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My Smartphone and Other Digital Accessories

Helen Greathead (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427118196

My Smartphone and Other Digital Accessories explores the problems faced by the people who build and mine the materials for the world's cell phones and other digital accessories, and environmental problems associated with the making and disposing of electronic devices. Case studies show how fair trade projects are helping people achieve safer working conditions and a fair wage for building smartphones and other digital products such as laptop computers, cameras, ipods, and game consoles.

My T-Shirt and Other Clothing

Helen Greathead (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427118202

My T-Shirt and Other Clothing explores the problems faced by the people around the world who produce clothing, and environmental problems associated with the making of clothing. Case studies show how fair trade projects are helping people achieve better working conditions and a fair price for producing T-shirts and other products such as denim jeans, flip-flops, sweaters, and sneakers.

How to Build Cars

Rita Storey (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427119070

This title shows readers how to build cars they can really power and race, such as a balloon car, a solar car, and many more. Easy-to-follow instructions, handy templates, dynamic photographs, and easily accessible materials make these projects challenging, fun, and highly rewarding!

How to Build Robots

Louise Derrington (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427119087

How to Build Robots instructs readers on how to make useable robots, including one that will scrub a table! Featuring easy-to-follow instructions, vivid photographs, easily accessible materials, and a handy template, readers will delight in watching their creations come to life!

Environmental Scientists in Action

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427120601

Environmental scientists look at their natural surroundings and think about future generations. They want to understand how the human activities of today are affecting the health of the environment, what that means for the future, and what can be done about it. This title aims to create meaningful connections between the scientific concepts readers learn in the classroom and how they are applied in the real world by environmental scientists searching for answers.

Geologists in Action

James Bow (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427120618

Geologists study earthquakes and volcanoes and are fascinated by the power of Earth’s processes. They want to understand why the earth shifts and erupts, and figure out how to better predict and plan for these hazards. This title aims to create meaningful connections between the scientific concepts readers learn in the classroom and how they are applied in the real world by geologists searching for answers.

Engineering Entrepreneurs

Heather C. Hudak (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427120236

Engineering is a field that people rely on every day. This interesting book looks at the ingenious entrepreneurs who are finding new and better methods of building roads and structures, helping us live in environmentally sustainable ways, and inventing technology of the future. Detailed case studies of successful entrepreneurs and a hands-on project help readers understand the principles of entrepreneurship.

Energy Entrepreneurs

Helen Mason (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427120229

From lighting our homes to helping us travel, we depend on energy every day. This enlightening title introduces readers to the innovative entrepreneurs who are powering forward with new ways to use or create energy. Detailed case studies of successful entrepreneurs and a hands-on project help readers understand the principles of entrepreneurship.

Astronomers in Action

Anne Rooney (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427120595

Astronomers look up into the sky and yearn to understand the universe. They ask questions about the distant stars and galaxies and wonder what lies beyond them. This title aims to create meaningful connections between the scientific concepts readers learn in the classroom and how they are applied in the real world by astronomers searching for answers.

Military Entrepreneurs

Heather C. Hudak (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427120267

Entrepreneurs who work and create businesses related to military services are instrumental in ensuring duty members—and civilians—are able to stay safe and protect themselves. From medical training methods to smart military vehicles and robotic technologies, this exciting title introduces readers to the ways entrepreneurs innovate in the military field. Detailed case studies of successful entrepreneurs and a hands-on project help readers understand the principles of entrepreneurship.

Medical Entrepreneurs

Helen Mason (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427120250

Innovations by entrepreneurs in the medical field have saved lives and changed many others for the better. With bright ideas such as stem-cell research and affordable prosthetics, medical entrepreneurs use science and technology to improve health care and make it widely available. Detailed case studies of successful entrepreneurs and a hands-on project help readers understand the principles of entrepreneurship.

Space Entrepreneurs

James Bow (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427120274

Humans are pushing farther into space with the ingenious and ambitious innovations of space entrepreneurs. This engaging title describes the new ways entrepreneurs are using science and technology to take us beyond Earth—from satellite technology and imaging to new rockets and other ventures in space exploration. Detailed case studies of successful entrepreneurs and a hands-on project help readers understand the principles of entrepreneurship.

