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Books in Technology Breakthroughs II series

  • The 12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Sports Technologh

    Janet Slingerland

    Paperback (12-Story, Nov. 1, 2018)
    This great STEM book has statistics, timelines and innovation timelines that profile the industry of Sport and 12 technological breakthroughs that have changed history and our society. Readers get tech information along with mini biographies and social history featuring: contributing factors, key players, and effects on our world. Organized chronologically on a timeline with backmatter and an almanac of additional fun facts that fill in the gaps between major technological breakthroughs. This is a best book about where we have been, and where we are going. Note the additional and up-to-the minute resources available at 12StoryLibrary.com: Editor-selected news articles; videos; online resources; teacher resources; live Twitter and RSS feeds.
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  • Who Discovered DNA?

    Jenny Vaughan

    Library Binding (Arcturus Pub, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Explores the advances made in the study of DNA and genetics, discusses cloning, using DNA to solve crimes, and how traits are inherited, and describes the impact on the modern world.
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  • Who Invented the Computer?

    Robert Snedden

    Library Binding (Arcturus Pub, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Presents a history of the computer and examines the continued evolution illustrating its impact today and for the future.
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  • Who Invented the Periodic Table?

    Nigel Saunders

    Library Binding (Arcturus Pub, Aug. 1, 2010)
    "Looking at some of the major inventions and discoveries shaping our world today, Breakthroughs in Science profiles the research leading up to the discovery (not just profiles of the one or two key "players"). Each book describes the "famous" moment and then examines the continued evolution illustrating its impact today and for the future"--
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  • Who Invented the Automobile?

    Brian Williams

    Library Binding (Arcturus Pub, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Presents a history of the automobile, from the first "horseless carriage" to the modern, solar-powered cars.
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  • Who Discovered Natural Selection?

    Anna Claybourne

    Library Binding (Arcturus Pub, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Explains how scientists discovered evolution from ancient scholars to Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection.
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  • Who Split the Atom?

    Anna Claybourne

    Library Binding (Arcturus Pub, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Explores the ways scientists uncovered the secrets of atoms and examines the continued evolution illustrating its impact today and for the future.
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  • The 12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Military Technology

    Vicki C. Hayes

    Paperback (12-Story Library, Aug. 1, 2018)
    This great STEM book has statistics, timelines and innovation timelines that profile the Military industry and 12 technological breakthroughs that have changed history and our society. Readers get tech information along with mini biographies and social history featuring: contributing factors, key players, and effects on our world. Organized chronologically on a timeline with backmatter and an almanac of additional fun facts that fill in the gaps between major technological breakthroughs. This is a best book about where we have been, and where we are going. Note the additional and up-to-the minute resources available at 12StoryLibrary.com: Editor-selected news articles; videos; online resources; teacher resources; live Twitter and RSS feeds.
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  • The 12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Photo Technology

    Blake Hoena

    Hardcover (12-Story, Aug. 1, 2018)
    This great STEM book has statistics, timelines and innovation timelines that profile the Photo industry and 12 technological breakthroughs that have changed history and our society. Readers get tech information along with mini biographies and social history featuring: contributing factors, key players, and effects on our world. Organized chronologically on a timeline with backmatter and an almanac of additional fun facts that fill in the gaps between major technological breakthroughs. This is a best book about where we have been, and where we are going. Note the additional and up-to-the minute resources available at 12StoryLibrary.com: Editor-selected news articles; videos; online resources; teacher resources; live Twitter and RSS feeds.
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  • The 12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Communication Technology

    Vicki C Hayes

    Library Binding (12-Story Library, Jan. 15, 2019)
    Takes a look at 12 of the biggest breakthroughs in communication technology. From the telegraph and television to satellites, personal computers and smart phones, the book features historic photos, engaging sidebars, and covers the impact of each breakthrough.
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  • The 12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Space Technology

    Allan Morey

    Library Binding (12-Story Library, Jan. 15, 2019)
    Takes a look at 12 of the biggest breakthroughs in space technology. From the rockets and satellites to the first man on the moon, space shuttles and space stations, the book features historic photos, engaging sidebars, and covers the impact of each breakthrough.
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  • The 12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Video Technology

    Vicki C Hayes

    Library Binding (12-Story Library, Jan. 15, 2019)
    Takes a look at 12 of the biggest breakthroughs in video technology. From the video camera tube and video recording machine to VCR's, camcorders and streaming video, the book features historic photos, engaging sidebars, and covers the impact of each breakthrough.
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