Technology - Kids

- Ilustraciones claras y fascinantes - y totalmente nuevas, creadas especialmente para este proyecto.- Expone miles de fenómenos y procesos científicos, tecnológicos y naturales: ideal para el aprendizaje STEM.- Información contextualizada y revisada por expertos que explica conceptos clave de un modo claro y...

More and more frequently, there are stories of people being tricked by fake videos of politicians and celebrities doing things that never really happened. Deepfake technology can create faked pictures, sounds, and even videos that look very real. Explore more about this important topic...

The Toyota GR Supra is one of only a few sports cars made by Toyota. It's one of the fastest too, rocketing from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 3.9 seconds! In this hi/lo title, leveled text highlights what drives the car's...

In Italian, countach can mean "my goodness" or "wow"! The Lamborghini Countach's distinctive design lives up to its name. This hi/lo title introduces readers to the history of the Lamborghini company and this enduring car model. Special features and colorful photos help reluctant readers...

More and more frequently, there are stories of people being tricked by fake videos of politicians and celebrities doing things that never really happened. Deepfake technology can create faked pictures, sounds, and even videos that look very real. Explore more about this important topic...

Computers can now drive cars, translate live speech, and even solve real-world problems. Some of the most cutting-edge advancements have been made thanks to artificial intelligence. But just what is this newsworthy tech? Explore more about this important topic with content tied to the...

In AI in Cars, early fluent readers will learn how AI uses cameras and sensors to help drivers on the road, what self-driving cars are around today, and how this technology could transform the way we get around. Beautiful, crisp, full-color photographs complement the...

The benefits of technology require large amounts of resources to develop and spread. But modern living is already taxing Earth's resources and the environment. To continue to improve human life on Earth, we may have to look to space for the resources we need....

Modern space suits are bulky, uncomfortable, and difficult to repair. If human beings are going to explore and colonize the moon and Mars, they will need something better to wear. Learn how engineer and astronaut Bonnie Dunbar is using her experience to develop the...

The reflectors used in the world's largest telescopes are big and heavy. Instead of glass and metal, could they be made of reflective plastic? How big could a space telescope be if you could blow up the main lens like a balloon? Learn how...

What if we could take a picture of a planet orbiting a distant star light-years away? What would we find there? Learn how Nobel Prize-winning physicist John Mather is planning to pair a giant observatory on Earth with a huge unfolding satellite to take...

Join Lila and Andy on another exciting journey as they explore the fascinating world of bridges! In this book, you'll learn what bridges are and why we need them. You'll also learn about the different types of bridges, discover the materials bridges are made...

The Ford Mustang has been a special model since it hit the road in 1964. The Mustang Dark Horse variant adds a fierce design to this powerful muscle car! In this hi/lo title, leveled text introduces the car's different trims and features. Crisp photos...

Put the top down and cruise in style in the Maserati GranCabrio! This hi/lo title takes readers through the specifications and most remarkable parts of this popular convertible. Leveled text will help reluctant readers learn about the GranCabrio's drive modes, its specialty engine, and...

Fireworks! Explosives! Hazardous materials! These are the tools of a pyrotechnician's trade! Readers will be absorbed by this high-interest, low reading level book about what it takes to be a pyrotechnician. They'll discover what education and training is required to work in this fascinating...

Step right up to the enchanting world of roller coasters with 'Roller Coaster Designing and Engineering for Kids'! This delightful book is your child's ticket to discovering the awe-inspiring universe of these adrenaline-pumping marvels. Imagine the joy on their faces as they flip through...

From the earliest times, people have found ways to communicate over long distances. Today, the technology of telecommunications lies at the heart of all modern communications networks. This book examines the history of communications from smoke signals to satellite signals and from telegrams to...

For thousands of years, every form of transportation has used natural energy, whether provided by humans, animals, or the wind. Today, we rely on fossil fuels to power our cars, ships, trains, and planes. Each new form of transportation has allowed us to explore...

In the twenty-first century people use energy in a wide variety of ways. Energy powers our computers, lights and heats our homes, fuels our transportation, and manufactures the goods we need. Almost all of this energy comes from fossil fuels. As these fuels begin...

AI-Z: AI for Kids - Discover the ABCs of Artificial Intelligence! Embark on a fascinating journey through the world of Artificial Intelligence with "AI-Z: AI for Kids"! This colorful, engaging A-to-Z guide introduces young minds to the exciting realm of AI, making complex concepts...

Sharing Economy in the Global Citizens: Social Media series explores the sharing economy through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety...

The foundations of modern medicine were laid hundreds of years ago. Yet medical science is quick to adopt new developments in science and technology. Discoveries in areas ranging from space exploration to robotics have been applied to medicine. This book examines advances in surgery...

The discoveries and inventions of today are poised to change the way you live in the near future. New jet engine designs use cutting-edge materials and manufacturing techniques so passenger airliners and military jets can fly faster and farther than ever. Other kinds of...

Did you know that engineers have been finding solutions to problems for thousands of years? Today, engineers often study technologies from the past. Learn more in How Engineers Find Solutions, a title in the What Engineers Do series.Author: Robin JohnsonISBN-10: 1510554114ISBN-13: 9781510554115Publisher: LightboxLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

When a medical emergency occurs, seconds often make the difference between life and death. Every day, people are saved as the results of improvements in diagnosis and care. Read this book to explore the many advancements that have occurred in emergency care and the...

