Technology - Kids

Children's imaginations will soar as they learn about different kinds of airplanes including jumbo jets, seaplanes, and stunt planes. This dynamic new book also describes the basic parts and functions of various airplanes.Author: Reagan MillerISBN-10: 0778730611ISBN-13: 9780778730613Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2010Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize:...

This book serves as an introduction and overview of the seven wonders of the modern world. Each of the structures in this book began as a dream to move faster, go higher, or live better. Readers will discover the wonders of these structures and...

Engaging photographs and easy-to-read text combine to give young readers a close-up look at different kinds of helicopters. Hovering Helicopters describes the way a helicopter operates, different kinds of helicopters, and how these amazing machines can go places and do things that other vehicles...

Find out about the largest, tallest, and most powerful transportation giants on Earth! The biggest monster truck, the tallest construction cranes, the longest trains, and many more fill the pages of this large format book. The detailed illustrations are accompanied by fascinating facts and...

A must-have for any curious mind, this book is packed with fascinating facts, and will take you on a thrilling journey through the world of science, history, geography and so much more.Read from cover to cover, or dip in and out at random, to...

Knowledge of measurement can be taken for granted. However, it is critical for many aspects of everyday life, from telling time to knowing if a substance's temperature is dangerously hot or cold. This title offers accessible explanatory text that breaks down concepts related to...

How are some modern trains able to zoom down tracks at more than 300 miles (483 km) per hour? The secret has to do with magnetism! Readers will learn key ideas behind this invisible force with this exciting book. The explanatory text is full...

Matter may seem like a simple concept, but it can be ambiguous. Its different states can add to its complexity. This title offers straightforward explanatory text that clearly defines matter and its properties in ways that are approachable to elementary readers and aligned with...

This volume explores how the risks of nuclear power can be managed, including risks from natural disasters and terrorist groups, whether nuclear power is good for the environment, and if nuclear power is an economical source of energy. Fantastic essay sources include the World...

Based on a true story, this thrilling picture book for kids 4-8 captures the incredible science of animal senses, and the surprising ways they can help us. The first book in an educational and fun series about the "sixth sense" of animals! It's Salvatore's...

Forensic scientists study crime scenes, examine evidence, and invent new ways to solve crimes. Forensics in the Real World examines the history of this field, what forensic scientists do today, and what's next for this branch of science. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful...

Engage your Grade K child in fun hands-on projects that develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Topics within each STEM challenge target earth, life, and physical science. Each unit covers a specific scientific concept and includes: Science Story: Introduces each science concept Practice Activities:...

From bicycles to hovercrafts, traffic lights to drones, technology has changed everything. Learn how vehicle and transportation technology makes traveling easier with detailed graphics and the science behind how it all works. Included backmatter comprehension questions ensure a well-rounded understanding of the inventions that...

Learn all about going on a field trip to a fire station. Early readers will be introduced to what they might see at a fire station through simple text and vibrant images to aid comprehension. Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that...

From bicycles to hovercrafts, traffic lights to drones, technology has changed everything. Learn how vehicle and transportation technology makes traveling easier with detailed graphics and the science behind how it all works. Included backmatter comprehension questions ensure a well-rounded understanding of the inventions that...

Learn about the world of hockey and how science is helping the game. You'll read about hockey skates, hockey sticks, and goalie equipment, and get a better understanding of how hockey is improving with science and technology. Also includes a page for caregivers and...

From eyeglasses to pacemakers, nanotechnology to AI, technology has changed everything. Learn how body and health technology makes our lives easier with detailed graphics and the science behind how it all works. Included backmatter comprehension questions ensure a well-rounded understanding of the inventions that...

Learn about the world of hockey and how science is helping the game. You'll read about hockey skates, hockey sticks, and goalie equipment, and get a better understanding of how hockey is improving with science and technology. Also includes a page for caregivers and...

Do you have what it takes to become a fighter pilot? Are you crazy enough to chase tornadoes? Could you win a car race travelling at 200 miles per hour? The dazzling stories about extreme careers in this book are sure to give readers...

From radios to the internet, remote controls to virtual reality, technology has changed everything. Learn how entertainment and information technology makes our lives easier with detailed graphics and the science behind how it all works. Included backmatter comprehension questions ensure a well-rounded understanding of...

Marching bands are full of excitement! Drums, cymbals, and other percussion instruments bring the beat to any performance! Get ready to feel the power while learning all about the percussion instruments that make up this important section of the band. Also includes a page...

Learn about the world of football and how science is helping the game. You'll read about helmets, shoulder pads, cleats, statistics, and training, and get a better understanding of how football is improving with science and technology. Also includes a page for caregivers and...

Marching bands are full of excitement! Drums, cymbals, and other percussion instruments bring the beat to any performance! Get ready to feel the power while learning all about the percussion instruments that make up this important section of the band. Also includes a page...

Woodwinds are a wonderful part of marching bands. Read all about the flute, piccolo, clarinet, saxophone, and other woodwind instruments. Which will be your favorite woodwind? Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension....

From batteries to toilets, lightbulbs to smart homes, technology has changed everything. Learn how energy and home technology makes our lives easier and our planet greener with detailed graphics and cutting-edge science. Included backmatter comprehension questions ensure a well-rounded understanding of the inventions that...

