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Learning wrap-ups for science [kit]
Kit contains 5 wrap-ups keys.
Subjects: Home School Resources.; Homeschool Resources.; Learning wrap-ups Science; Science; Science;
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Fat to skinny fast and easy! : eat great, lose weight, and lower blood sugar without exercise / by Varrieur, Doug.(CARDINAL)593899;
MARCIVE 2/03/11The past -- The science -- The solution -- The food -- The wrap-up.Doug Varrieur lost more than 100 pounds--and kept it off, by identifying and eliminating the enemy: sugar! Now he reveals his proven plan for going from fat to skinny--easily, effortlessly, and quickly. Varrieur explains why sugar is lethal to both our waist and our health, the different types of sugars found in foods; and the various sources of sugar that we unwittingly take into our bodies. Most important, dieters will learn how to wean themselves off sugar and carbs and "eat themselves skinny" with the flavorful recipes provided.--From publisher description.
Subjects: Weight loss.; Reducing diets.; Low-carbohydrate diet.; Obesity.;
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A mind for numbers : how to excel at math and science (even if you flunked algebra) / by Oakley, Barbara A.,1955-;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-302) and index.Open the door -- Easy does it : why trying too hard can sometimes be part of the problem -- Learning is creating : lessons from Thomas Edison's frying pan -- Chunking and avoiding illusions of competence : the keys to becoming an "equation whisperer" -- Preventing procrastination: enlisting your habits ("zombies") as helpers -- Zombies everywhere : digging deeper to understand the habit of procrastination -- Chunking versus choking : how to increase your expertise and reduce anxiety -- Tools, tips, and tricks -- Procrastination zombie wrap-up -- Enhancing your memory -- More memory tips -- Learning to appreciate your talent -- Sculpting your brain -- Developing the mind's eye through equation poems -- Renaissance learning -- Avoiding overconfidence : the power of teamwork -- Test taking -- Unlock your potential.Engineering professor Barbara Oakley knows firsthand how it feels to struggle with math. In her book, she offers you the tools needed to get a better grasp of that intimidating but inescapable field.
Subjects: Educational psychology.; Math anxiety.; Mathematics;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 9
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Understanding the digital world : what you need to know about computers, the Internet, privacy, and security / by Kernighan, Brian W.,author.(CARDINAL)350451;
Includes bibliographical references and index.pt.1: Hardware -- What is a computer? -- Bits, bytes, and representation of information -- Inside the processor -- Wrap-up on hardware -- pt.2: Software -- Algorithms -- Programming and programming languages -- Software systems -- Learning to program -- Wrap-up on software -- pt.3: Communications -- Networks -- The internet -- The world wide web -- pt.4: Data -- Data and information -- Artificial intelligence and machine learning -- Privacy and security -- What comes next?Computers are everywhere. Some are highly visible, in laptops, tablets, cell phones, and smart watches. But most are invisible, like those in appliances, cars, medical equipment, transportation systems, power grids, and weapons. We never see the myriad computers that quietly collect, share, and sometimes leak personal data about us. Governments and companies increasingly use computers to monitor what we do. Social networks and advertisers know more about us than we should be comfortable with. Criminals have all-too-easy access to our data. Do we truly understand the power of computers in our world? In this updated edition of Understanding the Digital World, Brian Kernighan explains how computer hardware, software, and networks work. Topics include how computers are built and how they compute; what programming is; how the Internet and web operate; and how all of these affect security, privacy, property, and other important social, political, and economic issues. Kernighan touches on fundamental ideas from computer science and some of the inherent limitations of computers, and new sections in the book explore Python programming, big data, machine learning, and much more. Numerous color illustrations, notes on sources for further exploration, and a glossary explaining technical terms and buzzwords are included. Understanding the Digital World is a must-read for readers of all backgrounds who want to know more about computers and communications
