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Arduino Project Handbook: 25 Practical Projects to Get You Started
by Mark Geddes (Author)

Booktalk: A beginner-friendly collection of electronics projects using the low-cost Arduino board. With just a handful of components, an Arduino, and a computer, you’ll learn to build and program everything from light shows to arcade games to an ultrasonic security system.

First you’ll get set up with an introduction to the Arduino and valuable advice on tools and components. Then you can work through the book in order or just jump to projects that catch your eye. Each project includes simple instructions, colorful photos and circuit diagrams, and all necessary code.

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It’s STEM Friday! (STEM is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

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Travels with Gannon and Wyatt: Hawaii
by Patti Wheeler and Keith Hemstreet (Authors)

Booktalk: The Hawaiian Islands offer no shortage of adventure! Teaming up with fellow explorer, Alana Aukai, thrill-seeking twins Gannon and Wyatt begin an expedition to study rarely visited parts of this Pacific paradise. When an ancient map is found on a drowning archeologist, the explorers shift their attention to uncovering the map’s secrets. To their astonishment, they discover that it might lead to one of Hawaii’s most puzzling mysteries—the burial place of the islands’ most-revered ruler, King Kamehameha the Great!

Snippet: Winding our way down the switchback trail, I was in awe of the environment and tropical scenery. Then, as usual, Gannon had to bring some drama to the expedition.

“Whoa!” he shouted. “Everyone stop right where you are!”

“What’s the matter?” Alana asked.

“Am I the only one who sees this?” he asked, pointing at a bright yellow sign that read:

ENTERING TSUMANI EVACUATION AREA!

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