Woodwinds are a wonderful part of marching bands. Read all about the flute, piccolo, clarinet, saxophone, and other woodwind instruments. Which will be your favorite woodwind? Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension....

The performance of the color guard in the marching band is what makes the music come to life. This section of the band helps to bring excitement and visual effects to the marching band performance. Open up and read all about the graceful guard!...

Learn all about going on a field trip to a fire station. Early readers will be introduced to what they might see at a fire station through simple text and vibrant images to aid comprehension. Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that...

Brass instruments stand out in a crowd with their brilliant appearance. The trumpet, cornet, trombone, mellophone, tuba, and sousaphone are all important instruments in a marching band. Get ready to read about what makes each of these instruments unique. Also includes a page for...

From batteries to toilets, lightbulbs to smart homes, technology has changed everything. Learn how energy and home technology makes our lives easier and our planet greener with detailed graphics and cutting-edge science. Included backmatter comprehension questions ensure a well-rounded understanding of the inventions that...

From eyeglasses to pacemakers, nanotechnology to AI, technology has changed everything. Learn how body and health technology makes our lives easier with detailed graphics and the science behind how it all works. Included backmatter comprehension questions ensure a well-rounded understanding of the inventions that...

Do you have what it takes to become a fighter pilot? Are you crazy enough to chase tornadoes? Could you win a car race travelling at 200 miles per hour? The dazzling stories about extreme careers in this book are sure to give readers...

Step into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence with this engaging book for young readers aged 3-6. Learn 25 intriguing and fun facts about AI and its impact on our daily lives. From robots and smart devices to self-driving cars, this book introduces kids...

Do you know that 200 years ago, the only way that one person could send a message to another person was by letter or messenger? It's hard to imagine now, with our smartphones and computers at our fingertips. From the invention of the telegraph...

It's everywhere. It's a solid, a liquid, or a gas. Read more to find out the facts on matter.Author: Mari SchuhISBN-10: 142967105XISBN-13: 9781429671057Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2011Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.80h x 10.60w x 0.10d

Learn about the world of football and how science is helping the game. You'll read about helmets, shoulder pads, cleats, statistics, and training, and get a better understanding of how football is improving with science and technology. Also includes a page for caregivers and...

The performance of the color guard in the marching band is what makes the music come to life. This section of the band helps to bring excitement and visual effects to the marching band performance. Open up and read all about the graceful guard!...

Brass instruments stand out in a crowd with their brilliant appearance. The trumpet, cornet, trombone, mellophone, tuba, and sousaphone are all important instruments in a marching band. Get ready to read about what makes each of these instruments unique. Also includes a page for...

From radios to the internet, remote controls to virtual reality, technology has changed everything. Learn how entertainment and information technology makes our lives easier with detailed graphics and the science behind how it all works. Included backmatter comprehension questions ensure a well-rounded understanding of...

Plastic is found in many everyday items, and many people drink their water from plastic bottles. But plastic is very harmful to the environment. Readers learn the importance of recycling plastic to ensure it can be reused. They explore what happens in a recycling...

Have you ever noticed that magnets only stick to your refrigerator because of their metal backing? That's called magnetism! In this volume, readers learn how magnetism works, from a magnet's north and south poles to the invisible magnetic fields around different objects. They also...

Steel cans have a recycling journey that is unique from other kinds of cans--they even need to be recycled separately from other waste. Readers learn about the necessary steps to recycle steel cans at recycling plants, such as crushing the metal down, shredding and...

Old receipts, newspapers, and cardboard boxes often find themselves in bins after people are done using them. But what happens next? Readers learn about the new lives paper and cardboard have after they're recycled, as they are taught what pulp is, how paper is...

You may use a glass jar to drink your beverages from or even to hold flowers, but what happens after you recycle the jar? Readers journey alongside a glass jar in the recycling plant, as they learn about processes such as sorting and machines...

Welcome to an exciting learning journey through the fascinating world of civil engineering!'COLOR AND LEARN ABOUT CIVIL ENGINEERING' is a book specially designed for curious children who want to explore how bridges, buildings, foundations, slopes, and many other structures that shape our environment are...

Do robots have emotions? What would happen if you jumped into a black hole? Can plants ... hear things? Find the answers to these and even more far-flung questions in this quirky, super-stuffed curiosity quencher. Some questions have simple answers. And other questions? Well,...

Gravity plays a critical role for all life on Earth--without it, everything would float away! Readers will learn key ideas about gravity with this engaging title. The explanatory text carefully crafted for second to third-grade readers covers science curricular concepts including gravitational pull, Newton's...

Friction makes many everyday activities possible, from allowing brakes to stop a speeding car to allowing a professional baseball player to grip a bat. Readers will learn all about the science-curricula-aligned aspects of friction with this engaging text. These include the differences between static...

Receiving a critical organ can save your life, but sometimes these organs are harvested from living people, who might be donating them for financial reasons. Does this kind of practice constitute exploitation of the economically disadvantaged? Does the system of selling and using body...

Embark on a fantastic STEM adventure as you travel back in time to help a pioneer family on the wild frontier. Each STEM challenge in this book will help them survive their journey. Start by reading the exciting storyline to find out what dangers...