Technology - Kids

Community Websites in the Global Citizens: Social Media series explores various aspects of virtual community websites 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...

Social Networking in the Global Citizens: Social Media series explores social networking platforms and apps, like Facebook and Twitter, 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,...

Readers get acquainted with the people behind today's most cutting-edge technologies in the VR field--from bright ideas to cool new products--and inspires readers to consider a high-tech future career. Careers in Virtual Reality Technology introduces six exciting careers and features sidebar activities that invite...

Readers get acquainted with the people behind today's most cutting-edge technologies in the artificial intelligence field--from bright ideas to cool new products--and inspires readers to consider a high-tech future career. Careers in Artificial Intelligence introduces six exciting careers and features sidebar activities that invite...

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

Readers get acquainted with the people behind today's most cutting-edge technologies in the artificial intelligence field--from bright ideas to cool new products--and inspires readers to consider a high-tech future career. Careers in Artificial Intelligence introduces six exciting careers and features sidebar activities that invite...

Have you ever wondered how web pages are built? Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will learn the art of innovation. Large, colorful images show students how to complete activities. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help...

With nanotechnology, doctors can use tiny electronic devices and sensors to create innovative new treatments for their patients. With this book, students learn about the past, present, and future of technological innovation. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on technology...

Today's stadiums can seat more than 100,000 people. With the help of new technological advancements, some even have retractable roofs. Find out more about how these huge structures are designed, built, and improved in Stadiums, part of the Engineering Marvels series.Author: Rebecca RowellISBN-10: 1510537384ISBN-13:...

This guide explores the use of a diverse selection of elements to demonstrate proficiencies and skill sets. Students are introduced to the concept of using artifacts and reflection to showcase not only what they've learned but how they've learned: how to demonstrate both their...

The mobile applications industry continues to grow as people demand more from their smartphones and tablets each day. Who designs and builds the mobile apps that we've become dependent on? What skills do you need to work in this growing industry? This book answers...

Web developers build websites, but they also look at feedback from people who use websites so they can make improvements to their work. This book introduces readers to the world of web development. Readers will learn about the skills needed to work in this...

This fascinating series investigates the history of technological equipment that has changed enormously since it was first invented. Studying the history of computers, robots, telecommunication, and transportation, each book looks at the key figures who played a part in the developmen of technology, the...

In recent years, the number of teens with smartphones has exploded. While this greater access to mobile technology has its advantages, it also holds potential dangers. Smartphones pose a surprising number of threats to teen health and safety, including distracted driving and walking, sexting...

Readers are introduced to the amazing world of modern medicine. They'll discover, through easy-to-follow text and fascinating photographs, how the development of new technologies have improved medical treatments and even increased our life expectancies. This is a fascinating read for anyone interested in medicine,...

Wind has been used as a power source for over 5,000 years. Windmills weren't just decorations in idyllic country scenes, they were used for milling grain and irrigating crops. Now modern wind turbines are scattered throughout the United States. These giant sweeping machines harness...

Today's students can feel lost in the abundance of information that is made available to them through the Internet. This crucial book arms students with the right tools to determine which online sources are credible and which aren't. Engaging and informative, it allows them...

The Learn-at-Home: Summer STEM Bundle Grade 4 offers focused readers and activity sheets. The bundle comes with daily practice sheets that cover science, technology, engineering, and math topics, with activities aligned to national and state standards. Used at home or in a classroom, the...

The Learn-at-Home: Summer STEM Bundle Grade K offers science-focused readers and activity sheets. The bundle comes with daily practice sheets that cover a variety of topics, with activities aligned to national and state standards. The individual readers enclosed discuss age concepts in a fun...

The Learn-at-Home: Summer STEM Bundle Grade 2 offers science-focused readers and activity sheets. Used at home or in the classroom, this bundle comes with daily practice sheets that cover science, technology, engineering, and math topics, with activities aligned to national and state standards. The...

This hi/lo series makes a key topic in the middle school science curriculum accessible to students reading below grade level. Clear text describes the world's energy needs and resources in the twenty-first century and looks at the impact of energy usage on the global...

Learn all about the computer technology used in modern transportation. Use the algorithms and ideas that control real forms of transportation technology to create your own on-screen vehicles. Six step-by-step projects use the latest version of Scratch, the free online coding program, to help...

Is constant access to technology safe for children? Should driverless vehicles replace human-controlled cars? Every day, we hear arguments about technology issues in the media. This book gives readers the tools to make sense of and evaluate some of these arguments. Using three relatable...

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...

While Alexander Graham Bell won the race to patent the telephone, he was only one among many inventors who explored instant voice communication. This fascinating book describes the evolution of the telephone from the invention of the telegraph by Marconi to the modern day...

A book and toy all in one--get ready to zip away right into fun with this novelty digger board book that features moving wheels!Clear the way, it's time to play! Diggers are always on the move, making way for exciting new buildings, spaces, and...

