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Technology Breakthroughs II

Technology breakthroughs change history and society when they happen, and they are happening at a faster pace than ever. This series helps young readers gain perspective on developments in technology. Each book covers the context, contributing factors, key players, and effects of a major technology breakthrough. Good STEM connection.

Technology in Ancient Cultures

Technology in the Workplace

Technology is integral to modern life, especially to many jobs, where nearly every worker interfaces with tech at some point. Beyond simply computers, tablets, and communication networks, other technologies and technological systems are deployed and used daily in every field and profession. This dynamic set covers the modern and upcoming technology that defines the twenty-first-century working experience. Readers will explore genetic engineering, burgeoning renewable energy sources in agriculture, high-tech weaponry and logistics tools used in the military, and advance point-of-sale or anti-theft technologies in retail. This invigorating series excites and prepares readers for workplace changes and challenges now and in the future.

Technology in Times Past  

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 (Navigator)  

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.

Technology Then and Now

The gadgets, tools, and transportation we use today have come a long way from when they were first invented. This series tells the stories of today3s most essential pieces of technology. Each book begins by describing an early era of a technology3s development and ends by explaining how the technology is used in the present day. Additional features include a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, infographics, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Technology through the Ages

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.

Technology Through the Ages (Curriculum Connections)

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.

Technology Timelines

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.

Technology Titans

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.