Technology - Kids

Why do kids ask so many questions? This engaging book provides answers to some of the most interesting and entertaining questions that kids love to ask, like, "Why don't spiders get caught in their own webs?" and "Why do bees sting?" With colorful illustrations...

Tech is everywhere in our lives! Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about technology, from the classroom to space - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. A World...

Sometimes big things come in tiny packages. Atoms are the smallest forms of matter, but they can release huge amounts of energy. Today, about 20 percent of our electricity comes from nuclear power. Learn we use nuclear power today and how scientists are working...

How long is the drive from Florida to Oregon? What's the shortest route to the picnic? How can you get around a big park without getting lost? Discover the many ways maps can provide information and help solve problems. This first introduction to using...

Viruses cannot even perform the functions of living organisms until they invade other cells. Yet viruses cause some of the deadliest diseases that affect human beings: AIDS, SARS, Hanta and Ebola syndromes, herpes, the flu, and polio. Illustrated with microphotographs of the viruses, this...

The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 grabs attention with its sound and speed! In this title, readers learn about this sports car from its boxer engine to its interior racecar elements. Leveled text and crisp images combine to explore the car's history, parts, and design....

Learn all about the S-Class by Mercedes-Benz. Discover fascinating facts and specs, from high-performance parts to sleek designs and unique details.Author: Tracy Nelson MaurerISBN-10: 1427154937ISBN-13: 9781427154934Publisher: Crabtree BranchesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2021Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 8.74h x 6.77w x 0.24d

Learn about the key concepts used in space technology, and explore them by coding your own simulations of how rockets and spaceships move. Seven step-by-step projects use the latest version of Scratch, the free online coding program, to help you learn about gravity, create...

Drones are becoming more and more popular across the globe. Find out what drones are, how they fly, and all incredible things they can do!Author: William AnthonyISBN-10: 8885247555ISBN-13: 9798885247559Publisher: Jump!Language: EnglishPublished: 05/15/2023Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 8.82h x 6.14w x 0.32d

Learn all about the computer technology used in smart homes and buildings that is making our lives easier and our homes more secure. Use the algorithms and ideas used to control devices within buildings to create your own coding programs. Five step-by-step projects use...

Beginning in Japan, the Acura NSX is now made by hand in Ohio! This high-low book immerses readers in the parts and features of this stylish supercar through leveled text and crisp photos. Special features share car specifications, map where it's made, show off...

The Lamborghini Si疣 is Lamborghini's first ever hybrid car. It is also one of their most powerful cars yet! In this hi-lo title, readers will learn about the history and features of this car through vibrant photos and engaging text. Special features highlight the...

Learn all about the S-Class by Mercedes-Benz. Discover fascinating facts and specs, from high-performance parts to sleek designs and unique details.Author: Tracy Nelson MaurerISBN-10: 1427154872ISBN-13: 9781427154873Publisher: Crabtree BranchesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2021Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 9.13h x 7.09w x 0.32d

After receiving an electric shock, the Code Academy kids' robot classmate, Ro-Bud, has forgotten all of her programming. Professor Chip and the class must learn how programming and operating systems work in order to get their trusty friend back in working order. With easy-to-understand...

The Aston Martin Valhalla is a car on the cutting edge of modern technology. In this hi-lo title, reluctant readers will learn all about this high-tech sports car. Special features highlight the basics of the vehicle, show off the car's engine, and more. Crisp...

The kids at Code Academy are memorizing their lines for a school play with the help of Ro-bud, their computer classmate. But when Ro-bud can't remember her lines, everyone panics! Professor Chip believes it's a memory storage problem. By relating human memory to machine...

Book Features: - Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level S, Lexile measure 850L- 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches- Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures- Includes industry-level vocabulary, photo glossary, and review activities- Reading/teaching tips and index includedOn The Job Learning Fun:...

Join the Code Academy kids as they learn how to write computer code that tells Ro-bud, their robot classmate, how to feed Turing, the class guinea pig. The easy-to-understand example shows readers that code is a set of instructions that follow a simple pattern....

The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has been an American classic since 1963. In this title, engaging text and vibrant photos bring the car to life, introducing its history, build, and more. Special features break down details about the car such as its size, cost, and...

Professor Chip helps the class at Code Academy understand that computers communicate in a language that kids can learn. Simple sentences and easy-to-understand examples make learning binary code understandable and fun.Author: Kirsty HolmesISBN-10: 0778763285ISBN-13: 9780778763284Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/31/2019Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 9.60h...

The Porsche Taycan is an electric vehicle on the cutting edge of technology! In this hi-lo title, reluctant readers will learn all about what makes this high-tech car go. Vibrant photos and engaging text bring the speedy sports car to life, offering information about...

Robotics, the Internet, and computers are some of the most signifcant technology breakthroughs of the last hundred years. This book identifies the pioneers of technology and how their innovations have revolutionized our world. Readers will enjoy reading the stories behind each historic invention as...

Book Features: - Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level R, Lexile 810L - 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches- Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures- Includes industry-level vocabulary, photo glossary, and review activities- Reading/teaching tips and index includedOn The Job Learning Fun:...

The Lamborghini Hur當an Evo is a streamlined and elegant car. In this hi-lo title, reluctant readers will learn about the history and features of this speedy sports car through vibrant photos and engaging text. Profile features highlight some basic aspects of the car and...

Food scientists apply their knowledge of chemistry, biology, and other sciences to the study and analysis of food. This compelling title explains how food scientists search for ways to improve the ways food is grown and prepared commercially for thousands of people. Teacher's guide...

