technological innovations

"New challenges, including terrorism and cyberwarfare, require new technologies. With this in mind, military leaders are overseeing the development of a new generation of cutting edge robots, unmanned vehicles, weapons, tactical gear, and other defense-related technologies"--Amazon.com.

Discusses traditional research on news media and the implications of online news comsumption.

"Make responsible digital citizenship part of your school's culture. Use this book's community-based approach to building digital citizenship to teach, learn, and thrive in today's digital environment... Educators, parents, and students will discover how to: protect privacy and leave positive online footprints, understand creative credits and copyright freedoms, foster responsible digital behaviors through safe and secure practices, and enlist all stakeholders to help ingrain digital citizenship into the school culture."--Publisher.

"Maglev trains sound like the stuff of science fiction, but it's yet another scientific marvel that engineers have made a reality. These superfast trains float above their rails, darting from place to place at remarkable speeds. This book explores how maglev trains work, the science behind the magnets at work, and the history of maglev technology. From train technology first developed in Germany to the fastest maglev trains in the world, readers will love learning about this rapidly developing mode of transportation"--Amazon.com.

Text and color photographs explore the science of cars.

"Explores various perspectives on the International Space Station. The reader's choices reveal the historical details"--Provided by publisher.

Batman's life depends on the gadgets he stores in his Utility Belt. But is any of that gear real? The answer may surprise you. Explores how the tools in Batman's Utility Belt are rooted in real-world science and engineering.

Batman depends on his Batsuit to protect him. But are the high-tech features in his body armor real? The answer may surprise you. Look inside to explore how the Batsuit's features are rooted in real-world science and engineering.

Provides alphabetically arranged entries examining social media and the impact it has on daily life.

An introductory guide to technology used in libraries, with tips for technology protection, creating a technology setting, and planning for a specific library.