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Television, movies, theater, and music are just a few of the entertainment industry's most popular niches, and its stars are often well-known around the world. In this entertaining and informative book, readers will learn more about celebrities who celebrate their diversity throughout history. Inspiring case studies include actor Micah Fowler, who has cerebral palsy; Kenyan-Mexican Academy Award-winner Lupita Nyong'o; pop superstar Justin Bieber, who grew up in low-income housing; and Ellen DeGeneres, the comedian who played a lesbian on television, and then publicly came out to the world.

Sports is a singular field, in that if someone has the skills it takes to play the game, at whatever level, it doesn't matter whether they are rich or poor, or what their background or culture is. And of course anyone can come together to enjoy a good game. Despite this inclusivity, the field of sports definitely has its weak points. Readers will gain new perspectives after reading about vital issues including stereotypes in various sports, the pros and cons of segregated versus inclusive sports, and the issues surrounding integrated sports.

Inspired by soldiers returning from World War I, Bessie Coleman decided to become a pilot, but in 1916 American flight schools did not admit women. This book examines the challenging times and amazing accomplishments of Coleman on her journey to not only become the first woman of African American and Native American descent to earn an international aviation pilot's license, but also a successful civilian pilot and famous stunt flyer.

Not long ago, people regularly died from diseases and accidents that harmed their vital organs, but in the space of the last six decades, scientists have begun to successfully perform lifesaving organ transplants. Over this relatively short period of time, the field of organ transplantation has made monumental gains. This book examines the science that led up to the first organ transplant and explores the lives of the scientists who played a role in this discovery. It also outlines the different types of transplants, including cross-species transplants. Finally, through discussions on ethical issues and technology, students will be encouraged to critically examine where science is going in the future of organ transplants.

Before there was Rosa Parks, there was Claudette Colvin. This fearless black teenager, who studied civil rights at her segregated high school in Montgomery, Alabama, refused to give up her seat on the bus to a white person. She felt and believed it violated her rights as a United States citizen. Colvin began a movement that led to the Montgomery bus boycott, a pivotal event in the civil rights movement. Fast facts and sidebars support the narrative and provide intriguing asides about the quiet girl who sat for what she believed in.

The top basketball players know that it's more than their physical strength that helps them play a good game. If they aren't focused and aren't using their heads, all the muscle in the world won't help them in the game. This book explores how the mind works together with muscle strength and memory to create basketball players to be reckoned with. Readers are introduced to the basics of the game, learn their favorite players' strategies and tips, and discover the importance of mental toughness. This book is sure to inspire young readers, whether they're currently practicing on the court or not.

Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world, but the best soccer players aren't just those who are physically strong. This book delves into the mental training behind the physical training. Readers learn about the importance of team building and motivation, the strategies that are used in different positions on the soccer team, and the history of soccer. The book even spotlights top soccer players and their secrets to success on the field. This book is sure to inspire soccer fans, players, and non-players alike.

Curriculum standards intersect with STEM education to create an informative book that introduces the concepts of hardware and software to a young audience. This book will then explain to young readers how hardware and software work together, and it will describe how writing code creates software and programs. These are concepts that every young reader will need to know in order to understand the basics of how computer technology works. Throughout this book, color-coded call-outs and vivid imagery will offer a visual treat to readers who understand with their eyes as well as with their hands.

In the twenty-first century, computer science affects nearly industry and much of people's personal lives, as well. Smartphones have made apps a widely used tool in everyday life, and there are apps for almost every conceivable task. Behind those apps are skilled programmers who learned to code by experimenting with bite-sized programs. With this hands-on guidebook, readers will learn 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.

Choosing a career can be tough. There are so many options and choices available--how do you figure out what is right for you? This book takes students by the hand and helps them explore their interests, personality type, likes and dislikes, and hopes for the future so they can navigate a pathway to their perfect computer science career. With flowchart quizzes that allow the reader to narrow down their options and find a route that is right for them, How to Choose Your Perfect Computer Science Career helps take the stress out of making a good career choice. Students will learn what qualifications they need for their ideal career, and where and how to achieve them. They will discover if further education is right for them, or if a more practical route to their ideal career choice is best. They will learn what a day in the life of each career option is like so they can figure out if it might suit them. This is a must-have guide for all students making decisions about their future.

