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Discover how the Egyptians mastered timekeeping, the Romans mastered road building, and the Greeks mastered science. Amazing feats like the Great Wall and the pyramids are covered, along with everyday uses of technology. Readers will discover that many ancient inventions are still used today.
Technology Inspired by Nature explores innovations in technology across a variety of industries that were inspired by animals and plants. Through readable text, informative side bars, and an ôInspire Me!ö special feature, readers will learn about past discoveries in the intersection of technology and nature as well as cutting-edge technologies that are still to come.
Ancient societies developed incredible inventions and complex techniques that continue to surprise scientists and historians today. Discover how ancient innovations laid the groundwork for modern technology in this fascinating and thoroughly researched series.
This illuminating series breaks down the story of scientific discovery by historical epoch, from the earliest use of fire and the development of the wheel through space travel, modern computing, and the fiber-optic revolution. Relevant curriculum standards covered by each topic are highlighted in the sidebars throughout each title. This set probes the history of scientific discovery, putting each leap forward in its social and scientific context as well as explaining the science.
These volumes tell the story of today's technology, the people and the science behind the cars we drive, the computers and cell phones that we use everyday, and much more. Presented in a chronological approach, each title presents, in clear text and with abundant images, the changes that technology has brought to our daily lives.
Today’s teens know all about technological marvels such as Apple, Google, and Facebook. But how much do they know about the people behind these life-altering technologies? The biography series Technology Titans introduces readers to the creators themselves, to the people and events that influenced their lives, and to the achievements that have brought them both acclaim and criticism.
Technology's Impact explores how cutting-edge technologies will affect our society in the future-both positively and negatively. Readers will learn how these technologies work, how they are already affecting today's world, and how researchers are working to unlock the opportunities of these advances while avoiding the potential pitfalls. The books look ahead to the future, charting the likely future paths of these technologies. Each volume includes callout definitions for subject vocabulary, diagrams to enhance readers' understanding of complex concepts, source notes, and an annotated bibliography to facilitate deeper research.
Teenagers today are taking a stand on many important societal issues. This series explores what they are doing and why, how they are going about it, and what they hope to achieve. It also offers guidance on some of the tools and knowledge that young people will need if they want to take stands on issues that matter to them. In all books in the series, teen activists and others share their experiences on the front lines of activism.
Teens throughout the world are taking a stand on a variety of societal issues that matter to them. Teen Activists: Youth Changing the World introduces readers to some of these young people, the issues that motivate them, the challenges they face, their activities and achievements, and their hopes for the future.
Medical science has proven that cigarette-smoking is a serious health hazard. So why are so many teens picking up the habit? The Teen Choices series explores the choices teens face as they develop an understanding of risks and consequences and of right and wrong. All titles include straightforward discussion of the forces pushing teens toward these choices, the possible consequences of their actions, and what efforts are being made to help teens make good choices. Real world examples and comments from teens add interest and depth.