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Coloradans have always been trailblazers. It is no wonder that so many enterprising, innovative, and revolutionary thinkers have originated from or spent much of their lives in the Centennial State. This book celebrates Colorado's most famous scientists, engineers, and technological pioneers from the Nobel prize winning chemist Thomas Cech and the barrier-breaking physician Justina Ford to the man who transformed the mining industry, John George Leyner....
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"Eyes on the Future" is a beacon of light guiding you through the maze of technological marvels and scientific wonders that define our era. It empowers you to navigate the complexities of our rapidly changing world, equipping you with the knowledge and perspective needed to make informed decisions in an age of transformation. Through its pages, you'll uncover the threads that weave humanity's dreams into reality, one breakthrough at a time.
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Rich histories and bright futures can be found in nations spread all across the European continent. The area's traditions of excellence in science, technology, and economics are contributing to its continued success. From the economic strength of the European Union to the controversy of Brexit, this book examines recent developments from the region that are having global effects. Full-color photographs and informative graphic organizers emphasize...
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In recent years, there has been a surge in scientific and technological development in Latin America. This region's contributions to global advancement have made an impact on economics far beyond its countries' borders. Using engaging text and eye-catching photographs, this book takes readers on a trip through the technological and economic past and future of Latin America. Readers will explore how recent growth in these fields is improving the area's...
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Home to some of the world's most advanced and densely populated cities, South Asia has contributed more than its fair share of innovations to science and technology. Guided and supported by their natural resources, the economics of countries in this region have a broad impact on the rest of the world. Through full-color photographs and a fact-filled narrative, this book offers readers a glimpse of how this area of the globe is advancing into the future....
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"Green Card STEM Voices" is a collection of essays and digital narratives from twenty immigrants and refugees living in Minnesota and working in STEM. This multimedia project serves as a platform for first generation immigrants and refugees working in science, technology, engineering, and math to share their stories in their own words. Their essays and digital narrative will offer insight into the experiences and expertise they've gleaned through...
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How do the advances in science, technology, and economics in Sub-Saharan Africa impact the larger global community? This book takes a close look at the past and present technology that has developed in Sub-Saharan Africa, and how it ties into the area's natural resources and factors of production. Informative graphic organizers, fact-filled text, and vivid photographs will help readers develop a strong understanding of the global influence of Sub-Saharan...
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"In Unofficial Minecraft STEM Lab for Kids, you'll find a collection of creative projects that make learning science, technology, engineering, and math exciting and fun for the whole family. Start with a Minecraft lesson that gets beginners up to speed onterminology and gameplay. Then venture off on six action-packed Quests, each with four unique Labs that pair a hands-on activity with an in-game project. Look to the sky, dig beneath the ground, explore...
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From abundant natural resources to controversial political maneuvering, the countries that make up East and Southeast Asia are undoubtedly having an effect on global economics. How are these countries adapting their factors of production with cutting-edge technology and scientific breakthroughs? What does the economic future of the region look like? This book explains the answers to such questions, using fact-filled graphic organizers and gripping...
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America has been steadily sliding in global education rankings for decades. In particular, our students are increasingly unable to compete globally in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields. According to the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), in 2010 only 26 percent of high school seniors in the U.S. scored at or above proficient level in math. Another 36 percent were failing. Only 3 percent scored at an advanced level...
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The region that is home to Russia and the Eurasian Republics has undergone a lot of political turmoil over the past century. Much of this history still contributes to the scientific, technological, and economic development in the area. In turn, this region's successes and failures have effects that ripple out across the world, affecting countries thousands of miles away. With unique graphic organizers and vivid full-color photographs, this book will...
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The region of Southwest Asia and North Africa, also known as the Middle East, has many fast-developing countries. However, recent history in the area has slowed some scientific and technological advances, which has had an effect on the broader region as well as the entire world. With accessible text and informative graphic organizers, this book takes a closer look at how science, technology, and economics in Southwest Asian and North African countries...
15) The Microscopic Snot Debacle: Solving Mysteries Through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math
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It's springtime again in Deanville and everything is in full bloom-including some microscopic nuisances that put a damper on outdoor activities. What could it be? Help Jesse use science skills to figure it out!
16) The Mighty Lever Endeavor: Solving Mysteries Through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math
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It's a beautiful day in Deanville and the gang is presented with a new challenge. How will the kids solve this difficult new task? And how does a Greek mathematician play an important role in the solution? Think like an engineer and work alongside Jesse and pals to figure it out!
17) The Vexing Hectare Detector: Solving Mysteries Through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math
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It's Spring Break and the gang is presented with a mysterious new riddle that will challenge their mathematics skills and senses. What is the perplexing, suspended ring that oscillates? Jesse and her pals must work together to find out!
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David M. Hart is Assistant Professor of Public Policy, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.
In this thought-provoking book, David Hart challenges the creation myth of post--World War II federal science and technology policy. According to this myth, the postwar policy sprang full-blown from the mind of Vannevar Bush in the form of Science, the Endless Frontier (1945). Hart puts Bush's efforts in a larger historical and political context,...
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With advances in modern technology, many obstacles faced by the nations in Australia and the Pacific Realm have been greatly reduced. It has opened the door for this region to become a powerhouse in global affairs. Using vibrant photographs and a fact-filled narrative, this book investigates how the rest of the world has been affected by the scientific, technological, and economic development and growth of this region. Readers will study the area's...
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While our world has many different places with different governments and economies, it is still vastly interwoven, through the global community. The United States has the world's largest economy. It is a massive importer and exporter, creating a constant wave of commerce. Canada's largest exports are mineral fuels, vehicles, precious metals, wood, and computers. Your budding economists will analyze how the advances in science, technology, and economics...
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