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In 1878 tiny Russian speedboats raced toward a huge enemy warship in the Black Sea. The speedboats carried new weapons called torpedoes. The Russian torpedoes struck the Turkish warship, and it sank. It was the first time small boats had destroyed a...

In the 1960s during the Vietnam War, US forces used a chemical substance called napalm to burn away the jungle in search of enemy soldiers. But when napalm came in contact with human skin, it caused horrific injuries. Its use in war became highly...

Ever wonder which states are the cloudiest? Or what city gets the most snow? Climate maps can tell you. They show average weather conditions--in your neighborhood, around the world, or even on Mars! But how do you read a climate map? And how are these...

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The stories of the many women who excel in STEM fields, despite real obstacles, need to be told. This book assembles profiles of Nobel Laureates, as well as those who were overlooked. It introduces the reader to women who received encouragement from...

Women in today's business world have come a long way from the days when a female CEO or company president was almost unthinkable. While women still strive for equality in business, female entrepreneurs and executives are now visible in every area of the...

The stories of the many women who excel in STEM fields, despite real obstacles, need to be told. This book assembles profiles of Nobel Laureates, as well as those who were overlooked. It introduces the reader to women who received encouragement from...

Describes the evolution of trains. An introduction explains how trains are used and when they came to be a familiar part of life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of trains up until the present day. Additional features include a...

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...

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...

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...

Describes the evolution of cars. An introduction explains how cars are used and when they came to be a part of daily life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of cars up until the present day. Additional features include a table of...

Describes the evolution of airplanes. An introduction explains how airplanes are used and when they came to be a familiar part of life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of airplanes up until the present day. Additional features...

Introduces readers to significant developments in robot and drone technology and explores how those inventions and discoveries led to further advancements. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the...

Provides engaging information about dinosaurs, including fossils, T. rex, and Stegosaurus, through the format of riddle clues and answers. Vibrant photos help illustrate the subject. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, and introduction to...

Some of the most famous examples of engineering in the ancient world come from Rome. The Colosseum, Hadrian's Wall, and Roman aqueducts are just some of the impressive structures readers are introduced to through detailed main text and vibrant...

Some of the most famous examples of engineering in the ancient world come from Rome. The Colosseum, Hadrian's Wall, and Roman aqueducts are just some of the impressive structures readers are introduced to through detailed main text and vibrant...

The ancient Greeks loved learning, and they often applied what they'd learned to the world around them, which led to some amazing scientific and engineering achievements. Readers are introduced to some of the ancient Greeks who left their mark on our...

The ancient Greeks loved learning, and they often applied what they'd learned to the world around them, which led to some amazing scientific and engineering achievements. Readers are introduced to some of the ancient Greeks who left their mark on our...

How did the Allies win World War II? Superior technology played a huge part in their victory, and readers discover exactly how in this exploration of how STEM was applied in the war effort. From aircraft carriers and submarines to flamethrowers and...

How did the Allies win World War II? Superior technology played a huge part in their victory, and readers discover exactly how in this exploration of how STEM was applied in the war effort. From aircraft carriers and submarines to flamethrowers and...

World War I completely changed how wars were fought. It was the first major conflict to use planes, tanks, and certain kinds of chemical weapons. Readers expand their knowledge of "the war to end all wars" with this high-interest look at the technology...

World War I completely changed how wars were fought. It was the first major conflict to use planes, tanks, and certain kinds of chemical weapons. Readers expand their knowledge of "the war to end all wars" with this high-interest look at the technology...

The Vietnam War was a complicated and controversial conflict, and readers take a focused look at this chapter in world history through the lens of the military technology used in this war. From the advent of assault rifles to the use of chemical weapons,...

The Vietnam War was a complicated and controversial conflict, and readers take a focused look at this chapter in world history through the lens of the military technology used in this war. From the advent of assault rifles to the use of chemical weapons,...

The Gulf War called for new technology, vehicles, and weapons to win battles in the harsh conditions of Iraq and Kuwait. Readers learn about the new tanks, planes, and drones that enabled U.S. forces and their allies to win the war. The main text is...

The Gulf War called for new technology, vehicles, and weapons to win battles in the harsh conditions of Iraq and Kuwait. Readers learn about the new tanks, planes, and drones that enabled U.S. forces and their allies to win the war. The main text is...

After World War II ended, a new kind of war began between the United States and its allies and the Soviet Union and its allies. The Cold War, as it came to be known, never exploded into a direct military conflict between those two countries, but both...

After World War II ended, a new kind of war began between the United States and its allies and the Soviet Union and its allies. The Cold War, as it came to be known, never exploded into a direct military conflict between those two countries, but both...

Introduce young readers to the ways we get energy from the environment, from oil and coal to hydropower and solar farming. Readers will learn that not all energy sources are created equal. Through full-color photographs, dynamic spotlight facts, and...

As humans continue to shape the environment through urbanization and increased industrialization, it will become more difficult to feed everyone, with the U.N. estimating that food production will need to increase by 70 percent if, as projected, the...

As humans continue to shape the environment through urbanization and increased industrialization, it will become more difficult to feed everyone, with the U.N. estimating that food production will need to increase by 70 percent if, as projected, the...

Deforestation, mining, drilling, rising sea levels, and other threats are contributing to decreasing biodiversity around the world. This analytical approach to disappearing habitats and endangered species addresses issues such as climate change,...

Deforestation, mining, drilling, rising sea levels, and other threats are contributing to decreasing biodiversity around the world. This analytical approach to disappearing habitats and endangered species addresses issues such as climate change,...