Books with author Author Robert Snedden

"You might be surprised at the huge variety of materials we use every day, in the places we live, the vehicles we use, the clothes we wear, and in preparing the food we eat. This book explores how materials engineers research, design, and develop the materials needed to make these products a reality. Readers will also learn how to combine their understanding of materials science and the engineering design process to tackle a design challenge of their own."--

Many have an enduring fascination for mythical lost realms like Atlantisbecause they dont believe theyre entirely mythical! Documented evidence supports that some ancient stories of lost worlds are grounded in truth. This adventurous volume delves into the most celebrated legendary civilizations and cities, beginning with Atlantis, but also including Camelot, El Dorado, and Lemuria. It examines where the lore may have originated, whether rooted in world history or outlandishly fun extraterrestrial theories. Readers can use all the evidence, supported by creative images and real-life photographs, to decide what they believe about each tale.

Many have an enduring fascination for mythical lost realms like Atlantisbecause they dont believe theyre entirely mythical! Documented evidence supports that some ancient stories of lost worlds are grounded in truth. This adventurous volume delves into the most celebrated legendary civilizations and cities, beginning with Atlantis, but also including Camelot, El Dorado, and Lemuria. It examines where the lore may have originated, whether rooted in world history or outlandishly fun extraterrestrial theories. Readers can use all the evidence, supported by creative images and real-life photographs, to decide what they believe about each tale.

Why do tigers have stripes? Do they choose to have them, or is that just how they are? Adaptation and Survival explains what is meant by the fitness of an organism and shows how adaptations improve a plant or animal's chances of survival to have offspring. It tackles common confusions about the science and shows how topics are relevant to the reader.

Hoist the drawbridge and ready the cannons! Even reluctant readers will storm the bookshelves for this high-interest topic where history, math, and magic intersect. This innovative text goes far beyond the familiar medieval European architecture and enhances readers global awareness through Celtic fortified settlements, Roman warrior towns, massive Japanese structures, and other architectural marvels. Fantastic photographs and a helpful map will visually enrich the readers journey, and they will be thrilled to build their own paper castles in a concluding engineering activity section.

What is the world's tallest waterfall? How do dams help generate water power? What happens when a waterwheel spins? This series explores the causes and effects that shape our world. From the underwater volcanoes that sprout into islands, to the rushing waterfalls that spark electric currents, this series demonstrates how both natural and man-made phenomena occur.

Space exploration and robotics are both exciting scientific frontiers, and readers discover the many ways they intersect as they explore the history of robots in space. The accessible text presents STEM, science, technology, engineering, and math, concepts in a clear way. Fact boxes are also included to provide additional insight into the role robots have played in the evolution of space exploration. As readers take in the compelling text and vibrant photographs, they will be transported on a journey into space that they won't soon forget.

Space exploration and robotics are both exciting scientific frontiers, and readers discover the many ways they intersect as they explore the history of robots in space. The accessible text presents STEM, science, technology, engineering, and math, concepts in a clear way. Fact boxes are also included to provide additional insight into the role robots have played in the evolution of space exploration. As readers take in the compelling text and vibrant photographs, they will be transported on a journey into space that they won't soon forget.