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Gale In Context: Science is an engaging online resource that provides contextual information on hundreds of today’s most significant science topics. By integrating authoritative reference content with headlines and videos, learners see how scientific disciplines relate to real-world issues, from weather patterns to obesity. Users can explore millions of full-text articles from national and global publications, 200+ experiments and projects, and top reference content.
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"You may not realize it, but math controls just about everything in our world. From cracking codes to winning game shows, from predicting comets to solving crimes. his unique book reveals where our most important math ideas came from (you'll be surprised!), explains really simply how they work (good for homework, zzzz), and identifies the extraordinary things you can do with them, from measuring a pyramid to becoming a trillionaire. It might change...
3) Mammoth math
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"Inquisitive mammoths . . . [cover] the basics of numbers, operations, geometry, measurement, and . . . more"--Provided by publisher.
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In this clever guide, readers previously daunted by algebra, logic, algorithms, and all things math will discover they are better at it than they thought. This resource explores the math brain and demonstrates to readers that they use math skills all the time -- they just don't know it yet. Packed with math activities and puzzles.
6) Bar graphs
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Explains the creation and uses of bar graphs, discussing data collection, types of graphs, and drawing an accurate bar graph. Includes activities, a glossary, index, and resources for further information.
9) Line graphs
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Describes the parts of a line graph and how line graphs are used in real-life situations. Includes math activities, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
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Introduces young sports fans to the concepts of bugs and errors in computer code, comparing them to mistakes sports players may make that affect the outcome of the game. Discusses how computer coders and athletes can fix their mistakes, and walks learning coders through concepts like algorithms, bugs, conditionals, and looping. Includes color photographs, a glossary, an answer key, and further resources.
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Members of the Critter Club are all excited about their summer plans until Liz learns that, instead of taking an art class, she will have to be in summer school to improve her math skills, but a fun teacher, a classroom pet, support from her friends, and advice from her brother might get her through.