This thought-provoking book examines concerns regarding the testing of new medicine, how medical testing on humans and animals should be regulated, concerns about diagnostic medical tests, and concerns about genetic testing. Essays are sequenced in a pro versus con format, providing more than one...

The collected essays in this book examine the ways in which medical technology benefits and hinder society. Each essay argues such questions as the medical technology "curve" and its impact on patient outcomes, the cost of providing cutting edge medical technology to patients, and...

Are newspapers dying if they don't turn a profit, even if people read them in overwhelming numbers? In an increasingly digital world, where does the hard-copy newspaper fit in? Media experts weigh in on these questions and others relevant to the future of printed...

She points at the screen and asks: but how does it actually know?You pause. Because the honest answer is: you are not entirely sure either.Computer Engineering for Kids answers the questions children actually ask about technology. Not how to code. How it all actually...

Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this graphic novel, experience the great railroad race between Central Pacific and Union Pacific. Wealth and glory await whichever builds the longest track! In 1863, America is divided not just by the civil war but by...

The future of healthcare is here! Dive into the fascinating world of AI and discover how it's revolutionizing the way we approach medicine in this middle school STEM book. From advanced diagnostic tools to personalized treatment plans, striving readers will gain insights into AI's...

This exciting new series takes a cross- curricular approach to the engaging and high interest topic of toys. The titles explore the different materials of toys, how they work, their diversity around the world and their history through easy to read text and full...

Toys are terrific fun to play with! But, have you ever wondered what your toy truck was made of? What about how your doll might have been different over 100 years ago? Explore the magic behind the toys you love in this wonderful series!...

Toys are terrific fun to play with! But, have you ever wondered what your toy truck was made of? What about how your doll might have been different over 100 years ago? Explore the magic behind the toys you love in this wonderful series!...

Uncover the coolest animals used by militaries around the world with leveled text, infograhics, and up-close photos.Author: Julia GarsteckiISBN-10: 1680721631ISBN-13: 9781680721638Publisher: Bolt!Language: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2017Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.50w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.1Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 192787 /...

Go on a mission to learn about the Marine Raiders Regiment through infographics, closely leveled text, and dynamic photos.Author: Julia GarsteckiISBN-10: 1644662760ISBN-13: 9781644662762Publisher: Bolt!Language: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2018Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbs

Introduces readers to the science behind extra senses, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, informative sidebars, and a "How It Works" special feature make this...

Identifies and explores innovative technology in the transportation industry that was inspired by nature. Accessible text, supplementary sidebars, and an interesting infographic reveal for readers the science behind these technologies and the animals and plants that inspired them.Author: Wendy Hinote LanierISBN-10: 1641850469ISBN-13: 9781641850469Publisher: Focus...

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a chef. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis....

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a robotics engineer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, and daily job tasks related to this career, in the framework of the STEAM, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, movement....

Provides 12 informative questions and answers about online identity and privacy. Exciting, full-color spreads present related facts and tips and tricks you need to know to stay smart with technology.Author: Jill RoeslerISBN-10: 1632352222ISBN-13: 9781632352224Publisher: 12-Story LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2016Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w...

Learn how primary sources can help improve your research projects.Author: Kristin FontichiaroISBN-10: 1610806611ISBN-13: 9781610806619Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2012Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.6Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 153359 / Find Out Firsthand: Using Primary Sources

Learn how to collaborate with other people using the Internet.Author: Samantha RoslundISBN-10: 1610804864ISBN-13: 9781610804868Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2012Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.60h x 7.50w x 0.30d

You see an airplane streaking through the sky. Is it a normal airplane flying vacationers to Florida? Or could it be a spy plane piloted by a robot taking pictures of you? As technology has advanced, so have the ways spies use that technology....

Action-packed photos and informative text introduce readers to cool muscle cars. Readers will learn about muscle car parts, the history of muscle cars, and more.Author: Jon M. FishmanISBN-10: 1541527550ISBN-13: 9781541527553Publisher: Lerner ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.20w x 0.10dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level:...

Exciting photos and engaging text tell readers all about stock cars, from stock car parts and NASCAR races to the history of stock cars.Author: Jon M. FishmanISBN-10: 1541527593ISBN-13: 9781541527591Publisher: Lerner ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.20w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.3Point...

Young readers today are exposed to diversity that past generations could never have experienced. This book helps them understand how the simple act of communication happens throughout a wide diversity of cultures. By promoting an early interest in other cultures, these books strengthen young...

With more than 250 million players around the world, Fortnite is one of the most popular video games in history. In this book, readers will learn how to scavenge for useful supplies in the game's sprawling island environment. Includes table of contents, author biography,...

Esports competitions have become a world-wide phenomenon with millions of viewers and fans. Learn about how esports competitions deal with things from gambling to cheating software. Aligned with curriculum standards, these books also highlight key 21st Century content including information, media, and technology skills....