Books with author Donna B. McKinney

For the artistic girl who enjoys the creative process and also has a knack for handling the technology that powers her world, a graphic design career could be a great fit. This book provides easy-to-follow descriptions of careers in graphic design, including multimedia design, web design, and photography. Readers will find information on the daily duties of a graphic designer, the education and training required, and the job prospects for the coming years. This accessible guide also provides practical advice on how to write a resume and cover letter, build a portfolio, prepare for job interviews, and network.

JavaScript is a powerful and popular computer programming language. It is considered beginner-friendly, but it is also versatile. When JavaScript is added to a website, that website springs to life with interactive features. It is a vital part of the web browsers in use today, telling the web pages how to behave. Along with the languages HTML and CSS, knowing JavaScript is an essential skill for all web developers. In this instructive volume, readers will explore where and how JavaScript was created, how it is used today, and where they can turn to begin learning JavaScript to accomplish great things.

JavaScript is a powerful and popular computer programming language. It is considered beginner-friendly, but it is also versatile. When JavaScript is added to a website, that website springs to life with interactive features. It is a vital part of the web browsers in use today, telling the web pages how to behave. Along with the languages HTML and CSS, knowing JavaScript is an essential skill for all web developers. In this instructive volume, readers will explore where and how JavaScript was created, how it is used today, and where they can turn to begin learning JavaScript to accomplish great things.

For the artistic girl who enjoys the creative process and also has a knack for handling the technology that powers her world, a graphic design career could be a great fit. This book provides easy-to-follow descriptions of careers in graphic design, including multimedia design, web design, and photography. Readers will find information on the daily duties of a graphic designer, the education and training required, and the job prospects for the coming years. This accessible guide also provides practical advice on how to write a resume and cover letter, build a portfolio, prepare for job interviews, and network.

The ancient Greeks lived thousands of years ago. However, their discoveries about science, technology, engineering, and math or STEM have held up throughout time. Some of the ideas and inventions they dreamed up so long ago are tremendously useful to the modern world. In every field, including geometry, astronomy, zoology, and medicine, the ancient Greeks were constantly looking at their world and making important discoveries; the building blocks for science and technology in the modern age. This insightful book helps readers understand and better appreciate the vital STEM discoveries the ancient Greeks have handed down through the centuries.

"Potassium is bananas! You can probably find potassium in your kitchen. This silvery white element is in bananas, avocados, nuts, chocolate, and potatoes. It's also found in ocean water. In the human body, potassium helps keep our bones healthy and our muscles contracting properly. Potassium is used in many everyday items, such as fire extinguishers, fertilizers, soaps, and batteries. K is potassium's symbol, from the Latin word "kalium." This book will help students better understand the basics of chemistry as they learn what potassium is and how this soft metal is used in our world."--