Archaeologists in Action

Megan Kopp (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427120588

Archaeologists are like detectives. They find objects from the past and treat them as clues to understanding what life was like long ago. This title aims to create meaningful connections between the scientific concepts readers learn in the classroom and how they are applied in the real world by archaeologists searching for answers.

Industry Entrepreneurs

James Bow (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427120243

Industry is the field related to the production and consumption of goods and services, including everything from high-tech gadgets to 3-D printing in community settings. This comprehensive title introduces readers to entrepreneurs in industry, and how they use science and technology to innovate in the industries that serve us daily. Detailed case studies of successful entrepreneurs and a hands-on project help readers understand the principles of entrepreneurship.

Space Workers

David Jefferis (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427119438

Can't find a job on Earth? This inspiring book looks at the possibilities of industry and commerce in space. Amazing artwork illustrates the scientific possibilities of mining asteroids and moons, setting up factories in space, designing new products for zero gravity, and even starring in your own reality show in space!

Space Colonists

David Jefferis (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427119407

How adventurous are you? This exciting book takes us beyond our comfort zone and examines what it might be like to live a lifetime in space. This forward-looking book takes readers from current technology to what innovations in technology are being pursued to support living for years beyond Earth. Amazing artwork illustrates the scientific possibilities of living on the Moon, Mars, or Venus, transportation systems for "sleeper" passengers, rotating megastructures to simulate gravity, and even modifying humans to suit space environments.

Space Tourists

David Jefferis (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427119421

Want a vacation in space but don't have a million dollars to spare? With space tourism now a reality, this awesome book looks at the possibilities of more affordable flights for tourists to space in the not-too-distant future. Amazing artwork illustrates the scientific possibilities of which planets we could visit, the construction of spaceports and expandable hotels, and traveling by space elevator .

Space Explorers

David Jefferis (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427119414

Take a trip to tomorrow! With so many countries and private companies now heading into space, exploration will go farther than we ever dreamed possible. This adventurous book looks at current tools for space exploration and where future innovations in technology might be able to take us. Amazing artwork illustrates the scientific possibilities of sending human crews beyond the Moon, drilling on Europa, sending a nano-probe to TRAPPIST-1, and probing the dark reaches beyond Neptune.

The Changing Face of Maps

Tim Cooke (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427118820

This informative book offers an introduction to the basics of maps and their different uses. A brief chronological history of maps and mapping gives readers an understanding of how maps have evolved over time. Readers will discover that advances in technologies have changed the format of maps from flat outlines to digital 3-D images with pop-up information in augmented reality.

Mapping in a Digital World

James Bow (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427118844

In this amazing title, readers will explore the possibilities new developments in technology are opening up for making maps. Mapmakers are using satellite data to map the locations of people and objects on Earth, making video maps using the Internet to show wind and weather systems, and creating specialized maps that show human behavior. Computer game technology, such as Minecraft, is even being used to map real places.

Mental Maps and Mapping the Mind

Enzo George (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427118868

This interesting title shows readers how the creation of maps depends a lot on the individual perception of the mapmaker. Readers will explore how mapping strategies can be used to organize and channel ideas and to inspire creativity.

Mapping the Future

James Bow (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427118875

Readers will learn how using modern mapping technologies can help us plan for the future. This includes being able to see what the effect human activity will have on the environment, where major settlements will be in the future, and how we can improve personal transportation and travel. Readers will also be introduced to the various challenges mapmakers still face today, including mapping the seabed and the far reaches of the universe.

Mapping Human Activity

Tim Cooke (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427118837

This fascinating book looks at modern methods of mapping that allow us to show and evaluate human behavior and interactions, as well as the impact humans have on the environment. Examples of mapping human activity include such areas of interest as crime, accidents, busy city streets, travel, or the spread of disease.

Mapping the Physical World

Charlie Samuels (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427118851

Over the last 50 years, satellite technology has given us vast amounts of information. Readers will learn how mapmakers use this information to accurately map Earth’s physical features and reveal the impact of human activity on the planet. This book also explores how satellites can be used to map the past by revealing ancient ruins hidden underground, as well as map the surfaces of the Moon and other planets in space.

Mountain Geo Facts

Izzi Howell (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427120175

Explore mountains around the world, and find out how they are created. Discover what happens when mountains experience erosion and how climate and biomes change with elevation. Find out about the people, plants, and animals that live at high altitudes and the risk of deadly avalanches.