STEM: Engineering
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Folding Tech: Using Origami and Nature to Revolutionize Technology
Space probes, self-assembling robots, crash-absorbing cars, and designer proteins all have one thing in common: their use of folding technologies. To develop these technologies, engineers are Read More →
Future Energy
From the Series Earth in Danger
Look to the future! Discover the problems with energy and the renewable energy technology combatting it. Find out about clean energy; what it means and how it is the best solution for air… Read More →
Genius Communication Inventions: From Morse Code to the Internet
From the Series Incredible Inventions
Printing words in books originated in China with the invention of movable type. But books aren't the only way we've communicated throughout history. Find out who invented the first radio,… Read More →
Genius Engineering Inventions: From the Plow to 3D Printing
From the Series Incredible Inventions
Tin cans were first produced in London in 1813. But they had to be opened with a hammer and chisel, because the can opener wasn't invented until 1855! Check out other amazing engineering… Read More →
Genius Optical Inventions: From the X-Ray to the Telescope
From the Series Incredible Inventions
Before magnifying glasses, how did people make objects look larger? The ancient Romans filled glass bowls with water. Then microscopes and telescopes came along. But optical innovation didn't Read More →
Genius Transportation Inventions: From the Wheel to Spacecraft
From the Series Incredible Inventions
Bicycles were only invented about two hundred years ago—and the first ones didn't have tires or brakes! But bikes aren't the only way we've tried to conquer the roads, seas, and skies. You'll Read More →
Glowing Bunnies!?: Why We're Making Hybrids, Chimeras, and Clones
Our brave new world is here. With modern genetic technologies, science fiction's "what if?" has become the scientist's "why not?" Bioengineering has the potential to remake animals in almost Read More →
Hovercrafts and Humvees: Engineering Goes to War
From the Series STEM on the Battlefield
In 1944 during World War II, US and British engineers built a massive floating harbor. When soldiers from these countries landed in France to fight the Germans, ships towed the harbor to the… Read More →
How Is a Bandage Like a Worm?: Medicine Imitating Nature
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Imitating Nature
Medicine is always improving. One way doctors find new treatments is by observing nature. By studying animals like spiders and sharks, doctors can help their patients heal faster and more… Read More →
How Is a Building Like a Termite Mound?: Structures Imitating Nature
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Imitating Nature
Animals build unique and beautiful homes. So do humans. But sometimes human-made buildings harm the environment. Learn how architects mimic nature to design eco-friendly buildings. Read More →
How Is a Ship Like a Shark?: Vehicles Imitating Nature
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Imitating Nature
Animals have mastered motion. So why shouldn't engineers take inspiration from them when perfecting planes, trains, ships, cars, and more? Find out how biomimicry has influenced cutting-edge… Read More →
How Is a Turbine Like a Whale Fin?: Machines Imitating Nature
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Imitating Nature
People use machinery in their lives every day. But how do we make machinery more efficient? We turn to nature! Biomimicry has led to many innovative robots and machines, and readers can… Read More →
How to Choose Your Perfect Engineering Career
From the Series STEM Career Choices
Choosing a career can be tough. There are so many options and choices available—how do you figure out what is right for you? This book takes students by the hand and helps them explore their… Read More →
Incubators: A Graphic History
From the Series Medical Breakthroughs
When babies are born early, they often have trouble surviving. But special containers called incubators help babies grow by keeping them warm and protected. At first, people in the medical… Read More →
Inside Battleships
From the Series Inside Military Machines
Take a fascinating tour of the mightiest fighting ships of all time—from ancient Greek galleys to gigantic modern aircraft carriers. Get an up-close view of these incredible battleships as… Read More →
Inside Fighter Planes
From the Series Inside Military Machines
Follow the powerful story of fighter aircraft—from the earliest six-winged inventions used during World War I right up to modern supersonic stealth fighters. Along the way, explore inside the Read More →
Inside Submarines
From the Series Inside Military Machines
Believe it or not, submarines date back to the seventeenth century! Discover how they developed from early designs such as the one-person Turtle into streamlined, stealthy warships. Along the Read More →
Inside Tanks and Heavy Artillery
From the Series Inside Military Machines
The earliest tank was designed in the fifteenth century. Since then, tanks have developed into huge, powerful weapons. Get an up-close view of mighty tanks and artillery as you learn about a… Read More →
Invenciones increíbles (Amazing Inventions) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Invenciones increíbles (Amazing Inventions)
Discover true stories of invention behind coveted pop-culture objects—from sneakers to smartphones. With high-interest graphic novel art, these books profile the products' creators and… Read More →
Jesse Steam Mysteries — Hardcover Set
From the Series Jesse Steam Mysteries
Ten-year-old Jesse Steam's curiosity about how the world works leads her to one mystery after another as she pedals around town with Mr. Stubbs, her tabby cat, keeping her company in the bike Read More →
La guitarra eléctrica (The Electric Guitar): Una historia gráfica (A Graphic History)
From the Series Invenciones increíbles (Amazing Inventions)
Durante décadas, los toques y chirridos de la guitarra eléctrica han sido algunos de los sonidos que definen la música popular. Pero tuvo que pasar más de un siglo de esfuerzo e innovación… Read More →
La verdadera ciencia de la invisibilidad (The Real Science of Invisibility)
From the Series La verdadera ciencia de los superpoderes (The Real Science of Superpowers) (Alternator Books ® en español)
¡Los héroes de ficción con el poder de la invisibilidad pueden espiar a los delincuentes y tomar por sorpresa a los malhechores! ¿Los seres humanos podrán desaparecer a voluntad algún día?… Read More →
La verdadera ciencia de la supervelocidad y la superfuerza (The Real Science of Superspeed and Superstrength)
From the Series La verdadera ciencia de los superpoderes (The Real Science of Superpowers) (Alternator Books ® en español)
¡Piu! Los héroes de ficción pueden moverse más rápido y son más fuertes que los simples mortales. ¿Podrán algún día los seres humanos mejorar su velocidad y fuerza? Observa cómo los… Read More →
La verdadera ciencia de la visión con rayos X y con láser (The Real Science of X-Ray and Laser Vision)
From the Series La verdadera ciencia de los superpoderes (The Real Science of Superpowers) (Alternator Books ® en español)
Los héroes de ficción pueden ver a través de cualquier obstáculo, o traspasarlo. ¿Podrán los seres humanos aprovechar los poderes de la visión con rayos X y con láser de la misma manera?… Read More →