eBooks

Anime and Manga, ed. , v.

This book looks at anime and manga, which originated in Japan but today are popular around the world. Both art forms have unique styles. Topics include the histories of anime and manga, the ways in which they are created, and their cultural impact.

Animation, ed. , v.

This book looks at animation, which is seen in movies, television shows, and video games, making nonliving objects appear to be in motion. Topics include the history of animation, the ways in which this art is created, and the art's cultural impact.

Comic Art, ed. , v.

This book looks at comic art, which tells stories through text and images, and has a wide variety of forms, such as comic strips, comic books, and graphic novels. Topics include the history of comic art, the ways in which this art is created, and its cultural impact.

Graffiti Art, ed. , v.

This book looks at graffiti art, which is often created with spray paint and put up in public spaces, sometimes illegally. People create this art as a form of artistic expression and as a way to send political and social messages. Topics include the history of graffiti art, the ways in which it is created, and its cultural impact.

Tattoo Art, ed. , v.

This book looks at tattoo art, which permanently modifies the body by injecting ink into the skin. People decorate their bodies with tattoos as a way to express themselves and stand out from others. Topics include the history of tattoo art, the ways in which it is created, and its cultural impact.

UXL Money, ed. , v.

Topics include microeconomics and domestic trade, macroeconomics and international trade, and personal finance. Covers important people, concepts, and events related to understanding economics and finance, addressing such topics as economic systems, market failures, competition, fiscal policy, global trade, saving and managing your money, credit and debt, investing your money, among others.

Managing Credit and Debt, ed. , v.

Millions of students lack financial literacy. This book provides real-world examples and easy-to-understand descriptions about basic money matters including savings accounts, credit cards, car loans, and college loans. It provides the tools and resources students need to spend wisely, avoid debt, and become financially literate.

Building a Budget and Savings Plan, ed. , v.

This book explains why a teen would want to create a budget and how they can save money, and includes relatable anecdotes. In addition, it addresses the topics of goal setting, financial contentment, and resilience. The book contains practical financial advice that will help teens build skills they will use for a lifetime.

The Value of Stocks, Bonds, and Investments, ed. , v.

Most people want to build wealth. But few understand how much easier it is to do if they begin at a young age. This book walks readers through what investing is, what investors consider when they think about value, and how to start thinking like an investor.

College and Career Planning, ed. , v.

This book gives high school students the information they need as they consider their choices after graduation. Whether they want to go to college, take a year (or more) off, or head straight into the workforce, this book offers advice, tips, and resources to help them navigate the path to their future. The book also includes advice for those who have no idea what to do after high school. Quotes from students and professionals round out this book.

Finding a Job and Paying Taxes, ed. , v.

This book discusses getting a part-time or summer job and what kinds of jobs are out there. Among the topics covered: How do you go about getting a job? What do you need to know about paychecks and taxes once you land a job? This book provides essential tips about different types of teen jobs, how to search for them, how to apply and interview for a potential job, what to do once you are hired, and how to understand paychecks and taxes.

Teen Guide to Financial Literacy, ed. , v.

This book introduces teenagers to the basics of personal finance. Learning to become financially literate, creating a budget, managing debt, paying for college, and investing for the future are among the topics discussed.

Careers in Design and Prototyping, ed. , v.

This book highlights several careers that combine interests in makerspaces and design and prototyping, accentuating different jobs, educational requirements, and job-search tips. Real-life stories of people working in design and prototyping inspire readers to use makerspaces to launch their own successful careers.

Careers in Electronics, ed. , v.

This volume examines the various career and education paths for success in the field of electronics and how a makerspace can help prepare students for their future.

Careers in Machine Maintenance, ed. , v.

This resource reveals how sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge through makerspaces can open doors to a wide range of opportunities in machine maintenance.

Careers in Manufacturing, ed. , v.

This guide offers readers essential information about the manufacturing industry, including areas of specialization, job growth, and outlook, as well as information about the groundbreaking makerspace movement and how to get involved.

Careers in Robotics, ed. , v.

This book introduces readers to robotics makerspaces and describes how student makerspace experiences and robotics competitions can lead to a career in robotics.

Careers in Welding, ed. , v.

In this book, readers will learn about the breadth of welding careers options, as well as how to get started in the field, where to get additional experience, and how to find welding jobs. They'll also get job outlook and other information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

UXL Encyclopedia of Weather and Natural Disasters, ed. 2, v.

