Technology

Meet the logic gates they help make decisions for computers! These colorful characters will introduce readers to logic in coding. Students will learn about binary, truth tables, statements, variables, conditions, and loops. Students can use the included...

Meet Chip they're a computer chip that helps power our technology! Chip will introduce readers to the difference between hardware and software, along with all the parts of the computer. Readers will learn about CPU, motherboards, memory, expansion...

Meet Bug they're a computer programming mistake that can cause big problems! Alongside of Bug, readers will learn about errors in code and how to fix them. They'll learn about syntax, token, and logic errors, as well as the process for finding bugs...

Meet Zero and One they're binary digits and are here to teach you about coding languages! With the guidance of these helpful numbers, readers will learn about high and lowlevel languages, machine languages, data, and bits. They'll also be introduced to...

Meet Al the algorithm they can help solve math problems and tell computers what to do! Alongside Al, readers will learn about programming languages, code, efficiency, search algorithms, and sorting. Students will be introduced to the history of...

Meet NASA inventor Robert Youngquist! He's here to introduce readers to solarsurfing space probes. Alongside Robert, readers will learn about heatresistant coating used on solar probes. They'll explore technology and concepts that Robert and his team...

Meet NASA inventor Dava Newman! She's here to introduce readers to the secondskin space suit. Alongside Dava, readers will learn about the next generation of space suits that use hightech materials. They'll explore the technology and concepts that Dava...

Meet NASA inventor Penny Boston! She's here to introduce readers to Martian cave colonies. Alongside Penny, readers will learn about astrobiology and the possibilities of living in caves on Mars. They'll explore caves throughout the solar system,...

Meet NASA inventor Changkwon Kang! He's here to introduce readers to the Marsexploring flying swarm. Alongside Changkwon, readers will learn about insectinspired drones designed to explore the skies of Mars. They'll explore bioinspired design, animal...

Meet NASA inventor Marco Pavone! He's here to introduce readers to leaping lowgravity rovers. Alongside Marco, readers will learn about the need for jumping rovers and the importance of studying small solar system bodies like asteroids and comets...

Meet NASA inventor Stephanie Thomas! She's here to introduce readers to the fusionpowered spacecraft, a hyperpowered space ship that relies on fission rather than rocket fuel or electricity. Alongside Stephanie, readers will learn about how she and her...

Meet NASA inventor Anthony Longman! He's here to introduce readers to the expandable space habitat, an expanding home for astronauts to live in while exploring space. Alongside of Anthony, readers will learn about how he and his team are designing the...