nanotechnology

Discover how doctors can use nanotechnology, tiny electronic devices and sensors, to create innovative new treatments for their patients; and learn about how this technological innovation is evolving. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Technology is behind almost everything humans do, including traveling, learning, eating, and having fun. The word "technology" refers to various complex systems intended to make people's lives simpler. Readers will learn about many technological advancements made throughout the years as well as the ways technology will likely continue to advance for decades and centuries to come. Intricately drawn illustrations make the content enticing and understandable for readers, and the intriguing fact boxes further explore the STEM content.

"In this book, Philip Moriarty introduces the key scientific themes and concepts underpinning the field, including interatomic and intermolecular forces, single atom imaging, quantum confinement, self-assembly, molecular machinery, and nanomagnetism. Moriarty includes results from ground-breaking scientific studies, such as scanning probe microscope images of atomic and molecular 'landscapes', providing visceral and intuitive insights into the nanoscopic world"--Provided by publisher.

"An acclaimed physicist and debut picture-book author introduces readers to the tiny building blocks that make up the world around us. Elegant, friendly text and stylish illustrations explain atoms, the elements, and other essential science concepts and reveal how very (very) small materials are manipulated to create self-washing windows; stronger, lighter airplanes; and other wonders of nanotechnology. Further explanation in the back matter gives more detail about various scientists' roles and the tools they use. Splashed with bright primary colors, this tribute to the tiny will inspire curious minds of every stripe"--Provided by publisher.

Nanotechnology uses materials that are smaller than a speck of dust. These nanomaterials are used to make waterproof clothing, medical devices, and more! In this title, readers will explore how this fascinating technology developed, how it works, and what its future holds.

A rebel band of teens faces off against twins Charles and Benjamin Armstrong, who are determined to eliminate humanity's free will, in a war that is fought at the nano level in the human brain.

Discover how doctors can use nanotechnology, tiny electronic devices and sensors, to create innovative new treatments for their patients; and learn about how this technological innovation is evolving.

A graphic novel in which the members of a nanobuilt humanform combat mecha fight to save the world from other quasi-governmental reasearch and development programs.

Readers learn about growing organs and how this could be possible, as well as work in areas like genetics, and much more in the riveting pages of this book.

Readers get acquainted with the people behind today's most cutting-edge technologies in the nanomedicine field--from bright ideas to cool new products--and inspires readers to consider a high-tech future career . . . introduces six exciting careers and features sidebar activities that invite readers to Imagine That! and Dig Deeper!--Provided by publisher.