Introduces students to the topic of weather and natural disasters, covering such topics as weather basics, weather phenomena, forecasting, and climate. Provides information on the scientific aspects of various types of disasters including: blizzards, earthquakes, flooding, tornadoes, volcanoes, and wildfires.

Supreme Court Drama, ed. 2, v.

Profiles major U.S. Supreme Court decisions that have made a significant impact on American society. Each volume is organized by broad legal principles such as individual liberties, criminal justice and family law, equal protection and civil rights, and business and government law. Within this framework, case entries are arranged under the more specific legal issue to which they relate, such as affirmative action, capital punishment, freedom of speech, and monopolies.

Fashion, Costume, and Culture, ed. 2, v.

Provides facts and information about the cultural, religious, and social implications of human decoration and adornment throughout history, with a particular emphasis on the decades of the 20th century. In 500 entries, detailed information about clothing, hairstyles, tattoos, jewelry, body piercing, feet binding, and other types of fashion or style is examined. Entries explain the fashion or style within the context of the traditions, customs, rituals, and practices.

UXL World Eras, ed. , v.

This series examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. It provides in-depth coverage of a given era, focusing on a cultural group and its interaction with other peoples of the world.

Gale Encyclopedia of American Law, ed. 4, v.

Covers today's leading cases, major statutes, legal terms and concepts, notable persons involved with the law, and important documents. Includes previous topics such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, capital punishment, domestic violence, gay and lesbian rights, physician-assisted suicide and more, plus new topics including cryptocurrency, transgender rights, and the 2020 elections.

Supreme Court Drama, ed. 2, v.

Profiles major U.S. Supreme Court decisions that have made a significant impact on American society. Each volume is organized by broad legal principles such as individual liberties, criminal justice and family law, equal protection and civil rights, and business and government law. Within this framework, case entries are arranged under the more specific legal issue to which they relate, such as affirmative action, capital punishment, freedom of speech, and monopolies.

Distinguishing Fact from Opinion, ed. , v.

Opinions can sometimes be disguised as facts, and readers looking only at opinion pieces may develop an incomplete picture of the news topic being discussed. This book examines the line between personal beliefs and facts, and also gives readers tips on how to identify these two things in the media.

How Social Media Impacts News, ed. , v.

Social media allows people to stay connected and share news quickly. This book examines the benefits of spreading news fast, but it also highlights the dangers of incomplete or fake stories going viral on social media.

Identifying Fake News, ed. , v.

Sometimes information that is posted online, printed in papers, and talked about on television isn’t true. This book examines why fake information spreads, the dangers it can cause, and how readers can recognize fake news and avoid having their opinions shaped by it.

Identifying Media Bias, ed. , v.

Everyone has their own opinions, but journalists are supposed to keep theirs out of stories. Their job is to report the news and not push people into thinking a certain way. When stories are slanted toward one side, this is known as media bias. This book helps readers examine news stories to determine if they are biased toward one viewpoint.

Legitimate News Sources, ed. , v.

This book gives readers tips on how to navigate the seemingly overwhelming amount of news out there and how to find trusted sources whose stories are rooted in facts.

Understanding Buddhism, ed. , v.

This book covers the history of Buddhism and how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about monks and nuns, the branches of Buddhism, and important rituals. It also discusses misunderstandings about Buddhism and the challenges some women have faced in the religion. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Understanding Christianity, ed. , v.

This book covers the history of Christianity and how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about its branches, church services, and world contributions, and the challenges that have arisen as Christians interact with people of other faiths. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Understanding Hinduism, ed. , v.

This book covers the history of Hindus and how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about spiritual leaders, how Hindus perceive the world, and how Hindus live in the modern world. It also discusses the complex interactions between Hinduism and Indian politics. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Understanding Islam, ed. , v.

This book covers the history of Islam and how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about worship practices, women's roles, and the world contributions Muslims have made. It also discusses the discrimination Muslims have faced in the West, and explores controversies surrounding terrorism. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Understanding Judaism, ed. , v.

This book covers the history of Judaism and how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about the branches of Judaism, Jewish beliefs, and the influence Jews have had on the world. It also discusses anti-Semitism Jews have faced, both today and during history. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Understanding Scientology, ed. , v.

