Technology has revolutionized our world, especially in the areas of communications, space, industry, medicine, and the military. Read about the development of robots and how they continue to transform work in different fields; the milestone achievements--and failures--of space travel and its pioneers; and how the technology of weaponry and armor of tanks has evolved from their first introduction on the battlefield in World War I. Features include detailed maps, educational front/back matter, full-color illustrations, full-color photographs, glossary of key words, index, informative sidebars, primary-source text, sources for further research, suggested websites, and table of contents. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.