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As one of PBS's most outstanding science programs, 'The NewExplorers' has distinguished itself as a leader in educationaltelevision.Winner of many awards - including 12 Emmys, the 1993 PeabodyAward, the NEA Lamp of Learning Award, and the Westinghouse AmericanAssociation for the Advancement of Science Award - this landmark serieshas consistently brought the scientific process of discovery to youngpeople in fresh and exciting ways. ... Read more

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Real-Life Reader Biographies present the lives of contemporary role models for young readers.These are the stories of real men and women who, despite many obstacles, followed their dreams.

If ever there were a person whom we could accuse of "thinking differently," it would be Steve Jobs.Though he is largely responsible for the fate of Apple Computer, Inc., he did not invent the personal computers Apple sells.That is mostly attributed to his partner, Steve Wozniak.Jobs claims that "Woz" was the first person he met who knew more about electronics than he did.As young kids back in the 1970s, Jobs and Woz started Apple Computer in Jobs' garage with $1,300 the two had saved.

When Jobs was twenty years old, he made his first million dollars.He made his first billion when he was forty.He is one of the most important people in two different revolutions that enrich and entertain all of us today--the movies.But when Steve Jobs was born, he had nothing, not even a mom or a dad.His biological parents gave him up for adoption.He was lucky to be adopted by some wonderful people who made Steve important in their lives.

Here is the story of Steve Jobs and his incredible rise to the top of the business world. ... Read more

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Be Careful
This is a "Young Reader" Book. Upon closer inspection, I see that the description on the website of the book say's it is only 32 pages, and only about a 1/4 of an inch thick. The text is also very large. This is for your 5th and 6th grade reading level. It is my own fault that I bought this book. I thought it was going to be much larger and a more in depth look at Steve Jobs. This is by no means a $15.00 book. Perhaps a $5.00 book would be more appropriate. This is definitly a 'Kids' Book. ... Read more

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Great book for kids -- and their parents too!
This book is perfect for the family that just purchased their first modem. The authors break down the complex world of cyberspace into digestible nuggets. Thank you

A very useful book for teachers & students today
Just received this book today, so haven't had time to read the whole thing. It appears to have good practical applications. For example, Chapter 4, Playing It Safe On Line, is one I want to use in a new course which I'm teaching next semester, "Advanced Business Technology". The course is for high school seniors, for whom some of this book is a bit juvenile, but the practical uses make it worth presenting. Does anyone know how to contact the authors for permission to reproduce the Rules of the Road for our class to see? Thank you ... Read more

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We're missing all our buttons! Three firefighters scramble to find 3 sets of matching buttons before the big parade starts. A lively introduction to the simple math concept of sorting by attributes.

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cute math book
Three young children plan to dress as firefighter for a parage.They start to dress in up in their firemen's coats and discover that the buttons are missing.The kids look around and find a bunch of buttons.Then they have to sort them so that each firefighter will have 4 buttons.Join them as they discover various ways of sorting.

I liked the suggested activities in this book that will provide parents with ideas to share with their kids about simple math concepts. An entertaining short picture-book that will delight preschool aged children.

We recommed this book because kids will love the pictures and the story line is too cute! ... Read more

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This exceptional keyboarding program will appeal to every student. All elements, including the courseware, textbook, and student software manuals are fully integrated to provide students with the total learning experience. The courseware provides students with immediate feedback as it scores timings and most documents. Cross-Curriculum activities enable students to use their keyboarding skills in other courses. The student manuals serve as software reference guides. ... Read more