This book looks at the basics of computer programming. It explains how programming is based on logical reasoning and the answers to simple questions, what can be done with computer programming, and ho
This book looks at the basics of computer search and research. It explains the difference between search and research, how to search and how to organise the results of a search to turn them into resea
Discusses the benefits of space exploration, including helping to understand the universe, the creation of satellites, and advances in computer technology.
"Your body is far more complex than any machine and performs more tasks than a computer, so it is in your best interest to take care of it! 'Health and Wellness' explains how your body grows and works
"Why do we need greener buildings? What is a carbon footprint? How can computer-aided design help reduce our energy use? The 'Why Science Matters' series demonstrates how the science we learn at schoo
"Why do we need greener buildings? What is a carbon footprint? How can computer-aided design help reduce our energy use? The 'Why Science Matters' series demonstrates how the science we learn at schoo
'Great Art Thefts' examines famous art crimes and the hunt to find the thieves. Part of the Treasure Hunters series, 'Great Art Thefts' offers a crosscurricular mix of science & technology and history
Looks at the process of farming vegetables, including planting techniques, irrigation technology, and how they are beneficial to people and the environment.
This series explores how ancient civilizations have impacted modern society. Each book looks at a given civilization's technology, political systems, food, clothing, art, architecture, and language a
This series explores how ancient civilizations have impacted modern society. Each book looks at a given civilization's technology, political systems, food, clothing, art, architecture, and language a
Explores the ideas, machines, and technology that have provided the foundation for the modern age, including electricity, antibiotics, and the internet.
Describes how methods of transportation add to global warming, introduces theoretical and current technology that reduces carbon emissions of vehicles, and explores how individuals can produce less ca
Introduces DNA and discusses such topics as how it is put together, how cells read DNA, and the science and technology that is being developed based on cells and DNA, including gene therapy and clonin
In 1995, Mario Molina, a chemist and professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, won the Nobel Prize. Read this book to learn about Mario Molina's life and accomplishments.
Examines the application of science and new technologies to food production and nutrition, from food safety to processing and production, and how they affect our lives.
Looks at the application of science and new technologies to environmentally sensitive issues, including power sources, transportation, architecture, water supplies, materials, chemistry, and nanotechn
"Does science sometimes seem dry and boring? Why do we need to learn about it? ""Why Science Matters"" demonstrates how the science we learn at school is important in every aspect of our everyday live
Discusses political leadership and ethics using several different types of leaders and their successes and failures as examples, including Adolph Hitler, John F. Kennedy, and Benazir Bhutto.
Introduces the main kinds of reptiles--lizards and snakes, turtles and tortoises, crocodilians, and tuataras--and explains how they are born, grow, move, protect themselves, and reproduce, where and h
Introduces French, discussing who speaks it and where, describing the similarities and differences between it and English, and offering some basic vocabulary.
Introduces German, discussing who speaks it and where, describing the similarities and differences between it and English, and offering some basic vocabulary.
"Labor Day honors all the men and women who work hard to keep America economically and socially prosperous and progressive. In this title, read about the history and significance of Labor Day and find
