Sutherland, Adam.
Summary: Looks at what it is like to be a race car driver, including racing-speak, profiles of top formula one drivers, and statistics.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Pub. Co. 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Sports SutherlandCraig, Jonathan
Contents: Cinema magic -- Childhood inspiration -- A life-changing decision -- Starting off -- Materials -- A week in the life -- When things go wrong -- Gaining skills -- History of special effects make-up -- What you can do now -- Quiz -- Glossary -- Find out more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 792.027 CRAMaxwell, Scott
Summary: "No one has yet visited Mars - at least, no humans have. Robot rovers have explored the surface of the Red Planet, and it's the job of people on Earth to control their every movement. Find out what's involved in being a rover driver, the tools and skills you need, and the difficulties of controlling something that's millions of miles away"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Raintree 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.295 MAXFeatherstone, Mark
Summary: Find out what's involved in developing computer games, the tools and skills you need, and the difficulties of managing a complex process.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 004.23 FEAAmes, Michelle.
Summary: Describes the job duties, equipment, and work environments of firefighters.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2010
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Summary: "Find out what's involved in becoming a film animator from a top professional in the field. You'll find out about the animator's heroes, the equipment and skills he uses, and the challenges of producing the illusion of movement from thousands of images called frames!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 741.5 BANTuffen, Hugh
Summary: "Find out what's involved in becoming a volcanologist from a top professional in the field. You'll find out about the scientist's heroes, the equipment and skills he uses, and the challenges of conducting research and experiments in the shadow of erupting volcanoes!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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Summary: "Explores gig jobs in transportation and delivery, including the history of gig work, working a gig job in transportation and delivery, the pros and cons of gig work in transportation and delivery, and the future of the industry"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bright Point Press 2023
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 338.023 BUCAyarbe, Heidi
Summary: "Describes high-tech gig work, including the history of high-tech gig work, working a gig job, the pros and cons of gig work, and the future of gig jobs in high-tech"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: BrightPoint Press 2023
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 602.3 AYAMacCarald, Clara
Summary: "Describes gig jobs in the creative arts, including the history of gig jobs in the creative arts, working a gig job, the pros and cons of gig work, and the future of gig jobs in the creative arts"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: BrightPoint Press 2023
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 338.4 MACBuckey, A. W.
Summary: "Describes gig jobs in social media. Explores the history of gig jobs in social media, what it is like to work gig jobs in social media, the pros and cons of gig work compared to a traditional career, and the future of gig work in social media"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: BrightPoint Press 2023
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 302.23 BUCVan Name, Mark L.
Summary: After they hear of a group of children pressed into service by rebels on another planet, Jon Moore and his hyper-intelligent assault vehicle, Lobo, spring into action, confronting not only the horrors the children are facing, but also a dark chapter fromJon's past.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Baen Books 2010
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC VANSummary: The main event in Greek mythology was the Trojan War, in which thousands of mortals died, while the gods watched and laid wagers on the outcome. Among the war’s prime movers were Ares, god of war, whose stone heart thrived on quarrels and wars; his sister Eris, whose name means discord; and her dolorous offspring Ponos (pain), Mahes (battles), Foni (murder), Dysnomia (anarchy), Limos (famine),...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: The Greeks prayed to Poseidon before embarking on sea journeys. They offered him the first fish caught, called him "the savior," and attributed their naval victory over the Persians to him. In this program, we learn how Poseidon was saved by his mother Rhea, and how he acquired his trident and used it to help his brother Zeus in his struggle against the Titans and Giants. We see some of the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: The Greeks also called Apollo, Phoebus—brilliant one, perpetually reborn, who shoots darts from afar, and who incorporates the radiant characteristics of the sun. In this program, we learn about Apollo’s mother Leto, his birth on the island of Delos, his twin sister Artemis, Python and Pythia, and the oracle of Delphi. Also discussed are Cassandra’s prediction of the fall of Troy; Apollo and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: The Greeks worshipped Dionysus and honored him widely and often. In fact, Greek drama was written as part of the great Dionysian celebrations. In this program, we learn about Semele, Dionysus’ mother, and the efforts of Hermes and Apollo to save the baby’s life; the purification of Dionysus; how mortals received the gift of the grape, and the dangers it can cause; and how Dionysus freed Hera...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: In the beginning was Chaos. And Eurynome divided the seas from the sky, set the wind in motion, and released the forces of nature. Out of the Universal Egg emerged the sun and moon, the planets, the stars, the earth, and all living things. This program tells that story, and that of the first family: Gaea, Uranus, and Cronus. It then moves on to Zeus: his birth on Crete, the trick by which he...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: The earth is the foundation of all Greek mythology, for it was the abundance of the earth that caused the birth of the sky and the formation of the universe. This program begins in Eleusis, one of the oldest sanctuaries dedicated to Demeter and site of the Eleusinian Mysteries. We learn about Triptolemus, who taught mortals the art of agriculture, and visit Thessaly—home to the myth of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Polinsky, Paige V.
Summary: "Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to mastiffs. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.73 POLBell, Samantha
Summary: Each book sin the Animals Are Awesome series offers insight into the fascinating lives of some of the world's most incredible animals. This book will teach you a lot about giant pandas.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 12 Story Library 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.789 BELSummary: Artemis, Apollo’s twin sister, was noted for both her beauty and her cruelty. She protected flora and fauna, especially wild animals, and was not reluctant to punish those who acted against nature. In this program, we visit the temple at Brauron, Arcadia, Mount Cithaeron, and other Artemisian haunts, and learn about Artemis’ birth and youth. Also told are the stories of Orion, Niobe, Callisto,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: In this program, we discover that Athene sprang full-grown and fully-armed from Zeus’s head, and that Aphrodite emerged from the sea where the physical evidence had landed of Cronus’ castration of Uranus. Also explored are love stories of Aphrodite, the myths of Neritis, Anchises, Pygmalion, and Galatea, the mythological roots of the Trojan War, and the lives of Ares and of Adonis. Athene gives...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Why are many of today's spiritual seekers looking beyond the world's mainstream religions for fulfillment? And is technology eclipsing the concept of God? This program goes to the heart of those questions through interviews with Marilyn Ferguson, author of The Aquarian Conspiracy, as well as leaders of New Age organizations such as the Naropa Institute, the Krishnamurti Foundation, and the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Esseltine, Bruce
Summary: Horses are amazing animals we use in a variety of different ways. Young readers ready for a ride will jump into the world of horse farms, exploring these amazing places to see how these animals live and play. Accessible text paired with full-color photographs show how farmers take care of horses, feeding them hay and brushing their hair to make sure they stay healthy. Readers also get to see...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2017