Zuchora-Walske, Christine

Discusses what a robot is and provides examples of robots that can be found in homes, including robots that help with housework, robots that assist people with daily tasks, and toy robots. Also includes information about robot scientists, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

A comprehensive guide to asthma, covering symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention, and more.

Examines the role a group of African-American pilots, known as the Tuskegee Airmen, had during World War II.

The Pyramids of Giza, built more than 4,000 years ago in Egypt, are among the most iconic structures in human history. Engineering the Pyramids of Giza looks at the ancient Egyptian leaders the pyramids were built for, the challenges that the designers and builders would have faced, and modern theories of the construction methods that might have been used.

Bionic eyes are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of bionic eyes from early attempts to use electricity to aid vision to the development of computer chips that led to eye and brain implants. Mark Humayun and his development of the bionic eye implant is featured, and colorful infographics show eye anatomy and how implants work. See the future of bionic eyes as scientists work to restore sight in different types of vision loss. A timeline, a glossary, and an index supplement historical and color photos. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Explores careers in the field of mathematics, discussing how to get started and what skills are needed.

Explores the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle of prairie dogs. Inviting text prompts readers to answer questions by observing the photos carefully. Includes a simple range map, a glossary, and suggested reading.

Delivery drones, robo-taxis, solar-powered jackets? These products may sound like science fiction, but such Modern Engineering Marvels already exist! Learn all about the incredible histories of today's most amazing inventions, explore the technology that powers them, and meet the scientists and engineers who helped develop them. Then dare to discover what the future may hold for these remarkable technologies. Get the scoop on the coolest gadgets and gizmos with Modern Engineering Marvels! Book jacket.

"In 1829 Andrew Jackson became the seventh president of the United States, the first who did not come from a wealthy, east coast family. Jackson led an adventurous some would say notorious life. More than any president before him, he sought to represent the voters at this time, only white men and the common people who, in his view, built and sustained the nation. In addition to supporting slavery, Jackson's policy of forcing American Indians to move West led to disaster, including the death of thousands on the Trail of Tears. President Jackson left a controversial legacy that modern Americans still grapple with"--Amazon.com.

In a time when the United States could not expand fast enough, railroads became essential for the country to grow. The Transcontinental Railroad narrates the race to build rail lines into the West for money, land, and fame. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, maps, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.