The scientific contributions of the early Islamic empires to science, medicine, and mathematics is considerable. This revealing book explores: their public hospitals, libraries, and… More →

Four new titles have been added to this series about the fascinating world of today's working scientists. Each book examines the great variety of scientific work within a particular field and More →

Scientists Who Changed the World is a series that looks at some of the world's greatest scientists and how their work and discoveries changed society at the time and influenced people in the… More →

Learn all about the S-Class by Mercedes-Benz. Discover fascinating facts and specs, from high-performance parts to sleek designs and unique details. More →

The Forest Hill Falcons are a lousy football team. They've never even scored a point…ever. When new star football player Vid Ruxley scores a touchdown, something happens. Birds, living in the More →

Find out how the different systems within a robot work to make it move around, sense where it is, and interact with us. Use the algorithms and ideas that control real robots to create your… More →

Learn all about the computer technology used in smart homes and buildings that is making our lives easier and our homes more secure. Use the algorithms and ideas used to control devices… More →

Learn about the key concepts used in space technology, and explore them by coding your own simulations of how rockets and spaceships move. Seven step-by-step projects use the latest version… More →

Learn all about the computer technology used in modern transportation. Use the algorithms and ideas that control real forms of transportation technology to create your own on-screen vehicles. More →

Search and Rescue, also known as SAR, dogs are brought in after natural or human-made disasters happen, or when a person goes missing. Find out how they are trained to find people who are… More →