Subjects: Computer networks; Computer science;
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Superfoods, silkworms, and spandex : science and pseudoscience in everyday life / by Schwarcz, Joe,author.(CARDINAL)539721;
Introduction -- Breathe and burn -- Bees and bananas -- It's on fire! -- Nylon pros and cons -- Döbereiner's lighter and Berger's lamp -- The Dreyfus brothers' discovery -- Smuggling margarine -- That's the way the rubber ball bounces -- Antibiotic concerns -- Superfoods and superhype -- Biobased and biobunk -- Pickled Athletes -- Fascinating fiberglass -- "Soothing, quieting, and delightful beyond measure" -- From "Swill milk" to pasteurization -- Frying with water -- A legendary neon sign -- The third man -- Rutherford's transformations -- Science in the movies -- The big Nickel -- Tin Pan Alley -- Valentine's meat juice -- The shot tower -- Aconite murder -- The pitfalls of Proposition 65 -- Red light therapy -- The Leidenfrost Effect -- An experiment on a bird -- Causation and correlation -- Cucumbers and plastics -- Uncle Fester -- Inflammation information -- Wine and health -- Problems with Palm Oil -- Issues with the people's chemist -- Bats, vampires, and longevity -- Hitler and probiotics -- Molecules and mirrors -- Clarence Birdseye and TV dinners -- Diamonds! -- Head transplants -- Organocatalysis -- The bark that cures -- Scho-ka-kola -- Expanding on Spandex -- Swarovski crystals -- Catalytic converters and crime -- Fill'er up-with hydrogen -- The battle against frizzy hair -- The curse of misinformation -- Space tourism -- The father of modern medicine -- James Bond and the puffer fish -- Gutta-percha, walking sticks, and hickory golfers -- John Dee and 007 -- Maraschino cherries -- Keep that temperature low -- The yellow school bus -- No, it doesn't switch my stem cells on -- The truth is out there -- Dental implants -- It stinks! -- Those "forever" chemicals -- Silkworm poo -- Oxygen on Mars -- Bull testes -- But it's natural! -- Graphene! -- Duct tape -- Porcelain and alchemy -- Lead-it really is toxic -- Oh, that old book smell! -- Roots of French wine -- Let's play chess."In this new collection of bite-size pop science essays, bestselling author, chemistry professor, and radio broadcaster Dr. Joe Schwarcz shows that you can find science virtually anywhere you look. And the closer you look, the more fascinating it becomes. In this volume, we look through our magnifying glass at maraschino cherries, frizzy hair, duct tape, pickle juice, yellow school buses, aphrodisiacs, dental implants, and bull testes. If those don't tickle your fancy, how about aconite murders, shot towers, book smells, Swarovski crystals, French wines, bees, or head transplants? You can also learn about the scientific escapades of James Bond, California's confusing proposition 65, the problems with oxygen on Mars, Valentine's Meat Juice, the benefits of pasteurization, the pros and cons of red light therapy, the controversy swirling around perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), why English cucumbers are wrapped in plastic, and how probiotics may have seeded Hitler's downfall. Superfoods, Silkworms, and Spandex answers all your burning questions about the science of everyday life, like: why "superfood" is a marketing term, not a scientific one; how probiotics might have contributed to Hitler's downfall; why plastic wrap is sometimes the environmental choice; why supplements to reduce inflammation may just reduce your bank account; how maraschino cherries went from luxury good to cheap sundae topper; what's behind "old book smell"; how margarine became a hot item for bootleggers; why duct tape is useful, but not on ducts; how onstage accidents led to fireproof fabrics."--
Subjects: Essays.; Science; Pseudoscience;
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The other brain : from dementia to schizophrenia, how new discoveries about the brain are revolutionizing medicine and science / by Fields, R. Douglas.