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Author
Publisher
Pavilion Children's
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Technology is all about inventing new devices and tools things that we use every single day! From Stone Age tech, such as hand axes and sewing needles, to microcomputers and nanotechnology, get stuck into the intriguing, exciting, and ingenious world of Cool Technology.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Calling all engineers! Ever wonder, How do you build a bridge? Or What makes an airplane fly? Then you've thought like an engineer! This colourful novelty board book with simple text and bold, fun artwork is designed to introduce scientific concepts to the youngest of explorers.
8) STEM
Author
Series
Publisher
BookLife Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Sometimes being who you are can be a hard thing to do. Learn about people from across the LGBTQIA+ community who celebrate who they are and never stop fighting for what they believe in. No matter who you are, inside or out, this book is here to teach you that you can be proud of who you are."-- provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Come and meet the smartest artificial intelligences of the past, present, and future. This book introduces pioneering machines such as Watson and Sophia and lifts the lid on how they work. Meet machines that look like humans, pit your wits against AlphaGo and Deep Blue, and seek, advice from Recommendation Engine. With The Code Room, there's even a chance to imagine what it's like to be an AI yourself."--
10) In focus
Author
Publisher
360 Degrees, an imprint of Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
In a series of fold-out pages featuring close-ups, cross sections, and cutaways, ten illustrators look at ten subjects and offer a fresh perspective on 101 objects, animals, and buildings.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abrams Appleseed
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The Go Green! series gives young ones an early introduction to eco awareness, and in this interactive board book, they can learn how we make green energy from sunshine, wind, and water. With tabs to slide and a wheel to spin, going green has never been so much fun!"--Publisher's website
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Using innovative designs and technology such as 3-D printing, humans are helping animals in need. Discover the amazing true stories of five animals that have survived thanks to their prosthetic body parts"--
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Discover the mind-blowing high-tech inventions of the future! Incredible images reveal the secret inner workings of everything from drones and supercomputers to underwater hotels and flying cars. How Super Cool Tech Works explains how incredible technologies will shape the world of tomorrow. Explore robotics, space rockets, artificial intelligence, and even game consoles in this cutting-edge non-fiction science book for kids aged 9 and over. Also...
Author
Publisher
Bushel & Peck Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A one-of-a-kind STEM book for curious young minds! What would you find if you cut a pocket watch, fireworks, a golf ball, a beehive, or even a merry-go-round in half? Something extraordinary, of course! In Inner Workings: The Extraordinary Insides of Ordinary Things, curious minds will get an inside look literally at the remarkable structures and mechanisms inside everyday objects with bold, cross-section illustrations of toilets, ice cream machines,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lil' Libros
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Introduce your little ones to Dr. Ochoa's stellar world - and how innovations in technology help us learn and problem-solve in both English and Spanish! Your future tech wizards will learn of the endless possibilities computers, algorithms, and coding can create in the world around them. Alongside Ellen Ochoa, let's explore how technology is part of our daily lives, allowing us all to stay curious and be a part of our world's innovation."--
Author
Publisher
Super Sandcastle, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Do you like learning about computers and other electronic tools? Do you like to cook? Then Technology You Can Taste is the right book for you!Learn how technology has advanced from the steam engine to the automobile to the computer and beyond. Then explore technology further by making delicious snacks."--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Reshma Saujani is an attorney and the first Indian American woman to run for US Congress. She later founded Girls Who Code to close the gender gap in technology. This inspiring biography shares Saujani's story--
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher Books, MacMillan Publishers
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"Explore a world full of natural forces and innovation, from the first tools used in the Stone Age to the machines of the future. Watch machines in space, observe robot doctors, and meet the innovators and scientists who invented the machines that have improved our lives. Readers can also carry out experiments at home. With easy-to-understand text written by Jenny Jacoby, fun callouts, and lots of colorful artworks, photos, and diagrams, readers can...
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Astronauts on the International Space Station must protect their resources--their lives depend on it. The same is true about Earth. For the planet to survive, we must also conserve water, air, food, and energy, and cut down on waste. 'Space on Earth' explores how innovative efforts in space are inspiring bright ideas on Earth, and how thinking like an astronaut can help us save the planet."--
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