Technology & Engineering
Discover a wide selection of technology and engineering books, including top-rated mechanical and software engineering textbooks,
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Playing with Makey MakeyMakey Makey is a kit that helps you turn everyday objects into touchpads that control your computer's keyboard. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will learn the art of innovation. Large, colorful images show students how to complete activities....
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Dorothy VaughanThe My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of NASA computer programmer and mathematician Dorothy Vaughan in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline, primary sources,...
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WavesEasy-to-read text, simple infographics, and fun facts create a basic explanation of waves and how they form. Young readers will learn the science behind those perfect rolling waves that lead surfers to shore. Other features include a table of contents, Making Connections questions, a...
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Sally Ride: Trailblazing AstronautMeet Sally Ride, the first American woman in space Follow Ride's story as she develops a robotic arm for space shuttles, investigates the Challenger and Columbia disasters, and founds Sally Ride Science. Infographics, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic....
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Building the Pyramids: How Did They Do It?This book examines the architectural achievements of the Egyptian pyramid builders and how they may have accomplished those deeds. Many of their building techniques we today cannot explain. The baffling puzzle of how the stones were raised is one of these. The big puzzle...
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Psychology of Fraud: Integrating Criminological Theory into Counter Fraud EffortsEstimates reveal that insurance fraud costs $80 billion per year--and that's just in the United States of America. That translates into almost $1,000 annually per household.Weak preventative controls and paltry punishments make insurance fraud particularly attractive to criminals, who often use it as their...
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Barbers Point NASRising from the ashes of the Pearl Harbor attack, Barbers Point Naval Air Station would become a major staging point for US Navy aircraft for the war in the Pacific, culminating with the surrender of the Empire of Japan. With the end of World...
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Melbourne's Logging Era: 1912-1932Melbourne was a quiet coastal town of 157 people on Florida's Indian River lagoon. Farming, ranching, fishing, and related trades supported the local economy. Melbourne entered the industrial age in 1912, when the Union Cypress Company began manufacturing lumber from the private cypress and...
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Early Warner Bros. StudiosSince 1928, Warner Bros. has produced thousands of beloved films and television shows at the studio's magical 110-acre film factory in Burbank. This collection of evocative images concentrates on the Warner Bros. legacy from the 1920s to the 1950s, when timeless classics such as...
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Bridges of the Oregon CoastIn the 1920s and 1930s, Oregon's legendary bridge engineer Conde B. McCullough designed a first-rate collection of aesthetic bridges on the Oregon Coast Highway to enhance an already dramatic and beautiful landscape. The six largest of these, at Gold Beach, Newport, Waldport, Florence, Reedsport,...
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Parris IslandLocated near the Palmetto State's historic city of Beaufort, the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina is one of the world's most famous military bases. Having trained Marine recruits since World War I, the base is the oldest major post...
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Electricidad del automóvil: Componentes, circuitos y mantenimientoManual sobre tratado de la electricidad del autom vil. Circuitos el ctricos y electr nicos. Esquemas, planos y conceptos sobre las partes de los circuitos. Iluminaci n. Encendido el ctrico y electr nico. Refrigeraci n del motor. Electroventilador. Acondicionador del aire. Tablero y se...
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The Manhattan Project: Making the Atomic BombIn a national survey at the turn of the millennium, journalists and historians ranked the dropping of the atomic bomb and the surrender of Japan to end the Second World War as the top story of the twentieth century. The advent of nuclear weapons,...
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The Remarkable World of Robots: Max Axiom Stem AdventuresJoin super scientist Max Axiom as he explores the technology behind and everyday use of robots in our world. Science and engineering content central to the STEM Initiative comes alive in full-color graphic novel format. Max's adventures make it all funAuthor: Iman Max, Agnieszka...
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Let's Explore the StarsDo you ever wonder what makes a star shine? Discover how stars work, with vibrant photos and carefully leveled text that will capture the reader's imagination. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.Author: Walt K. MoonPublisher: Lerner ClassroomPublished:...
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Let's Explore the SunDid you know that the sun is actually a star? As the closest star to Earth, the sun provides light and warmth to our planet every day Learn more about what makes this star special, through vibrant photos and carefully leveled text. Age-appropriate critical...
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From Seed to StrawberryHow does a tiny seed grow into a sweet, juicy strawberry? Follow each step in the cycle--from planting seeds to eating yummy strawberries--in this fascinating book Start to Finish titles help readers examine how things are made and teach sequential thinking skills and vocabulary.Author:...
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Unofficial STEM Challenges for Minecrafters: Grades 1-2Every boy and girl needs to learn to love STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), and there is no better way than to let them learn through the game they love...Minecraft Give kids the academic advantage with STEM Challenges for Minecrafters: Grades 1-2. This problem-solving...
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The Ultimate Guide to Urban Farming: Sustainable Living in Your Home, Community, and BusinessHow to maximize your food production in an urban environment. The idea of bringing agriculture into the city has been promoted by many on both sides of the political fence: proponents of sustainability and prevention of climate change as well as those who worry...
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Race After Technology: Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim CodeFrom everyday apps to complex algorithms, Ruha Benjamin cuts through tech-industry hype to understand how emerging technologies can reinforce White supremacy and deepen social inequity. Benjamin argues that automation, far from being a sinister story of racist programmers scheming on the dark web, has...
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