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Books in 21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Exploring the Internet of Things series

  • Smart Homes

    Martin Gitlin

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2020)
    What makes something "smart?" In the Exploring the Internet of Things series, readers discover how inanimate objects, from watches to home speakers to even t-shirts, help people get things done better, faster, and smarter. In Smart Homes, readers will learn the practical application, technological and future advancements, and innovation of IoT in today's homes. Includes informative sidebars, data-focused text, and 21st Century Skills backmatter content.
  • Nanomedicine

    Marty Gitlin

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2017)
    With nanotechnology, doctors can use tiny electronic devices and sensors to create innovative new treatments for their patients. With this book, students learn about the past, present, and future of technological innovation. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on technology concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.
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  • Self-Driving Cars

    Lauren Newman

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2017)
    As the technology behind self-driving cars gets better and better, these vehicles could soon change the way people travel. With this book, students learn about the past, present, and future of technological innovation. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on technology concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.
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  • Artificial Intelligence

    Josh Gregory

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2017)
    Thanks to the latest advances in artificial intelligence, computers and robots are closer than ever to thinking for themselves. With this book, students learn about the past, present, and future of technological innovation. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on technology concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.
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  • Virtual Reality

    Josh Gregory

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2017)
    The latest virtual reality technology allows you to step into a new world by simply strapping on a headset and selecting a program on your computer. With this book, students learn about the past, present, and future of technological innovation. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on technology concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.
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  • Drones

    Lauren Newman

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2017)
    From the small drones people fly for fun to powerful military aircraft, our skies are filled with more drones than ever before. With this book, students learn about the past, present, and future of technological innovation. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on technology concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.
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  • Vaccines

    Judy Alter

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2008)
    Describes the history of vaccines and their use, from the development of the first smallpox vaccine to advances in immunization technology, and includes information on famous vaccination innovators.
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  • Wearable Electronics

    Martin Gitlin

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2017)
    From the Fitbit to the Apple Watch, wearable electronics have taken the world by storm in recent years. With this book, students learn about the past, present, and future of technological innovation. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on technology concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.
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  • Virtual Reality

    Josh Gregory

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2017)
    The latest virtual reality technology allows you to step into a new world by simply strapping on a headset and selecting a program on your computer. With this book, students learn about the past, present, and future of technological innovation. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on technology concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.
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  • Robots

    Josh Gregory

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2017)
    From the machines that make factories more efficient than ever before to the devices we use to simplify our lives, robots play a major role in the modern world. With this book, students learn about the past, present, and future of technological innovation. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on technology concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.
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  • Wearable Electronics

    Martin Gitlin

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2017)
    From the Fitbit to the Apple Watch, wearable electronics have taken the world by storm in recent years. With this book, students learn about the past, present, and future of technological innovation. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on technology concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.
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  • Drones

    Lauren Newman

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2017)
    From the small drones people fly for fun to powerful military aircraft, our skies are filled with more drones than ever before. With this book, students learn about the past, present, and future of technological innovation. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on technology concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.
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