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TodayÎs technology is sleek, innovative, and advanced. But it hasnÎt always been this way. How did people manage without AppleÎs newest iPhone, access to a power plant, or KelloggÎs cereal? The history of technology is filled with groundbreaking advancements in computers, transportation, and even pandemic response. With engaging photos and layouts to hook readers, Technology Breakthroughs describes inventors, their designs, and the ways in which technology has changed our world.
Technology breakthroughs change history and society when they happen, and they are happening at a faster pace than ever. This series helps young readers gain perspective on developments in technology. Each book covers the context, contributing factors, key players, and effects of a major technology breakthrough. Good STEM connection.
Discover how the Egyptians mastered timekeeping, the Romans mastered road building, and the Greeks mastered science. Amazing feats like the Great Wall and the pyramids are covered, along with everyday uses of technology. Readers will discover that many ancient inventions are still used today.
Technology Inspired by Nature explores innovations in technology across a variety of industries that were inspired by animals and plants. Through readable text, informative side bars, and an ôInspire Me!ö special feature, readers will learn about past discoveries in the intersection of technology and nature as well as cutting-edge technologies that are still to come.
Ancient societies developed incredible inventions and complex techniques that continue to surprise scientists and historians today. Discover how ancient innovations laid the groundwork for modern technology in this fascinating and thoroughly researched series.
Technology's Impact explores how cutting-edge technologies will affect our society in the future-both positively and negatively. Readers will learn how these technologies work, how they are already affecting today's world, and how researchers are working to unlock the opportunities of these advances while avoiding the potential pitfalls. The books look ahead to the future, charting the likely future paths of these technologies. Each volume includes callout definitions for subject vocabulary, dia
Teenagers today are taking a stand on many important societal issues. This series explores what they are doing and why, how they are going about it, and what they hope to achieve. It also offers guidance on some of the tools and knowledge that young people will need if they want to take stands on issues that matter to them. In all books in the series, teen activists and others share their experiences on the front lines of activism.
Teens throughout the world are taking a stand on a variety of societal issues that matter to them. Teen Activists: Youth Changing the World introduces readers to some of these young people, the issues that motivate them, the challenges they face, their activities and achievements, and their hopes for the future.
Teen culture refers to the way that teens express themselves, make sense of the world, have fun, and form connections with peers. Although today3s teens may see their lives as very different from those of their parents and grandparents when they were teens, some aspects of teen culture stay the same. Since the 1950s, teen culture has been an important way for teens to develop identities separate from their parents and explore who they want to be.