Snedden, Robert

Discusses how mechanical engineers design and innovate machines, and explains the steps they follow in the engineering design process.

Explains fundamental chemistry concepts, and shows how engineers combine the science of chemistry with the engineering design process to solve challenges.

Describes how robots have been used in space exploration.

Describes how robots have been used by militaries around the world to keep soldiers out of harm's way.

"Charts the history of space exploration and discovery all the way through from the early rocketeers, through the first people in space and the Space Race to be first to reach the Moon, the first Space Stations, and all the way through to the incredible findings of today"--Provided by publisher.

"You might be surprised at the huge variety of materials we use every day, in the places we live, the vehicles we use, the clothes we wear, and in preparing the food we eat. This book explores how materials engineers research, design, and develop the materials needed to make these products a reality. Readers will also learn how to combine their understanding of materials science and the engineering design process to tackle a design challenge of their own."--Provided by publisher.

Presents photographs of castles and fortresses throughout the world, with text that discusses the evolution of the castle, sites and interiors, and the unique features of castles built in various countries and for different purposes.

Looks at the life of cosmologist Stephen William Hawking.

Readers will explore the skies and learn about the diverse jobs performed by a country’s air force personnel.