Buckle up for a ride in the Ferrari F8 Tributo! This fast car comes to life through carefully leveled text, which details the history and features of this speedy Ferrari. Vibrant images show off the car's features, while profiles break down the car's size,...

The Chiron is Bugatti's fastest car, reaching speeds of over 300 miles per hour! In this hi-lo title, reluctant readers will learn what makes this fast car go. Vibrant photos and engaging text bring this speedy car to life on the page, while special...

Curious kids ask the best questions What keeps the stars from falling from the sky? Why do metal boats float? And more importantly, why don't cars run on apple juice? All these questions and more are found in the pages of this science Q...

Food scientists apply their knowledge of chemistry, biology, and other sciences to the study and analysis of food. This compelling title explains how food scientists search for ways to improve the ways food is grown and prepared commercially for thousands of people. Teacher's guide...

A children's book on science, technology, engineering, medicine and philosophy, recommended for ages 6+. A book designed for children in developing areas to supplement life skills in a fun and educational format. Watch as your child's struggles to overcome complex concepts such as anatomy,...

Discover the source code behind the web pages we use every day. This easy-to-understand book describes how web pages are built, how coding languages work together, what content management systems are, and how Internet links work. Young readers are shown how to plan and...

This entertaining book introduces readers to basic computer game design. Content covers key game features including game assets, such as characters, obstacles, and tools. Readers also learn about the types of code used for different actions including keeping score and changing difficulty levels. They...

By building their own custom PCs, video game fans can tweak every detail to make sure they get the best possible experience every time they play. This book provides readers with everything they need to know to build their first gaming computer. Includes a...

Deep inside the earth lie undiscovered wonders that have never seen the light of day. In this title, readers will learn how bold explorers venture into the darkness of caves. Vibrant photos show readers what it is like to explore caves, while special features...

Different programming languages are good at doing different things. Python is used by professional programmers to create 3-D graphics for special effects in movies, and is often used on web servers to handle searching. This fascinating book contains all the techniques and ideas you...

Computers hold all kinds of important information for individuals, businesses, and beyond. Cybersecurity is needed to keep that information safe. As computer technology advances, cybersecurity must keep up. Explore how cybersecurity works, what threatens cybersecurity, and how this technology helps people. Dyslexic-friendly font and...

Who do you want to learn about today? This engaging book provides answers to some of the most interesting and entertaining questions that kids love to ask, like, "Who invented the cast?" and "Who flew the first airplane?" With colorful illustrations and easy-to-understand answers,...

Awesome Algorithms and Creative Coding explores how computers work and explains how to think in a logical way. The bright and engaging design guides readers through clear explanations of binary code, simple algorithms, and computer language. With real-life examples, students learn about the development...

Many people believe ghosts exist. Ghost hunters are using technology to try to prove it. Readers will investigate the tricks and tools used by people hunting for ghosts around the world.Author: Emma Carlson-BerneISBN-10: 876560329XISBN-13: 9798765603291Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2023Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 10.30h...

Where do we get fossil fuels? Why do we use them so much? Fossil Fuels answers these questions and much more!Author: Tracy Vonder BrinkISBN-10: 1039660649ISBN-13: 9781039660649Publisher: Crabtree CrownLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2022Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 10.10h x 8.00w x 0.30dReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 11/01/2022...

This up-to-the-minute new book describes what happens when biology meets technology. The amazing leaps both biological and technological currently being made in medicine bring the promise of longer, healthier lives. But at what cost? This amazing book explores: - the current study of the...

Learn all about the Escalade by Cadillac. Discover fascinating facts and specs, from high-performance parts to sleek designs and unique details.Author: Tracy Nelson MaurerISBN-10: 1427154899ISBN-13: 9781427154897Publisher: Crabtree BranchesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2021Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 8.74h x 6.77w x 0.16d

The Lotus Evija is the first all-electric car in Lotus's history. Vibrant photos and engaging text bring this car to life for reluctant readers. Special features highlight the basics of the car, including price, top speed and number made. Other features detail the size...

Let's Meet a Construction Worker! What do construction workers do? Some lucky kids are about to find out! They visit Mr. Moore, a construction worker who's helping to build a new school. He shows them machines that dig big holes. He explains how he...

Tech is everywhere in our lives! Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about technology, from the classroom to space - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. A World...

Learn all about the R8 by Audi. Discover fascinating facts and specs, from high-performance parts to sleek designs and unique details.Author: Tracy Nelson MaurerISBN-10: 1427154856ISBN-13: 9781427154859Publisher: Crabtree BranchesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2021Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.13h x 7.17w x 0.32d

The long-term damage from an accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant more than 30 years ago is still unknown. When explosions ripped through the reactor in rural Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union, they spewed huge amounts of radioactive material into the...

This collection of pro versus con essays examines whether or not alternative energy sources can replace fossil fuels and if the benefits of wind power outweigh its disadvantages. This volume also debates the practicality of utility-scale solar power as a practical alternative energy source...

Come adventure and join "Frankie" on a tour to finding out the meaning of Technology with fun pictures, and activities. This book is both informative and entertaining; good for all ages, either enjoying the colorful illustrations or completing the hands on activities. It breaks...

With each new game in the long-running Pok駑on series, a new generation of players is introduced to the simple, yet irresistible concept of catching colorful monsters and battling them against other players. In this book, readers will learn about the history of this classic...