(CARDINAL)494744;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 329-358) and index.Bubble wrap or brilliant glue? -- A look inside the brain: the cellular components of the brain -- Transmissions from the other brain: glia know and control your mind -- Brain cancer: almost nothing to do with neurons -- Brain and spinal cord injury -- Infection -- Mental health: glia, silent partners in mental illness -- Neurodegenerative disorders -- Glia and pain: a blessing and a curse -- Glia and addiction: a neuron-glia dependence -- Mother and child -- Aging: glia rage against the dying light -- The mind of the other brain: glia controlling the conscious and unconscious mind -- Memory and brain power beyond neurons -- Thinking beyond synapses -- Into the future: the new brain."Despite everything that has been written about the brain, a very important part of this vital organ has been overlooked in most books - until now. The Other Brain is the story of glia, which make up approximately 85 percent of the cells in the brain. Long neglected as little more than cerebral packing material ("glia" means glue), glia are sparking a revolution in brain science." "Glia are completely different from neurons, the brain cells that we are familiar with. Scientists are discovering that glia have their own communication network, which operates in parallel to the more familiar communication among neurons. Glia provide the insulation for the neurons, and glia even regulate the flow of information between neurons." "But it is the potential breakthroughs for medical science that are the most exciting frontier in glia research today. Diseases such as brain cancer and multiple sclerosis are caused by diseased glia. Glia are now believed to play an important role in such psychiatric illnesses as schizophrenia and depression, and in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. They are linked to infectious diseases such as HIV and priori disease (mad cow disease, for example) and to chronic pain. Scientists have discovered that glia repair the brain and spinal cord after injury and stroke. The more we learn about these cells that make up the "other" brain, the more important they seem to be."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects: Brain chemistry.; Brain; Cognitive neuroscience.; Brain;
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Discovery days! [video-enabled device] by Playaway Products, LLC,issuing body.(CARDINAL)868990;
Dino Digger -- Kapu Forest -- Peter Pan 2: Peter Fights Captain Hook -- Prefixes for Kids -- Math Whiz Flash Cards -- Boulder Rush -- Dolphins of the Caribbean -- Viking History Timeline -- Pango Pirate -- Power Rangers: Beast Morphers.Collect coins on your way to save the animals in the mine, but use your strategy to avoid being crushed!Dig up dinosaur bones, build them into interactive 3D skeletons, and even bring your dino bones to life! Interact with each dinosaur and dino skeleton. It's like having a dinosaur excavation and a bunch of pet dinosaurs with you at all times!Let's go on a fantastic adventure trip in the Caribbean. On Tirimoa island a 3D animal simulation meets an exciting pirate story. Take care of the dolphins and find the treasure!Come and discover all the fantastic animals of Kapu Forest! Feed the early birds, catch bugs with the hopping frog and make the fireflies light up the dark. Kapu Forest is a colorful and fun digital toy that lets kids discover the forest and meet all the animals!Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts offering number sets up to 20.The treasure hunt begins! Pango is a famous pirate! Embark on his boat equipped with a cannon and black flag and travel the seas to seek adventure, explore, and unravel the mystery from each location Pango visits. A fun game of logic, observation and skill awaits.Wendy and the Lost Boys have been kidnapped by Captain Hook. Can Peter Pan save his friends or is he too late?Designed for early and emerging readers, POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS delivers the kinetic action that all kids crave but at an action level appropriate for a younger audience It is an interactive adventure which will help kids practice literacy skills. It balances kinetic action sequences, puzzles and maze-like maneuvering with exciting battle sequences.An engaging way to learn and practice English grammar and vocabulary while building a foundation for good writing skills.A wide-ranging fun app to learn everything about the Viking Age. Follow along with narration, read fun facts, and interact with maps and more! Children will learn about warships, pirates, and more as they follow chronologically this amazing history."Kids will be wrapped up in discovery, adventure, and exploration as they learn skills that will set them up for school year success. Ideal for keeping kids between kindergarten and second grade interested in learning over the summer months. - Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts - Strengthen spelling and vocabulary concepts - Learn about different animals - Explore history and language"Grades K - 2.
