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2006., Riverhead Books Call No: HI-INT 306.09 JOH Edition: 1st Riverhead trade pbk. ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Challenges the popular hypothesis that television and video games have a negative effect on cognitive development. Argues that the complexity in today's television shows and video games improves the decision-making and critical thinking skills of both children and adults.
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2006., Riverhead Books Call No: 306.09 Joh Edition: 1st Riverhead trade Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Challenges the popular hypothesis that television and video games have a negative effect on cognitive development. Argues that the complexity in today's television shows and video games improves the decision-making and critical thinking skills of both children and adults.
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2023., Pre-adolescent, Viking Call No: 614.4 JOH Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Humans live longer now than they ever have in their more than three hundred thousand years of existence on earth. And most (if not all) of the advances that have permitted the human lifespan to double have happened in living memory. Extra Life looks at vaccines, seat belts, pesticides, and more, and how each of our scientific advancements have prolonged human life. This book is a deep dive into the sciences--perfect for younger readers who enjoy modern history as well as scientific advances"--Provided by the publisher.
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2007., Riverhead Books Call No: 614.51 Joh Edition: 1st Riverhead trade Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Examines London's cholera epidemic in 1854 brought about by population growth and lack of infrastructure for garbage removal, clean water, and sewers. Describes the actions of Reverend Henry Whitehead and Dr. John Snow in fighting the crisis.
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2018., Pre-adolescent, Viking Call No: HI-INT 303.48 JOH Edition: [Young Readers edition]. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A Young Readers adaptation of the New York Times Bestselling book where author, Steven Johnson, walks readers through the history and impact of six inventions that influence the modern world.
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2018., Juvenile, Viking Call No: 303.48 JOHNSON Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Explores the history and effects of six inventions--glass, refrigeration, sound, sanitation, time, and light-- that have helped shape modern society. Adapted from the original text by Steven Johnson to appeal to younger readers.
