Fact finders. Adventures in STEAM

Offers an overview of the various types of robots in use and explains how they work.

"[Takes readers on] a trip into space . . . [to] discover the spacecraft, satellites, and telescopes that travel among the galaxies and stars . . . [Also discusses] the astronauts who have lived in orbit and set foot on the moon"--Back cover.

"Everything around us is made of materials. Discover how materials are chosen to make everything from raincoats to skyscrapers to sticky notes and bulletproof vests. Learn about melting, evaporating, mixing, and chemical reactions, and then carry out your own easy-to-do experiments with solids, liquids, and gases"--Back cover.

Explores the world of computers, describing their history, how they work, current applications, and the future.

"Buildings and structures are all around us--from houses to skyscrapers to bridges and tunnels. But what goes into constructing them? Dig deeper and explore the design, construction, and engineering processes involved in making these . . . structures"--Provided by publisher.

"Humans have been using vehicles for thousands of years. Explore the technological evolution of vehicles for land, sea and air--from a 10,000-year-old dugout canoe to driverless cars. Discover the challenges engineers face and the improvements they are making to vehicle speeds, materials, and efficiency"--From the publisher's web site.