"Computer Networks looks at how computer technology has changed the way we work, communicate, learn, and have fun. The World Wide Web, search engines, email, and social media have all become part of o
Presents ten ghost stories from history, including the tale of Aeneas and Dido, the story of the Blackfoot ghosts, and the tale of the headless horseman.
An introduction to one of the world's oldest civilizations. Covers everything from this country's ancient history under the ruling pharaohs to the customs and traditions of its people today. Egypt's w
Provides an overview of Peru, discussing such topics as its geography, history, government, indigenous peoples, plants and animals, holidays, and symbols.
Provides an overview of Australia, discussing such topics as its geography, history, government, indigenous peoples, plants and animals, holidays, and symbols.
Provides an overview of the United States of America, discussing such topics as its geography, history, government, indigenous peoples, plants and animals, holidays, and symbols.
"Amazing Applications and Perfect Programs helps explain operating systems, computer programs, sorting and storing files, databases, and the programs that allow users to have fun with words, pictures,
"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 reader
Examines the technology products supply chain, workers' rights, and the effect of electronics on health; describes the environmental impacts that technology purchases have on the planet; and discusses
Presents, in question-and-answer format, information on technology, including why jet airplanes can't fly into space, how helicopters hover, and when the wheel was invented.
Discusses the story of computers and their inventors, including such topics as Colossus I, transistors, chips, software, personal computers, and computers of the future.
Discusses the story of computers and their inventors, including such topics as Colossus I, transistors, chips, software, personal computers, and computers of the future.
Looks at how digital technology has changed mapmaking and examines the different ways that governments, businesses, and individuals can utilize digital maps.
"The Science of Computers takes an overall look at information technology, exploring how computers operate and the amazing devices that are used in homes, schools, and businesses today. Students will
In Shred it Skateboarding, kids will love reading about basic skating tricks, the changing technology of the board, and cool skating terms. A special section also features the top skaters in the sport
Describes the latest technological advancements in the field of security, including panic rooms, advanced identification techniques, spy planes and surveillance technology, and credit card security.
People first domesticated wild animals and plants more than 10,000 years ago. The first peoples of North America quickly learned to farm using hand- and animal-power. As technology developed, farming
Examines the role of science and technology in tennis, covering the importance of fitness and nutrition, court and racket design, and the forces behind various shots.
Examines the role of science and technology in cycling, covering the importance of nutrition, aerobic training, bicycle design, aerodynamic gear, and the forces behind various cycling skills.
Examines the role of science and technology in baseball, covering the importance of fitness and nutrition, the energy used in pitching, forces that work against a batter, ballpark design, and baseball
Examines the role of science and technology in soccer, covering the importance of fitness and nutrition, soccer skills and gear, ball design and construction, and the forces behind various kicks.
Examines the role of science and technology in the sport of swimming, covering pool and swimsuit design, water forces, and the power behind various swim strokes.
Examines the role of science and technology in tennis, covering the importance of fitness and nutrition, court and racket design, and the forces behind various shots.
Find out about the groundbreaking discoveries that have saved billions of lives such as antiseptics, vaccines, and antibiotics. Learn how technology like X-rays, CT scans, MRI, and PET scans allow doc
Find out about the groundbreaking discoveries that have saved billions of lives such as antiseptics, vaccines, and antibiotics. Learn how technology like X-rays, CT scans, MRI, and PET scans allow doc
Describes the history of motocross and dirt bike manufacturing, from the invention of the motorized bicycle to the popularization of motocross, and how advances in manufacturing and technology affecte
Describes the history of motocross and dirt bike manufacturing, from the invention of the motorized bicycle to the popularization of motocross, and how advances in manufacturing and technology affecte
Presents answers to such technology questions as "How do scientists make things that are too small to see?" and "What are the effects of nanotechnology on the environment?"
Whether ornamenting royal scepters or equipping modern medical technology, this book will show readers how gemstones have an established place in our world, covering where diamonds and gemstones are f
