Marine Corps Heritage Foundation
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barnes & Noble 1998
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 356 MarinSummary: It's one of the greatest breakthroughs in scientific history, but genetic engineering has also brought disturbing new questions. Should we push genetic research to its absolute limit, exploiting every discovery? What are the consequences of intervening in nature's processes at their most fundamental level? Outlining the potential benefits of genetic engineering, such as the treatment or cure of...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2011
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Summary: Introduce viewers to three women who have found gainful employment in the engineering field. This program profiles Elizabeth Nethery, a product support engineer who tests and customizes prosthetics; Elisabeth Paul, a computer software engineer in the aerospace industry; and Daisy Lung, an environmental engineer who conducts site assessments for real estate clients. Commentary from co-workers...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Keppeler, Sam
Summary: Why do people build with arches? Why do we use stone in some places and wood in others? What's a foundation? How do you plan a road or construct a bridge? The answers to these questions can help gamers in Minecraft and in the real world! Through building their own structures and systems in Minecraft, young readers and gaming fans will learn about the past and present of human engineering, with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J STEM KeppelerCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 794.8 KEPEnz, Tammy
Summary: "If you let them build, they will come -- to your makerspace! These projects will teach kids science and engineering basics, and then build on them. Learn what shapes are best for building, how they work together, and then and how to think creatively to take your projects to the next level. Bonus video tutorials and other content available on the free Capstone 4D app gives students an augmented...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 531 ENZSummary: How do musicians find the inspiration to create? Do most songwriters come up with lyrics first, or music? What does it mean to be a composer in today's high-tech world? This program addresses questions young people may have about embarking on a career in music or musical composition. Focusing on current styles like rock, techno, and hip-hop, the video includes interviews with a classically...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Summary: This in-depth, graphics-driven program introduces students to the world of synthetic and naturally occurring polymers. The video sheds light on a number of monomers and the processes of addition polymerization and condensation polymerization which produce a desired polymer. Properties of thermosetting and thermoplastic polymers are also investigated; likewise, the relationship between the...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Reed, Jennifer
Summary: U.S. Marines pride themselves on being the "first to fight" for their country. By sea, by land, and by air, Marines work as a team. They get help from high-tech vehicles such as the F/A Hornet fighter jet and weapons such as M-4 rifles. Beginning readers are sure to enjoy learning about various aspects of the Marine Corps, from jobs to weapons and equipment.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 359 REERamadan, Tariq
Summary: "Whether the issue is violence, terrorism, women's rights or slavery, Muslims are today expected to provide answers and to justify what Islam is-or is not. Whether the issue is violence, terrorism, women's rights or slavery, Muslims are today expected to provide answers and to justify what Islam is-or is not. But little opportunity exists, either in the media or in society as a whole, to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 297 RAMSummary: Many scientists and consumers believe that genetic engineering will vastly improve life on Earth, while others believe it will spell the ruin of the planet. What are the facts behind the rhetoric and the hysteria? In this program, Dr. David Cove surveys past and probable future applications of genetic engineering while calmly presenting possible benefits and liabilities. The case is stated for...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Mercer, Bobby
Summary: "Children love challenges, especially ones that involve hands-on experimentation and friendly competition. Can they build a bridge using only pasta and glue, one that a toy car can drive both under and over, and is sturdy enough to carry a considerable weight? Can they construct a "roller coaster" from recycled cardboard tubes in which the marble "car" jumps a track to land safely at its final...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 620 MERSummary: The hardest part about working in the hospitality field may simply be deciding on which of its many popular career paths to pursue! This video will help interested students make an informed choice by describing commercial and noncommercial hospitality establishments and key hospitality departments such as management, food and beverage, gaming and entertainment, customer service, security,...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Sutherland, Stuart
Summary: Join the Smithsonian to explore the latest paleontological discoveries and what they reveal about life on Earth.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 560 INTCall number: DVD 560 INT
Summary: "An Introduction to Number Theory is a great introduction to the field for anyone who loves numbers, is fascinated by math, and wants to go further into the relationships among these mysterious objects"--Publisher's web site.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Company 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 510.1 INTHirsch, Rebecca E.
Summary: "Each spread throughout this book explores a breakthrough in the history of engineering, complete with hilarious commentary from Garfield the cat--who would really rather be taking a nap"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 620 HIRSummary: Andrew Selby and Ali Farzad couldn't find a place to buy cool iPod gear, so they started their own online business selling it-and profits are rising. Now they see an opportunity to expand into the Internet telephony market with phones and accessories, but exploiting it would mean embracing risk, enlarging their operation, and working harder than ever before. In this program, mentor John Boyle...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Loureiro, Stephanie
Summary: "A lot goes in to being a winning athlete or team. In the book, readers will learn how engineering can help athletes perform their best. Learning about specially engineered equipment, training methods, and even surgeries will help readers understand how much work is behind engineering a win. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics, give readers an alternative to text...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2024
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Sport Graph LoureiroSummary: This highly informative program presents professionals in various segments of the exciting and fast-paced fashion industry discussing their roles at design, production, wholesale, and retail levels. Viewers see how merchandise is presented to wholesale buyers in New York showrooms and learn how resident buying offices assist store buyers in deciding what merchandise best suits their clientele....
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Students have plenty to gain from hearing the stories of women in the marine transportation field. This program profiles Manon Turcotte, a boat pilot accustomed to busy shipping lanes and port harbors; Gina Gray, a ferry deckhand working her way up to Second Officer; and Louise McGowan, a Canadian naval engineer who maintains shipboard mechanical equipment. Interviews with fellow crewmembers...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Summary: Designed for novices, this unintimidating program examines the basic steps involved in producing any piece of software: identifying the goal, crafting algorithms, coding and compiling, testing and debugging syntax and logic errors, and documenting. Since the video does not rely on viewer familiarity with specific computer languages, Introduction to Programming is a good starting point for any...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Compton, Peter.
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Publisher / Publication Date: International Marine 1998
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Summary: "The memoir of Jason Delgado, a US Marine scout sniper and MARSOC's first lead sniper instructor. The fight for Jason Delgado's life and soul began when he was just a boy. He ultimately escaped the death and drugs of a crime-riddled Bronx by way of the United States Marine Corps. However, after earning his way into the esteemed ranks of the service's famed Scout Snipers, Delgado saw that old...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 DELGADO, JASON DELOlson, Elsie
Summary: This title explores tools, methods, discoveries, and careers in the Engineering field. Accompanying the main text are activities from a mini flashlight to a test-and-fly glider. These crafts encourage readers to engage with what they learned, solidifying their new knowledge. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO 2024
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J507.8 OLSGoldish, Meish.
Summary: Introduction to marine fire fighting.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing 2014