Books in Calling All Innovators: a Career for You series

Learn how the Internet was invented and how it grew to become the vast global network it is today.Calling All Innovators series introduces students to careers in science and technology. The complex text allows readers (Grades 5-8) to determine the main idea and explain how it is supported by key details. While the modern Internet offers an unprecedented level of global communication, it has also opened up the possibility of brand-new forms of crime. Readers will discover how some of today's top computer experts are working to protect Internet users from fraud, data theft, virus infections, and other potential issues.

Trace the history of commercial air travel and find out how today's engineers and scientists are revolutionizing the field.Calling All Innovators series introduces students to careers in science and technology. The complex text allows readers (Grades 5-8) to determine the main idea and explain how it is supported by key details. For hundreds of years, humans dreamed of flying through the sky they way they saw birds do. Since the first successful flights in the early 20th century, air travel has grown to become one of the world's most important methods of transportation. Readers will find out what it takes to build their own careers in this fascinating field.

Find out what it's like to be in sports medicine.From people who like to stay in shape by jogging to pro football players, athletes risk injury every time they lace up their shoes or take the field. Readers will find out how the field of sports medicine has developed unique methods of treating the athletes' ailments. They will also discover how medical professionals work with patients to help them choose the correct ways to exercise, why some sports are riskier than others, and more.

Learn how the earliest computer software was created, and where the field is headed in the future.Calling All Innovators series introduces students to careers in science and technology. The complex text allows readers (Grades 5-8) to determine the main idea and explain how it is supported by key details. From the simple applications that people use every day to specialized professional software, all computer programs are the result of hard work and creativity. Readers will find out how the members of a software development team work together to create today's top programs.

Find out what it takes to be a race car driver.Ever since the first automobiles were invented, people have been competing to see who could drive the fastest. Readers will explore the origins of auto racing and follow the sport's history to see how it has grown to become one of the world's most popular and exciting past times. They will also learn how teams of mechanics, technicians, and engineers design and build some of the fastest cars on Earth. The complex text in this title allows readers to determine the main idea and explain how it is supported by key details. The diagrams, charts, and graphs add clarity and help students navigate the text.

From simple wooden blocks to the latest electronic gadgets, toys have been entertaining kids for hundreds of years. Whether it's an update on an old classic or a groundbreaking new innovation, each and every toy is the product of hardworking, creative toy designers. Readers will find out just what it takes to create the next big thing at the toy store.

From early successes such as Steamboat Willie and the Merrie Melodies series to modern masterpieces such as WALL-E and Spirited Away, the world of animated film and television has come a long way since its beginning. Readers will trace the history of animation from its earliest roots to its most recent successes and beyond. They will also learn about the different types of artists, engineers, and filmmakers who have made this incredible blend of art and technology possible throughout the decades. The complex text in this title allows readers to determine the main idea and explain how it is supported by key details. The diagrams, charts, and graphs add clarity and help students navigate the text.

Learn what today's top engineers and scientists are working on and how these new weapons could change the way wars are fought.Calling All Innovators series introduces students to careers in science and technology. The complex text allows readers (Grades 5-8) to determine the main idea and explain how it is supported by key details. War has been a fact of life ever since the dawn of civilization. But while armies once charged into battle with little more than wooden clubs or stone axes, centuries of innovation have led to a wide range of powerful and efficient weaponry. Readers will trace the history of weapons and other military technology, including such developments as guns, tanks, and guided missiles.

Find out what a career in television is all about.Whether you like to watch live broadcasts of your local sports teams, discuss the results of the latest reality shows with your friends, or stream shows on your laptop, you probably have a wide range of TV shows that you like to watch. Readers will find out how these shows are created and broadcast into millions of homes around the world. They will also learn about the history of television, explore a variety of different careers within the television industry, and take a look at some of the most groundbreaking shows ever made. The complex text in this title allows readers to determine the main idea and explain how it is supported by key details. The diagrams, charts, and graphs add clarity and help students navigate the text.