Subjects: Educational games.; Creative ability in children; Critical thinking in children; Critical thinking; Early childhood education; Education, Primary; English language; History; Literacy; Mathematics; Mobile apps.; Problem solving in children; Science; Video games.;
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Yarn works : how to spin, dye, and knit your own yarn / by Johnson, W. J.(Wendy J.),1957-author.(CARDINAL)398037;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 160-161) and index.Fiber workshop. A brief history of fiber ; Selecting the best fiber for a project ; Meet the fibers ; Fiber preparation tools ; The fiber preparation workshops ; Creative fiber blending workshop -- Spin workshop. A brief history of spinning ; Spinning tools ; Spin concept ; Beginning to spin ; Spin methods ; Draw methods ; Twist ; Spin numbers workshop : a path to spin consistency ; Plying workshop ; The finishing act : wrapping up the spin ; Spinning just for the Zen of it -- Dye workshop. A brief history of dyeing ; About dyes today ; Determining a fiber's dyeability ; Meet the dyes ; supplies and tools for dyeing ; Practice safe dyeing in your kitchen ; Other safe dyeing recommendations ; How to prepare fibers and dyes ; The dye workshops ; Natural dye workshop ; Acid dye workshop : protein fibers ; Fiber-reactive dye workshop : cellulose/bast fibers ; Reflections on dye workshops ; Creative dyeing workshop ; Going beyond the dye workshop -- Knit workshop. A brief history of knitting with hand-spun yards ; Patterns ; Vallkulla: twined fingerless mitts (Wool) ; Hanna: socks for peaceful spinning (Wool) ; Sami: a Lovikka-style mitten (Wool) ; Gabriel: a boating hat to crown the spiritual spinner (Wool) ; Ri̤sn̕: wrist/ankle warmer (Alpaca) ; Dominique: fisherman rib scarf (Merino/Angora blend) ; Sylph: parachute cowl (Silk) ; Bene: skinny scarf or tie (Cotton) ; Liv: linen towel (Flax) ; Catherine: small notions bag (Nylon).Yarn Works is the ultimate sheep to sweater reference book for fiber enthusiasts everywhere. Have you ever wondered what the best spin method is for a chunky yarn? Or how to dye fiber to the color you want? Or perhaps your yarn isn't holding its shape when you knit... This how-to book answers all of those questions and more in a detailed, behind-the-science manner. The better you understand the science behind the subject, the better you'll be at applying your creative inspiration to spinning, dyeing, and knitting your own yarn. This book is divided into four main sections - Fiber Workshop, Spin Workshop, Dye Workshop, and Knit Workshop - and includes a brief history on each subject. Each short, informational workshop takes you through the essential learning activities for spinning, dyeing, and knitting, giving you the hands-on experience you'll need to master the subject. Follow yarn from its fiber beginnings, through the process of spinning, to dyeing the spun yarn with natural and synthetic dyes, and finally finish off by using your new yarn in fun projects. Whether you're a knitter interested in learning to spin and dye your own yarn; or a current spinner or dyer looking for inspiration, you'll find everything you need to know about the subject of yarn in this book, along with some great exercises to get your creative juices flowing.
Subjects: Hand spinning.; Dyes and dyeing; Yarn.; Knitting.;
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Painless chemistry / by Chen, Loris.(CARDINAL)396397;
"This book covers the subject of chemistry as taught to students in middle-school, including topics such as Matter, the Periodic Table of Elements, Phases of Matter, Gas Laws, Mixtures, Molecules and Compounds, Chemical Reactions, Acids, Bases, and Salts, Nuclear Reactions, and Environmental Science. There are short quizzes throughout the book. Contains an index"--"Titles in Barron's extensive Painless Series cover a wide range of subjects as they are taught on middle school and high school levels. These books are written for students who find the subjects unusually difficult and confusing--or in many cases, just plain boring. Barron's Painless Series authors' main goal is to clear up students' confusion and perk up their interest by emphasizing the intriguing and often exciting ways in which they can put each subject to practical use. Most of these books take a light-hearted approach to their subjects, often employing humor, and always presenting fun-learning exercises that include puzzles, games, and challenging "Brain Tickler" problems to solve. This title clarifies the logic of the Periodic Table, explores atomic theory, chemical bonding, the structure of molecules, and more"--
Subjects: Chemistry;
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Understanding the digital world : what you need to know about computers, the Internet, privacy, and security / by Kernighan, Brian W.,author.(CARDINAL)350451;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Computers are everywhere. Some of them are highly visible, in laptops, tablets, cell phones, and smart watches. But most are invisible, like those in appliances, cars, medical equipment, transportation systems, power grids, and weapons. We never see the myriad computers that quietly collect, share, and sometimes leak vast amounts of personal data about us. Through computers, governments and companies increasingly monitor what we do. Social networks and advertisers know far more about us than we should be comfortable with, using information we freely give them. Criminals have all-too-easy access to our data. Do we truly understand the power of computers in our world? Based on the author's Princeton course Computers in Our World, this book is intended as a compact but detailed and thorough explanation of how computers and communications systems work, for non-technical readers. It explains how today's computing and communications world operates, from hardware through software to the Internet and the web, also addressing the social, political and legal issues that new technology creates.
Subjects: Computer science; Computer networks;
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