"Military robots analyze the world around them and help carry out missions and tasks. Describes the development and challenges associated with manufacturing high-technology robots, including drones, b
People are adding carbon to the atmosphere. This causes Earth’s temperatures to warm. Scientists are developing fake trees that can capture and store carbon from the air. Capturing Carbon with Fake Tr
Many people enjoy eating meat. But livestock takes up a lot of land and resources. Bugs take less space, water, and food. They are also more nutritious than meat. Eating Bugs as Sustainable Food looks
Many people around the world don’t have clean water. Fog often goes unused by people. Fog nets can provide communities with clean, cheap water. Harvesting Fog for Water looks at the science behind the
"Examines the field of biomass energy, including the underlying scientific concepts, its potential for replacing fossil fuels, examples of how it is used today, and prospective future developments"--
The International Space Station, built in orbit over the course of several years, is the largest single spacecraft in history. Engineering the International Space Station examines the worldwide cooper
The New York City Subway System has been carrying passengers for more than a century. Engineering the NYC Subway System explores how designers drew up plans for the subway, how workers built the under
One World Trade Center, an enormous skyscraper in New York City, was built in the wake of terrorist attacks that destroyed the original Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. Engineering One World Tra
Explore colorful animals across the globe! Big, beautiful photos show all the details from the brightest bird to the most dazzling amphibian. Range maps and easy to read text explain key habitat and l
