STEM: Engineering
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Folding Tech: Using Origami and Nature to Revolutionize Technology
Space probes, self-assembling robots, and crash-absorbing cars all have one thing in common: their use of folding technologies. To develop these technologies, engineers are inspired by a… 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 →
Future Forward: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence
Author Stephanie Sammartino McPherson covers the compelling history of artificial intelligence (AI) to set the stage for its use in the modern world. Find out about the many fields where AI… Read More →
Gateway Headlines — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Gateway Headlines
Dive deep into groundbreaking and widely discussed topics. These straightforward and balanced books inform readers on ripped-from-the-headlines issues and makes them accessible. 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 →
GPS
From the Series How High-Tech Changed the World
GPS has forever changed how we travel and find places. But what is the story behind this amazing technology, how does it work, and who invented it? Readers discover all this and more in this Read More →
Hack Your Backyard: Discover a World of Outside Fun with Science Buddies ®
The great outdoors is calling! Explore science in your own backyard through this wild collection of projects. Make your own compass, learn to tell the temperature from crickets, count the… Read More →
Harnessing Energy: From Powering the Past to Creating a Cleaner Future
From the Series Engineering Evolutions
Today's engineers are creating ever-evolving technology to solve our energy crisis. This book explores the engineering evolution in our need for energy, from past to present, and the… 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 AI Works
From the Series Exploring Artificial Intelligence
Engineers and scientists have been developing AI since the 1950s, and it has come a long way since then! AI can now assist in everyday life, from self-driving cars to diagnosing illnesses and Read More →
How Did the Creature Cross the Road?
From the Series Wildlife Rescue
Readers discover fish ladders and "salmon cannons" in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, rope swings for monkeys in China, colorful crab bridges in Australia, and roadway overpasses in Canada's… Read More →
How High-Tech Changed the World — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series How High-Tech Changed the World
Our world has been transformed by amazing high-tech inventions, but how do these incredible technologies work, who invented them, and how have they changed the way we live? Readers discover… 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
Termites, sea sponges, and a stinky fruit have something in common. They are the inspirations behind groundbreaking building designs. But architecture biomimicry doesn't just look cool—it… 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? Sharkskin, bird beaks, and sailfish scales are just… 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? Biomimicry is helping engineers design better robots and machinery. Discover how natural… 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 →
Igneous Rocks: Hit the Road and Discover a World That Rocks!
From the Series The Rock Cycle Road Trip
Igneous rocks are a hot topic, and readers will find out why when they hit the road to discover the rock cycle, the science behind this incredible process, and a world full of amazing igneous 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 →