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GED test social studies review / by LearningExpress (Organization)(CARDINAL)341750;
Introduction to the GED social studies test -- About the GED social studies test -- GED social studies test structure -- How to use this book -- GED social studies diagnostic test -- Answers and explanations -- Social studies practices -- Reading and writing in a social studies context -- Applying important social studies concepts -- Applying mathematical reasoning to social studies -- Social studies practices review -- Answers and explanations -- Civics and government -- Types of modern and historical governments -- The structure and design of the U.S. government -- Individual rights and civic responsibilities -- Political parties, campaigns, and elections in American politics -- Civics and government summary -- Practice answers and explanations -- United States history -- Key historical documents -- Prehistory to revolutionary and early republic periods -- The Civil War and Reconstruction -- The birth of modern America -- Industrialization and the Gilded Age -- The Twentieth Century -- Postwar movements and the 1960s -- The 1990s and the new century -- United States history summary -- Practice answers and explanations -- Economics -- The relationship between political and economic freedoms -- Fundamental economic concepts -- Microeconomics and macroeconomics -- Consumer economics -- economics summary -- Practice answers and explanations -- GED social studies practice test -- Answers and explanations.This comprehensive guide offers complete preparation to pass the GED Social Studies Test. Inside is an in-depth review of every social studies concept tested on the exam, along with test-like practice questions and complete answer explanations
Subjects: Examinations.; Study guides.; GED tests; High school equivalency examinations; Reasoning (Psychology); Social sciences;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Development of an earth pressure model for design of retaining structures in piedmont soils / by Anderson, J. Brian.(CARDINAL)291565; Ogunro, Vincent O.; North Carolina.Department of Transportation.Research and Analysis Group.(CARDINAL)272064; University of North Carolina at Charlotte.Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.(CARDINAL)290432;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 95-99).Final report;Sponsored by North Carolina Dept. of Transportation, Research and Development Unit;
Subjects: Earth pressure; Retaining walls; Soils;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 7
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The rise and fall of Mesopotamia / by Faust, D. R.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.A different world -- Between two rivers -- Growing city-states -- Wheels amd writing -- Warring city-states -- Rise and fall -- A king's code -- A great empire -- All greek to me"Travel back to the cradle of civilization to see how the first advanced communities took shape in Mesopotamia. From creating systems of writing and mathematics, to the advent of the wheel, Mesopotamia shaped the world as we know it. Explore more about the rise and fall of Mesopotamia with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It's key world history curriculum made approachable for all"--
Subjects: Informational works.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Discoveries & inventions / by Shuter, Jane.(CARDINAL)384130;
Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index.Introduces the discoveries and inventions of ancient Egypt, including locks, lighthouses, mathematical discoveries, and the writing they used.IG830LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Inventions;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Ancient Greece for kids / by R鶩zi被a, Old豩chauthor.; T鴭a, Tomᢩs,illustrator.; Knotkov៬ Radka,translator.; Jones, Scott Alexander,editor.(CARDINAL)888223;
"Thousands of years ago, the first tribes arrived in the Balkan Peninsula, laying the foundations of Europe's oldest civilization: Greece, which gave the world democracy, as well as endless knowledge of mathematics, architecture, military affairs, and philosophy. Modern scientists can all trace their lineage back to Greek mathematicians and philosophers, and modern Greece is littered with the remnants of beautiful temples and ancient buildings that shaped the taste and style of modern architects. Let's travel far into the past and take a look at how the Ancient Greeks lived, worked, fought, and created art." --
Subjects: Atlases.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The ascent of humanity : civilization and the human sense of self / by Eisenstein, Charles,1967-(CARDINAL)396577;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 513-540) and index."An exploration of the history and future of civilization, tracing the converging crises of our age to a common source: the ideology of the discrete and separate self"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Civilization, Modern; Technology and civilization.; Technology; Nature and civilization.; Self (Philosophy); Individualism.; Self-interest.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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The intellectual devotional : revive your mind, complete your education, and roam confidently with the cultured class / by Kidder, David S.(CARDINAL)481118; Oppenheim, Noah D.(CARDINAL)481119;
This daily digest of intellectual challenge and learning will arouse curiosity, refresh knowledge, expand horizons, and keep the mind sharp. Millions of Americans keep bedside books of prayer and meditative reflection--collections of daily passages to stimulate spiritual thought and advancement. This is a secular version of the same--a collection of 365 short lessons that will inspire and invigorate the reader every day of the year. Each daily digest of wisdom is drawn from one of seven fields of knowledge: history, literature, philosophy, mathematics and science, religion, fine arts, and music. The goal is to refresh knowledge we've forgotten, make new discoveries, and exercise modes of thinking that are ordinarily neglected once our school days are behind us.--From publisher description.
