technological innovations

This middle-grade nonfiction book uses superheroes to explore how science is transforming our bodies and our experiences. This book breaks down how superhero traits have been reflected in technological innovations throughout history, and how they could appear in the future. Jetpacks and rocket belts can help us fly like Superman. Prosthetic limbs and lab-grown human tissue mirror the regenerative powers of Wolverine and Ms. Marvel. But readers are also invited to think critically about these incredible, and sometimes controversial, advancements--after all, with great power comes great responsibility.

"Imagines the exciting jobs, discoveries, and innovations that children dream of for their futures"--Provided by publisher.

A trivia book of artificial intelligence that provides information about the technology that is exists now and the advances being developed for the future.

Over the course of billions of years nature has undergone a vast process of experimentation and trial and error. A tiny bit at a time, and in numerous clever ways, it has made various animal and plant species increasingly efficient. Biomimicry is a human attempt to take full advantage of that efficiency. Biomimicry allows people to learn from and apply nature's handiwork to fulfill human needs.

"This title focuses on the feud between the inventors Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla while offering information related to their histories, combative relationships, and the legacies they leave behind. This hi-lo title is complete with . . . photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index"--Provided by publisher.

"With virtual reality, augmented reality, holograms, and even digital smells, technology is changing the world of entertainment. Find out how humans will find and enjoy entertainment in the future"--Provided by publisher.

"New technologies such as augmented reality, brain-computer interfaces, and lifelike robots will change the way humans interact with one another and their environment. Discover how people will communicate and use technology in the future"--Provided by publisher.

"With Earth's population growing and water levels rising, city engineers will have to fit more people on less land. Discover rooftop farms, floating cities, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"A structural engineer examines the seven most basic building blocks of engineering that have shaped the modern world"--Provided by publisher.

Contains a collection of articles published in the "New York Times" by various journalists exploring the benefits and drawbacks of various energy sources from fossil fuels to wind and solar. Reveals the complex political and economic factors involved in energy use and production, and highlights the debates between competing political and domestic interests. Discusses the future of energy policy and presents a thirty-year plan for pollution-free energy sources. Includes a glossary, black-and-white photographs, graphics, and text-dependent questions.