Technology

The Horten Ho airplane was made in Nazi Germany during WWII. Germany needed a new weapon, and hoped this experimental aircraft would help them win the war. The Horten Ho would have been a fighter jet with incredible speed, but it did not fly as planned...

Nearly 75 percent of the U.S. population uses social media. For students, it is often considered a lifeline to connecting with their peers and staying relevant. But there's a dark side as well. How much social media use is healthy? What happens when...

Nearly 75 percent of the U.S. population uses social media. For students, it is often considered a lifeline to connecting with their peers and staying relevant. But there's a dark side as well. How much social media use is healthy? What happens when...

We watch videos on our smartphones and tablets. We read books on E-readers. Devices with screens are part of our everyday lives. But too much time on these devices can be unhealthy. Engaging text and colorful photos explain how to cut the screen time...

Video game technology is brought to life with photo-driven design, clear text, and an integrated timeline, making this an excellent resource on the history of video games for elementary students. The saga of video games is rife with epic quests,...

Tech and innovation are at the forefront of luxury supercars. This book explores the cool features that made Vipers some of the best high-performance vehicles in the world. From the history of the brand, to fast facts, and awesome photos--these books...

Tech and innovation are at the forefront of luxury supercars. This book explores the cool features that make Ford GTs some of the best high-performance vehicles in the world. From the history of the brand, to fast facts, and awesome photos--these books...

For twenty years, the Forza franchise has been one of the most successful racing game series in the world. In this book, readers will learn about Forza's fascinating history and discover all the driving tips they need to finish in first place. Includes...

Since its release in 2020, Genshin Impact has captivated hundreds of millions of players with its ever-expanding open world and colorful cast of characters. In this book, readers will learn everything they need to get started on their own Genshin Impact...

With hundreds of millions of players around the world, Fortnite is the video game sensation that's taken the world by storm. In this book, readers will get an in-depth look at the latest features that have been added to the game as it celebrates its...

With its casual pace and cozy small-town setting, Stardew Valley has built a huge audience of players looking for a laid-back alternative to intense action games. In this book, readers will learn all the tips and tricks they need to get started with this...

From YouTube to yard signs, build media savvy that is up to speed with today's media-rich world. With teens today spending on average 43 percent of their waking day interacting with media of one type or another, it is more critical than ever that they...

From YouTube to yard signs, build media savvy that is up to speed with today's media-rich world. With teens today spending on average 43 percent of their waking day interacting with media of one type or another, it is more critical than ever that they...

From YouTube to yard signs, build media savvy that is up to speed with today's media-rich world. With teens today spending on average 43 percent of their waking day interacting with media of one type or another, it is more critical than ever that they...

From YouTube to yard signs, build media savvy that is up to speed with today's media-rich world. With teens today spending on average 43 percent of their waking day interacting with media of one type or another, it is more critical than ever that they...

From YouTube to yard signs, build media savvy that is up to speed with today's media-rich world. With teens today spending on average 43 percent of their waking day interacting with media of one type or another, it is more critical than ever that they...

In The Downside of AI, readers will learn about the controversy currently surrounding AI, AI's impact on human creativity, AI's impact on human jobs, and fears surrounding the growing power of AI in the future. Engaging text allows readers to connect new...

In AI in the Workplace, readers will learn about job automation, data collection in the workplace, and what an AI-influenced workplace may look like in the future. Engaging text allows readers to connect new technology concepts to what they already know.

In AI: Alive or Not?, readers will learn about AI in fiction, the history of real-life AI, and what may be considered "alive" and how this may affect the future of AI. Engaging text allows readers to connect new technology concepts to what they already...

Follow Max, Liz, and Chen in Book 2 of the Code Breakers series as they find one answer, only to discover more questions along with it. After cracking a coded message that the three friends discovered in their school, they set out to arrive at the secret...

The mystery of the school mayhem deepens in Book 7 of Code Breakers series as Max, Liz, and Chen chase clues right to the center of it all: the main office! Our three code-cracking friends overhear a conversation in the school's main office about some...

The school janitor knows more than he's willing to say, so it's up to Max, Liz, and Chen to figure out what's got him so on edge in Book 6 of the Code Breakers series. After a series of unexplained messes throughout the school, Mr. Fox, the school...

Max, Liz, and Chen put their puzzling skills to work in Book 3 of the Code Breakers series. Now that they are part of Miss Graph's Code Breakers Club, the three friends are ready to start putting their code breaking skills to the test. And it's just in...

Max, Liz, and Chen finally have answers in Book 8 of the Code Breakers series, but now they're in a race to save the day for the whole school. Having cracked all the codes and put all the clues together, the three friends have figured out what the school...

Max, Liz, and Chen will never take lunch for granted again after they come to the rescue of frazzled school staff in Book 5 of the Code Breakers series. When the food truck fails to deliver what Miss Kintz, the lunch lady, needs to feed the kids, it's...

Max, Liz, and Chen are gathering more clues in Book 4 of the Code Breakers series as teachers keep dodging their questions and acting stranger than usual. The three friends arrive at school one day to find Miss Brook's normally tidy art room a disaster!...

Meet Max, Liz, and Chen in Book 1 of the Code Breakers series as they investigate the strange happenings around their school. When the three friends hear a strange crash in math class, they strike out to discover the source and happen upon a coded...

This fun book provides a simple explanation of airplanes, helicopters, and other vehicles that fly. Labeled photos and a photo glossary help make the text engaging and easy to read.

With paper circuits, you can add lights, sounds, and more to paper crafts such as greeting cards. With this book, students learn the art of innovation through detailed explanations and hands-on activities built to foster creativity and problem solving...

Dash and Dot are a pair of robots that you can program using a tablet or smartphone. With this book, students learn the art of innovation through detailed explanations and hands-on activities built to foster creativity and problem solving. Fun, engaging...

Sphero is a robotic ball that can be controlled using a tablet or smartphone. With this book, students learn the art of innovation through detailed explanations and hands-on activities built to foster creativity and problem solving. Fun, engaging text...

Blockly is a powerful programming language with a graphical interface that makes it perfect for beginners. With this book, students learn the art of innovation through detailed explanations and hands-on activities built to foster creativity and problem...

Explore MIndstorms and a robot's abilities deeper, from programming a series of movements to collecting and analyzing robot data.

Learn how to use sensors to control a robot's movements in Mindstorms, from following lines to recognizing obstacles.

Find out how to use the Mindstorms brick and display, and learn how to have a robot tell light from dark and to sense touch.

Learn the basics of Mindstorms, from building your first robot to programming its first movements.

Find out how you can create and use potions to provide a varity of useful effects in the world of Minecraft.

Learn how to use redstone to build advanced Minecraft structures such as automated doors and powered mine carts.

Learn all about the many resources found in the world of Minecraft, from how they are gathered to what they are used for.

Learn what it takes to get started in the world of Minecraft, from how to gather resources to building your first structures.