Kid's Guide to Incredible Technology

With this book, students will have a fun-filled journey through the changing technology of diesel and electric locomotives. They will learn about the high-speed trains of Japan, France, Germany, and the United States and will get an in-depth view of bogies, brakes, and tilting technology. They'll even read about China's new maglev trains, which use a magnetic field to float above their tracks, and about Japan's train of the future, the Aerotrain.

This book tells the exciting story of the evolution of carriers, such as the USS Enterprise, and how these "floating airports" proved that they were key to winning a war far away from home. Students will learn about specific areas on a carrier, including the flight deck and air wing, the control tower, and the lower decks. They will even learn how supercarriers are constructed.

The world of optical, radio, and space telescopes will be on view for students in this fascinating story. From the first telescopes of Galileo and Newton to today's giant twin Keck telescopes in Hawaii, readers will learn about the workings of lenses and mirrors. The book also looks at how a primary mirror is made, why the dish of a radio telescope needs to be wide, and how the Hubble Space Telescope gives astronomers sharper images than do telescopes on Earth. Book Review--"Very understandable text. Good introduction and starting point for further exploration."–San Diego City Schools

Hans von Ohain of Germany built the first working jet engine in 1937. This book describes some of the improvements made on jet planes since then, including the design of the Concorde and super jumbo jets such as the Airbus A380. Students will be introduced to the forces of flight-lift, thrust, drag, and weight-and to the movable parts of jets, including flaps, ailerons, and rudders and how they work. Book Review--"I have classroom full of students that would love this detailed book about jets! It's one of the favorite topics."-San Diego City Schools

The fundamentals of skyscraper construction are presented in this compelling story about some of the world's tallest buildings, including New York's Empire State Building and the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Blueprints, foundations, skeletons, tube frames, and curtain walls are just some of the architectural concepts described in this engaging book. Book Review--"Good Information. I Would Recommend It For 2Nd Grade."-San Diego City Schools

What is a modem? What is a network? Which carries more data at a faster rate-a telephone line, a cable television line, or a fiber optic cable? What is Simple Mail Transfer Protocol and Post Office Protocol? What is HTML and why is it used? This book is full of fabulous facts about computers and the World Wide Web that are sure to fascinate all students of technology. Book Review--"Information is given in very simple terms...easy to find."-Arrowood-ColoradoBook Review--"Good support from illustrations, captions, and glossary. Recommended."-San Diego City Schools