Amie Jane Leavitt

"Presents the Bill of Rights in both its original version and in a translated version using everyday language. Describes the events that led to the creation of the document and its significance through history"--Provided by publisher.

"Presents the Declaration of Independence in both its original version and in a translated version using everyday language. Describes the events that led to the creation of the document and its significance through history"--Provided by publisher.

From the moment Amelia Earhart took her first airplane ride in 1920, she knew she wanted to spend the rest of her life flying. Her achievements opened doors for women pilots around the world. Her disappearance remains a mystery.

All projects require a competent manager, and that is most certainly the case with big IT projects. Technical project managers supervise all aspects of the project, manage personnel, oversee budgets, ensure that the work stays on schedule, and execute communication plans between all parties. In this title, readers will find out if they have what it takes to become a technical project manager. They will learn what the job entails, what skills and personality...

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.

Goddess of springtime, or queen of the underworld? Opposites collide in the dual story of Persephone from Greek mythology. This goddess splits her duties between serving her mother and the god of the dead. Persephone's myths reveal her birth, her past, and her family tree. Explore Persephone's role in Greek culture through her main powers, symbols, and attire. Plus, see how this goddess influences popular culture today.--back of book

Air travel is one of the safest methods of transportation, but when a disaster happens, it captures the public's imagination. Learn about how airplanes are built, how researchers investigate a crash, how engineers are making planes safer, and more.

With climate change and other factors looming, the technology farmers and agricultural workers employ to harvest crops and raise livestock is ever more important to ensuring the world's food supply can sustain us. This informative volume explores the various cutting-edge technologies and techniques deployed in the twenty-first century, and how workers must adapt to working with them. Vivid imagery and well-informed predictions about where agricultural...

In this day and age, software engineers truly make the world go round. These professionals create all kinds of technical products, including the programs needed to make computers operate, the apps used on smartphones, websites on the internet, and the entertainment enjoyed by gamers. The best part about this career choice? The need for software engineers just keeps growing every year. In this title, readers will get an understanding of what this job...

Wouldn't it be cool to have a job working with or around the things you love? Do you wish you could get paid to watch movies? Maybe a job as a movie reviewer is the right direction! Readers will discover the possibilites of careers working with videos.