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Understanding Checks and Balances
The United States government is divided into the executive, legislative, and judicial branches in order to maintain a healthy balance of power, but how is that balance maintained today? This timely book explains the system of checks and balances with historical and contemporary examples, such as President Trump’s executive order banning immigration from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. Readers will learn how the judicial branch was able to block portions of this executive order, and other key moments of checks and balances in U.S. history. Photographs bring these important issues into sharp focus, while fact boxes highlight essential information on this highly relevant topic.
Understanding the Line of Succession
Being the president of the United States is an enormous responsibility. Who takes on that job if the president leaves office unexpectedly? Using historical examples to illustrate key concepts, this informative book introduces readers to the line of succession. They'll learn about essential and interesting concepts, such as the "designated survivor." Photographs bring important points into focus, and fact boxes give fast facts on crucial topics. This historical approach to political science provides a clear explanation of the enormous responsibilities entrusted to our leaders, making it an important addition to any library and classroom.
Yoga
Yoga has become extremely popular in todays' fitness world, but its benefits go well beyond the physical. Author Barbara Sheen discuss the scientific principals behind the sport of yoga. This book describes the physics used and how to avoid injuries. It also details the benefits that doing yoga has on the body and the mind.
Vinson Massif
Imagine standing on top of the highest point on the very bottom of the world. That is exactly what happens when climbers reach the apex of Antarctica’s highest peak, Vinson Massif. Learn more in Vinson Massif, one of the titles in the Seven Summits series.
Physical Computing and Makerspaces
The urge to experiment and create has been strong in humankind since time immemorial. So, too, has the need to gather together for the greater good. Makerspaces, where innovators meet to advance technologies through physical computing, answer the call of both these motivating factors. Once a wave of the future, makerspaces are quickly becoming a fixture in the here and now. This books lets students discover where to find, and how to make the best use of, these creative spaces.
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus grew up watching her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, sing country music for huge crowds. She became not only a performer herself, but an international sensation. Miley is the star of her own television show and performs in concerts around the world. But what is it like to have achieved so much success by such a young age? Follow her on a typical day's journey and find out what it's like to be Miley Cyrus! Miley Cyrus se crió viendo a su papá, Billy Ray Cyrus, cantar música country ante enormes multitudes. Ahora ella, además de actuar y cantar, se ha convertido en una sensación internacional. Miley es la estrella de su propio programa de televisión y da conciertos en todo el mundo. Pero, ¿qué se siente al tener tanto éxito a una edad tan temprana? Síguela en una jornada típica y averigua que se siente al ser Miley Cyrus.
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Building Blunders
See some of the world's biggest building blunders up close and personal. Find out how each structure failed, the basic building block that was missed during construction, and what engineers learned from their mistakes.
Who Really Discovered Electricity?
"Follows the stories of Dr. William Gilbert, Stephen Gray, and Benjamin Franklin as they explore the force now called electricity"--
