Books, Teens, Science & Technology

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David Macaulay
The New Way Things Work
by Houghton Mifflin/Walter Lorraine Books (Hardcover)

Cory Doctorow
Little Brother
by Tor Teen (Hardcover) (Release Date: 2008-04-29)

Marcus, a.k.a “w1n5t0n,” is only seventeen years old, but he figures he already knows how the system works–and how to work the system. Smart, fast, and wise to the ways of the networked world, he has no trouble outwitting his high school’s intrusive but clumsy surveillance systems.But his whole world changes when he and his friends find themselves caught in the aftermath of a major terrorist attack on San Francisco. In the wrong place at the wrong time, Marcus and his crew are apprehended by the Department of Homeland Security and whisked away to a secret prison where they’re mercilessly interrogated for days.When the DHS finally releases them, Marcus discovers that his city has become a police state where every citizen is treated like a potential terrorist. He knows that no one will believe his story, which leaves him only one option: to take down the DHS himself.

Danica McKellar
Math Doesn't Suck: How to Survive Middle School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail
by Plume (Paperback)

The runaway national bestseller, now in paperback

Danica McKellar
Kiss My Math: Showing Pre-Algebra Who's Boss
by Hudson Street Press (Hardcover)

From the author of the runaway bestseller Math Doesn’t Suck, the next step in the math curriculum-- pre-Algebra. Last year, actress and math genius Danica McKellar made waves nationwide, challenging the “math nerd” stereotype—and giving girls the tools to ace tests and homework in her unique just-us-girls style. Now, in Kiss My Math, McKellar empowers a new crop of girls—7th to 9th graders—taking on the next level of mathematics: pre-Algebra. Stepping up not only the math, but also the sass and style, Kiss My Math will help math-phobic teenagers everywhere chill out about math, and finally “get” negative numbers, variables, absolute values, exponents, and more. Each chapter features: • Step-by-step instruction • Time-saving tips and tricks • Illuminating practice problems with detailed solutions • Real-world examples • True stories from Danica’s own life as a student and actress Kiss My Math also includes more fun extras--including personality quizzes, ...

Stephen W. Hawking
A Brief History of Time
by Topeka Bindery (School & Library Binding)

Laura Joffe Numeroff
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
by HarperFestival (Paperback) (Release Date: 1995-09-29)

Lee Strobel
The Case for a Creator - Student Edition: A Journalist Investigates Scientific Evidence That Points Toward God
by Zondervan/Youth Specialties (Paperback)

Runde Angel, Christine D. Abbott, Dennis C. Runde
A Survey Of Mathematics With Applications
by Allyn & Bacon (Hardcover)

The sixth edition of this best-selling text balances solid mathematical coverage with a comprehensive overview of mathematical ideas as they relate to varied disciplines. This book provides an appreciation of mathematics, highlighting mathematical history, applications of mathematics to the arts and sciences across cultures, and introduces students to the uses of technology in mathematics. Exercise sets are now organized into Concept/Writing, Practice the Skills, Problem Solving, Challenge Problems/Group Activities, Research Activities. An updated Consumer Math section including updated material on sources of credit and mutual funds. Motivational, chapter-opening material demonstrates connections between math and various other disciplines. KEY MARKET For those who require a general overview of mathematics, especially in the fields of elementary education, the social sciences, business, nursing and allied health fields.

Mario Triola
Elementary Statistics
by Addison Wesley Publishing Company (Hardcover)

This best-selling text is written for the introductory statistics course and students majoring in any field. Although the use of algebra is minimal, students should have completed at least an elementary algebra course. In many cases, underlying theory is included, but this book does not stress the mathematical rigor more suitable for mathematics majors. Elementary Statistics is appropriate for students pursuing careers in a variety of disciplines. The text emphasizes interpretating data.

Robert Blitzer
Thinking Mathematically
(Hardcover)

Bob Blitzer's books are highly acclaimed for their well-conceived, relevant applications and meticulously annotated examples. This highly anticipated revision achieves the difficult balance between coverage and motivation, while helping readers develop strong problem-solving skills. This book provides readers with the skill building and practice that is so crucial as well as the applications and technology necessary to foster an appreciation of the myriad uses of mathematics. This expanded edition covers voting and apportionment and graphing theory, in addition to a wide range of topics that include set theory, logic, number theory, algebra, consumer mathematics and financial management, geometry, measurement, probability theory and statistics. For anyone interested in refreshing his/her fundamental math skills.

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