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Author
Publisher
Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"We stand on the brink of a technological revolution. In the near future, most of us will not own automobiles, but will travel instead in driverless electric vehicles summoned at the touch of an app. We will be liberated from driving, so that the time we spend in cars can be put to more productive use. We will prevent more than 90 percent of car crashes, provide freedom of mobility to the elderly and disabled and decrease our dependence on fossil...
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Describes the conditions in the textile industry in the early 20th century behind the fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company that led to the death of many young women, and explains its impact on the labor movement and on society.
Author
Publisher
Harper and imprint of Harper/Collins Publishers
Pub. Date
c2014.
Language
English
Description
An acclaimed journalist uses the story of Hormel Foods and soaring recession-era demand for its most famous product, Spam, to probe the state of the meatpacking industry, including the expansion of agribusiness and the effects of immigrant labor on Middle America, and expose such alarming trends as pollution, abused animals and more.
91) Superhero Joe
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Five-year-old Joey uses his super powers to help his parents out of a sticky situation.
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"A jaw-dropping exploration of everything that goes wrong when we build AI systems-and the movement to fix them. Today's "machine-learning" systems, trained by data, are so effective that we've invited them to see and hear for us-and to make decisions on our behalf. But alarm bells are ringing. Systems cull résumés until, years later, we discover that they have inherent gender biases. Algorithms decide bail and parole-and appear to assess black...
Author
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"An investigation into the legal, political, and moral issues surrounding how the police and justice system use surveillance technology, asking the question: what are citizens of a free country willing to tolerate in the name of public safety? Jon Fasman looks at how these technologies help police do their jobs, and what their use means for our privacy rights and civil liberties"--
95) Basic first aid
Publisher
Lenny Magill Productions
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
How to provide emergency first aid until professional help arrives or until you can take the victim to the hospital. Learn how to help people suffering from falls, car accidents, cuts and bruises, head trauma, cardiac arrest, hypothermia, broken bones, etc.
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Nermal uses social media to show what hes doing all the time, from what hes eating for breakfast to how hes celebrating the good grade he got on his giraffe report. But how much information is too much information? Join Garfield and friends as they learn what it takes to stay safe and secure online, from account settings to sharing personal information.
Author
Publisher
Center Street, Hachette Book Group
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"This fearless, deeply reported book about laboratory accidents asks the haunting question some elite scientists don't want the public to entertain: Did the COVID-19 pandemic start with a lab leak in Wuhan, China? This is an obvious question. Yet there's been an extraordinary effort by government officials in China, as well as leading scientific experts in the United States and around the world, to shut down any investigation or discussion of the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cheriton Children's Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Do you sometimes slip up on social media? Have you said things that you later regretted? And does controlling your network tie you up in knots? Well, it's time to take control! Learn how to manage your social media with this fun and informative book. Full of great tips, hacks, and step-by-step guides, this is the ideal resource for every student.
Author
Series
Publisher
Little Feminist Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"An anthem for all ages, This is My Body--I Get To Choose features photographs of kids practicing consent out in the real world. Written to help families and educators teach body autonomy and consent, this rhythmic text is a tool for toddlers, preschoolers, and grownups alike"--Back cover.
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