Presents an overview of robots from their origin in the late 1950s through the present day, and looks at possible future directions with an increased presence of androids and humanoids.
Presents an overview of telecommunications from the days of horse-drawn carriages to the current era of advanced communications, and looks at possible future possibilities with increased connectivity
Presents an overview of computers from their origin less than 100 years ago through the present day, and looks at possible future directions enabled through such technologies as virtual reality.
Presents an overview of transportation from its origins with the invention of the wheel through the present day, and looks at possible future directions with driverless cars and space travel.
Uses engaging nonfiction text and hands-on projects to help young readers explore real-life rolling vehicle engineering projects, including the science behind how these vehicles are planned and built.
Discover how bridges are made! Through full-color photographs, easy-to-read text, and hands-on projects, young engineers and architects are introduced to the world of bridges, including the types of b
Uses engaging nonfiction text and hands-on projects to help young readers explore real-life structure and tower engineering projects, including the science behind how these buildings are planned and b
Uses engaging nonfiction text and hands-on projects to help young readers explore real-life flying vehicle engineering projects, including the science behind how these vehicles are planned and built.
Why should you respect other people? What should you do if you break the rules? What makes a good role model? Read ‘Fair Play’ to learn about how people should behave when they play sports and games.
Learn all about the United States federal government. Learn the role of the three branches of government and how they work together. Discover the important role citizens play in choosing our governmen
What does a globe look like? How do we use a compass rose? What is the Equator? Read this title to learn that population maps, globes, climate maps, and maps of the ocean are all different types of ma
Who wrote the Constitution? What is the Preamble? How can the Constitution be changed? Discover the history and importance of the United States Constitution. Learn how the Constitution divided the US
Some neighborhoods are parts of cities. A city is a very large community. It may have thousands or even millions of people. Most cities have a downtown with many tall buildings. Other neighborhoods ha
"This book is a gift to teachers who want to know how best to incorporate diverse literature into their classrooms. It translates rhetoric about diverse books into practical actions. Teachers will fin
