This engaging and informative book explores the science of simple machines and how it relates to the exciting field of mechanical engineering. Readers will learn how mechanical engineers… More →

Working in oceans presents unique challenges. Readers will learn how ocean engineers design equipment and processes to help scientists that study ocean systems, such as oceanographers, do… More →

Lenses, lasers, microscopes, telescopes - light engineers design all these products to help make our lives easier. In this enlightening title, students explore the many uses of optics and the More →

Many technologies are made up of different parts that each perform a certain job. This basic introduction to systems will show you how all the parts work together as a group to complete a task. More →

Computer scientists know how to follow steps, spot patterns, and fix problems to reach a goal. Read about how anyone can learn to think like a computer scientist! More →

Technology is the name we give to the tools that help make work easier, safer, or more fun for us to do. Learn about the basics of technology and how it improves our lives. More →

What takes us where we need to go? ROADS! Discover why and how they are built and learn about some of the world's remarkable roads in this book. Downloadable Teacher Notes available. More →

For decades, scientists have been working on developing machines that think. Long the subject of science fiction novels and movies, Robot Brains takes an intriguing look at what robotic… More →

Robots are machines that follow a decision-making process when performing tasks. They are playing an increasing role in manufacturing, agriculture, medicine, mining, and aerospace, as well as More →

Robots are machines that can do work on their own. Read about all of the different and exciting jobs robots do in our communities. More →