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Civilization; Devotional calendars.; Intellectual life; Learning and scholarship;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 8
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How STEM built the Greek empire / by McKinney, Donna B.(Donna Bowen),author.(CARDINAL)788105;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 73-76) and index.A glance at ancient Greece: history, geography, people -- The Greeks gave us geometry: ancient Greeks and mathematics -- Beyond our world: ancient Greeks and astronomy -- So much science: ancient Greeks and physics, zoology, botany -- Advancing human health: ancient Greeks and medicine -- Inventions at home and on the battlefield: ancient Greeks and engineering."The ancient Greeks lived thousands of years ago. However, their discoveries about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are out-of-date or old-fashioned. In fact, some of the ideas and inventions they dreamed up so long ago are useful to the modern world. In every field, including geometry, astronomy, zoology, and medicine, the ancient Greeks were constantly looking at their world and making important discoveries--building blocks for science and technology in the modern age. This insightful book helps readers understand and better appreciate the vital STEM discoveries the ancient Greeks have handed down through the centuries"--Grades: 7-12.
Subjects: Engineering; Mathematics; Science; Technology;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Wizards, aliens, and starships : physics and math in fantasy and science fiction / by Adler, Charles L.(CARDINAL)802316;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 359-369) and index.Playing the Game -- I. Potter Physics -- Harry Potter and the Great Conservation Laws -- Why Hogwarts is So Dark -- Fantastic Beasts and How to Disprove Them -- II. Space Travel -- Why Computers Get Better and Cars Can't (Much) -- Vacations in Space -- Space Colonies -- The Space Elevator -- Manned Interplanetary Travel -- Advanced Propulsion Systems -- Speculative Propulsion Systems -- Interstellar Travel and Relativity -- Faster Than Light Travel and Time Travel -- III. Worlds and Aliens -- Designing a Habitable Planet -- The Scientific Search for Spock -- The Mathematics of Talking with Aliens -- IV. Year Googol -- The Short-term Survival of Humanity -- World-Building -- Dyson Spheres and Ringworlds -- Advanced Civilizations and the Kardashev Scale -- A Googol Years."From teleportation and space elevators to alien contact and interstellar travel, science fiction and fantasy writers have come up with some brilliant and innovative ideas. Yet how plausible are these ideas--for instance, could Mr. Weasley's flying car in Harry Potter really exist? Which concepts might actually happen--and which ones wouldn't work at all? Wizards, Aliens, and Starships delves into the most extraordinary details in science fiction and fantasy--such as time warps, shape changing, rocket launches, and illumination by floating candle--and shows readers the physics and math behind the phenomena. With simple mathematical models, and in most cases using no more than high school algebra, Charles Adler ranges across a plethora of remarkable imaginings, from the works of Ursula K. Le Guin to Star Trek and Avatar, to explore what might become reality. Adler explains why fantasy in the Harry Potter and Dresden Files novels cannot adhere strictly to scientific laws, and when magic might make scientific sense in the muggle world. He examines space travel and wonders why it isn't cheaper and more common today. Adler also discusses exoplanets and how the search for alien life has shifted from radio communications to space-based telescopes. He concludes by investigating the future survival of humanity and other intelligent races. Throughout, he cites an abundance of science fiction and fantasy authors, and includes concise descriptions of stories as well as a glossary of science terms. Wizards, Aliens, and Starships will speak to anyone wanting to know about the correct--and incorrect--science of science fiction and fantasy"--
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Fantasy literature; Science fiction; Physics in literature.; Mathematics in literature.; Physics; Mathematics;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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What your second grader needs to know : fundamentals of a good second-grade education / by Hirsch, E. D.,Jr.(Eric Donald),1928-(CARDINAL)128988; Holdren, John.(CARDINAL)394518;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 343-345) and index.
Subjects: Second grade (Education); Curriculum planning;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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