Robots work in homes every day. Some vacuum floors or mow lawns. Others keep people company. And some help kids have fun! What robots might you find in someone's home? Read this book to find out!

Explores the history of engineering and its impact on people's lives, covering such topics as the design and construction of roads, bridges, and dams; and such inventions as the printing press, combustion engine, steam turbine, and computer.

Compelling narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the skateboard's invention: why there was a need for it, its design and testing, the science behind it, and its lasting impact. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, infographics, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author.

Do bulls get angry when they see the color red? Do plants grow by snacking on soil? Are bats blind? At one time, science supported wild notions like these! But later studies proved these ideas were nonsense. Discover science's biggest mistakes and oddest assumptions about plants and animals, and see how scientific thought changed over time.

Self-driving cars are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of cars from early steam-powered wagons to toady's luxury sedans. The father of Self-Driving Cars, Sebastian Thrun, is featured, and a colorful infographic shows how a Google Car works. Readers will learn about advancements in computer technology that made cars more automated and how car companies are continuing to expand the capabilities of...

"Building by design: From the ancient pyramids to the International Space Station, people have built incredible structures for thousands of years. Behind these objects are amazing feats of science, math, and engineering. Building by Design examines the planning and construction of come of history's most impressive structures. Explore how engineers brought these buildings and structures from blueprints to reality."--Page [4] of cover.

Bionic eyes are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of bionic eyes from early attempts to use electricity to aid vision to the development of computer chips that led to eye and brain implants. Mark Humayun and his development of the bionic eye implant is featured, and colorful infographics show eye anatomy and how implants work. See the future of bionic eyes as scientists work to restore sight in different...