technological innovations

This book discusses robots and the technology for future robotics, describing types of robots, robot parts, the various fields robots are used for, toy robots, robots for locations dangerous to humans, and future artificial intelligence machines.

Showing readers how to put math to work in their day-to-day activities, this book describes transporting the Olympic torch to the host city, constructing sports stadiums, looking after the athletes at Olympic village, counting the cost of the Olympic Games, and keeping competitive statistics.

An exploration of the transformative impact of inventions and discoveries in the arts. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, biographies, timeline, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index.

An exploration of the transformative impact of inventions and discoveries in the fields of architecture and engineering. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, biographies, and a timeline, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index.

Highlights ten military inventions the authors believe had the most significant impact on the history of warfare, including the sword, gunpowder, battleships, and the atom bomb.

Highlights over sixty modern engineering and architectural wonders of the world, with photographs, descriptions of projects, and explanations of the challenges faced during construction.

Contains twelve articles about books, discussing digital printing, the printed book market, e-books, and how publishers and libraries can meet the challenges presented by e-books.

Examines the ways in which K-12 learning can be revolutionized through innovative classroom practices such as project-based learning, and the use of technology such as voice-recognition software that helps children learn to read.

Examines twenty-first century innovations in sports broadcasting, discussing technology and equipment, announcing of games, business practices, significant innovators, and other related topics.

An introduction to the world of skateboarding, discussing the sport as part of a healthy, active lifestyle, and including notes designed to help readers identify the skills needed for success in the twenty-first century in the areas of learning and innovation, business and money, and life and career.