Kirjahaku

They are names recognized around the world today: Tesla. Starbucks. Netflix. Google. But how did these companies grow into global giants? Designed for readers age 12 and up, this comprehensive series spotlights flourishing corporations in a range of areas, from automotive and entertainment to beverages and computers, and introduces the key leaders who guided them to prominence. Each title surveys the featured company's history, examining its triumphs and failures, products and innovations, and the impact it has had on the lives of consumers around the globe. A sophisticated resource for business economics studies and STEM units on contemporary technology and industry. From songs, custom playlists, and news radio to podcasts and audiobooks, the audio streaming giant Spotify offers it all to listeners around the globe. Buzzing with entrepreneurial spirit and drive, this nonfiction STEM title for young adults surveys the journey of the digital services business from online start-up to most popular music streaming platform in the world. It covers Spotify's subscription-based apps, Web players, and technology, company history, and key leaders, including Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon. Sidebars and a glossary support the main text, while a selected bibliography and websites encourage further topic research.

The Seven Summits are the ultimate mountaineering challenge. They're also amazing studies in earth science. This cross-curricular series for age 12 and up takes readers to the tallest mountain peaks on each continent and surveys size and composition, exploration history, training and equipment for climbers, and cultural connections. Profiles of real people with ties to each featured peak are also included. On the continent of Antarctica, Mount Vinson is the top of the world. It's the tallest peak in the Ellsworth Mountains and one of Earth's ultimate mountaineering challenges: the Seven Summits. For kids age 12 and up, this science and social studies guide takes readers to the mountain's slopes and examines its geology, plant and animal life, and the climbers and cultures throughout history who've attempted its summit or lived in its shadow. Special climbing equipment and routes are defined for future adventurers. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and profiles of notable climbers.

An introduction to the life and era of the giant, long-necked dinosaur known as Apatosaurus, starting with the creature's 1877 discovery and ending with present-day research topics.

An introduction to the life and era of the horned, herbivorous dinosaur known as Triceratops, starting with the creature's 1888 discovery and ending with present-day research topics.

A simple introduction to the Boston Red Sox major league baseball team, including its start in 1901, its World Series triumphs, and its stars throughout the years.

An elementary introduction to the relationship between cooking and French culture, the effect of local agriculture on the diets of different regions, common dishes such as ratatouille, and recipe instructions.

Around the world, geological phenomena shape landscapes and create breathtaking scenery. In language fit for the youngest geologists, Earth Rocks explores six geological formations and phenomena, explaining how they form or occur as well as any damages they may cause. Photographs of famous locations and events complement the text, while a closing activity encourages applied understanding of important scientific concepts. An elementary exploration of landslides, focusing on the geological evidence that helps explain how and where they form and spotlighting famous examples, such as the 2013 Indian landslides.