technological innovations

"Which innovative ideas and inventions began with the ancient Greeks? Find out how the ancient Greeks organized their society, trained their soldiers, used their ships for trade and transportation, and built their temples. Discover how their . . . developments in architecture, politics, art, medicine, theater, and sports still influence the way we live"--Provided by publisher.

"Which innovative ideas and inventions began with the Maya? Find out how the Maya built their cities to suit the landscape and population, traded their resources, and developed a complex system of writing. Discover how their . . . developments in farming, astronomy, and cloth-making still influence the way we live"--Provided by publisher.

"Which innovative ideas and inventions began with the Anglo-Saxons? Find out how the Anglo-Saxons farmed their land, built their houses, and organized their society. Discover how their . . . developments in defense, law, language, and storytelling still influence the way we live"--Provided by publisher.

"Cyborgs, heroes with missing hands, and prosthetics that allow sight in the blind are just some of the unbelievable plot points in science fiction that began years ago. Today, much of this technology exists. Those without legs can be fitted with bionic limbs so well made they can run marathons. Readers learn the history of bionic limbs in science fiction and popular culture and connect it to the real . . . science of today"--OCLC.

"Which innovative ideas and inventions began in the Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages? These periods, stretching from the first ancestors of modern humans to the start of the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome, was a time of . . . developments. Find out how making fire and tools, farming the land, and writing down symbols to communicate transformed society and had a lasting impact on the way we live"--Provided by publisher.

"Which innovative ideas and inventions began with the Romans? Find out how the Romans trained their soldiers, built their roads and buildings, and supplied their people with food and water. Discover how their . . . developments in language, government, law, and entertainment still influence the way we live"--Provided by publisher.

"Which innovative ideas and inventions began with the ancient Egyptians? Find out how the ancient Egyptians built their temples and pyramids, irrigated and farmed their land, and took care of their people during life and after death. Discover how their . . . developments in farming, papermaking, timekeeping, and medicine still influence the way we live today"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces readers to the uses of drones, the hardware and software that make drones possible, and the future of drone technology"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an introduction to mobile apps and how they can be used, how they are invented, where this technology is going in the future, and more.

Provides an introduction to three-dimensional printing technology, including what it is, how it works, what it can do, and more.