This book covers one of the world's newest religions. Scientology, founded in the 1950s by L. Ron Hubbard, has become a controversial faith. Followers believe its philosophies can change the world for the better. Critics point to the religion's legal troubles and alleged misdeeds. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Understanding Sikhism, ed. , v.

This book covers the history of Sikhism and how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about the guru leaders and the peaceful practices they promoted, as well as the prejudice Sikhs have endured, particularly in the United States after September 11. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Understanding the Nonreligious, ed. , v.

This book examines the diverse set of people who hold no religious beliefs. In addition to atheist or agnostic, they have a variety of ways to label themselves, as well as opinions on how to find fulfillment in life and what values to hold. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Invent a Game! and More Coding & Strategy Challenges, ed. , v.

This book teaches young readers how to collaborate with others as they take on four coding and strategy challenges, including creating their own secret code and designing a board game. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A glossary is also included.

UXL Doomed, ed. , v.

This work explores the science behind some of the worst global disasters of the 20th and 21st centuries, including structural and engineering failures, natural disasters, nuclear and industrial accidents, train derailments, and plane crashes. Entries cover physics, engineering, aerodynamics, chemical reactions, computer science, geology, materials science, and more.

Genetics, ed. 2, v.

This set explores the history, theory, technology, ethics, and uses (and misuses) of genetic knowledge. Topics span the field from classical genetics to molecular genetics to population genetics.

UXL Encyclopedia of Science, ed. 3, v.

This alphabetically organized ten-volume set opens up the entire world of science in clear, nontechnical language. Its 798 entries provide fascinating facts covering the entire spectrum of science, from physical, life, and earth sciences to math, psychology, engineering, technology, and the environment. This edition features 204 new entries and 594 updated entries.

Invent a Game! and More Coding & Strategy Challenges, ed. , v.

This book teaches young readers how to collaborate with others as they take on four coding and strategy challenges, including creating their own secret code and designing a board game. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A glossary is also included.

Algorithms & Sequencing, ed. , v.

This title introduces the concepts of algorithms and sequencing in coding by using relatable real-world examples. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Debugging & Problem Solving, ed. , v.

This title introduces the concepts of debugging and problem solving in coding by using relatable real-world examples. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Functions & Variables, ed. , v.

If This / Then That, ed. , v.

This title introduces the concept of 'if this, then that' in coding by using relatable real-world examples. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Loops & Sorting, ed. , v.

This title introduces the concepts of loops and sorting in coding by using relatable real-world examples. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

What Is Coding?, ed. , v.

This title introduces the basics of coding by using relatable real-world examples. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Animation and Stories with ScratchJr, ed. , v.

This book provides easy-to-follow visual projects to help young learners come to grips with coding basics and prepare them for more complex coding languages. The simple projects help children create walking, talking animations and interactive stories using multiple pages.

Art and Photos with ScratchJr, ed. , v.

Easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects guide young coders through the basic tools and utilities included with the program. The fun projects prepare readers for more complex coding languages and design projects.

Making Games with ScratchJr, ed. , v.

This guide to making games with the free app ScratchJr is sure to help young readers become coders, a big step on the way to achieving their dreams. Clear, colorful activities with detailed instructions will get readers making simple games in no time.

Speech and Sounds with ScratchJr, ed. , v.

The step-by-step activities presented in this book were designed to grab the interest of young readers while preparing them for more complex programming languages and coding projects.

Coding Activities for Making Animation and Art in Scratch, ed. , v.

This book includes ten engaging activities to instruct readers to quickly start creating art and animation projects with Scratch. The instructions open the door for readers to explore Scratch on their own in more detail.

Coding Activities for Building Apps with Python, ed. , v.

This book shows readers how to code using Python, a popular and highly functional programming language. Readers will code short programs that perform mathematical computations, compare data, store variables, and even produce simple games.

Coding Activities for Building Databases with SQL, ed. , v.

This book shows readers how to change the world with data using structured query language or SQL and relational databases. These hands-on projects explore how databases are designed and structured, and how to update, change, and use them for analytics.

Coding Activities for Developing Games in Unity®, ed. , v.

This book provides an accessible introduction to the expansive Unity ecosystem through a series of unique activities that illustrate some of the important concepts of game development and real-time graphics programming.