During the 20th century, smallpox was responsible for 500 million deaths, yet by the end of the century the disease was eradicated. How did this amazing accomplishment happen? How was the smallpox and other vaccines developed? This book explores role innovation has played in...

Futurologist Luna Lee presents possibilities for the future of medicine in the next 100 years.Author: Giovanni Pota, Agnieszka BiskupISBN-10: 1491482648ISBN-13: 9781491482643Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 10.20h x 6.00w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.6Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 184204 /...

Radio telescopes can help astronomers learn the secrets of the universe's birth. But, such telescopes must be huge, and radio signals from Earth and the sun interfere with their readings. Learn how engineer Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay plans to solve these problems and more by building...

Neptune, the last planet in our solar system, has barely been studied. But the planet and its giant moon Triton hold many secrets-Triton could even harbor life! Learn how engineer Mahmooda Sultana plans to send a probe to Neptune in a fraction of the...

The discoveries and inventions of today are poised to change the way you live in the near future. That includes solving some of the biggest problems facing the world. Today, climate change threatens the way of life for every person on Earth. New technologies...

Readers get acquainted with the people behind today's most cutting-edge technologies in the personal space travel field--from bright ideas to cool new products--and inspires readers to consider a high-tech future career. Careers in Personal Space Travel introduces six exciting careers and features sidebar activities...

Perhaps the most well known innovation of the ancient Egyptians is mummification--but they knew far more about the human body than just how to preserve it. There's evidence that the ancient Egyptians knew how to set broken bones and that they knew a person's...

Venus's surface is a place of scorching heat and crushing pressure. But, in the clouds, conditions are a little less intense. Learn how engineer Javid Bayandor plans to build a flying probe-inspired by giant manta ray-explore the planet's atmosphere. The books in the Out...

Although it is a still a relatively new addition to the scientific community--having only existed since the 1980s--nanotechnology is the science behind microscopic inventions, such as electronics, food, or medicine. The technology harkens back to the movement of atoms and arrangement of them into...

Describes the history and development of the steam engine, and discusses early steam-driven machines, work by James Watt and other inventors, the first railway to use steam locomotives, and much more.Author: James Lincoln CollierISBN-10: 0761418806ISBN-13: 9780761418801Publisher: Cavendish Square PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2007Pages: 144Format: Library BindingWeight:...

Digital equity is crucial for each person to thrive in the world today. Phones, tablets, laptops, the internet: there are so many digital tools! But what happens when people can't access them? Digital equity is about ensuring folks everywhere have access to the tools...

They are names recognized around the world today: Tesla. Starbucks. Netflix. Google. But how did these companies grow into global giants? Designed for readers age 12 and up, this comprehensive series spotlights flourishing corporations in a range of areas, from automotive and entertainment to...

They are names recognized around the world today: Tesla. Starbucks. Netflix. Google. But how did these companies grow into global giants? Designed for readers age 12 and up, this comprehensive series spotlights flourishing corporations in a range of areas, from automotive and entertainment to...

They are names recognized around the world today: Tesla. Starbucks. Netflix. Google. But how did these companies grow into global giants? Designed for readers age 12 and up, this comprehensive series spotlights flourishing corporations in a range of areas, from automotive and entertainment to...

They are names recognized around the world today: Tesla. Starbucks. Netflix. Google. But how did these companies grow into global giants? Designed for readers age 12 and up, this comprehensive series spotlights flourishing corporations in a range of areas, from automotive and entertainment to...

Baseball is much more than game-winning hits, double plays, and grand slams. It's a spectacular spectacle where baseball, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics happen to meet.Author: N. HelgetISBN-10: 1543530427ISBN-13: 9781543530421Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2018Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 8.80h x 6.70w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading...

They are names recognized around the world today: Tesla. Starbucks. Netflix. Google. But how did these companies grow into global giants? Designed for readers age 12 and up, this comprehensive series spotlights flourishing corporations in a range of areas, from automotive and entertainment to...

Wile E. Coyote wants nothing more than to get hold of Road Runner. Watch as he uses liquids, solids, and gases in clever ways to catch that bird. Will the states of matter help him succeed? Or will his schemes dry up in the...

This important book explains how the code behind social media networks connects people around the world. Young readers will learn how networks are built using algorithms, how they communicate using messaging systems, and how privacy settings, IP addresses, and cookies work. The dangers of...

The Patriot Act, which was passed shortly after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, has allowed the government to monitor communication by phone, email, or social media, to access credit and bank reports, or to track activity on the internet. This book examines the...

Businesses used to contact buyers by placing advertisements in newspapers, magazines, and on television and radio. Now they monitor your online shopping and product browsing habits. This book looks as the ways businesses spy on patrons, examines the reasons the marketplace has changed, argues...

The new ways governments, law enforcement agencies, and businesses can keep tabs on people is jaw dropping. This book examines the many new methods of data collection, the rationale behind developing them, the pros and cons of developing these new technologies, and the difficulties...

Vehicles on the Farm takes readers on an exciting tour of the kinds of hard-working vehicles that are found on a farm. This new title uses large, vibrant images and clear text to introduce readers to combines, harvesters, and other common farm vehicles and...

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...