Choosing a career can be tough. There are so many options and choices available--how do you figure out what is right for you? This book takes students by the hand and helps them explore their interests, personality type, likes and dislikes, and hopes for the future so they can navigate a pathway to their perfect business career in STEM fields. With flowchart quizzes that allow the reader to narrow down their options and find a route that is right for them, How to Choose Your Perfect Business Career helps take the stress out of making a good career choice. Students will learn what qualifications they need for their ideal career, and where and how to achieve them. They will discover if further education is right for them, or if a more practical route to their ideal career choice is best. They will learn what a day in the life of each career option is like so they can figure out if it might suit them. This is a must-have guide for all students making decisions about their future.

Choosing a career can be tough. There are so many options and choices available--how do you figure out what is right for you? This book takes students by the hand and helps them explore their interests, personality type, likes and dislikes, and hopes for the future so they can navigate a pathway to their perfect technology career. With flowchart quizzes that allow the reader to narrow down their options and find a route that is right for them, How to Choose Your Perfect Health-Care Career helps take the stress out of making a good career choice. Students will learn what qualifications they need for their ideal career, and where and how to achieve them. They will discover if further education is right for them, or if a more practical route to their ideal career choice is best. They will learn what a day in the life of each career option is like so they can figure out if it might suit them. This is a must-have guide for all students making decisions about their future.

For every practical person there is a perfect practical career, and working as an auto mechanic may well be it This book will help young people explore all the many different jobs available in the auto mechanic field, from working in a repair shop or as a self-employed mechanic through roles in the military, racing industry, supersized vehicle sphere, and beyond. It explains what each job is like and the qualifications and training needed to land the positions. It also discusses how to future-proof a practical career against technological advancements. Important factors to take on board before embarking on this career option are explained, including pros and cons of the job and considerations such as insurance and taxes. The book also provides plenty of exciting information about why now is an ideal time to pursue a practical career, and highlights how other people have built very successful careers as auto mechanics.Unhelpful myths surrounding gender are dispelled, explaining that both men and women can work in the auto industry. The book also showcases some awesome women who have built amazing careers as auto mechanics. Great tips and advice about applying for jobs or training are included, along with interview techniques, questions to ask training providers or employers, and next steps to take.The many benefits of having a practical career are explored, and the lucrative and satisfying paths people can pursue in this field are described in detail. All in all, the book shows how being practical can be a real asset in today's job market and why building a career in the trades is a great choice for any young person exploring their future. It is an ideal career guidance tool for middle school and high school readers.

For every practical person, there is a perfect practical career, and that perfect job might be working as a carpenter. This book will help young people explore the many different jobs available in carpentry, from working on residential sites through commercial sites, working in the military, and beyond. It also explains what each job is like and the qualifications and training needed to land the positions. It sets out earning potential and discusses how to future-proof a practical career against technological advancements.Important factors to take on board before embarking on a carpentry career option are explained, including pros and cons of the job and considerations such as insurance and taxes. The book also provides plenty of exciting information about why now is an ideal time to pursue a practical career and highlights how other people have built very successful careers as carpenters.Unhelpful myths surrounding gender are dispelled, explaining that both men and women can be carpenters. The book also showcases some inspirational women who have built successful careers in the field. Great tips and advice about applying for jobs or training are included, along with interview techniques, questions to ask training providers or employers, and next steps to take.The many benefits of having a practical career are explored, and the lucrative and satisfying paths people can pursue in this field are described in detail. The book also emphasizes how being practical is a real asset in today's job market and why building a career in the trades is a great choice for any young person exploring their future. It is an ideal career guidance tool for middle school and high school readers.

For every practical person, there is a perfect practical career, and for many young people it could be becoming a chef. This book explores all the many different jobs available in the culinary arts, from working in restaurants through becoming a private chef, food blogger, food truck or restaurant owner, and beyond. This book explains what each job is like and the qualifications and training needed to land the positions. It sets out earning potential and also discusses how to future-proof a practical career against technological advancements.Important factors to take on board before embarking on a career in the culinary arts are explained, including pros and cons of the job and considerations such as insurance and taxes. The book also provides plenty of exciting information about why now is an ideal time to pursue a practical career and highlights how other people have built very successful careers as chefs.Unhelpful myths surrounding gender are dispelled, explaining that both men and women can be successful chefs--the book showcases inspirational women and men who have built successful careers in the field. Great tips and advice about applying for jobs or training are included, along with interview techniques, questions to ask training providers or employers, and next steps to take.The many benefits of having a practical career are explored, and the lucrative and satisfying paths people can pursue in this field are described in detail. The book also emphasizes how being practical is a real asset in today's job market and why building a career in the culinary arts is a great choice for any young person exploring their future. It is an ideal career guidance tool for middle school and high school readers.

