Technology - Kids

The technology that drives our world today will not be the same in fifty or a hundred years. Delve into the possibilities that will make life on Earth and beyond completely different in the future. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and...

The future of business is here! Dive into the fascinating world of AI and discover how it's revolutionizing the way we work in this middle school STEM book. From automated customer service to predictive analytics, striving readers will gain insights into AI's role in...

Communication technology has a long history. In ancient times, humans communicated using smoke signals and semaphore towers. Beginning in the electrical age, inventors found ways to send messages over wire and even telephones. Discover how engineers are continuing to evolve communication technology, including the...

The Great Wall of China is the largest manmade structure in the world, reaching thousands of miles across China. This project wasn't tackled by only one person. It spanned hundreds of years and was overseen by several emperors with a common goal: to protect...

Does HVAC installation and maintenance really need the human touch? Or can AI take over? Readers will learn about being an HVAC technician, what it entails, what training is needed, and how they can set themselves up for success in the field. This title...

Does renewable energy installation and maintenance really need the human touch? Or can AI take over? Readers will learn about being a renewable energy technician, what the job entails, what training is needed, and how they can set themselves up for success in the...

Does welding really need the human touch? Or can AI take over? Readers will learn about welding as a career, what the job entails, what training is needed, and how they can set themselves up for success in the field. This title digs into...

Does dental hygiene really need the human touch? Or can AI take over? Readers will learn about dental hygiene as a career, what the job entails, what training is needed, and how they can set themselves up for success in the field. This title...

Does installing and repairing elevators and similar mechanical lifts, like escalators and moving walkways, really need the human touch? Or can AI take over? Readers will learn about elevator mechanics as a career, what the job entails, what training is needed, and how they...

What do video game developers, urban planners, meteorologists, and architects have in common? They all use math at their jobs. Readers are introduced to these and many other jobs in math as they explore what their future could look like if they turn their...

Identifies and explores innovative technology in the energy 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: James BowISBN-10: 1641850426ISBN-13: 9781641850421Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage:...

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a multimedia artist and animator. 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...

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as an air traffic controller. 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...

Learn how to gather, organize, and present information using slideshow software on your computer. Students will use relevant prior knowledge of technology to present their ideas in a new way. The domain-specific vocabulary helps students grow deeper in their understanding of how to create...

Examines how we use wood in every day objects, its unique traits and qualities, and how it is processed to be useful to us. Also discusses how wood can be recycled to use again.Author: Dana Meachen RauISBN-10: 1608705196ISBN-13: 9781608705191Publisher: Cavendish Square PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2012Pages:...

Can you hide a spy camera in a pen or behind a shirt button? Spies need hidden cameras for secret missions. Need to pass along a secret message? A spy might use invisible ink. Spies could not do their jobs without the latest gizmos...

Technology is constantly changing the world we live in. But new tech doesn't always catch on right away, or even work like it's supposed to. In fact, the history of technology is filled with failures and mistakes--from computer bugs to an early version of...

The Internet has become a staple to everyday life, so it's easier than ever for people to share details about where they're going and what they're doing. This engaging book explains the dangers of sharing your plans online and teaches readers to be more...

Robot doctors may seem to be something out of a science fiction film, but it's not that unlikely a concept anymore. In fact, robots are being used in hospitals around the world for important tasks, especially surgeries. Readers discover the rich history of robots...

How many different kinds of digital devices are there? What can you use digital technology to do? Questions such as these and more can be answered in this age-appropriate book on the use of digital technology. Readers are introduced to the numerous types of...

Cyberbullying is a new issue that adults might be unfamiliar with, so young readers need a helpful, fact-filled resource to guide them through this challenging aspect of growing up in the digital age. As young readers explore this informative book on a sensitive issue,...

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 tour the vast and varied island where the game's matches take place. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars,...

Esports competitions have become a world-wide phenomenon with millions of viewers and fans. Learn about the different components of creating a game, from coding and art development, to marketing and advertisements. Aligned with curriculum standards, these books also highlight key 21st Century content including...

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 use the game's powerful Creative Mode, which allows players to build their own Fortnite worlds for...

Esports competitions have become a world-wide phenomenon with millions of viewers and fans. Learn about online streaming and what it takes to become an influencer. Aligned with curriculum standards, these books also highlight key 21st Century content including information, media, and technology skills. Engaging...

Minecraft is more than just a video game. It is a phenomenon that has taken the world by storm. In this book, readers will learn all about MINECON, the annual convention of Minecraft players and game designers where big things are always sure to...

Minecraft is more than just a video game. It is a phenomenon that has taken the world by storm. In this book, readers will get an introduction to Minecraft Story Mode, the adventure game series that allows players to direct the course of a...

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...

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...