Get to work with science and technology

"[Introduces] inventors who solve problems using creativity, design, science, and engineering ... Includes firsthand accounts of how a range of cutting-edge inventions were developed. Readers will also get the chance to try their hand at designing and bringing their own inventions to life"--Provided by publisher.

"[Describes] how work in science and engineering is carried out every day by astronauts on the ISS [International Space station] ... . Includes firsthand accounts of astronauts' lives, entertaining anecdotes, ... facts, and ... behind-the-scenes images. Readers will also get the chance to try their hand at space science projects"--Provided by publisher.

"[Introduces the work of 'master blasters', that is] engineers who use precisely placed explosives to blast new subway tunnels under cities and demolish skyscrapers, towers, and bridges. Readers will discover how explosives engineers use science, math, and technology to plan and execute intricate sequences of explosions in demolition and construction projects"--Provided by publisher.

"Creating animations and ... visual effects is all in a day's work for a CGI (computer-generated imagery) artist. Readers will discover how CGI artists use creativity, computer skills, and the latest technology to produce the characters, landscapes, and effects we love to see in movies and TV shows"--Provided by publisher.

"The fantasy world that started out in your imagination is slowly coming to life. That new level is looking great on your computer screen. And after playing for hours, you have finally fixed the glitch with the battling blue ogres. It's all in a day's work for a video game designer! Get to Work with Science and Technology is a fascinating new series that introduces readers to the real-life applications of STEM subjects. In The Wonderful Worlds of a Video Game Designer, readers will discover how designers use their computer science skills and the latest technology to create the games people love to play. Told in a lively narrative style, this book includes firsthand accounts of how a video game is created, entertaining anecdotes, cool facts, and fantastic images of the step-by-step process of creating a game. Readers will also get the chance to try their hand at being a game designer with fun projects and activities"--Provided by the publisher.