technology

Presents step-by-step explanations and color diagrams of how 125 machines, structures, and technologies--such as snowmakers, skyscrapers, instant messaging, and night vision--work, and includes "Did You Know?" and "Cool Facts" sidebars.

A history of the inventiveness of applied science, from the stone tools hewn by the earliest prehistoric people to the dawn of the modern era in 1492.

Profiles the top one hundred inventions of all time, rated in order of their impact on the development of civilization.

Introduces a variety of careers available in the field of engineering.

"Explores the connections between engineering, science, and technology, and discover how engineering impacts our day-to-day lives"--Provided by publisher.

Describes Enterprise STEM which is a field consisting of people who work in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.

Various technical occupations are discussed with information given about working conditions, employment, outlook, wages and where to look for more information.

Describes how scientific knowledge is applied to technology, and what makes technology important in our lives. Includes activities.