This book shows the reader how to transform an interest in robotics into a life-long pursuit. Four major robotics careers are covered: robotics researcher, computer scientist, robotics engineer, and r
Robotics competitions are among the most competitive school extracurricular activities around, and the loyal and enthusiastic hobbyists take each competition to a new level of excitement. This book ex
Building robots is a popular pastime for technically savvy students and budding enthusiasts. Hundreds of robotics clubs across the United States and the globe bring hobbyists together for camaraderie,
At one time, robots were merely the products of science fiction. In the modern world, they perform countless important functions. Today’s robots manufacture automobiles, help doctors with complicated
In a series of fun and involving hands-on biology experiments, kids learn how dinosaurs are their food without grinding their teeth, how elephants use their ears to cool their bodies, why hummingbirds
Shares science experiments that can be done at home that explain such chemistry concepts as the shape of atoms, the structure of molecules, and surface tension.
The increasing power of mobile communications devices has reached the point where they now act as a pocket-sized computer. With this much power, a wide range of downloadable applications, and always-a
While jury trials in criminal cases are recognized as vitally important to safeguarding the Constitutional rights of the accused, the right to a jury trial in civil cases is a less understood, celebra
With the smash success of contemporary vampire stories such as “Twilight” and the explosion of Young Adult vampire books, this graphic nonfiction compendium brings readers back to the folkloric origin
Nearly every culture in the world has a myth about people who change into animals. Sometimes this is the result of a curse, or an infection—or sometimes, a dark pact made with evil forces. This book c
Give readers an accessible and comprehensible survey of the basic laws of motion and forces, enlivened by engaging and exciting real world examples of theoretical principles at work. The laws of motio
The makeup of cells is so complex that most books on the subject are mired in complicated language and details. This book offers a comprehensible yet understandable overview of the cell, how it works,
Chemistry is often a daunting subject for students, fostering a bewilderment that sets in upon their first encounter with the Periodic Table. This book demystifies an important aspect of the subject—c
Focusing on the universal laws, characteristics, and tendencies common to nearly all gases, this book is an excellent primer on how gases behave and react under various typical laboratory and real-wor
