technology

A biography of the American inventor remembered for his steamboats but who was also an entrepreneur and political visionary.

Explains how household objects, common mechanical devices, and complex machines work. Includes bicycles, internal combustion engines, radio and television, electrical appliances, typewriters, and many other examples of modern technology.

This book takes a fun look at technology by asking and answering a series of quirky yet thought-provoking questions.

Discusses the significant advancements of science and technology throughout the twentieth century, within the United States, and focuses on how these innovations have helped to shape the nation.

Text, illustrations, diagrams, and photographs explain the world of modern science from black holes to vaccum cleaners, from forces to faxes in the context of everyday life.

Introduces forms of technology developed and used by various ancient civilizations.

A color-illustrated examination of the Industrial Revolution in eleven areas: agriculture, medicine, living conditions, working conditions, production, raw materials, transportation, communication, economics and politics, social movements, and attitudes and cultures.

Profiles ten scientists and inventors, providing a brief overview of their lives and contributions to the field of science.