Kaitlin Scirri

"Imagine getting paid to play with toys! Toy influencers can make big money just for giving their opinions on the latest games and gadgets. Discover what it takes to be a social media influencer, while learning basic economics and business skills, as wellas important safety tips"--

This biography explores the life and career of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who broke through numerous barriers to become the second woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court. An icon of equality for her many admirers, Ginsburg experienced discrimination as a working wife and mother, which inspired her to fight for gender parity. Aided by fun facts and intriguing sidebars, readers will learn about Justice Ginsburg's education, accomplishments, and...

Nestled in the Alps in Central Europe, Austria is a country as rich in beauty as it is in history. With this guide, readers learn about Austria's natural beauty, including mountains, lakes, and wildlife. They'll learn about Austria's history, including important dates in its timeline of independence. Topics like Austria's government, economy, and lifestyle are discussed at length, using age-appropriate language, an engaging design, and fun fact

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Industrialist Andrew Carnegie achieved great financial success in the steel industry in nineteenth-century America. An immigrant from Scotland, Carnegie came to America as a boy and worked hard to become one of the wealthiest men in the world. After retiring from the steel industry, he gave his fortune away, believing the wealthy had an obligation to those less fortunate. Students will follow Carnegie's rags-to-riches story, learning about the industrialization...

The name Thomas Edison is associated with some of the world's greatest inventions: the light bulb, the phonograph, and the motion picture camera. What inspired Edison to become an inventor? What struggles did he encounter on his way to greatness, and how did he overcome them? Readers will learn all about Edison, including his biographical details, challenges he encountered, and how he achieved his greatest inventions. Readers will learn about the...

Since ancient Greece and stories of powerful gods, humans have been fascinated with controlling the weather. This book explores the science behind electricity and the weather, and ways in which scientists are attempting to control them. Readers will discover the science behind producing electricity, taming hurricanes, and creating rain on demand. Through photographs, fun facts, and examples of the latest technology, readers learn about new ways humans...