Coding Activities for Developing Music with Sonic Pi, ed. , v.

This book will help readers with an interest in coding and a talent for music use Sonic Pi, a live coding environment based on the Ruby programming language, to create simple tunes or masterful compositions.

Coding Activities for Coding Robots with LEGO Mindstorms, ed. , v.

This book will help readers learn how to get started using LEGO Mindstorms robots by completing a series of hands-on coding activities. These activities not only introduce robotics, but they also help lay a foundation for future coding skills.

Coding Activities for Writing Stories in Twine, ed. , v.

This book offers a series of activities that highlight the unique functionality of the Twine software, including its supported programming languages. Coding knowledge has never been more important and writing stories in Twine is the perfect gateway into the world of computer science.

Coding Activities for Building Websites with HTML, ed. , v.

This book will help readers explore tags, color hex codes, URLs, linking webpages, and the use of graphics and photographs. Beginners will quickly see how easy and rewarding it can be to code with these activities, which also contribute to career readiness in computer science.

Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, ed. , v.

Blockchain is the powerful technology behind popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. This book shows how blockchain helped create these digital currencies that are not controlled by banks or governments. It covers other creative uses of blockchain and the role cryptology, the science of secret communication, plays in the system, and includes a hands-on activity to test cryptology skills.

Classic Codes and Ciphers, ed. , v.

Cryptology is the art and science of secret communication, and its purpose is to protect precious information and keep people safe. Learn about its building blocks: ciphers, codes, and keys. This book explains how history’s coolest codes and ciphers have progressed from belts and sticks to rotating disks and supercomputers. It shows how to use cryptology skills to design a secret cipher and describes the smart people who built and broke the strongest secret systems.

Digital Cryptology, ed. , v.

Computers and the internet forever changed how we communicate messages and other information. They also created new challenges for how we keep that communication private. That is where digital cryptology, the study of secret digital communication, comes in. This book explains how professional cryptologists work to outsmart hackers and cyberterrorists trying to access private information, and includes a hands-on digital cryptology activity.

Professional Cryptologists, ed. , v.

People called cryptologists have been making—and breaking—codes almost as long as humans have written things down. This book discusses the historical code makers and breakers who protected their countries by coding and decoding messages for their governments, and the modern cryptologists who keep emails, texts, and online purchases secure.

Secrets of Navajo Code Talkers, ed. , v.

In wartime, unbreakable codes help armies win battles, and the advanced Navajo language was key to the success of the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. This book discusses how Navajo Marines risked their lives to translate secret messages during World War II, and what makes the Navajo language ideal for encoding messages and the special vocabulary the code talkers used in battle. It also includes an exercise to practice translating messages.

Secrets of Steganography, ed. , v.

This book discusses steganography, the practice of concealing messages right under others’ noses. It covers how it links with cryptology, the science of secret communication, and how the two have been used in some of history’s biggest moments. Also discusses invisible inks, the Cardano Grille, the use of microdots in WWI, and the butterfly maps of Lord Baden-Powell. Includes a hands-on activity and stories of hidden files and cybercrime.

Build Your Computational Thinking Skills, ed. , v.

This book introduces readers to the concept of computer languages by commenting on codes, number systems, and the importance of binary in coding. Activities that help readers become masters at computational thinking, illustrations and informative sidebars, a glossary, and a further reading section are also included.

Build Your Computer Security Skills, ed. , v.

This book emphasizes the importance of computer security and delves into the steps that both coders and ordinary users of technology can take to improve their computer security. Individual activities explore topics such as encryption, coming up with secure passwords, two-step verification, phishing, and fingerprint identification.

Build Your Debugging Skills, ed. , v.

This book introduces readers to the process for dealing with and fixing errors in computer code: debugging. Activities that help readers develop their logic skills and an eagle eye for spotting errors, both of which are indispensible in coding and helpful in many other areas as well, are also included.

Build Your UX and UI Design Skills, ed. , v.

This book teaches the importance of UX and UI designers and introduces the practices of good software design, all while stimulating readers with unique, engaging activities.

Build Your Algorithm Skills, ed. , v.

Through a series of thoughtful activities, readers will learn what algorithms are, what they are used for, and how to make their own algorithms using pseudocode and flowcharts. Interactive, game-like projects that provide an accessible path to understanding algorithms are also included.