Books with author Xina M. Uhi

From the founding of its republic in 509 B.C.E. to the demise of its empire in 476 C.E., Rome dominated the countries of the Mediterranean Sea, the Middle East, and Europe as far north as Britain. Roman scientists, engineers, mathematicians, architects, and others left a rich legacy of roads, aqueducts, bridges, mills, treatises, and more over its thousand-year history and for the centuries to come. This intriguing volume explains the dramatic story of Rome's conquests and triumphs, and how they went hand in hand with advancements in science, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM.

The computer has made drastic, long-term changes to modern education, not only for students but teachers, administrators, and others. Computer science merges with education in a variety of learning tools, blended and distance course options, virtual reality, games, and apps. This thorough guide provides details on specific careers and the job outlook for the future, as well as educational requirements and suggestions for how readers can obtain skills and experience that will make them attractive to employers. Interviews with current computer science workers in education gives readers a glimpse into how to make their job dreams a reality.

"Homelessness pervades America's cities and rural areas. Multiple factors force people into a life on the street, including job loss, mental illness, and drug addiction. Homelessness can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, marital status, and race. While it's important for societies to provide shelter, food, and support for homeless people, it's even more necessary to prevent people from becoming homeless in the first place. Struggling readers will benefit from this guide's concise language, vivid photos, and helpful graphics in a way that will enhance their understanding of the factors that affect homelessness in America"--

At a time when women in scientific professions were rare, a few talented individuals managed rise to the top of their fields. Despite battling discrimination and other gender-related setbacks, these scientists made lasting contributions in marine biology, pediatric medicine, computer science, engineering, space travel, and more. This illuminating and inspiring set focuses on lesser-known women whose work pushed the boundaries of what was possible during the twentieth century. Although female scientists often did not receive the recognition they deserved at the time, their achievements laid the groundwork for what became possible in the modern era. Features include: Provides historical and social context of each woman's accomplishments. Relates comprehensive details about enhancements to these scientists' field of study. Elaborates on the key place each woman occupies in history to meet informational text standards requirements.

Bring readers along to witness music industry star Pharrell Williams's rise to fame. Pharrell is a singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer known especially for his song 'Happy.' Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

"The president of the United States holds the most important office in the country. The person who is elected to fill this position represents the nation's highest commitment to the rule of law. The process by which this job is filled can be hard for struggling readers to grasp, leaving them uninformed. With a focus on simple language and helpful graphics, this title makes the ins and outs of a presidential election easy to understand. Readers will be directed to the Constitution for ultimate guidance, but this primary source will be explained with clear examples of its use, from the nation's founding to modern times"--