For every practical person, there is a perfect practical career, and for many young people it could be becoming a cosmetologist. This book will help readers thinking about a career in the cosmetology industry discover if it is the right choice for them. All the many different jobs available in the field are explored, from working in a salon through being a hair colorist, an aesthetician, working as a television or movie makeup artist, and even creating your own brand. This book explains what each job is like and the qualifications and training needed to land the positions. It sets out earning potential and also discusses how to future-proof a practical career against technological advancements.Important factors to take on board before embarking on a career in cosmetology are explained, including pros and cons of the job and considerations such as insurance and taxes. The book also provides plenty of exciting information about why now is an ideal time to pursue a practical career and highlights how other people have built very successful careers in the cosmetology business.Unhelpful myths surrounding gender are dispelled, explaining that men can have great careers in the business and that women are starting to break through glass ceilings that once prevented them from branching out. The book showcases both women and men who have built successful careers in the field. Great tips and advice about applying for jobs or training are included, along with interview techniques, questions to ask training providers or employers, and next steps to take.The many benefits of having a practical career are explored, and the lucrative and satisfying paths people can pursue in this field are described in detail. The book also emphasizes how being practical is a real asset in today's job market and why building a career in the cosmetology business is a great choice for any young person exploring their future. It is an ideal career guidance tool for middle school and high school readers.

For every practical person, there is a perfect practical career, and for many young people it could be becoming an electrician. This book will help readers thinking about a career in the trades discover if working as an electrician is the right choice for them. All the many different jobs available as an electrician are explored, from working in residential through commercial sites, employment in the military, and beyond. This book explains what each job is like and the qualifications and training needed to land the positions. It sets out earning potential and also discusses how to future-proof a practical career against technological advancements.Important factors to take on board before embarking on a career as an electrician are explained, including pros and cons of the job and considerations such as insurance and taxes. The book also provides plenty of exciting information about why now is an ideal time to pursue a practical career and highlights how other people have built very successful careers as electricians.Unhelpful myths surrounding gender are dispelled, explaining that both men and women can be electricians. The book also showcases some inspirational women who have built successful careers in the field. Great tips and advice about applying for jobs or training are included, along with interview techniques, questions to ask training providers or employers, and next steps to take.The many benefits of having a practical career are explored, and the lucrative and satisfying paths people can pursue in this field are described in detail. The book also emphasizes how being practical is a real asset in today's job market and why building a career in the trades is a great choice for any young person exploring their future. It is an ideal career guidance tool for middle school and high school readers.

For every practical person, there is a perfect practical career. This book helps young people find out if working as a plumber could be that ideal fit. All the many different jobs available in the plumbing field are explored, from working in residential plumbing or on commercial and industrial sites through roles in the military and beyond. The book explains what each job is like and the qualifications and training needed to land the positions. It sets out earning potential and also discusses how to future-proof a practical career against technological advancements.Important factors to consider before embarking on a career as a plumber are explained, including pros and cons of the job and considerations such as insurance and taxes. The book also provides plenty of exciting information about why now is an ideal time to pursue a practical career and highlights how other people have built very successful careers as plumbers.Unhelpful myths surrounding gender are dispelled, explaining that both men and women can work as plumbers. The book also showcases some awesome women who have built successful careers in the field. Great tips and advice about applying for jobs or training are included, along with interview techniques, questions to ask training providers or employers, and next steps to take.The many benefits of having a practical career are explored, and the lucrative and satisfying paths people can pursue in this field are described in detail. The book also emphasizes how being practical is a real asset in today's job market and why building a career in the trades is a great choice for any young person exploring their future. It is an ideal career guidance tool for middle school and high school readers.

When Ichabod Crane arrives in the quiet village of Sleepy Hollow, he could never anticipate just how restless his life there would become. He settles in to his new home, is well liked by everyone, and tries to make a name for himself by falling in love with the young and wealthy Katrina. However, in the dead of night, there lurks a spirit out for blood. The Headless Horseman preys upon wayward travelers, and one unfortunate evening, Ichabod finds himself in the Horseman's path. This is a richly illustrated retelling of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, accessible for young readers, and sure to engage the mind and introduce them to this much-loved classic tale.

To many, cloning is the stuff of science fiction. However, for decades it has been an important piece of scientific development. This guidebook starts by looking at the foundational scientific theories that led to the exact replication of molecules, cells, and even organisms. Drawing on primary sources, this book gives biographical information on key players in the field of cloning and traces how their work built upon that of their predecessors, culminating in the successful cloning of a sheep. It looks at how cloning technology has advanced and is used today. Students will hone their critical thinking skills by exploring the ethical debate behind the use of cloning technology.