Sam Thompson
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Perhaps no topic is more crucial for young technology users to understand than how to stay safe online. This vital volume has the most pressing issues facing everyone who uses digital technology today, including maintaining privacy, avoiding cyberbullying, shielding personal information, and using safe and trustworthy websites. It even takes readers through the steps of creating the best passwords for themselves.
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Algo-what? "Algorithm" might be an intimidating word, but its meaning is pretty simple. An algorithm is a set of instructions. Future programmers will learn the difference between a good algorithm and a bad one through clear, accessible examples in this inviting introduction to coding concepts. They'll also learn how algorithms are behind many of the things they do on the internet, from searching for information to making video calls. Finally, they'll...
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Logic helps a computer to "think," but it's the computer programmer who places logic in their coding to make a program run properly. In this excellent introduction to computer logic, promising programmers are presented with the basics of logic design, such as true and false statements, if and then conditionals, and more.
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Some terms relating to digital technology are bandied about often, but it may not be clear what they actually mean. Data and memory are two of the key terms many people interested in the latest computer or smartphone might discuss. This comprehensible book for the young tech expert explains not only these terms but also about bits, bytes, and variables.
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Digital technology surrounds us. Our tablets, computers, and smartphones are just some of the vital tools that we use daily-if not hourly. Those devices would be useless without clever coding that might mystify some. This motivating book will enlighten budding techies by teaching them about well-known programming languages, basic computer parts, and the work of famous programmers. Key vocabulary is explained in an inviting and encouraging way. This...
7) Sartori
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A cold December day in Cheshire England, the funeral of crime, boss, Roberto Sartori, The death of an Archbishop and the attempted assassination of his brother interrupt proceedings. A kidnap in Boone, Iowa, USA occurs on the same day with a huge ransom at stake. Are they possibly related? The race against time begins for DI Jonty Ball as he works with the family to close the case.In this sequel to, A WALK TO REVENGE.
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A drizzly Manchester night, a hit-and-run. A chance meeting decades later leads ultimately to the exposure of a transatlantic crime family. Their story begins during the twenties New York prohibition era and follows its evolution into a modern-day underworld business. Jake Hughes and DI Jonty Ball threaten the empire, and, as a web of murder and deceit is exposed, the crime family bares its' teeth, leading to an explosive finale where the winner takes...
9) Wolfstongue
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Deep in the Forest, the foxes live in an underground city built by their wolf slaves. The foxes' leader Reynard controls everything with his clever talk. Silas is bullied at school because his words will not come. He wishes he could live in silence as animals do. One day, Silas helps an injured wolf. Then he enters the secret world of the Forest, where the last remaining wolves fight to survive. But even there, language is power. Can Silas find his...
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What would you do if the world was covered in ice? A global ice age could cause freezing temperatures, giant glaciers, and rumbling avalanches. It's time to become an ice age survival expert . . . just in case. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 5th and 6th grade readers with compelling extreme disaster survival while a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level makes the nonfiction narrative accessible. It's a roaring good time!
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What would you do if a volcano erupted? An exploding volcano could cause earthquakes, flying rocks, and air pollution. It's time to become a volcano survival expert . . . just in case. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 5th and 6th grade readers with compelling extreme disaster survival while a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level makes the nonfiction narrative accessible. It's a roaring good time!
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What would you do if the world went dark? A global blackout could wipe out power for lights, heat, and even Wi-Fi. It's time to become a blackout survival expert . . . just in case. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 5th and 6th grade readers with compelling extreme disaster survival while a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level makes the nonfiction narrative accessible. It's a roaring good time!
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What would you do if you see a wall of water in the distance? A megatsunami could wipe out electricity, food supply, and even damage homes. It's time to become a megatsunami survival expert . . . just in case. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 5th and 6th grade readers with compelling extreme disaster survival while a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level makes the nonfiction narrative accessible. It's a roaring good time!
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2 videodiscs (300 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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In this landmark living history series, a Victorian tenement in the heart of London's East End has been painstakingly brought back to life. Host Michael Mosley joins a group of 21st century families as they move in and experience the tough living and working conditions of the Victorian poor.