Informational works.; Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872; Telegraph; Morse code; Inventors; Painters;
Available copies: 28 / Total copies: 29
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Careers for tech girls in technology / by Hand, Carol,1945-(CARDINAL)498489;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 72-77) and index.The T in STEM : what are technology careers? -- Communication technology : chatting 'round the world -- Aerospace/defense technology : to explore and protect -- Green technology : saving nature through technology -- Health and biotechnology : saving lives through technology -- Getting your first biotechnology job -- Meeting challenges as a female technologist.
Subjects: Technology; Women in engineering.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Travel hacks : any procedures or actions that solve a problem, simplify a task, reduce frustration, and make your next trip as awesome as possible / by Bradford, Keith,1989-author.(CARDINAL)408369;
Introduction -- Planning and booking -- Packing smart -- Before you leave -- Air travel -- Road tripping and other transportation -- Traveling with kids and pets -- Food and lodging -- Maximizing your vacations -- Staying safe and healthy -- Communication and technology -- Heading home."Traveling is full of exciting new experiences and discoveries-but it can also be expensive, disorganized, and stressful if you don't know the insider tricks to make it simpler. Travel Hacks includes hundreds of expert guidelines, hacks, and DIYs for staying relaxed while you plan, book, pack, and travel to your next destination. Including more than 600 handy tips for everything from how to score discounts on transportation to packing efficiently and avoiding lines, delays, and crowds, Travel Hacks will make every aspect of your travel experience hassle-free. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or about to embark on you first trip, this is the all-inclusive guide to the stress-free vacation of your dreams"--
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Consumer education; Life skills; Travel;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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201 killer cover letters / by Podesta, Sandra,author.(CARDINAL)393064; Paxton, Andrea.(CARDINAL)393065;
"For anyone applying for a job, networking, requesting a reference, or writing a thank-you letter, this new edition of the go-to guide addresses new developments in technology and communication and how they affect the cover letter writing process"--
Subjects: Cover letters.; Applications for positions.; Job hunting.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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