Quick view Hydrofracking by Ann O Squire Despite a growing interest in renewable energy sources, most of the energy used in the United States still comes from fossil fuels. At the same time, many Americans would like to decrease the countrys dependence on foreign oil and gas supplies. Hydraulic... View Details
Quick view Environmental Protection by Wil Mara The relationship between human progress and its effect on the natural environment has long been a contentious issue. This book details the history of the environmental movement in the United States, from its first stirrings in the writings of Henry David... View Details
Quick view The Lewis and Clark Expedition by Teresa Domnauer In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson sent a secret message to Congress. He wanted them to agree to fund an exploratory mission to the uncharted lands west of the Mississippi River. Readers travel along with Lewis and Clark as they bravely lead the... View Details
Quick view From Wax to Crayon by Michael h Forman Describes how crayons are made, inspected, wrapped, sorted, and packed for use in drawing and coloring just about anything on earth. View Details
Quick view Video Games: Fron Concept to Consumer by Kevin Cunningham With advanced HD graphics, motion controls, and 3-D images, video games have come a long way since their earliest days. While these games are fun to play, making them is no simple process. Readers will see how large teams of specialized workers come... View Details
Quick view Roller Coasters: From Concept to Consumer by Kevin Cunningham With their giant drops and twisting loops, roller coasters have been thrilling people for decades. These exciting rides give passengers a taste of danger, but thanks to the careful work of roller coaster designers, they are as safe as can be. Readers... View Details
Quick view Internet Security: From Concept to Consumer by Nel Yomtov While the modern Internet offers an unprecedented level of global communication, it has also opened up the possibility of brand-new forms of crime. Readers will discover how some of todays top computer experts are working to protect Internet users from... View Details
Quick view Apps: From Concet to Consumer by Josh Gregory In recent years, mobile devices have blown up in a big way. As more and more people have jumped into the smart phone revolution and traded their laptops for tablets, mobile apps have become big business. Readers will learn how the first mobile apps were... View Details
Quick view Animation: From Concept to Consumer by Josh Gregory From early successes such as Steamboat Willie and the Merrie Melodies series to modern masterpieces such as WALL-E and Spirited Away, the world of animated film and television has come a long way since its beginning. Readers will trace the history of... View Details
Quick view 3D Printing: Science, Technology, Engineering by Steven Oftinoski The idea of downloading and printing out a three-dimensional physical object using a personal computer might seem like something out of a science fiction story. However, the latest 3D printing technology is making this incredible dream into a reality... View Details
Quick view Television: From Concept to Consumer by Steven Oftinoski Whether you like to watch live broadcasts of your local sports teams, discuss the results of the latest reality shows with your friends, or stream shows on your laptop, you probably have a wide range of TV shows that you like to watch. Readers will find... View Details
Quick view Sports Medicine: Science, Technology, Engineering by Josh Gregory From people who like to stay in shape by jogging to pro football players, athletes risk injury every time they lace up their shoes or take the field. Readers will find out how the field of sports medicine has developed unique methods of treating the... View Details
