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Laptop Vs Tablet

Two educators in the trenches duke it out.

For the Love of Laptops: As learning tools, tablets don’t cut it.
By Gary Stager

This isn’t my first time at the rodeo. I led professional development in the world’s first two laptop schools 22 years ago, and in the intervening years I’ve helped schools across the globe go one-to-one, most recently a Korean international school where every K–12 student has a laptop ... (read more).

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Day of the Tablet: In classrooms, it’s the right tool for the job.
By Dan Brenner

Imagine packing for a weekend trip and trying to decide whether to use a big camp trunk or a small suitcase that fits in the overhead storage area of a plane. Or consider where you would want to shop for groceries for a big dinner party you are hosting: the local supermarket or the neighborhood delicatessen ... (read more).

—Winter 2013—

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Cute, Furry, and Deadly

by Christen Brownlee

From forensics to espionage, this highly accessible series takes you behind the scenes with real-life case studies, photographs, engaging sidebars, and captivating storytelling.

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Paperback Book | Grades 7-9

Cute, Furry, and Deadly

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Scholastic Discover More: Technology

by Clive Gifford

A new-generation reference book about the cool technology of our world, for kids used to surfing and swiping.

Our world is full of funky gadgets and technological gizmos. Within the next hour, you will probably use a computer, the internet, a hand-held game, or a cell phone. Technology is not only playing an ever-increasing role in our everyday lives, but also in the way we explore the world around us. Cool technology is useful, but what do we know about how it works? This book investigates the science behind technology, taking readers on a journey of discovery that they will never forget. It uncovers the smart tech of mobile phones, wi-fi, and GPS, as well as the inner workings of game consoles. It examines the world of movement - how cars, airplanes, and other vehicles run. It delves into nanotechnology, spy gadgets, cyborgs, building in space, and the eco house. Explore the pages of this book to discover how the coolest technology of today really works!

Cool, modern graphics grab kids' attention. Layouts are structured for reluctant and eager readers alike-learn a little or learn a lot-it's your information journey. Includes thought-provoking math and science concepts: cause and effect and sequence and prediction. Vetted by literacy experts.

Each Expert Reader Digital Companion Book Features:

64 pages of additional content

30 illustrated encyclopedia entries

30 illustrated dictionary entries

Contributors:Clive Gifford is an award-winning author and journalist. He has written dozens of books for adults, teens, and children. You can learn more about him at www.clivegifford.co.uk.

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books;hardcover books;hardcover picturebooks | Ages 5 and Up

Scholastic Discover More: Technology

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