Describes the evolution of television. An introduction explains how television is used and when it came to be a part of daily life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of television up until the present day. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Describes the evolution of telephones. An introduction explains how telephones are used and when they came to be a part of daily life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of telephones up until the present day. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Describes the evolution of computers. An introduction explains how computers are used and when they came to be a part of daily life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of computers up until the present day. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Showcases women who have contributed to the field of engineering. This book introduces the reader to four such women, describes the trajectory of their careers, and details their unique contributions to their field. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Showcases women who have contributed to the field of computer science. This book introduces the reader to four such women, describes the trajectory of their careers, and details their unique contributions to their field. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Find out why leaves turn orange, yellow, red, and purple in the autumn before falling to the ground. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful images, informational diagrams, hands-on activities, detailed captions and callouts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Find out what causes spring, summer, fall, and winter and how different parts of Earth experience the seasons. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful images, informational diagrams, hands-on activities, detailed captions and callouts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Find out how the atmosphere makes the sky look blue during the day and orange and red at sunrise and sunset. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful images, informational diagrams, hands-on activities, detailed captions and callouts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Find out how clouds and fog are formed and how they are alike and different. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful images, informational diagrams, hands-on activities, detailed captions and callouts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Find out how the water cycle causes rain, snow, sleet, and other types of precipitation. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful images, informational diagrams, hands-on activities, detailed captions and callouts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Find out how the movement of Earth causes the first day of summer and the first day of winter. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful images, informational diagrams, hands-on activities, detailed captions and callouts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Find out how raindrops in the air bend sunlight to turn it into a colorful rainbow. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful images, informational diagrams, hands-on activities, detailed captions and callouts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Trains are used to carry everything from cargo and animals to people. But how do trains move? Who drives them? Learn more about these important machines inside.
Whether they're being used to plow fields or push dirt and snow, tractors are important machines. Get the basics on these useful machines inside.
How are tow trucks used? What are the special parts of a tow truck? How do tow trucks work? Learn more about these important trucks inside.
Provides advice for smart and safe Internet use, including safe searching and safe use of social media, and explores the role of the Internet in modern life.
Learn more about sewer inspectors, including what they do on a typical day, what the grossest parts of the job are, and what technology they use to stay safe and make the job less gross.
Learn more about oil workers, including what they do on a typical day, what the grossest parts of the job are, and what technology they use to stay safe and make the job less gross.
Introduces readers to Maria's day of experimenting with magnets. Discusses the concept of magnetism for young readers. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Common Core questions and activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research.
Provides information about the causes of hurricanes, where they occur, their characteristics, and the effects they produce.
Are there different kinds of garbage trucks? How are garbage trucks used? Learn all about these huge, crunching trucks that take away the daily trash.
How do you steer a fire truck? Are all fire trucks alike? Get the basics on these very important rescue machines!
Lights flash, sirens sound, and a fire truck speeds down the street toward a burning building. This may sound thrilling, but fighting fires ultimately requires an extreme amount of dedication and courage. This book gives young readers a glimpse of the risks firefighters face, as well as the heroism that helps save lives.
Electricity is a crucial part of our day-to-day life, but working with it can be a dangerous job. So who keeps the power flowing? Filled with interesting text and colorful pictures, this title allows children to meet the professionals who help control the comforts and necessities provided by electricity.
What do dump trucks carry? How do they dump their loads? Who drives dump trucks? Learn all about these awesome trucks in this book.
