engineers

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of American inventor and statesman Benjamin Franklin, using expert commentary, archival material, and Franklin's own writings.

Presents the life and career of Steve Jobs, who was the founder of Apple, a computer and technology company.

Examines how the Internet began, and looks at some of the people and companies that have influenced it.

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

"Engineers know that there is always more than one possible solution to a problem! This title uses accessible text and relatable examples to explain how engineers test and compare different solutions to determine which solution is best"--Provided by publisher.

"Readers are introduced to the tools engineers use to solve problems"--Provided by publisher.

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

"Read about these American computer geniuses including Herman Hollerith, John von Neumann, Grace Hopper, John W. Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert, Jr, An Wang, Kilby and Robert Noyce, Bill Gates, Steven Jobs and Stephen Wozniak, Marc Hannah and Marc Andreessen"--Provided by publisher.

Describes scientific discoveries and inventions throughout history and discusses how they have changed the way people live.